FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)
by Administration
PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #535
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
FOIA Requests may contact:
Pam Ellena
Board of Education Secretary
400 E. Silverspoon Avenue
Granville, IL 61326
Phone: 815-882-2800, option 5
Fax: 815-882-2802
E-mail: ellenap@putnam.k12.il.us
Ann Lamboley
Administrative Secretary
400 E. Silverspoon Avenue
Granville, IL 61326
Phone: 815-882-2800, option 5
Fax: 815-882-2802
E-mail: lamboleya@putnam.k12.il.us
What is the FOIA?
Enacted in 1966, The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that establishes the public's right to obtain information from federal government agencies. The FOIA is codified at 5 U.S.C. Section 552. "Any person" can file a FOIA request, including U.S. citizens, foreign nationals, organizations, associations, and universities. In 1974, after the Watergate scandal, the Act was amended to force greater agency compliance. It was also amended in 1996 to allow for greater access to electronic information.
