FOIA Request to Central State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to Central State University by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and seeks specific information related to the university’s governing board or board of trustees.
The requested records include a current list of members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees, detailing each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications, directories, or on the university’s website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the university are also requested. These could include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Buckeye Reporter emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities as members of the media. They argue that such access helps hold public institutions accountable and provides transparency to the public. As part of their role in disseminating information, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
