FOIA Request to Clark State College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Clark State College by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks specific records under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and emphasizes the preference for receiving these documents in electronic format.
The records requested include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This list should detail 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 its website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are also requested. These may include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Buckeye Reporter is seeking this information as part of its role in gathering and reporting news to the public. The organization underscores that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities which involve holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, Buckeye Reporter has requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids 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.
