FOIA Request to James A Rhodes State College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to James A Rhodes State College on October 22, 2025. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the Buckeye Reporter is requesting a current list that includes each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for 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 include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law and highlights the necessity of access to public records for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. The requester has indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional due to their role in disseminating information.
The Buckeye Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
