FOIA Request to North Central State College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Buckeye Reporter to North Central State College seeking detailed information about the members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees. The request, made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it seeks any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Buckeye Reporter has requested that this information be provided in an electronic format and has asked for a fee waiver due to its role as a media organization.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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