FOIA Request to Washington State Community College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Washington State Community College on October 22, 2025. The request, made under the Ohio Open Records Law, seeks detailed information about the members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it requests a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service.
Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories. It also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request was made by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, they emphasize the importance of access to public records for transparency and accountability. The requester has also mentioned eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The Buckeye Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
