Web FOIA Compliance: D.C. Public Schools
Government agencies in Washington, D.C., broadly ignore a 2001 law, which requires them to post 10 categories of public records on their websites, according to a public records audit conducted by the D.C. Open Government Coalition in conjunction with the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University.
| Public Information | What's on the Website | Link |
|---|---|---|
| How to FOIA |
There is a FOIA link, but it is not easy to find and not specific to the school system. Click on About Us, then Office Directory, then Office of the General Counsel and you'll find a link to the DC Government Resource Center for FOIA. | click here |
| Employee information: names, titles, salaries, dates of emloyment |
Nothing found. | |
| Staff manuals, instructions | The Employees section (About Us-Strategic Documents-DCPS Policies) links to Regulations, the District Personnel Manual and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. | click here |
| Final opinions, orders | Not applicable. | |
| Interpretations of policies, rules, acts | The DCPS Policies section includes common issues faced by students, parents, employees and the community. The categories include School Culture and Student Behavior, Parent Involvement Policy and Technology use. | click here |
| Regulatory and enforcement correspondence | There is information throughout the website on regulations and supervisory isses under categories that include: About DCPS, Schools, Teaching and Learning, Student Achievement, Special Education and Parents and Community. | click here |
| Account, voucher, contract information | Information on both proposed and actual budgets is posted in the Budget and Finance section | click here |
| Minutes, all proceedings | Nothing found. | |
| Frequently requested FOIA records | Nothing found. | |
| General index of records to be posted online | Nothing found. |
FOIA CONTACT Information
Nicole Streeter
D.C. Public Schools
825 North Capitol Street, NE,
#9100
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-5000
Fax: (202) 442-5098
Email: DCPSFOIA@dc.gov
Primary research for this audit was conducted by Howard University journalism students LeeSandra Alexandre and Melissa Noel while interning at the Workshop. The project was edited by Pete Weitzel, who is a board member at the DCOGC and a former managing editor of the Miami Herald. FOIA contact information is from DCOGC.
