FOIL Requests

Access to School District Records

Under New York State’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), members of the public have the right to request access to records maintained by governmental and educational agencies.

Requests for FOIL information (also knowns as FOIL requests) must be submitted in writing, either electronically through https://wvcsd-ny.nextrequest.com/, or addressed to the District Clerk by clicking here to email. The District Clerk can also answer any questions regarding FOIL requests at (845) 987-3000, Ext. 10511.

The District Records Management and Access Officer is Timothy Holmes. 

Upon receipt of a request for records, you will receive a response within five business days acknowledging receipt of the request, including the approximate date when the request will be granted or denied in whole or in part, which shall be reasonable under the circumstances of the request and shall not be more than 20 business days after the date of the acknowledgment. 

If it is known that circumstances prevent disclosure within 20 business days from the date of such acknowledgment, a statement will be provided in writing stating the reason for inability to grant the request within that time and a date certain, within a reasonable period under the circumstances of the request, when the request will be granted in whole or in part. If any portions of the records are exempt from disclosure under FOIL, those portions will be redacted in accordance with Public Officers Law §87(2), and you will be provided with an explanation of the redactions.

If you wish to appeal a determination on access to records, pursuant to Public Officers Law, Article 6, the guidelines for appeal are as follows:  an appeal should be in writing and directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Leach, P.O. Box 595, Warwick, NY 10990. The time for deciding an appeal by the Superintendent shall commence upon written receipt of written appeal identifying: a) the date and location of a request for records; b) the records that were denied; and c) the name and return address of the applicant. The Superintendent will transmit to the Committee on Open Government copies of all appeals upon receipt. Such copies shall be addressed to: Committee on Open Government, NYS Committee on Open Government, Department of State, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 650, Albany, NY 12231.

The Superintendent will inform you and the Committee on Open Government of his determination in writing within seven (7) business days of receipt of an appeal. The determination shall be transmitted to the Committee on Open Government. A final denial of access to a requested record will be subject to court review, as provided for in Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and rules.

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