Little Piece of Ground
Dear Newark Public Schools,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
All materials related to the teaching of the book 'A Little Piece of Ground including teacher supplements and other teaching mechanisms.
Include the grades that this book is being taught to.
Also include any materials in the curriculum regarding Israel or the Holocaust.
Yours faithfully,
Elisabeth Schwartz
[email address]
Ms. Schwartz,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request by my office on
May 3, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of May 12, 2023 to respond,
which begins the day after receipt.
Pamela D. Luke Executive Legal Assistant / OPRA Officer
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-733-7139 Direct: 973-733-8315 Fax: 973-733-8771
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Ms. Schwartz,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request by my office on
May 3, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of May 12, 2023 to respond,
which begins the day after receipt.
Pamela D. Luke Executive Legal Assistant / OPRA Officer
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-733-7139 Direct: 973-733-8315 Fax: 973-733-8771
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Ms. Schwartz,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request by my office on
May 3, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of May 12, 2023 to respond,
which begins the day after receipt.
Pamela D. Luke Executive Legal Assistant / OPRA Officer
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-733-7139 Direct: 973-733-8315 Fax: 973-733-8771
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Luke, Pamela would like to recall the message, "RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Little Piece of Ground".
Ms. Schwartz,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request by my office on
May 3, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of May 12, 2023 to respond,
which begins the day after receipt.
Pamela D. Luke Executive Legal Assistant / OPRA Officer
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-733-7139 Direct: 973-733-8315 Fax: 973-733-8771
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Education’s email domain. This may be a SPAM message especially if the
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Outside with this disclaimer and do not click on links or attachments
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Ms. Schwartz,
Regarding the below OPRA, please be advised that the below clarification
is required.
OPRA Request
All materials related to the teaching of the book 'A Little Piece of
Ground including teacher supplements and other teaching mechanisms. –
Clarification required: Please provide the timeframe, the grade level
and subject area.
Include the grades that this book is being taught to.
Also include any materials in the curriculum regarding Israel or the
Holocaust. Clarification required: Please provide the timeframe, the
grade level and subject area.
Note: A Records Custodian is not permitted to search its records to
determine which records, if any, are responsive to an OPRA.
Please be advised that the OPRA response time clock has stopped and will
not begin until the required clarification has been provided.
I await your response.
Pamela D. Luke Executive Legal Assistant / OPRA Officer
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-733-7139 Direct: 973-733-8315 Fax: 973-733-8771
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is from the Newark Board of
Education Office of the General Counsel and is for the sole use of the
intended recipient(s). It may contain confidential and privileged
information, and may legally be exempt from disclosure. If you are not the
intended recipient, copying, use or dissemination of this communication is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail and any attachments
thereto in error, please notify the sender and delete it from all
computers on which it may be stored.
Ms. Schwartz,
Regarding the below OPRA, please be advised that the below clarification
is required.
OPRA Request
all materials and resources and email communication to/from from:
Clarification required: Please provide the timeframe, the grade level,
subject area and the “to” and “from” the emails are between.
trainings or teacher professional workshops that include subject of the
book/book title, Israel, jews, Palestine/Palestinians, zionism, Holocaust
- Clarification required: Please provide the timeframe, the grade level
and subject area
Information on the video accompanying 'A Little Piece of Ground' from
Jewish Voice for Peace; who viewed the video, if this video is still being
used. - Clarification required: Please provide the timeframe, the grade
level and subject area
Note: A Records Custodian is not permitted to search its records to
determine which records, if any, are responsive to an OPRA.
Please be advised that the OPRA response time clock has stopped and will
not begin until the required clarification has been provided.
I await your response.
Pamela D. Luke Executive Legal Assistant / OPRA Officer
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-733-7139 Direct: 973-733-8315 Fax: 973-733-8771
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is from the Newark Board of
Education Office of the General Counsel and is for the sole use of the
intended recipient(s). It may contain confidential and privileged
information, and may legally be exempt from disclosure. If you are not the
intended recipient, copying, use or dissemination of this communication is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail and any attachments
thereto in error, please notify the sender and delete it from all
computers on which it may be stored.
Ms. Schwartz,
Regarding the below OPRA, please be advised that the below clarification
is required.
OPRA Request
-email communication to/from staff related to the subject of the book/book
title, Israel, jews, Palestine/Palestinians, Holocaust - Clarification
required: Please provide the timeframe and the “to” and “from” the emails
are between trainings or teacher professional workshops that include
subject of the book/book title, Israel, jews, Palestine/Palestinians,
zionism, Holocaust -to have access/give access to password protected
materials - Clarification required: Please provide the timeframe, the
grade level and subject area.
Note: A Records Custodian is not permitted to search its records to
determine which records, if any, are responsive to an OPRA.
Please be advised that the OPRA response time clock has stopped and will
not begin until the required clarification has been provided.
I await your response.
Pamela D. Luke Executive Legal Assistant / OPRA Officer
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-733-7139 Direct: 973-733-8315 Fax: 973-733-8771
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is from the Newark Board of
Education Office of the General Counsel and is for the sole use of the
intended recipient(s). It may contain confidential and privileged
information, and may legally be exempt from disclosure. If you are not the
intended recipient, copying, use or dissemination of this communication is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail and any attachments
thereto in error, please notify the sender and delete it from all
computers on which it may be stored.
Dear Luke, Pamela,
Please do not pull emails related to this request.
I am just looking for what is included in the curriculum around the book A little Piece of Ground.
It is likely taught o 6 or 7 graders in the English Curriculum.
I also want to know if the related video from Jewish Voice for Peach (JVP) has been shown to the teachers or students.
I also want to know what Holocaust or Israel education there is in the 6 or 7 grades.
Please let me know if this is clear.
Yours sincerely,
Elisabeth Schwartz
Good afternoon Ms. Schwartz,
Thank you for providing the further clarification listed below. For my records, attached to the OPRA request seeking emails, please forward an email to my attention withdrawing that portion of the OPRA request.
Thank you.
Pamela D. Luke Executive Legal Assistant / OPRA Officer
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-733-7139 Direct: 973-733-8315 Fax: 973-733-8771
Ms. Schwartz,
OPRA Request
all materials and resources and email communication to/from from: - OPRA
request withdrawn , see attached email dated May 9, 2023 at 10:09am
trainings or teacher professional workshops that include subject of the
book/book title, Israel, jews, Palestine/Palestinians, zionism, Holocaust
– Denied no responsive documents.
Information on the video accompanying 'A Little Piece of Ground' from
Jewish Voice for Peace; who viewed the video, if this video is still being
used. Denied no responsive video.
Please confirm receipt of this email.
Pamela D. Luke Executive Legal Assistant / OPRA Officer
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-733-7139 Direct: 973-733-8315 Fax: 973-733-8771
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is from the Newark Board of
Education Office of the General Counsel and is for the sole use of the
intended recipient(s). It may contain confidential and privileged
information, and may legally be exempt from disclosure. If you are not the
intended recipient, copying, use or dissemination of this communication is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail and any attachments
thereto in error, please notify the sender and delete it from all
computers on which it may be stored.
From: Luke, Pamela
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2023 6:34 PM
To: '[email address]' <[1][email address]>
Cc: '[OPRA #42186 email]'
<[2][OPRA #42186 email]>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - More information on Jewish
Education
Ms. Schwartz,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request by my office on
May 3, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of May 12, 2023 to respond,
which begins the day after receipt.
Pamela D. Luke Executive Legal Assistant / OPRA Officer
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-733-7139 Direct: 973-733-8315 Fax: 973-733-8771
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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is from the Newark Board of
Education Office of the General Counsel and is for the sole use of the
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intended recipient, copying, use or dissemination of this communication is
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