Dear ASK NJ Media Co.,
On behalf of our custodian of records, Ms. Michelle D. Richardson, we
would like to acknowledge receipt of this OPRA request, as you requested.
We are working on it and anticipate being able to respond promptly, and
within the timeframe established under OPRA. Please note that our offices
are closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24.
On behalf of Custodian of Records Michelle D. Richardson,
Sincerely,
Allison Erwin
Coordinator of Communications and Technology
Jackson School District
151 Don Connor Blvd.
Jackson, NJ  08527
Phone: (732) 833-4618
Fax:     (732) 833-4671
[1][email address]
[2]www.jacksonsd.org

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Dear ASK NJ Media,
On behalf of Jackson School District Custodian of Records Michelle D.
Richardson, please find attached the documents responsive to your OPRA
request for "copies of all OPRA requests from August 1, 2017 to November
20, 2017."
The attachment contains 13 OPRA requests, six of which contain limited
redactions. The only items of information redacted were the requestor's 1)
home phone number, 2) home address or 3) personal email address. Each
redaction is done with a visually obvious black redaction mark, and the
information that has been redacted is noted directly next to the
redaction.
The basis for these redactions is below:

• These redactions were done pursuant to NJSA 47:1A-1 which that, a
public agency has a responsibility and an obligation to safeguard from
public access a citizen's personal information with which it has been
entrusted when disclosure thereof would violate the citizen's
reasonable expectation of privacy. 

We also took guidance from the Government Records Council's published
statements to custodians and Frequently Asked Question (FAQ): 

I am concerned about releasing personal information contained on a
government record. Can I redact information such as a citizen's home
address?
Maybe.  OPRA states in its Legislative Findings (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1), "a
public agency has a responsibility and an obligation to safeguard from
public access a citizen's personal information with which it has been
entrusted when disclosure thereof would violate the citizen's reasonable
expectation of privacy." 

Additionally, In Burnett v. County of Bergen, 198 N.J. 408 (2009), the
court held that OPRA's legislative findings are more than a preamble,
and impose an obligation on agencies to protect against disclosure of
personal information. 

What does this mean?  The GRC has routinely upheld a custodian's
redaction of home addresses and home telephone numbers due to privacy
concerns. 

Each determination is made based on the specific facts of the complaint
by balancing the requestor's need for the information against the
agency's need to keep the information confidential.  Thus, there is no
hard line rule regarding access to personal information such as home
addresses. 

If you would be so kind as to let us know you have received this request
and attachment, it would be appreciated. 
On behalf of Custodian of Records Michelle D. Richardson,
Sincerely,
Allison Erwin
Coordinator of Communications and Technology
Jackson School District
151 Don Connor Blvd.
Jackson, NJ  08527
Phone: (732) 833-4618
Fax:     (732) 833-4671
[1][email address]
[2]www.jacksonsd.org
From: ASK NJ Media Co. <[3][OPRA #452 email]>
Date: Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 12:39 AM
Subject: Open Public Records Act request - OPRA Requests
To: OPRA requests at Jackson Township School District
<[4][email address]>

Dear Jackson Township School District,

This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law
right of access. I certify under penalty of NJSA 2C:28-3 that I have not
been convicted of an indictable offense. Please acknowledge receipt of
this message.
  Records requested:

I'm requesting copies of all OPRA requests from August 1, 2017 to November
20, 2017.

Yours faithfully,

ASK NJ Media Co.

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