Various requests for public records from your school district
Dear Newark Public Schools,
In accordance with the New Jersey open public records Act, we hereby request for response to the following request hold
1) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students enrolled in all public schools and charter schools in your District for the 2022-2023 school year;
2) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students whose parents have availed themselves of the opt-out provisions of N.J.S.A.18A:35-4.7 and opted their child out of all or a portion of the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate or curriculum promulgated in accordance thereto for the 2022-2023 school year. Please provide documents indicating the number of opt-outs by individual grade levels.
3) Please provide a copy of the document(s) used by the district by which parents can opt-out or opt-in their children from all or a portion of the curriculum mandated by the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE in your district.
4) Please provide documents showing how you implemented the “parent opt-out” for the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE and Health & Physical Education curriculum and a copy of the document by which parents can opt-out their children from all or a portion of the curriculum mandated by the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Including but not limited to forms, flyers, emails to parents and/or a website.
4) Please provide documents showing how the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate was implemented in your district, for example: a) in the classroom; b) at home by parents; c) as a homework assignment; d) in an assembly; e) as a webinar; f) being taught on the last day of school; g) any methods but with elements removed; h) not at all.
6) Copies of the BOE policies and regulations regarding the composition of your “Book Review Committee,” as well as policies controlling book reviews or book removal requests.
7) Copies of any book removal or review requests made by residents of your school district since November 1, 2022 to present.
8) If any books have been removed from curriculum or from public school libraries as a result of a demand for removal or by the Board action in accordance with your book removal policy, copies of all documents relating to the review or removal.
9) Any documents, policies or regulations relating to the review of current textbooks or the review of new textbooks or textbooks being considered for purchase.
10) Copies of all legal bills from the Board Attorney or from any outside council from January 1, 2023 to present
Yours faithfully,
Michael Gottesman, Individually and as Founder of the
New Jersey Public Education Coalition
Mr. Gottesman,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9.
Note: The OPRA response clock 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
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Mr. Gottesman,
The time frame for OPRA request #2 has been provided. Please see below:
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#2, #7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9. Note:
The OPRA response clock 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
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strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail and any attachments
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Mr. Gottesman,
In response to the below OPRA request, please see below responses:
1) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students
enrolled in all public schools Approved, see link:
[1]https://www.nj.gov/education/doedata/enr/; select 2022-2023
enrollment; click on zip file for enrollment 2223; open enrollment 2223
excel document; click on district tab; click on district code 3570 to
view and charter schools in your District Denied, requires an analysis for
the 2022-2023 school year;
2) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students whose
parents have availed themselves of the opt-out provisions of
N.J.S.A.18A:35-4.7 and opted their child out of all or a portion of the
2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate or curriculum promulgated in accordance thereto
for the 2022-2023 school year. Please provide documents indicating the
number of opt-outs by individual grade levels. Denied, no responsive
document.
3) Please provide a copy of the document(s) used by the district by which
parents can opt-out or opt-in their children from all or a portion of the
curriculum mandated by the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Denied, no
responsive document.
4) Please provide documents showing how you implemented the “parent
opt-out” for the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE and Health & Physical Education
curriculum and a copy of the document by which parents can opt-out their
children from all or a portion of the curriculum mandated by the 2020
NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Including but not limited to forms, flyers,
emails to parents and/or a website. Denied, no responsive document.
4) Please provide documents showing how the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate was
implemented in your district, for example: a) in the classroom; b) at home
by parents; c) as a homework assignment; d) in an assembly; e) as a
webinar; f) being taught on the last day of school; g) any methods but
with elements removed; h) not at all. Approved, see attached.
6) Copies of the BOE policies and regulations regarding the composition of
your “Book Review Committee,” as well as policies controlling book reviews
or book removal requests. Denied, no responsive document.
7) Copies of any book removal or review requests made by residents of your
school district since November 1, 2022 to present. Denied, no responsive
document.
8) If any books have been removed from curriculum or from public school
libraries as a result of a demand for removal or by the Board action in
accordance with your book removal policy, copies of all documents relating
to the review or removal. Denied, no responsive document.
9) Any documents, policies or regulations relating to the review of
current textbooks or the review of new textbooks or textbooks being
considered for purchase. Approved, see attached.
10) Copies of all legal bills from the Board Attorney or from any outside
council from January 1, 2023 to present . An extension to September 8,
2023 is required to respond to this OPRA request.
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to view the
attachments and link.
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.
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From: Luke, Pamela
Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:25 PM
To: [2][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district
Mr. Gottesman,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9.
Note: The OPRA response clock 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
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Mr. Gottesman,
In response to the below OPRA request:
10) Copies of all legal bills from the Board Attorney or from any outside
council from January 1, 2023 to present – Approved, provided via the below
link (Part 1).
[1]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to access the link.
The next production (Part 2) will be on October 6, 2023.
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: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:47 PM
To: [3][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
The time frame for OPRA request #2 has been provided. Please see below:
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#2, #7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9. Note:
The OPRA response clock 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
From: Luke, Pamela
Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:25 PM
To: [4][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district
Mr. Gottesman,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9.
Note: The OPRA response clock 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.
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Mr. Gottesman,
In response to OPRA request #10, please find responsive documents provided
via the below link.
[1]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to access the link.
Note: The next production will be on November 3, 2023.
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: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:39 PM
To: [3][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to the below OPRA request, please see below responses:
1) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students
enrolled in all public schools Approved, see link:
[4]https://www.nj.gov/education/doedata/enr/; select 2022-2023
enrollment; click on zip file for enrollment 2223; open enrollment 2223
excel document; click on district tab; click on district code 3570 to
view and charter schools in your District Denied, requires an analysis for
the 2022-2023 school year;
2) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students whose
parents have availed themselves of the opt-out provisions of
N.J.S.A.18A:35-4.7 and opted their child out of all or a portion of the
2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate or curriculum promulgated in accordance thereto
for the 2022-2023 school year. Please provide documents indicating the
number of opt-outs by individual grade levels. Denied, no responsive
document.
3) Please provide a copy of the document(s) used by the district by which
parents can opt-out or opt-in their children from all or a portion of the
curriculum mandated by the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Denied, no
responsive document.
4) Please provide documents showing how you implemented the “parent
opt-out” for the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE and Health & Physical Education
curriculum and a copy of the document by which parents can opt-out their
children from all or a portion of the curriculum mandated by the 2020
NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Including but not limited to forms, flyers,
emails to parents and/or a website. Denied, no responsive document.
4) Please provide documents showing how the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate was
implemented in your district, for example: a) in the classroom; b) at home
by parents; c) as a homework assignment; d) in an assembly; e) as a
webinar; f) being taught on the last day of school; g) any methods but
with elements removed; h) not at all. Approved, see attached.
6) Copies of the BOE policies and regulations regarding the composition of
your “Book Review Committee,” as well as policies controlling book reviews
or book removal requests. Denied, no responsive document.
7) Copies of any book removal or review requests made by residents of your
school district since November 1, 2022 to present. Denied, no responsive
document.
8) If any books have been removed from curriculum or from public school
libraries as a result of a demand for removal or by the Board action in
accordance with your book removal policy, copies of all documents relating
to the review or removal. Denied, no responsive document.
9) Any documents, policies or regulations relating to the review of
current textbooks or the review of new textbooks or textbooks being
considered for purchase. Approved, see attached.
10) Copies of all legal bills from the Board Attorney or from any outside
council from January 1, 2023 to present . An extension to September 8,
2023 is required to respond to this OPRA request.
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to view the
attachments and link.
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: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:47 PM
To: [5][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
The time frame for OPRA request #2 has been provided. Please see below:
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#2, #7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9. Note:
The OPRA response clock 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
From: Luke, Pamela
Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:25 PM
To: [6][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district
Mr. Gottesman,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9.
Note: The OPRA response clock 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to OPRA request #10, please find responsive documents provided
via the below link.
[1]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
Note: The next production will be on December 1, 2023
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: Friday, September 8, 2023 6:13 PM
To: '[OPRA #49691 email]'
<[3][OPRA #49691 email]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to the below OPRA request:
10) Copies of all legal bills from the Board Attorney or from any outside
council from January 1, 2023 to present – Approved, provided via the below
link (Part 1).
[4]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to access the link.
The next production (Part 2) will be on October 6, 2023.
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: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:39 PM
To: [5][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to the below OPRA request, please see below responses:
1) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students
enrolled in all public schools Approved, see link:
[6]https://www.nj.gov/education/doedata/enr/; select 2022-2023
enrollment; click on zip file for enrollment 2223; open enrollment 2223
excel document; click on district tab; click on district code 3570 to
view and charter schools in your District Denied, requires an analysis for
the 2022-2023 school year;
2) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students whose
parents have availed themselves of the opt-out provisions of
N.J.S.A.18A:35-4.7 and opted their child out of all or a portion of the
2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate or curriculum promulgated in accordance thereto
for the 2022-2023 school year. Please provide documents indicating the
number of opt-outs by individual grade levels. Denied, no responsive
document.
3) Please provide a copy of the document(s) used by the district by which
parents can opt-out or opt-in their children from all or a portion of the
curriculum mandated by the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Denied, no
responsive document.
4) Please provide documents showing how you implemented the “parent
opt-out” for the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE and Health & Physical Education
curriculum and a copy of the document by which parents can opt-out their
children from all or a portion of the curriculum mandated by the 2020
NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Including but not limited to forms, flyers,
emails to parents and/or a website. Denied, no responsive document.
4) Please provide documents showing how the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate was
implemented in your district, for example: a) in the classroom; b) at home
by parents; c) as a homework assignment; d) in an assembly; e) as a
webinar; f) being taught on the last day of school; g) any methods but
with elements removed; h) not at all. Approved, see attached.
6) Copies of the BOE policies and regulations regarding the composition of
your “Book Review Committee,” as well as policies controlling book reviews
or book removal requests. Denied, no responsive document.
7) Copies of any book removal or review requests made by residents of your
school district since November 1, 2022 to present. Denied, no responsive
document.
8) If any books have been removed from curriculum or from public school
libraries as a result of a demand for removal or by the Board action in
accordance with your book removal policy, copies of all documents relating
to the review or removal. Denied, no responsive document.
9) Any documents, policies or regulations relating to the review of
current textbooks or the review of new textbooks or textbooks being
considered for purchase. Approved, see attached.
10) Copies of all legal bills from the Board Attorney or from any outside
council from January 1, 2023 to present . An extension to September 8,
2023 is required to respond to this OPRA request.
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to view the
attachments and link.
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: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:47 PM
To: [7][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
The time frame for OPRA request #2 has been provided. Please see below:
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#2, #7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9. Note:
The OPRA response clock 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
From: Luke, Pamela
Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:25 PM
To: [8][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district
Mr. Gottesman,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9.
Note: The OPRA response clock 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to OPRA request #10, please find responsive documents provided
via the below link.
[1]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
Note: The next production will be on December 21, 2023.
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: Friday, October 6, 2023 8:18 PM
To: '[OPRA #49691 email]'
<[3][OPRA #49691 email]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to OPRA request #10, please find responsive documents provided
via the below link.
[4]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to access the link.
Note: The next production will be on November 3, 2023.
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: Friday, September 8, 2023 6:13 PM
To: '[OPRA #49691 email]'
<[5][OPRA #49691 email]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to the below OPRA request:
10) Copies of all legal bills from the Board Attorney or from any outside
council from January 1, 2023 to present – Approved, provided via the below
link (Part 1).
[6]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to access the link.
The next production (Part 2) will be on October 6, 2023.
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: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:39 PM
To: [7][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to the below OPRA request, please see below responses:
1) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students
enrolled in all public schools Approved, see link:
[8]https://www.nj.gov/education/doedata/enr/; select 2022-2023
enrollment; click on zip file for enrollment 2223; open enrollment 2223
excel document; click on district tab; click on district code 3570 to
view and charter schools in your District Denied, requires an analysis for
the 2022-2023 school year;
2) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students whose
parents have availed themselves of the opt-out provisions of
N.J.S.A.18A:35-4.7 and opted their child out of all or a portion of the
2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate or curriculum promulgated in accordance thereto
for the 2022-2023 school year. Please provide documents indicating the
number of opt-outs by individual grade levels. Denied, no responsive
document.
3) Please provide a copy of the document(s) used by the district by which
parents can opt-out or opt-in their children from all or a portion of the
curriculum mandated by the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Denied, no
responsive document.
4) Please provide documents showing how you implemented the “parent
opt-out” for the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE and Health & Physical Education
curriculum and a copy of the document by which parents can opt-out their
children from all or a portion of the curriculum mandated by the 2020
NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Including but not limited to forms, flyers,
emails to parents and/or a website. Denied, no responsive document.
4) Please provide documents showing how the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate was
implemented in your district, for example: a) in the classroom; b) at home
by parents; c) as a homework assignment; d) in an assembly; e) as a
webinar; f) being taught on the last day of school; g) any methods but
with elements removed; h) not at all. Approved, see attached.
6) Copies of the BOE policies and regulations regarding the composition of
your “Book Review Committee,” as well as policies controlling book reviews
or book removal requests. Denied, no responsive document.
7) Copies of any book removal or review requests made by residents of your
school district since November 1, 2022 to present. Denied, no responsive
document.
8) If any books have been removed from curriculum or from public school
libraries as a result of a demand for removal or by the Board action in
accordance with your book removal policy, copies of all documents relating
to the review or removal. Denied, no responsive document.
9) Any documents, policies or regulations relating to the review of
current textbooks or the review of new textbooks or textbooks being
considered for purchase. Approved, see attached.
10) Copies of all legal bills from the Board Attorney or from any outside
council from January 1, 2023 to present . An extension to September 8,
2023 is required to respond to this OPRA request.
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to view the
attachments and link.
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: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:47 PM
To: [9][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
The time frame for OPRA request #2 has been provided. Please see below:
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#2, #7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9. Note:
The OPRA response clock 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
From: Luke, Pamela
Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:25 PM
To: [10][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district
Mr. Gottesman,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9.
Note: The OPRA response clock 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to OPRA request #10, please find responsive documents provided
via the below link, which represents the final production.
[1]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
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: Friday, November 3, 2023 6:24 PM
To: '[OPRA #49691 email]'
<[3][OPRA #49691 email]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to OPRA request #10, please find responsive documents provided
via the below link.
[4]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
Note: The next production will be on December 1, 2023
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: Friday, October 6, 2023 8:18 PM
To: '[OPRA #49691 email]'
<[5][OPRA #49691 email]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to OPRA request #10, please find responsive documents provided
via the below link.
[6]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to access the link.
Note: The next production will be on November 3, 2023.
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: Friday, September 8, 2023 6:13 PM
To: '[OPRA #49691 email]'
<[7][OPRA #49691 email]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to the below OPRA request:
10) Copies of all legal bills from the Board Attorney or from any outside
council from January 1, 2023 to present – Approved, provided via the below
link (Part 1).
[8]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to access the link.
The next production (Part 2) will be on October 6, 2023.
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: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:39 PM
To: [9][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
In response to the below OPRA request, please see below responses:
1) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students
enrolled in all public schools Approved, see link:
[10]https://www.nj.gov/education/doedata/enr/; select 2022-2023
enrollment; click on zip file for enrollment 2223; open enrollment 2223
excel document; click on district tab; click on district code 3570 to
view and charter schools in your District Denied, requires an analysis for
the 2022-2023 school year;
2) Please provide documents indicating the total number of students whose
parents have availed themselves of the opt-out provisions of
N.J.S.A.18A:35-4.7 and opted their child out of all or a portion of the
2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate or curriculum promulgated in accordance thereto
for the 2022-2023 school year. Please provide documents indicating the
number of opt-outs by individual grade levels. Denied, no responsive
document.
3) Please provide a copy of the document(s) used by the district by which
parents can opt-out or opt-in their children from all or a portion of the
curriculum mandated by the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Denied, no
responsive document.
4) Please provide documents showing how you implemented the “parent
opt-out” for the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE and Health & Physical Education
curriculum and a copy of the document by which parents can opt-out their
children from all or a portion of the curriculum mandated by the 2020
NJSLS-CHPE in your district. Including but not limited to forms, flyers,
emails to parents and/or a website. Denied, no responsive document.
4) Please provide documents showing how the 2020 NJSLS-CHPE mandate was
implemented in your district, for example: a) in the classroom; b) at home
by parents; c) as a homework assignment; d) in an assembly; e) as a
webinar; f) being taught on the last day of school; g) any methods but
with elements removed; h) not at all. Approved, see attached.
6) Copies of the BOE policies and regulations regarding the composition of
your “Book Review Committee,” as well as policies controlling book reviews
or book removal requests. Denied, no responsive document.
7) Copies of any book removal or review requests made by residents of your
school district since November 1, 2022 to present. Denied, no responsive
document.
8) If any books have been removed from curriculum or from public school
libraries as a result of a demand for removal or by the Board action in
accordance with your book removal policy, copies of all documents relating
to the review or removal. Denied, no responsive document.
9) Any documents, policies or regulations relating to the review of
current textbooks or the review of new textbooks or textbooks being
considered for purchase. Approved, see attached.
10) Copies of all legal bills from the Board Attorney or from any outside
council from January 1, 2023 to present . An extension to September 8,
2023 is required to respond to this OPRA request.
Please confirm receipt of this email and your ability to view the
attachments and link.
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: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:47 PM
To: [11][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district - Update
Mr. Gottesman,
The time frame for OPRA request #2 has been provided. Please see below:
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#2, #7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9. Note:
The OPRA response clock 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
From: Luke, Pamela
Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:25 PM
To: [12][OPRA #49691 email]
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OPRA request - Various requests for public
records from your school district
Mr. Gottesman,
This email will confirm receipt of the below OPRA request received by my
office today, August 7, 2023. There is a seven day deadline of August 16,
2023 to respond, which begins the day after receipt for OPRA requests #1,
#7 and #10.
Please be advised that clarification is required, please provide the time
frame for the following OPRA requests: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9.
Note: The OPRA response clock 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.
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