HCPSS MPIA Request #2020-260

Requested Information
I request all written notes (including all hand-written markings, circles, marks, comments, electronic notes etc.) by BOE member Jennifer Mallo related to the 11/21/19 BOE meeting and all topics discussed. Please scan these notes in color, to make sure pen color or highlighter is distinguishable, for any hard copy note materials.
Date Received
Status
Complete
Response Notes

Responsive to this request, in addition to the record supplied below, we have identified one record of notes developed after the November 21, 2019 meeting by Ms. Mallo regarding the events that evening. Under MPIA GP § 4-301(1), which requires a custodian to deny inspection of a record if by law, the public record is privileged or confidential, we are denying access to this record as attorney-client communications.

UPDATE: Under MPIA GP §4-301(1), which requires a custodian to deny inspection of a record if by law the record is privileged or confidential. These notes constitute attorney-client communications/work product, and thus are subject to non-disclosure under this provision of the MPIA. The Board of Education has considered this request, however, and voted to waive the privilege solely as to notes made by Board members concerning the recess taken during the November 21, 2019 meeting. Accordingly, please find responsive notes made by Board of Education member Jennifer Mallo below.

Responsive Documents

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