What is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state statute that provides the public the right to access government documents and records. The premise behind FOIA is to ensure transparency of government. The law provides that a person can ask a public body for a copy of its records on a specific subject and the public body must provide those records, unless there is an exemption in the statute that protects those records from disclosure. As a public institution, Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is subject to the Illinois FOIA.

How to file a FOIA request:

1.  Complete a FOIA request form.

2.  For all records, please furnish the following information: 
          - Requester's Name
          - Name of Organization (if applicable)
          - Email or mailing address or fax number to where the response should be sent.  
          - Telephone number(s). 
          - Specific information regarding the documents you are seeking.
          - Completed request form.

3.     File your FOIA request in any of the following ways:
         - Mail or deliver to: Crystal Lake Elementary District 47, 300 Commerce Dr., Crystal Lake, IL  60014
         - Scan and email to foia@d47.org
 
4.     Questions about FOIAs can be directed to District 47 FOIA officer Clare Bourne at 815.788.5000 or CFBourne@d47.org.