Date:
01/19/2023
Subject:
Tom Taylor/Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm. School Dist. - Informal Resolution Report & Order
Opinion:
The Iowa Public Information Board
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In re the Matter of: Tom Taylor, Complainant And Concerning: Sibley Ocheyedan School Board, Respondent |
Case Number: 22FC:0114
Informal Resolution Order
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This matter comes before the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB) this 19th day of January, 2023, to consider the Acceptance of an Informal Resolution.
Tom Taylor filed formal complaint 22FC:0114 on October 18, 2022, alleging that the Sibley Ocheyedan School Board violated Iowa Code chapters 21 and 22.
The Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB) accepted this complaint on November 17, 2022. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 23.9, the parties have agreed to the terms of an Informal Resolution.
Mr. Taylor approved the Informal Resolution on December 5, 2022. The Sibley Ocheyedan School Board approved the Informal Resolution on December 19, 2022.
The Board has reviewed the Informal Resolution and approves it pursuant to Iowa Administrative Rule 497-2.4(3). The IPIB chair is directed to sign the Informal Resolution on behalf of the IPIB.
The parties have 60 days to complete the proposed terms from todayβs date. If the terms of the Informal Resolution are completed, the IPIB will dismiss the complaint.
So Ordered this 19th day of January, 2023.
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IPIB Chair
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
This document was sent by electronic mail on the ___ day of January, 2023, to:
Tom Taylor
Sibley Ocheyedan School Board
Before The Iowa Public Information Board
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In re the Matter of: Tom Taylor, Complainant And Concerning: Sibley Ocheyedan School Board, Respondent |
Case Number: 22FC:0114
Report |
COMES NOW, Margaret E. Johnson, Executive Director for the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB), and respectfully submits this Informal Resolution Report:
On October 18, 2022, Tom Taylor filed formal complaint 22FC:0114, alleging that the Sibley Ocheyedan School Board violated Iowa Code chapters 21 and 22.
The IPIB accepted the complaint on November 17, 2022, and directed IPIB staff to assist the parties in adopting an informal resolution. The parties have approved an informal resolution as described in the attached report by Brett Toresdahl, IPIB deputy director.
The terms of the informal resolution are to be completed within 60 days of acceptance by all parties. Upon providing proof of compliance, the IPIB shall dismiss this complaint as successfully resolved.
It is recommended that the IPIB approve the proposed informal resolution, direct the IPIB chair to sign the informal resolution, and set the matter for compliance review in accordance with the terms of the informal resolution.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret E. Johnson, J.D.
Executive Director
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
This document was sent by electronic mail on the ___ day of January, 2023, to:
Tom Taylor
Steve Avery, legal counsel for the Sibley Ocheyedan School Board