FOIA Requests
Riverdale Community Unit School District #100 is committed to two-way, open, and transparent public communications through many means, including the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
What is the Freedom of Information Act?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state statute that provides the public the right to access government documents and records (5 ILCS 140/6).
Submitting a FOIA Request
All FOIA requests must be made in writing via email, fax, or U.S. mail. To request public records, documents, and information from Riverdale Community Unit School District #100 through FOIA, please contact FOIA Officer, Stephanie VanDeCasteele, or Superintendent, Josh Temple. FOIA requests can be:
Email Stephanie VandeCasteele svandecasteele@riverdaleschools.org or Email Josh Temple jatemple@riverdaleschools.org
faxed to 309-523-3550
mailed to FOIA at Riverdale CUSD #100 District Office, which is located at 9624 256th Ave. St. N, Port Byron, IL 61275
Riverdale CUSD #100 will respond to all FOIA requests within the time required by law. A fee for copying may be charged as allowed by law.
Time Frame
Once a FOIA request is received, the public body is allowed 5 business days (21 days for commercial requests) to provide a response to the request. In some cases, an extension of time will be allowed.
Fees
Information may be reviewed or a request for copies may be made. If copies are requested, the first 50 pages of black and white copies which are letter-sized or legal sized are free of charge. The charge for color copies or copies of documents which are not letter-sized or legal sized shall be based upon the actual cost of reproduction.