FOIA Requests

We are committed to transparency and sharing information in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and School Board Policy 2:250 - Access to District Public Records. 

Freedom of Information requests may be submitted to the District 65 FOIA Officer by completing the FOIA Request Form submitting it via email or in person at 1500 McDaniel Avenue, Evanston.

The Freedom of Information Officer shall approve all requests for public records unless:

• The requested material does not exist;
• The requested material is exempt from inspection and copying by the Freedom of Information Act;  or
• Complying with the request would be unduly burdensome.

Records subject to inspection and/or copying will be prepared for inspection or copying within the time allowed by the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Except for commercial requests, a response will be made within five business days.

Pursuant to the terms of the Act, the first 50 pages are provided to the requestor at no cost. An additional letter or legal-size pages are provided at a cost. View the available fee schedule for additional pages and copies of documents.