FOIA Request to North Florida Community College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to North Florida Community College on October 22, 2025, by Sunshine Sentinel, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to specific records related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees.
The requested records include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This list should contain each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are requested. These biographies are typically used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Sunshine Sentinel emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities as a media organization. By obtaining this information, they aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. Given their role in disseminating information, they have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
