Freedom of Information Act Requests
Public Affairs responds to questions from the media, parents, educators, and the general public, including requests for information through theĀ South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).Ā The business of the South Carolina Public Charter School District (District) is open to public review as required by statute. Information received pursuant to a FOIA request may not be used for commercial solicitation. The District may not produce documents that are subject to FOIA or are exempt from disclosure pursuant to FOIA.
All requests for public records pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act must be made in writing and may be submitted in person, by mail, email, or fax. Please state that you are requesting the records under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. To assist District staff with the request and to better ensure a more accurate and efficient response, please be as specific as possible about the records you are requesting.
Fee Schedule
According to S.C. Code Ann. Ā§ 30-4-30, “The fee for the search, retrieval, or redaction of records shall not exceed the prorated hourly salary of the lowest paid employee who, in the reasonable discretion of the custodian of the records, has the necessary skill and training to perform the request.”
Fees will be calculated according to the following guidelines, but are subject to change or modification not to exceed the amount permitted by statute:
Service | Cost |
Printed Copies of Records | $0.10 per page |
USB Drive | $10.00 each |
Search and Retrieval for RecordsĀ | Assistant: $21.00/hour |
Computer/Mainframe Costs | Actual Cost |
Postage expense of $2.00 or more | Actual Cost |
The District, at its discretion, may elect not to charge a fee or may charge a reduced fee if the fee for responding to the request is less than $25 or if the request is in the public interest because furnishing the information can be considered as primarily benefiting the general public. A deposit not to exceed twenty-five percent of the total reasonably anticipated cost for responding to the request may be required prior to the District searching for or making copies of records.
Written requests may be deliveredĀ in personĀ to:
South Carolina Public Charter School District
1824 Barnwell Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Written requests may beĀ mailedĀ to:
South Carolina Public Charter School District
1824 Barnwell Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Written requests may be faxed to:
803-734-8325
Written requests may be emailed to:
bhenry@sccharter.org
submit your request
The South Carolina Public Charter School District is committed to operating in a transparent fashion, and this includes a commitment to making public records available for inspection under the provisions of the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. Our FOIA procedures are designed to promote open government, citizen involvement, and organizational accountability.
Please fill out the form to submit your request.
Questions may be directed to Emily Paul at epaul@sccharter.org.