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I am confused – and dismayed - by the Ithaca Journal’s recent articles regarding freedom of information and open meeting laws relative to the Lansing School District.

My confusion is this: Mr. Dubin was a member of the Capital Project Committee. He had the opportunity to attend every meeting and receive every communication/document (electronic and hard copy) related to the process and the project. He had the opportunity to voice his opinion and ask questions during the entire process. Has this been mentioned in any of the recent articles?

Why the need to submit FOIL requests? It is reasonable that our administrators would want confirmation about the legality of disseminating particular information. What is the benefit to the public of Mr. Dubin obtaining a copy of a mailing list? He is concerned about the district’s legal bills? Maybe he should stop frivolously contributing to that cost.

Presentations have been given at school board and other public meetings. There is a link to “Capital Project Information” on the District website that contains a wealth of information. Improved communication has been a primary goal of this process for The Board of Education, District administration and members of the Capital Project and Public Awareness committees. Public Hearings will be held on January 23rd and 29th at 7:30 pm in Room 101 at Lansing High School. The information is available to all. Please take the time to learn about these important proposals and decide for yourself. The public vote is scheduled for February 6th.

Gina Shattuck

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