KIPP Detroit Imani Academy [KDIA] is committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of the public resources entrusted to our school. Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq., provides the public with the right to request access to certain records of public bodies. KIPP Detroit Imani Academy responds to requests for public records in accordance with Michigan law and the Academy’s adopted FOIA Procedures and Guidelines. This is consistent with how the Michigan Attorney General explains the purpose and operation of FOIA. Michigan.gov
How to Submit a FOIA Request
Written FOIA requests may be submitted by email, mail, or in person. To help us locate the records you are seeking, please describe the requested records as specifically as possible. Including relevant names, dates, date ranges, subjects, or search terms may help us identify responsive records efficiently
FOIA Coordinator KIPP Detroit Imani Academy
In ℅ Candace Rogers
19321 W. Chicago
Detroit, MI 48228
foia@kippdetroit.org
(313) 474-2777
FOIA Documents & Resources
1. KDIA’s Written Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
FOIA Written Public Summary
2. KDIA’s FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
Detailed FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
3. FOIA Detailed Fee Itemization Form
Detailed Itemization of Fees
4. Michigan Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231 et seq.) MCL 15.231 et seq
5. Michigan Attorney General FOIA Information Michigan.gov
FOIA webpage
What Happens After You Submit a Request?
Once a written FOIA request is received, KIPP Detroit Imani Academy will process the request in accordance with Michigan law. Generally, a public body must respond within five business days after receipt of a request. The Academy may issue a notice extending the response period by up to 10 additional business days as permitted by law. A response may grant the request, deny the request, grant the request in part and deny it in part, or provide notice of an allowable extension. Fees may apply in accordance with Michigan law and the Academy’s FOIA Procedures and Guidelines. The five-business-day response period and potential 10-business-day extension are described by the Michigan Attorney General. Michigan.gov
Questions?
Questions regarding KIPP Detroit Imani Academy’s FOIA process may be directed to the Academy’s FOIA Coordinator at foia@kippdetroit.org or (313) 474-2777.
For additional information about Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act, visit the Michigan Attorney General’s FOIA resources.
