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FOIA Request to Reid State Technical College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records has been submitted to Reid State Technical College under the Alabama Open Records Law. The request seeks a current list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. This includes 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 include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The requester is affiliated with Yellowhammer Times and emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

The requester is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.