Springfield Standard

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

A request for public records was sent to Ozarks Technical Community College under the Missouri Sunshine Law. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or on its website. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases or public profiles.

The request was made by Springfield Standard, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, they emphasized the importance of access to public records in ensuring transparency and accountability from public institutions. They also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

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

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.