Local school district has my name and a "debt" posted on the school website.

[Free2Speak]

Local school district has my name and a "debt" posted on the school website.

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Kansas

Several months ago I requested a policy letter from our local school district using a KORA request. They did the request and then wanted to charge me $127.00 for a 4 page document that was in a book at the office.

I refused to pay this fee for something that simple and asked if there was a policy or course I could take to dispute the charges. They said no and posted my name on the district website as owing a debt. I asked to remove my request and have my name taken off the district public webiste. They did not do this. I have also been prevented from accessing any other public documents due to this charge.

Help!

 

[justalayman]

so, you asked for something that cost money. You received it. You then refused to pay for it.


Do I have that right?

 

[Free2Speak]

The issues here

so, you asked for something that cost money. You received it. You then refused to pay for it.


Do I have that right?

The issue is that our district is notorious for violating KORA with high fees. They give me no avenue to dispute the debt nor will they give me a detailed summary of how they came up with that amount.

The other issue is can they publish my name on the public website as owing a debt. Credit companies cannot do something like this I don't think. Why should a public school district be able to do that?

Also I did not take possession of the policy I requested. A friend of mine went to the district officer a week later, found it in a policy book and photographed it for me. I had no idea it was in a book or that was open for the public to view.

 

[justalayman]

You dispute an excessive fee through the attorney general's office or the courts.

The other issue is can they publish my name on the public website as owing a debt. Credit companies cannot do something like this I don't think. Why should a public school district be able to do that?

well, what do you think happens in court when a credit card company sues you? Your name and the associated debt become a matter of public record.

Also I did not take possession of the policy I requested. A friend of mine went to the district officer a week later, found it in a policy book and photographed it for me. I had no idea it was in a book or that was open for the public to view.

Ok, if you did not receive the information, how is it you owe a debt?

 

[TigerD]

What do you want to do?
Do you want the school district to stop charging excessive fees? Grab your checkbook - that is going to be a five-digit plus ride.
Do you want your name removed? Start by sending a letter regarding the mistake to the super. Then go to the school board. Perhaps run for school board.

I have also been prevented from accessing any other public documents due to this charge.

<--Yeah, there is more to this story.

If it was me, I'd start nice with a letter to the Super and a visit with the school board. Then talk to an attorney regarding options. Really it depends on what you want to do. It sounds like you have more interest than a copy of a school policy.

DC


ADDED:
You have some other type of issue going with the school board. Unless you tell us what is actually going on, we can't help you.

 

[TheGeekess]

What do you want to do?
Do you want the school district to stop charging excessive fees? Grab your checkbook - that is going to be a five-digit plus ride.
Do you want your name removed? Start by sending a letter regarding the mistake to the super. Then go to the school board. Perhaps run for school board.


<--Yeah, there is more to this story.

If it was me, I'd start nice with a letter to the Super and a visit with the school board. Then talk to an attorney regarding options. Really it depends on what you want to do. It sounds like you have more interest than a copy of a school policy.

DC


ADDED:
You have some other type of issue going with the school board. Unless you tell us what is actually going on, we can't help you.

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