FOI #26-224 (03-27-26, 11:02 am) - Subject - Employee Compensation

Name - Samantha Bryan

Affiliation - Hospital Optics

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the most recent available employee compensation data for John Dempsey Hospital.

Please include, if readily available:

First and Last Name (or anonymized employee ID if names are exempt)
Job Title
Department/Division
Annualized Base Salary (or hourly rate)
Employment Type (Full-Time/Part-Time)
Hire Date (if maintained)
Job Classification or Rank (e.g., pay band, level, or grade, if recorded)

If employee names are exempt from disclosure, anonymized unique employee ID numbers are acceptable.

I am happy to receive this data in any existing format your payroll or HR system can easily export (Excel, CSV, or similar). There is no need to create new reports—only to provide records maintained in the ordinary course of business.

This request supports a data and analytics project focused on transparency in hospital employee compensation practices.

If any fees may apply or if clarification is needed, please let me know before processing.

Please confirm receipt of this request and whether it is being processed.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

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FOI #26-223 (03-27-26, 9:47 am) - Subject - Current Invoices & Rates

Name - David Casarano

Affiliation - USA Waste & Recycling Inc

Can you please send over the current invoices for KS012521 showing the current rates for services please.

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FOI #26-222 (03-27-26, 8:22 am) - Subject - Request for Construction Project Information - John Dempsey Hospital located on Hospital Drive, Farmington, CT 06032

Name - Jonathan Di Perna

Affiliation - Kocian Law Group

I am requesting information and documentation regarding a demolition and renovation project located at 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030 or more specifically, the John Dempsey Hospital located on Hospital Drive, Farmington, CT 06032. I am seeking records regarding the general contractor, including contracts, bid documents, and related correspondence; permits and approvals, such as building permits, inspection reports, and certificates of occupancy; site safety and compliance records, including safety risk assessments and emergency preparedness plans; inspection and audit records conducted by oversight bodies; and public records of correspondence, advisory opinions, and reports related to the project. Additionally, please provide information on the insurance documentation required for this type of project, the need for an engineering survey in compliance with OSHA regulations, and any guidelines or requirements related to demolition safety planning. I would appreciate any forms, instructions, or additional resources that outline the process for meeting these requirements.

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FOI #26-221 (03-27-26, 8:22 am) - Subject - Information regarding Public Safety Dispatch and the Uconn Fire Department on Halloween (10/31/2025)

Name -

Affiliation -

I am writing to request any and all documents, whether written or electronic, including memos, letters, emails, and/or any other form of communication, in regards to Public Safety Dispatch and the UConn Fire Department including Dispatch Supervisors, Dispatchers, Fire Captains, Fire Lieutenants, Windham Paramedics, Windham Hospital, Paul Pedchenko, and the Fire Chief Christopher Renshaw regarding staffing levels of the fire department, additional staffing considerations, mutual aid, Windham Paramedics, dispatch errors, challenges, complaints, disciplinary actions, Halloween, Halloween weekend, and or anything regarding the operational period of 7AM 10/31/2025 - 7AM 11/01/2025 (Halloween 2025). Also requesting all of the dispatch audio files for all UConn fire department (Storrs) radio traffic during the 24 hour operational period of 7:00AM 10/31/2025 - 7:00AM 11/01/2025.

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FOI #26-220 (03-26-26, 12:24 pm) - Subject - Medical School Modules

Name - Thomas Jones

Affiliation - American Accountability Foundation

Copy of module documents for the LGBTQI+ Healthcare topics for DOCC Course(s) in the school of medicine.

Please search for the 2022 and 2023 school years.

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FOI #26-219 - Subject - Mansfield Apartments Redevelopment

Name - Claudia Hutchinson

Affiliation -

I have a quick question regarding the Mansfield Apartments Redevelopment. I have been following the project and was looking for an update on the website.

Was this project canceled?

Do you have an estimated start date for construction?

Which general contractor was selected?

Which architect is working on this project?


I appreciate your help and time!

https://portal.ct.gov/ceq/uconn/eie-notice/mansfield-apartments-redevelopment

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FOI #26-218 - Subject - Spring 2026 - CT - University of Connecticut - FERPA Request

Name - Eli Lyon

Affiliation -

Pursuant to Federal law, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99 & state open records law Conn. Gen. Stat. Secs. 1-200 to 1-242, on behalf of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, I write to request access to and a copy of all current Student Directory Information for the Spring 2026 semester categorized as public information as defined and governed within FERPA. If your agency does not maintain these public records, please let me know who does and include the proper custodians name, address, telephone number and email.

The requested Student Directory information is listed below:
Fields :
• Name,Academic Career,School or College,Academic Program,Major,Major Description,Concentration,Concentration Description,Term,Term Code,Academic Level - Beg Term

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FOI #26-217 (03-25-26, 10:36 am) - Subject - Faculty correspondence and conflict of interest disclosures

Name - Alix Coutures

Affiliation - Columbia University

1) Any correspondence of Dr. Michael White with:

- Matthew Lowe, Executive director of the Global Kratom Coalition (mlowe@globalkratomcoalition.org)

- JW Ross, founder of the Global Kratom Coalition ()

- Sheldon Bradshaw ()

- Paula Brown (<Paula_Brown@bcit.ca)

- Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the American Kratom Association ( mhaddow@americankratom.org,
mhaddow1@verizon.net)

- Matt Salmon, Chairman of the American Kratom Association

- Dave Herman (American Kratom Association)

2)

- Michael White’s conflict of interest forms
- Michael White’s conflict of commitment forms
- Travel reimbursements or payments received by Michael White from AKA/GKC

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FOI #26-216 - Subject - UConn South Campus Infrastructure - Package 2

Name - Mark Zurada

Affiliation -

Please send the final and compiled bid tabulation (bid tally), including all quantities and unit pricing for each bidder, for 'UConn South Campus Infrastructure - Package 2' that was submitted on 07/20/2023. I believe the project number is '300241', but I could be mistaken. If so, please use the project name and date to lookup the responsive documents. We specifically request the line-item bid tabulation showing each material, quantity, unit, and unit price for every bidder. If no such line-item tally was created, please provide the full bid submissions from each contractor. A grand total sheet alone is not sufficient to satisfy this request unless it was a lump sum bid.
Below is an example of the format we are looking for that the engineer usually creates at the completion of the bid:
BIDDER 1 BIDDER 2
Item # Material Quantity Unit UNIT PRICE TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL
1 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
GRAND TOTAL GRAND TOTAL

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FOI #26-215 (03-24-26, 6:54 pm) - Subject - Board of Trustees meeting on February 25, 2026

Name -

Affiliation -

Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records about information regarding the Board of Trustees meeting that was held on Feb. 25, 2026. Specifically, I would like records of anything pertaining to email discussions between members of the Board of Trustees, UConn Office of the Provost, and UConn Office of the President leading up to and following the event. Such information could include the listed affiliates discussing UConn student organizations pushing for student protections from U.S. Immigrant Customs Enforcement (ICE), including UndocuHuskies, Jewish Voices for Peace (JVP), Alcanzando el Mismo Sueño (AEMS), UNCHAIN, and Communitea.

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act requires a response within four business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.

If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.

Thank you for considering my request.

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