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FOI #24-500 (10-22-24, 7:49 pm) - Subject - Signed Separation Agreement
Name - Ryan Bangham
Affiliation - Former Employee
I would like any/all emails sent from Lakeesha Brown, Nicole Gelston, Michelle Williams, or Karen Buffkin that provided a separation agreement for former HR employee Ryan Bangham that was signed and dated by Lakeesha Brown. If no such email exists, I would like confirmation that the email was not sent. In addition, if a separation agreement for Ryan Bangham, signed by Lakeesha Brown, was mailed to Mr. Bangham's residence on file, please provide the date the agreement was signed by Lakeesha Brown and the date it was mailed. If the agreement was not mailed to Mr. Bangham, I would like confirmation that Mr. Bangham's separation agreement, signed and dated by Lakeesha Brown, was not mailed to Mr. Bangham.
FOI #24-499 (10-22-24, 2:05 pm) - Subject - Athletics Contracts
Name -
Affiliation -
I hope this message finds you well. I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of the following public records: most updated long-form employment contracts, appointment letters, and 24-25 salary information for men's basketball coaching staff members:
Kimani Young
Luke Murray
Tom Moore
Paul Wettemann III
Mamadou Diarra
Chris Mastrangelo
Mathew Johnson
Samantha Buccheri
Gavin Roberts
In the event that a long form employment contract or appointment letter does not exist for any member of the men’s basketball staff, I am requesting the following public records:
- any applicable university payroll record or other record which contains the 2024-25 salary information for any member of the men’s basketball staff.
If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me of the cost. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest. 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.
FOI #24-498 (10-21-24, 5:36 pm) - Subject - Professor Steve harper
Name - Nicole Zappone
Affiliation - The Chronicle
I am submitting this as my FOIA request for any information on Steve Harper. I would like access to all documents on this case that can be made available to me. Thanks.
FOI #24-496 - Subject - UConn South Residence and Dining Hall (Internal File #23-52)
Name - Hope Redding
Affiliation -
We are requesting updated certified payroll records regarding the UConn South Residence and Dining Hall project, if applicable. I have revised and attached our FOI letter for your use. I also listed the contractors below. At your convenience, please provide any additional payroll records submitted for the dates indicated. Should you have questions or need anything else from our end, please let me know.
• DGI Technologies for Wk ending 7.28.24 through to the present
• Exterior Wall Systems for 2.12.24 through to the present
• Ferguson Electric for Wk ending 4.6.24 through to the present
• Ferguson Mechanical HVAC for Wk ending 4.6.24 through to the present
• Ferguson Mechanical PLUM for Wk ending 4.6.24 through to the present
• JJ’s Ceramic Tile (Sub of Red Thread) Wk ending 7.6.24 through to the present
• Mackenzie Painting for Wk ending 4.9.24 through to the present
• New Haven Glass for Wk ending 7.6.24 through to the present
• Offshore Construction for Wk ending 4.6.24 through to the present
• Professional Drywall Construction for Wk ending 4.6.24 through to the present
• Red Thread for all weeks worked
• Sound Mechanical for Wk ending 4.6.24 through to the present
• Steelfab for all weeks worked
• XTX Associates for Wk ending 4.6.24 through to the present
FOI #24-495 (10-15-24, 11:30 am) - Subject - Contract UC-23-KA100722G
Name - Robert Miller
Affiliation - Self
I am requesting the details of the contract UC-23-KA100722G for professional services for hearing impaired between UConn and Access Communications from July 1, 2012 yearly through July 1, 2023.
FOI #24-494 (10-14-24, 8:06 pm) - Subject - Budget Requests
Name - Michael Duke
Affiliation - Campus Reform
Budget requests turned in to the UConn Student Government for the Fall 2023 term and Spring 2024 term from the following student group(s): Palestine Solidarity Coalition, Students for Justice in Palestine, Muslim Student Association, and Palestine Solidarity Coalition.
A list of any approved items/budget requests for the Fall 2023 term and Spring 2024 term from outlined group(s) mentioned and outlined prior.
FOI #24-492 (10-10-24, 2:08 pm) - Subject - Public Records Request
Name - Lindsay Slater
Affiliation - Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
My name is Lindsay Slater and I am a Member of the National Staff at Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity. I am writing to request a list of currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate, and professional students along with their email addresses.
Phi Sigma Pi is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. We are over 105 years strong and based on 120+ campuses and geographical locations throughout the United States. Additionally, we are proud to have over 55,000 inducted Members with the mission to improve humanity with honor through Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship. We would use the list to invite your students to join our organization. Members have access to the following benefits:
Access to a leadership certificate and specialization program
Availability of a letter of recommendation
We are an official certifying organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award honors
Opportunity to wear graduation cords
Partnerships with service organizations like HOBY, Gift of Life and Extra Life
Ability to apply for $1,000 scholarships from the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation to further their education
Let me know if payment is needed or any additional information.
FOI #24-491 (10-10-24, 11:43 am) - Subject - Copy of executed contract resulting from the Student Response Solution RFP (RFP #JP040722)
Name - Jennifer Fabugais
Affiliation - Deltek
Requesting for a copy of the executed contract resulting from the Student Response Solution RFP (RFP #JP040722) which closed on May 13, 2022. Please advise me of any potential fees prior to completing this request. Thank you!