FOI #25-290 (07-3-25, 10:28 pm) - Subject - Records and communications related to CAPS program withdrawal requests and associated university administrative actions from June 20, 2025,

Name - Student Student

Affiliation - Independent Student at UConn

Subject: FOIA Request for Immediate Release of Records Regarding CAPS Program Withdrawal Urgent and Good Faith Request

Dear FOIA Officer,

I write to you in good faith and with urgency under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act to formally request full disclosure of all records, communications, and documents pertaining to the CAPS program withdrawal processes and any related administrative actions at the University of Connecticut.

This request specifically covers the period from June 20, 2025, to the present date and includes but is not limited to:
• All emails, memos, internal and external correspondence involving CAPS program staff, university administrators, and any other relevant parties concerning student withdrawals, dismissals, or pressures to withdraw from the CAPS program.
• Official policies, guidelines, and decisions related to CAPS withdrawal procedures during this timeframe.
• Minutes, notes, or recordings from meetings or discussions addressing the oversight, management, or disciplinary actions concerning CAPS participants.
• Any documentation reflecting delays, deflections, or disrespectful handling of withdrawal requests or student concerns within the CAPS program.

As a committed student who wishes to continue my education at UConn, I believe transparency and accountability in this matter are essential for safeguarding student rights and fostering an equitable academic environment.

Given the serious implications this matter has on student rights, institutional accountability, and public trust, I expect a full and transparent response. If any portion of this request is denied or withheld, please provide a detailed justification citing the specific statutory exemptions under the FOIA.

I am prepared to cover any reasonable fees associated with processing this request, but please notify me in advance if such fees will exceed $50.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter. I anticipate your response within the legally required timeframe and trust that the University will honor its commitment to transparency and accountability.

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FOI #25-289 (07-2-25, 8:35 am) - Subject - Athletics revenue-sharing financial information

Name - Matt Baker

Affiliation - The Athletic

As part of our news-gathering process at The Athletic, I’m writing to make a public records request. As of July 1, NCAA rules allow schools to pay their athletes directly under the terms of the House v. NCAA lawsuit settlement. As such, I’m requesting:

*UConn’s payroll as it relates to the payments allowed because of the settlement. By payroll, I mean the list, spreadsheet or other such record showing which individuals are being paid, how much they’re receiving and any other related financial terms.

*UConn’s broader athletics budget as it relates to these payments. By that, I mean the athletic department’s budget per sport with the so-called House/revenue-sharing payments. Many schools have said publicly that they’re allocating funds in this manner with a certain percentage/dollar amount going to football, a different percentage to men’s basketball, etc.

In simple terms, I’m asking for the document or documents that show what your school/athletic department is paying with breakdowns by sport and by individual.

If you contend any responsive records are not public, please cite the specific statutory exemption that you believe applies. Email (mbaker@theathletic.com) is my preferred way to receive the records. Please let me know in advance if the cost for production exceeds $50 so I can inform my editors and potentially amend my request. Finally, I hope this request is straightforward and easy enough to understand. If, however, you have questions or require clarification, let me know. I’ll be glad to work with you to make the process as efficient as possible for everyone.

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FOI #25-288 (07-1-25, 11:09 am) - Subject - Contracts/Agreements/Invoices with Accreditors

Name - Casey Ryan

Affiliation - Defending Education

I am formally requesting copies of any contracts, agreements, or invoices that the university currently has or has had in the past with the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), American Bar Association (ABA), American Psychological Association (APA), Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). I am seeking these records from January 1, 2020, to the present.

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FOI #25-287 (06-30-25, 8:59 am) - Subject - Arrest Data Request

Name - Bakhtawar Zehra

Affiliation - Midwest Safety

NOTE: Please reference this link for tracking in ANY response! https://app.clickup.com/t/86dx4ww8d

Hi!
This is a request for a list of arrests during the time frame listed below. A desired output would be a table, spreadsheet or CSV that includes the incident date and time, arrest date and time, incident location, charge(s), case number, suspect name and age.

Dates: From January 1st 2024 to June 1st 2025

Preferred Delivery Format:
A digital copy is preferred whenever possible (CSV or spreadsheet via email, secure portal, or file-sharing service). If mailing is required, please use the following address:

Our mailing address has changed:
Midwest Safety
476 E. Main St. #1228
Galesburg, IL 61401

About Midwest Safety
Midwest Safety is a small team committed to using media to highlight the daily work of first responders and promote public safety. We greatly appreciate your time and assistance with this request. Please let us know if any clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help,
Bakhtawar / Volunteer
Becca C. / Team Lead
Escalations/Concerns: 309-315-3949
Email: bakhtawar@midwest-safety.com

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FOI #25-286 - Subject - Coaching Contracts Request

Name - Chris Johnson

Affiliation -

Under your State’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), I’m writing to request access to the following documents related to your varsity athletics coaching staff:
• All current employment contracts for coaches of all varsity sports, including:
o Amendments, addenda, and compensation memoranda
• Documents that detail:
o Bonus structures
o Contract extensions
o Ancillary and deferred compensation
o Sponsorship or endorsement agreements
o Any other forms of coach remuneration

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FOI #25-285 (06-26-25, 11:23 am) - Subject - Contract - Temporary IT Support #UCHC4-155915401.

Name - Abhishek Shinde

Affiliation - Infojini, Inc.

We are requesting public records for the contract - Temporary IT Support #UCHC4-155915401,

Please send us the following details:

1. Technical & Cost Proposals of all the awarded (Incumbent) vendors
2. Bid tabulation/scoring sheet of the award
3. Yearly spend on the awarded vendor and total budget of the contract
4. Final expiration date of the contract
5. Anticipated timeline for re-solicitation

If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform us in advance before filling out our request. If in case there are no records or details of the request above, please respond stating the reason.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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FOI #25-284 - Subject - Open Records Request

Name -

Affiliation -

I’d like to submit an open records request for electronic copies of current contracts for the following individuals who will be on staff for the 2025-26 academic year - please include any/all amendments/extensions with the original contract.

1. Athletics’ Director
2. Head Men’s Basketball Coach
3. 5 Full-Time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coaches
4. All Support Staff members (I.e. “General Manager,” “Chief of Staff,” “Special Assistant to the Head Coach,” “Director of Player Personnel, Associate AD Basketball Operations,” etc.)
5. Strength and Conditioning Coach or Director of Sports Performance Coach for Men’s Basketball
6. Head Women’s Basketball Coach
7. 5 Full-Time Women’s Basketball Coaches
8. All Support Staff members (I.e. “General Manager,” “Chief of Staff,” “Special Assistant to the Head Coach,” “Director of Player Personnel, Associate AD Basketball Operations,” etc.)
9. Strength and Conditioning Coach or Director of Sports Performance Coach for Women’s Basketball

While full contracts are strongly preferred, if they are not available for assistant coaches or support staffers, annual salary figures will suffice. 

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FOI #25-283 - Subject - Contract # #5-2814 On Call Professional Temporary Services

Name - Crystal Cooper

Affiliation -

I respectfully request access to and copies of records pertaining to Contract # #5-2814 On Call Professional Temporary Services.

Specifically, I am requesting the following information:

• A list of all task orders or requirements issued under this contract since its inception.
• The names of vendors selected for each task order.
• An expenditure breakdown categorized by client department and vendor.
• A list of candidates currently employed under this contract, including:
o Their respective position titles
o Bill rates, along with the associated vendor names and client agency or department
o Point of contact details of the hiring managers for the task orders released

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FOI #25-282 (06-25-25, 6:50 am) - Subject - Ex Parte Communications With Michael Ayele (aka) W Even After the Matter of Scott David Gallina - CAUSE NO.: 19-1-00066-02

Name - Michael Ayele (a.k.a) W

Affiliation - Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W ORCID.: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5780-6457

What I am requesting for prompt disclosure are records in your possession detailing [1] your discussions about the term "ex parte" being defined by Cornell Law School as "an improper contact with an opposing party or a judge;" [2] your discussions about Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W as a Black Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Degree graduate of Westminster College and a former Missouri state government employee who (i) has never before June 24th 2025 engaged in ex parte communication with anyone employed by the City of Ridgefield, Washington for the purpose of gaining notoriety by being named as a co-defendant alongside the City of Battle Ground, Washington; (ii) was on (or around) June 24th 2025 contacted via email by an individual claiming to be Janean Parker informing him that there's a lawsuit being prepared against him and the City of Battle Ground, Washington; (iii) felt on (or around) June 24th 2025 legally bound to advise the individual claiming to be Janean Parker to not engage in ex parte discussion with him if she plans to file a lawsuit against him naming him as a defendant alongside the City of Battle Ground, Washington; (iv) has on (or around) June 24th 2025 initiated contact with the City of Battle Ground, Washington upon being informed that Janean Parker planned to file a lawsuit against him alongside the City of Battle Ground, Washington; (v) was never before June 24th 2025 informed on the existence of contracts concluded between the City of Battle Ground, Washington and the City of Ridgefield, Washington; (vi) hasn’t developed a joint legal defense strategy with the City of Battle Ground, Washington in any lawsuit filed by legal representatives of the City of Ridgefield, Washington (with the courts in the State of Washington); (vii) has previously corresponded with the Washington State Patrol on the subject of the sexual harassment Scott Gallina inflicted upon court personnel employed in the Asotin County Superior Court; [3] the extent of your knowledge on any discussions between the City of Battle Ground, Washington and the City of Ridgefield, Washington explicitly naming Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W on matters pertaining to the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which guarantees (i) “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures;” (ii) “that no warrant shall be issued, but upon probably cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized;” [4] your discussions about the very strong possibility that a lawsuit is being prepared in the City of Ridgefield, Washington against Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W and the City of Battle Ground, Washington as a means to create legislation in the State of Washington that further restrict people’s access to records...

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FOI #25-281 (06-24-25, 8:24 pm) - Subject - gampel pavilion rim elasticity test

Name - Brandon Margio

Affiliation -

Pursuant to the [State open-records statute—e.g., Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.], I respectfully request copies of the following public records:

• The most recent “NCAA Basketball Rim Rebound / Elasticity Test Procedure Log Sheet” (sometimes labeled ERTD or Fair-Court
report) for each competition basket in Gampel Pavilion covering the 2024-25 academic year; and

• Any calibration or certification page that is normally attached to that log sheet.

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