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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Information

Carlinville Community Unit School District #1

Welcome to the Carlinville Community Unit School District #1 FOIA page. In compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/4(b), this page provides the public with a comprehensive overview of our district’s structure, functional operations, budget, and explicit instructions on how to request public records.

Carlinville Community Unit School District #1 (CUSD #1) is a public school district located in Macoupin County, Illinois. The district's mission is to provide a high-quality educational environment that empowers all students to achieve their full potential. Carlinville CUSD#1 serves grades PreK-12. Carlinville CUSD#1 is a member of the MidState Special Education Cooperative and ROE 40. Other information about the District and schools can be found on the school webpage: www.cusd1.com . In addition, school demographics and other information can be found on the school report card at: https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/District.aspx?districtId=40056001026

Operational & Structural Breakdown

The district is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, which establishes district policy and appoints the Superintendent to manage daily operations. The Superintendent directly supervises the following: All Building Principals, Assistant Superintendent in charge of Operations (Building/Facilities/Transportation), Business Manager, IT Director, Food Service Director and Administrator in charge of grants and mentoring.

Personnel & Budget Summary

  • Total Operating Budget: ~$18,500,000 (Fiscal Year 2026)
  • Full-Time and Part-Time Employees:~240

District Offices & Facilities Locations

  • District Administrative Office: 829 W. Main St., Carlinville, IL 62626
  • Carlinville High and Middle School: 829 W. Main St., Carlinville, IL 62626
  • Carlinville Intermediate School: 450 W. Buchanan St., Carlinville, IL 62626
  • Carlinville Primary School: 18456 Shipman Road., Carlinville, IL 62626

How to Request Public Records

All requests to inspect or copy public records must be submitted in writing. The request can be made by personal delivery, fax, email or mail. Effective January 1, 2026, all FOIA requests sent via email in Illinois must be submitted in the body of the email itself (rather than as an attachment or hyperlink) to protect from phishing attacks. To help us process your request efficiently, please ensure your request explicitly states that it is being made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and specifies the exact records you seek. The following FOIA form should be used when submitting a request in person, via fax, or mail.

FOIA Request Form

Directory of FOIA Officers

FOIA requests should be directed to one of the designated district FOIA officers:

  • Primary FOIA Officer: Dr. Becky Schuchman, Superintendent
  • Deputy FOIA Officer: Mr. Patrick Drew, Assistant Superintendent

Mailing Address:

Submission Process

1.Draft the Request:In Writing.

Clearly describe the public records you are seeking. Be as specific as possible (include dates, titles, and subject matters) to ensure staff can locate the documents. Specify your preferred delivery method (email or paper copies).

2.Submit to the FOIA Officer:Via Email or Mail.

  • Mail: mail it directly to the District Administrative Office. Address is listed above
  • In Person: Directly to the District Administrative Office. Address is listed above
  • Fax: 1-217-854-2777

3.District Response Timeline:5-10 Business Days.

The district will respond within 5 business days of receiving a standard request. For requests made for commercial purposes, the district will respond within 21 business days. Note: The district may request an extension of an additional 5 business days under specific conditions outlined by law (5 ILCS 140/3(e)).

FOIA Fee Schedule

Pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/6, the district charges the following statutory fees for copying and certifying public records:

  • Black & White Copies (Letter/Legal) -First 50 pages are Free. $0.15 per page thereafter.
  • Color Copies / Oversized Paper-Actual cost of reproduction.
  • Electronic Media (CD, DVD, USB)-Actual cost of the recording medium.
  • Certified Copies-$1.00 per certified document.
  • Inspection Notice: There is no fee to inspect public records in person at the District Office. Inspections must be scheduled in advance with a FOIA Officer to ensure staff and records are available.

Types or Categories of Records

The following list identifies the types of public records maintained and available for public inspection:

-administrative materials and procedural rules
-final opinions and determinations, except for those adjudicating student disciplinary cases where the disclosure would unavoidably reveal the identity of the student, or those adjudicating employee grievances or disciplinary cases
-Board of Education policies and final documents explaining or interpreting such policies
-final reports and studies prepared by or for the District
-information concerning expenditure of public funds, unless otherwise exempt from disclosure under FOIA
-information concerning grants or contracts made by the District, unless otherwise exempt from disclosure under FOIA
-all other information required by law to be made available for public inspection and copying

The following are already available of the District webpage

-Board of Education policies
-Board of Education open meeting minutes for current year
-Board of Education meeting dates and agendas for current year
-Annual levy resolution
-school calendar
-school report cards
-collective bargaining agreement
-budget for current year
-academic handbooks
-names, salaries, titles, and dates of employment for all certified district employees
-Staff Directory Information

*Please note that some records may be entirely or partially exempt from disclosure under FOIA

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