FOIA Request to Kentucky State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Kentucky State University on October 22, 2025, by Bluegrass Times. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the requested records include a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University.
The request is made under the Kentucky Open Records Act ยง 61.872 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester identifies as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Bluegrass Times emphasizes its role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and stresses that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its responsibilities in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this process, Bluegrass Times has requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
