Evergreen

John Deeder – Evergreen Superintendent – Freedom of Information Request Documents

We filed a FoIR that apparently went into the “junk” folder of the Evergreen School District person responsible for such requests. We followed up and were able to obtain the materials after being told that our requests were protected under privacy laws. When we pressed the issue their view changed. Following is an email interaction along with specific files for your review:

Email correspondence:

Attached are the district’s additional responses to your public records request dated March 1, 2016.

I have provided you with a copy of the superintendent’s contract. It fully spells out the compensation for the superintendent. I have also attached Mr. Deeder’s request for vacation buyback per his contract for your review.
My initial response to you regarding Mr. Deeder’s performance evaluations was both correct and incorrect. As a general rule, performance evaluations of employees are not subject to public records request as it has been deemed that the privacy interest of the employee outweighs the public interest in reviewing the performance appraisal unless it is evidence of misconduct. See Dawson v. Daly (1993); Brown v. Seattle Public Schools (1993). That said, when the performance appraisal involves the chief executive officer of an organization it has been ruled to not be exempt. See Spokane Research & Defense Fund v. City of Spokane (2003). As a result of this research and clarification, I have disclosed the superintendent’s performance appraisals for the last three years.
There have been no complaints unfounded or otherwise against the superintendent.
I have provided you with a copy of the superintendent’s contract in my previous disclosure.
Though the district still believes that Mr. Deeder’s resume is protected for privacy reasons, I am providing you with a copy of Mr. Deeder’s resume. I have redacted out his personal address and phone number for privacy reasons.

In regards to my response to your records request, I did provide you with a response within the five days permitted under the public records act from my date of discovery of your request. I am adding your email address to my “safe” list to make sure your requests come through in the future. If you have any additional questions, please let me know.

Scott Deutsch, ARM-P, Esq.

Manager, Risk Management & Safety

Evergreen Public Schools

P.O. Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668

Now…the files themselves:

Deeder_2012-2013_Performance_Review

Deeder_2014_2015_Performance_Review

Deeder_2014-2015_Performance_Review Deeder_CV

Deeder_VacationDays_Payment_Request_May_2015

Deeder Contract 2015-2016 updated with new Salary 9-24-2015