FOIA Request to Montana Technological University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Montana Technological University by Big Sky Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request was made under the Montana Public Records Act § 2-6-1001 et seq., and seeks several specific pieces of information related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees.
The requested records include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees, detailing each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website are requested. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are sought after. These may include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The requester also notes eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
