Prof. Kirtley Criticizes School District's Refusal to Disclose Data

Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted by the St. Paul Pioneer Press in a story concerning the St. Paul Public School district's attempt to withhold advisory committee recommendations on school spending by claiming it was conducting an audit, which would be exempt from disclosure under the Minnesota Data Practices Act. "The situation strikes me as the [district's] attempt to redefine the term for the purposes of avoiding public scrutiny. They are engaging in a bit of wishful thinking here," Professor Kirtley said.