John Curry to Damon Asbury: Exactly how much (of our money) are you spending on those employees' legal fees?

August 23, 2006

Dear Damon Asbury,

Pursuant to the state open records law, Ohio Rev. Code Ann. sec. 149.43 to 149.44, I write to request a statement concerning the expenditure(s) of the following:

The dollar amount of STRS monies that were allocated (and approved by the majority of the STRS Board at the August 2006 Board meeting) for the payment of private legal representations of STRS Associates Steven Ehlers, Mary Ellen Grant, and Eileen Boles in relation to their recent appearances at the Hazel Sidaway trial.

I would request your response within ten (10) business days.

If you choose to deny this request, please provide a written explanation for the denial including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely.

I would note that violation of the open records law can result in the award of court costs and attorney fees. An email containing the information I have requested above will be sufficient.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
John Curry