Te New York City DerartTMENY OF Epucation JOEL 1. KLEIN, chanselor DEPUTY CHANCELLOR FOR ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY, HUMAN CAPITAL, AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 52 Chainbers Strees, Roont 320, New York, NY 10007 Cutistornen D. Ceas. Deputy Chancaior October 1, 2008 PLE popy Ms. Randi Weingarten President United Federation of Teachers 52 Broadway New York, NY 19004 Dear Randi 1 Its DOEs’ firm position and expectation that Teacher Data repons will not and should not be Aisclosed or shared ourside of the school community, defined to include administrators, coaches, menters and other professional colleagues authorized by the teacher in question, 2, We will advise Principals to take steps accordingly. 3. In the event a FOIL request for swich documents is made, we will work with the UFT to craft the best legal arguments available to the effect that such documents fall within an exemption from disclosure, Best, Chris Cerf