Midland woman wins FOIA lawsuit against school district over public records fees

Judge rules Midland Public Schools improperly charged for board agenda packets, orders district to cover legal fees

MIDLAND, Mich. — A Midland woman who sued Midland Public Schools over fees charged for access to school board agenda packets has won her case after a nearly two-year legal battle.

Renita Bonadies said her push for greater transparency began after she started attending Midland Public Schools Board of Education meetings in 2021. What started with questions…