Thomas v.

Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia

Case No. GV22015156-00

Index of Withheld or Redacted Text Messages

Withheld (W) Reason for

Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0001 7/3/2022- Bert Ellis W Not public Two chains of private conversations between Ellis and
7/28/2022 Bill Crutchfield records friend, concerning Ellis personally. Does not discuss
transaction of business at the University. There is no link
between the subject matter of the texts and the trust
placed in members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
University.
TEXT 0002 7/9/2022 Jefferson Council W Not public Texts between leadership of private nonprofit
leadership records corporation, dedicated to “[preserving] Thomas
Jefferson’s Legacy at the University of Virginia.” See
www.thejeffersoncouncil.com. Although the text group
includes Ellis, he is not a sender. The exchanges do not
discuss the transaction of business at the University.
There is no link between the subject matter of the texts
and the trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors
to govern the University.
TEXT 0003 7/21/2022 Chris Brooks W Not public Videos of family and pets. The exchanges do not discuss
Bert Ellis records the transaction of business at the University, in that there
is no link between the subject matter of the texts and the
trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors to
govern the University.

TEXT 0004 7/19/2022 Chris Prue (Director of W Not public Texts with IT support concerning web email issues.
ExecTech, University records Exchanges is purely ministerial and does not discuss the
of Virginia) transaction of business at the University. There is no link
Bert Ellis between the subject matter of the texts and the trust
placed in members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
University.

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 Withheld (W) Reason for
Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0005 7/3/2022 Charles Glazer W Not public Text from private citizen introducing Ellis to University
Bert Ellis records Counsel. Exchange is purely ministerial and does not
Cliff Iler (University discuss the transaction of business at the University.
Counsel) There is no nexus between the subject matter of the texts
and the trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors
to govern the University.
TEXT 0006- 7/1/2022 Jefferson Council W Not public Conversations between leadership of private nonprofit
TEXT 0009 7/24/2022 leadership records corporation, dedicated to “[preserving] Thomas
Jefferson’s Legacy at the University of Virginia.” See
www.thejeffersoncouncil.com. Although the text group
includes Ellis, he is not a sender. The exchanges do not
discuss the transaction of business at the University.
There is no nexus between the subject matter of the texts
and the trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors
to govern the University.
TEXT 0010 7/7/2022- Steve Long W Not public Texts between three members of Board of Visitors.
7/8/2022 Doug Wetmore records Discusses personal views and not the transaction of
Bert Ellis business at the University. There is no nexus between
the subject matter of the texts and the trust placed in
members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
University.
TEXT 0011 8/16/2022 Sam Graham W Not public Text from private citizen to Ellis introducing member of
Jon Black (Assistant records UVA faculty. Does not discuss the transaction of
Professor, Pediatrics) business at the University. There is no nexus between
Bert Ellis the subject matter of the texts and the trust placed in
members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
University.

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 Withheld (W) Reason for
Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0012 8/26/2022 George Keith Martin W Not public Personal correspondence from former Rector of the
Bert Ellis records University. Does not discuss the transaction of business
at the University. There is no nexus between the subject
matter of the texts and the trust placed in members of the
Board of Visitors to govern the University.

TEXT 0013 – 7/23/2022- Christian Martinez W Not public Correspondence between Ellis and Governor
TEXT 0016 8/19/2022 (Deputy Press records Youngkin’s deputy press secretary concerning press
Secretary, Office of the coverage. Does not discuss the transaction of business at
Governor) the University. There is no nexus between the subject
Bert Ellis matter of the texts and the trust placed in members of the
Board of Visitors to govern the University.

TEXT 0017 7/23/2022 Bert Ellis W Not public Texts between four members of Board of Visitors.
Doug Wetmore records Discusses press coverage and not the transaction of
Steve Long business at the University. There is no nexus between
Amanda Pillion the subject matter of the texts and the trust placed in
members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
University.
TEXT 0018 7/23/22- Bert Ellis PR One text is Texts between four members of Board of Visitors.
8/5/2022 Doug Wetmore redacted entirely Entirely redacted text concerns communications with
Steve Long as not a public Office of the Governor and not the transaction of
Amanda Pillion record; business at the University. There is no nexus between
personnel the subject matter of the withheld texts and the trust
information placed in members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
redacted University.

Additional redacted information is personal mobile

phone number, disclosure of which would be
unwarranted invasion of privacy. Va. Code. § 2.2-
3705.1(1).

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 Withheld (W) Reason for
Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0019 8/18/2022 JJ Davis (University W Not public Invitation to a social event. Does not discuss the
EVP and Chief records transaction of business at the University. There is no
Operating Officer) nexus between the subject matter of the texts and the
Bert Ellis trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors to
govern the University.
TEXT 0020 – 7/11/2022- Bert Ellis W Not public Text exchanges between Ellis and incoming University
TEXT 0021 8/18/2022 Kathryn Geoffroy records undergraduate student concerning visit to
Charlottesville and orientation. Does not discuss the
transaction of business at the University. There is no
nexus between the subject matter of the texts and the
trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors to
govern the University.

Note: To the extent any of these are deemed to constitute

public records, they are exempt as scholastic records
containing information of identifiable individuals under
Virginia Code § 2.2-3705.4(1).
TEXT 0022 8/4/2022- Mary Evelyn McKee W Not public Two chains of private conversations between Ellis and
8/5/2022 Bert Ellis records friend, concerning Ellis personally. Does not discuss
transaction of business at the University, in that there is
no link between the subject matter of the texts and the
trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors to
govern the University.

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 Withheld (W) Reason for
Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0023 8/5/2022- Bert Ellis PR Personnel Redacted information is Ellis’ email address and Board
8/11/2022 Robert Blue information members’ phone numbers, disclosure of which would be
unwarranted invasion of privacy. Va. Code. § 2.2-
3705.1(1).

TEXT 0024 – 7/15/2022 – Whitt Clement (Rector PR Series of tests Text exchanges between Rector and Ellis. Entirely
TEXT 0025 8/23/2002 of University) redacted entirely redacted texts constitute personal communications and
Bert Ellis as not public not the transaction of business at the University. There
records; is no nexus between the subject matter of the withheld
personnel texts and the trust placed in members of the Board of
information Visitors to govern the University.
redacted
Additional redacted information is personal mobile
phone number, disclosure of which would be
unwarranted invasion of privacy. Va. Code. § 2.2-
3705.1(1).
TEXT 0026 – 7/4/2022 – Bert Ellis W Not public Texts between two members of Board of Visitors
TEXT 0031 9/2/22 Amanda Pillion records concerning FOIA requirements, personal opinions and
personal communications. Does not reflect the
transaction of business at the University, as there is no
nexus between the subject matter of the withheld texts
and the trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors
to govern the University.

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 Withheld (W) Reason for
Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0032 – 8/17/2022- Doug Wetmore W Not public Texts between new members of Board of Visitors.
TEXT 0036 9/1/2022 Bert Ellis records Discusses personal views and not the transaction of
business at the University. There is no nexus between
the subject matter of the texts and the trust placed in
members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
University.

TEXT 0037 9/1/2022 - Doug Wetmore PR One text Texts between members of Board of Visitors. Entirely
9/5/2022 Bert Ellis exchange is redacted text concerns social interaction with Governor
redacted entirely and not the transaction of business at the University.
as not a public There is no nexus between the subject matter of the
record; withheld texts and the trust placed in members of the
personnel Board of Visitors to govern the University.
information
redacted Additional redacted information is personal email
address and personal mobile phone numbers, disclosure
of which would be unwarranted invasion of privacy. Va.
Code. § 2.2-3705.1(1).
TEXT 0038 9/5/2022- Doug Wetmore W Not public Texts between new members of Board of Visitors.
9/10/2022 Bert Ellis records Discusses personal views and health issues, not the
transaction of business at the University. There is no
nexus between the subject matter of the texts and the
trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors to
govern the University.

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 Withheld (W) Reason for
Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0039 – 7/23/2022 Bert Ellis W Not public Correspondence between Ellis and Governor Youngkin
TEXT 0040 Governor Youngkin records concerning press coverage. Does not discuss the
transaction of business at the University. There is no
nexus between the subject matter of the texts and the
trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors to
govern the University.

Note: To the extent any of these are deemed to constitute

public records, they are exempt as working papers and
correspondence of the Office of the Governor under
Virginia Code § 2.2-3705.7(2).
TEXT 0040 8/11/2022 Bert Ellis W Gubernatorial Correspondence between Ellis and Governor Youngkin
Governor Youngkin correspondence concerning BOV subcommittee. To the extent it
constitutes a public record, this is exempt as working
papers and correspondence of the Office of the Governor
under Virginia Code § 2.2-3705.7(2).

TEXT 0040 – 8/24/2022- Bert Ellis W Not public Correspondence between Ellis and Governor Youngkin
TEXT 0042 9/14/2022 Governor Youngkin records concerning personal matters, including health
information, press coverage, and personal meeting
schedules. Does not discuss the transaction of business
at the University. There is no nexus between the subject
matter of the texts and the trust placed in members of the
Board of Visitors to govern the University.

Note: To the extent any of these are deemed to constitute

public records, they are exempt as working papers and
correspondence of the Office of the Governor under
Virginia Code § 2.2-3705.7(2).

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 Withheld (W) Reason for
Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0043 9/10/2022 – James Reyes (UVA PR Personnel Redacted information is personal mobile phone number,
9/13/2022 BOV member) information disclosure of which would be unwarranted invasion of
Bert Ellis privacy. Va. Code. § 2.2-3705.1(1).

TEXT 0044 – 8/9/2022- JJ Davis (University PR One text Texts between UVA executive and Ellis. Entirely
TEXT 0045 8/11/2022 EVP and Chief exchange is redacted text concerns music and concert, not the
Operating Officer) redacted entirely transaction of business at the University. There is no
Bert Ellis as not a public nexus between the subject matter of the withheld texts
record; and the trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors
personnel to govern the University.
information
redacted Additional redacted information is personal mobile
phone number, disclosure of which would be
unwarranted invasion of privacy. Va. Code. § 2.2-
3705.1(1).
TEXT 0045 – 8/11/2022- JJ Davis (University PR Personnel Redacted information is personal mobile phone number,
TEXT 0047 8/12/2022 EVP and Chief information disclosure of which would be unwarranted invasion of
Operating Officer) redacted privacy. Va. Code. § 2.2-3705.1(1).
Bert Ellis

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 Withheld (W) Reason for
Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0047 8/12/2022 JJ Davis (University W Not public Texts between UVA executive and Ellis concerning
EVP and Chief records recreation and weather, not the transaction of business
Operating Officer) at the University. There is no nexus between the subject
Bert Ellis matter of the withheld texts and the trust placed in
members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
University.
TEXT 0048 8/17/2022- JJ Davis (University PR Personnel Redacted information is personal mobile phone number,
8/18/2022 EVP and Chief information disclosure of which would be unwarranted invasion of
Operating Officer) redacted privacy. Va. Code. § 2.2-3705.1(1).
Bert Ellis
TEXT 0048 8/18/2022- JJ Davis (University W Not public Texts between UVA executive and Ellis concerning
8/20/2022 EVP and Chief records Ellis’ restaurant, not the transaction of business at the
Operating Officer) University. There is no nexus between the subject matter
Bert Ellis of the withheld texts and the trust placed in members of
the Board of Visitors to govern the University.

TEXT 0049 8/20/2022- JJ Davis (University PR One text Texts between UVA executive and Ellis. Entirely
8/21/2022 EVP and Chief exchange is redacted text concerns Ellis’ restaurant, and not the
Operating Officer) redacted entirely transaction of business at the University. There is no
Bert Ellis as not a public nexus between the subject matter of the withheld texts
record; and the trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors
personnel to govern the University.
information
redacted Additional redacted information is personal mobile
phone number, disclosure of which would be
unwarranted invasion of privacy. Va. Code. § 2.2-
3705.1(1).

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 Withheld (W) Reason for
Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0049- 8/24/2022- JJ Davis (University PR One text Texts between UVA executive and Ellis. Entirely
TEXT 0050 8/26/2022 EVP and Chief exchange is redacted texts concerns health information, and not the
Operating Officer) redacted as not a transaction of business at the University. There is no
Bert Ellis public record; nexus between the subject matter of the withheld texts
personnel and the trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors
information to govern the University.
redacted
Additional redacted information is personal mobile
phone number, disclosure of which would be
unwarranted invasion of privacy. Va. Code. § 2.2-
3705.1(1).
TEXT 0050 9/14/2022 JJ Davis (University PR Personnel Redacted information is personal mobile phone number,
EVP and Chief information disclosure of which would be unwarranted invasion of
Operating Officer) redacted privacy. Va. Code. § 2.2-3705.1(1).
Bert Ellis

TEXT 0051 9/9/2022 Bert Ellis W Not public Text concerning discussion of Thomas Jefferson, sent
Lee Habeeb (talk radio records and received by Ellis in capacity as President of private
host/podcaster) nonprofit corporation, dedicated to “[preserving]
Thomas Jefferson’s Legacy at the University of
Virginia.” See www.thejeffersoncouncil.com. The
exchanges do not discuss the transaction of business at
the University, in that there is no link between the
subject matter of the texts and the trust placed in
members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
University.

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 Withheld (W) Reason for
Sender(s) and
Bates Range Date or Produced Withholding/ Content and Explanation
Recipient(s)
Redacted (PR) Redaction
TEXT 0052 7/1/2022- Steve Long W Not public Texts between three members of Board of Visitors.
7/22/2022 Bert Ellis records Discusses personal views and not the transaction of
business at the University. There is no nexus between
the subject matter of the texts and the trust placed in
members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
University.

TEXT 0053- 8/11/2022- Bert Ellis W Not public Texts between three members of Board of Visitors.
TEXT 0054 8/20/2022 Steve Long records Discusses personal views and not the transaction of
business at the University. There is no nexus between
the subject matter of the texts and the trust placed in
members of the Board of Visitors to govern the
University.

TEXT 0054- 8/24/2022- Bert Ellis W Not public Texts between three members of Board of Visitors.
TEXT 0056 9/3/2022 Steve Long records Discusses personal views and health information and not
the transaction of business at the University. There is no
nexus between the subject matter of the texts and the
trust placed in members of the Board of Visitors to
govern the University.

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