Board Policies1000 Community Relations
The Board recognizes that state policy provides broad public access to District records. Public access will not be given to records exempt from public disclosure by state or federal law or by the Board based on the need of the District to maintain confidential information.
Any person will have reasonable access, during regular business hours, to the public records of the schools and District. The Superintendent or designee will establish regulations to authorize and facilitate public access to District records in accordance with law, to protect the security of District records, and to prevent interference with regular District operations.
The District will charge for copies of public records or other materials requested by individuals or groups and such records will be provided to the requesting party within ten days of receipt of the written request. (E 1340 Public Records Request). The charge, based on actual costs of preparation and duplication, will be determined by the Superintendent or designee.
Costs for production of items resulting in nominal charges may be waived by the Superintendent or designee.