Full access to information concerning the administration and operations of the district shall be afforded to the public as provided by the Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW), mindful of the right of individuals to privacy and of the desirability of efficient administration of the district. 

The Superintendent is authorized to develop procedures to implement this policy, as necessary. Public access to district records shall be afforded according to the procedures developed by the Superintendent and periodically reviewed by the Board. 

Superintendent Procedure

• 4040SP – Public Access to District Records

Policy Cross References

• 3231 – Student Records

Previous Policies

• E40.00 – Disclosure of Public Records
• E40.01 – Disclosure of Public Records Procedure
• E41.00 – Records Disposition Management
• E41.01 – Records Disposition Management

Legal References

• RCW 40.14.010 Definition and classification of public records.
• Ch. 42.17 Disclosure – Campaign Finances – Lobbying.
• Ch. 42.56 RCW Public Records Act.
• Chapter 392-172A WAC Rules for the provision of special education.
• 20 U.S.C. § 1232g Federal Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA).

Management Resources

• Policy News, February 2010; June 2006; October 2005

Adopted

• September 7, 2011