901 - Public Examination of School District Records

Public records of the school district may be viewed by the public during the regular business hours of the administration offices of the school district.  These hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays and recesses.

Persons wishing to view the school district's public records shall contact the board secretary and make arrangements for the viewing.  The board secretary will make arrangements for viewing the records as soon as practicable, depending on the nature of the request.

Persons may request copies of public records in writing, including electronically.  The school district may require pre-payment of the cost prior to copy and mailing.

Persons wanting copies may be assessed a fee for the copy.  Persons wanting compilation of information may be assessed a fee for the time of the employee to compile the requested information.  Printing of materials for the public at the expense of the school district shall only occur when the event is sponsored by the school district.

Records defined by law as confidential records shall be viewed or copied upon receipt of written permission by the board secretary or superintendent from the person or entity whose confidential records are being requested.

It shall be the responsibility of the board secretary to maintain accurate and current records of the school district.  It shall be the responsibility of the board secretary to respond in a timely manner to requests for viewing and receiving public information of the school district.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 21.4; 22; 291.6 (1995).
                                      1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 88.
                                      1972 Op. Att'y Gen. 158.
                                      1968 Op. Att'y Gen. 656.

Cross Reference:  215    Board of Directors' Records
                                      401.5  Employee Records
                                      506    Student Records
                                      708    Care, Maintenance, and Disposal of
School District Records
                                      902.1  News Media Relations

Approved  7/10/89  
Reviewed  12/13/21             
Revised  01/09/17