If you can find links to the District public record request form you are very lucky. Expect lots of hunting and pecking.
Your best bet is to email Mr. Effertz, but his address and phone number are not readily avalable on the web.
Print Center Supervisor
Public Records Officer
Support Services Center
15212 NE 95th St Redmond, WA 98052
E: meffertz@lwsd.org | P:425-936-1128 | C:323-673-8661
-- Bob Yoder, 9/1/2021
CC: boardmembers@lwsd.org
Agencies are required to publish the public records officer contact info so it is easy to find. RCW 42.56.580(3) says "For local agencies, the name and contact information of the agency's public records officer to whom members of the public may direct requests for disclosure of public records and who will oversee the agency's compliance within the public records disclosure requirements of this chapter shall be made in a way reasonably calculated to provide notice to the public, including posting at the local agency's place of business, posting on its internet site, or including in its publications."
ReplyDeleteIt's surprising there's nothing on the About Us / Contact Information page. There's nothing on any of the menus on the web site, or on the page footers. Searching for "public records" on "Find It Fast" turns up the form and some policy pages, but no page entitled "How to Request Public Records". This doesn't seem consistent with the letter or spirit of 42.56.580(3).
Thank you for pointing this out, Bob. I asked Dr. Holmen if public records access can be added to the menu, preferably with its own page to make it easier to access.
ReplyDeleteCassandra
I have asked my team to take a look at this. I have also asked them to review our policy and procedure related to the Public Records Act to ensure compliance. I anticipate having an update in late July or early August.
ReplyDeleteSuperintendent Jon Holmen
Thanks Cassandra. Much appreciated!
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