Public records of the District may be viewed by the public during the regular business hours of the administration offices of the District. These hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays and recesses.
Persons wishing to view the District’s public records should contact the Board secretary, as custodian of district records or their designee, and make arrangements for the viewing. The Board secretary, as custodian of district records or their designee, should make arrangements for viewing the records as soon as practicable, depending on the nature of the request.
Persons may request copies of public records by submitting a request for said records in writing, including submitting an electronic request. The District may require pre-payment of the costs prior to copying 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 review and compile the requested information. Costs fro legal services utilized for the redaction or review of legally protected confidential information may also be assessed to the individual requesting the records. Printing of materials for the public at the expense of the District will only occur when the event is sponsored by the District.
Records defined by law as confidential records may be viewed or copied only in accordance with the law. Pursuant to Iowa law, the board has determined certain records need to be confidential as their disclosure could jeopardize the safety of persons or property and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- security procedures
- emergency prepardness procedures
- evacuation procedures
- security codes and passwords
It is the responsibility of the Board secretary to maintain accurate and current records of the District. It is the responsibility of the Board secretary,as custodian of district records or their designee, to respond in a timely manner to requests for viewing and receiving public information of the District.
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Approved: 2/12/90 |
Reviewed: 4/8/19 |
Revised: 12/12/11; 7/8/13; 10/13/25 |