Public Records Requests
District Office
Public Records
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Angela Sawyer Public Records Officer |
Mail or Deliver In Person
BISD Administration Offices
c/o Angela Sawyer, Public Records Officer
8489 Madison Avenue NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
FAX
206-842-2928
Resources
The Public Records Officer is the district’s central point of contact for public records requests.
As an agency that values transparency and accountability, we strive to provide the public with access to records that are not exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. Our office receives, processes and fulfills requests in a timely and efficient manner, balancing the need for transparency with the privacy rights of individuals.
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Fastest Way to Submit Public Records Request Portal → You can also submit by mail, in person, email or fax using the contact information on this page, or download the Public Records Request Form. |
Check the Website First
Many records are already available on the district website, including:
✓ Board meeting minutes and materials
✓ Policies and procedures
✓ Budget materials
✓ District committee minutes and materials
✓ Curriculum documents
What to Expect
Within five business days of receiving your request, the district will do one of the following:
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Acknowledge Confirm receipt and give a reasonable estimate of the time needed to respond. |
Provide Provide the requested record. |
Deny Deny the request and explain the reason. |
Additional time may be needed to clarify a request, locate and assemble records, notify affected third parties or agencies, or determine whether a record is exempt.
Once records are assembled, they will be sent electronically, or you will be notified that they are ready for review. Inspections are by appointment during normal business hours, and copies may be requested after your review.
Costs for Public Records
There is no fee to inspect public records. Copies are charged as follows:
| Item | Cost |
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| Black & white copies | $0.15 per page (or a flat fee of up to $2) |
| Scanning | $0.10 per page |
| Uploading files | $0.05 for every 4 files or attachments uploaded to email or cloud storage |
| Mailing | Actual cost of postage and shipping container |
| Other media | Actual cost of reproduction |
Some Records Are Exempt
The Public Records Act and other statutes list certain types of documents that are exempt from public inspection and copying (RCW 42.56). The district will not disclose lists of individuals for commercial purposes. If only part of a document is exempt, the exempt portion will be redacted before the document is provided.
We look forward to working with you on your public records request. Questions? Email Angela Sawyer, Public Records Officer.