FAQ's

How do I request public records?

Washington's law requires state and local agencies to make public records available to the public. This law, the Washington State Public Records Act RCW 42.56, supports the public's right to be informed about what their government is doing. 

Permissible exemptions from disclosure include documents that invade an individual's right to privacy (e.g., privacy in certain personnel, medical, or student records) or hinder the government's need to perform its assigned functions in a reasonably efficient manner (e.g., maintaining confidentiality of investigative records, official information, records related to pending litigation, and preliminary notes or memoranda).  These exemptions are intended to prevent unreasonable invasions of personal privacy or the use of public records for personal or commercial gain.  

The act also requires that the public records requested are "identifiable." Your public records disclosure request must include a reasonable description that would allow a Tumwater School District employee to locate the records. A general question is not a public disclosure request. 

How long until I receive a response to my request?

Within five (5) business days of receipt of the request, the public records officer will do one or more of the following:

  1. Acknowledge receipt of request and provide a reasonable estimate of when records will be available; or 
  2. Make the records available for inspection or copying; or 
  3. Seek clarification of request if needed; or 
  4. Deny the request.

Additional time may be required to respond to a request due to the need for clarification of the request, to locate and assemble the information requested, to notify third parties or agencies affected by the request, or to determine if the record requested qualifies for an exemption. You will be informed if additional time is needed.

How do I submit a Public Records Request?

You may submit a public records request electronically using our web form on this page (preferred) or via email to tsd.records.request@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Please indicate “Public Record Request” in the subject line.

Other methods of contact:

Mailing Address

Tumwater School District

ATTN: Public Records Officer 

621 Linwood Ave SW

Tumwater, WA 98512

FAX 

360-709-7052 ATTN: Public Records Officer

In-Person 

Tumwater School District

621 Linwood Ave SW

Tumwater, WA 98512

I have more questions, how do I reach out?

If you have questions about a public records request, please contact the public records officer at tsd.records.request@tumwater.k12.wa.us.