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Public Records Requests

Transparent Access to Public Information

Educational Service Center 
14015 62nd Avenue NW 
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
P: (253)530-1000

Shelby Cobb

Paralegal

 

Stephanie Burns

Paralegal

 

Joseph Kresse

Public Records Officer

Submit Your Request 

Quick Information

• No cost to inspect records  • 5 business days response time •  $0.15 per page for copies • Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

IMPORTANT: Requests must be for specific, identifiable records. We cannot fulfill overly broad requests.

How to Request Records

 

  1. Identify Records — Clearly describe the specific records you need. General requests are not valid. 
  2. Submit Request — Use our online portal or contact the Public Records Officer directly. 
  3. Wait for Response — We’ll respond within five (5) business days with records or a timeline. 
  4. Review and Pay — Inspect records for free or pay copying costs if needed. 

 

Submit Your Request

Use our online Public Records Request portal or fill out a Public Records Request Form. In-person payments should be made at the district office, 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA. You can email the form to publicrecords@psd401.net. 

Submit with the Online Portal Download the Public Records Request Form

Educational Service Center 
14015 62nd Avenue NW 
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
P: (253)530-1000

Shelby Cobb

Paralegal

 

Joseph Kresse

Public Records Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. If your request is denied or partially denied, you may petition the Public Records Officer for review. Your petition must: 

    • Be submitted in writing (including email)
    • Include a copy of or reference to the denial
    • Be submitted to publicrecords@psd401.net

    We will review and respond with two (2) business days of receiving your petition. 

  • Inspection of records FREE
    Photocopies/printed copies $0.15 per page
    Scanning to electronic format $0.10 per page
    Electronic files (per 4 files) $0.05
    Electronic transmission (per GB) $0.10
    Alternative Flat Fee Option $2.00

     

     

     

     

     

    *Actual mailing costs may apply for shipping records

  • Within 5 business days of receiving your request, we will:

    • Provide the records or make them available for inspection, OR
    • Give you a reasonable timeline estimate, OR
    • Ask for clarification on unclear requests, OR
    • Deny the request with explanation

    Large requests may be provided in installments. You have 30 days to claim assembled records.

  • Some records are exempt from disclosure under Washington State law, including: 

    • Student educational records (FERPA)
    • Personnel records and employee evaluations
    • Special education records (IDEA)
    • Attorney-client privileged communications
    • Free/reduced lunch program information
    • Health information (HIPAA)
    • Child abuse reports and investigations
    • Examination questions before testing
    • Ongoing legal proceedings materials

    If records contain both exempt and non-exempt information, we'll redact the exempt portions and provide the rest.

These procedures are established under: 

Our commitment is to provide the fullest assistance to requestors while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and protecting individual privacy rights. 

Available Online Resources

Before submitting a request, check if the information you need is already available on our website. Many commonly requested documents/information is posted online for immediate access.