Public Records Act Requests

As a public agency, Fullerton School District complies with the California Public Records Act (CPRA), which provides access to public records unless a legal exemption applies.

What Records Are Available?

Most District records are available to the public. However, some records may be withheld or redacted under state law, including those that:

• Protect an individual’s right to privacy (e.g., certain personnel, medical, or student records)
• Could interfere with District operations (e.g., investigative files, litigation records, or preliminary drafts)

The CPRA does not require the District to create or prepare records that do not already exist at the time of the request.

How to Submit a Request

Public records requests should be submitted in writing to help ensure accuracy and timely processing.

Once your request is received, the District will:

• Within 10 calendar days, determine whether the requested records are available and disclosable
• Notify you in writing of this determination and provide an estimated timeline for response

Important: The 10-day timeframe is not the deadline for providing records. It is the time allowed for the District to review your request and respond.

In some cases, additional time may be needed due to the size or complexity of the request (for example, if many records must be reviewed or multiple departments are involved). When this occurs, the District may extend the response time by up to 14 additional days, as permitted by law (Government Code §7922.535).

Records are typically provided electronically unless another format is requested; however, fees of $0.10-$0.25 per page may apply for duplication or printing of physical records, in accordance with applicable law.

Submit a Request

Email: SuptOffice@myfsd.org

Please include:

• Name
• Organization, if applicable
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address or upload portal link
• A clear and specific description of the records requested 

Tip: The more specific your request (names, dates, departments, topics), the faster we can locate the records.