Fullerton
School District
Great Schools, Successful Kids
Public Records Act Requests
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.
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?
Many District records are available to the public unless exempt from disclosure under the CPRA or other applicable law. Certain records may be withheld or redacted to protect confidential or privileged information, including records 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, compile, or prepare records that do not already exist at the time a request is received.
Publicly Available Records
Many District records are already available online and may not require a California Public Records Act request. For example, Board agendas, meeting minutes, Board-approved contracts, bid documents, and other Board materials are available through the District's BoardDocs website. We encourage you to review the website before submitting a request.
Request Process
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 provide its initial response.
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).
Copies and Fees
Public records may be inspected at no charge during regular business hours. Records that exist electronically are generally provided electronically when feasible. If paper copies are requested, the District may charge the direct cost of duplication as permitted by the CPRA.