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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

 

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 and email it 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: 

  • Washington Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW)
  • Peninsula School District Policy 4040
  • RCW 42.56.040 (Public access requirements)

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.