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Public Records Requests

In compliance with Washington State’s Public Records Act (RCW 42.56), Trout Lake School District provides full access to public records.

How to Submit a Request
All public records requests must be directed to our designated Public Records Officer:

Stephanie Porter
Assistant Business Manager & Public Records Officer
📧 s.porter@tlschool.net
📞 (509) 395-2571

Important Notes

• Requests sent to individual staff members or former staff email addresses may be delayed. To ensure timely response, please use the contact information above.

• The district will acknowledge all requests within five (5) business days, as required by law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a public records request?
Any written request for school district records, regardless of whether it mentions the Public Records Act, is considered a public records request. This can include email, letters, or other written forms.

How soon will I get a response?
By law, the district must respond within five (5) business days. The initial response may:

• Provide the records requested

• Give an estimate of when records will be available

• Ask for clarification if the request is unclear

• Deny the request with an explanation of the legal reason

What if I send my request to the wrong person?
If you send a request to someone other than the Public Records Officer, it may cause delays. For the fastest and most accurate response, please use the contact information above.

Where can I learn more about the Public Records Act?
The full law is available at the Washington State Legislature website under RCW 42.56.