Want Public Records? Seattle Schools Has a Form

 As a long-time requester of public records from Seattle Schools, the method I understood was to send an email with the information you are seeking with a date range plus any names, key word/phrases, etc.

I made a recent request and they asked me to use their new form at the Public Record Requests page. 

They have an FAQ but to note:

-  you have to create an account

- you can submit one anonymously

- if you ask for a staff or student list, you have to sign a declaration that it is not for commercial use

- a bit tantalizing - you can ask to look through the public records request archives.

Comments

Anonymous said…
FWIW, this is very commonplace w public agencies and will help the poor PDO manage their workload. And staff or other individuals listed in records absolutely should have assurance they won’t be spammed.

Lords Work
6/7/25, 3:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Any communication with SPS is a public record. If there are redactions needed SPS should perform those but still release the information requested.

watch out
6/9/25, 12:28 PM
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