Washington law requires state and local agencies, which includes public schools, to make public records available to the public. This law, the Washington State Public Records Act, which is found at RCW 42.56, supports the public’s right to be informed about what their government is doing.

The law lists certain public records that do not have to be disclosed. These exemptions are intended to prevent unreasonable invasions of personal privacy or the use of public records for personal or commercial gain. If certain information contained in a document is exempt, it will be redacted (blocked out) from the document, but you will still be provided a copy of the document.

The law requires that the public records requested are “identifiable.” Your public records request must include enough specific description so the district can locate the record you are requesting.

Related: BGPS’ public records request policy and procedure.

How to make a request

• Online request for a public record, including transcripts for former students

• Mailed request to PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604

• In person request at the district office located at 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA 98606

Note: There is no charge to view documents at district office.