Records Request
The DeForest Area School District Board of Education shall allow persons to have access to the DeForest Area School District (“District” or “DASD”) records in accordance with District Policy 8310, Public Records, and implementing procedures, and in accordance with state law.
According to Wis. Stat. § 19.32(2), “Record” means any material on which written, drawn, printed, spoken, visual, or electromagnetic information or electronically generated or stored data is recorded or preserved, regardless of physical form or characteristics, that has been created or is being kept by an authority. The District maintains records in accordance with District Policy EHA, Data Management, which is aligned to the State of Wisconsin General Record Schedule for Wisconsin Public School District and Related Records.
The fees for copies of public records shall be in accordance with Board Policy, established procedures, and state law. Under the Public Records Law, the District may charge for the actual, necessary, and direct costs of copying/reproduction of the records; locating the records, if such costs exceed $50.00; and mailing/shipping the records.
After our office has gathered responsive records, we request a legal review. After completing our review, and after receiving any required pre-payment of fees, the records will be transmitted to you or made available for you to inspect.