What are the district's obligations regarding public records requests and timely responses?

• A. Refuse all requests.
• B. Provide access to records upon request, with statutory timelines; redact sensitive information and maintain proper record-keeping practices.
• C. Respond after several years.
• D. Provide records only to district employees.

Answer: (B)

Public records requests are governed by open records laws that require a district to respond in a timely manner and to make records available when permissible. The district should provide access to records upon request within statutory timelines, and redact sensitive information before release. It also involves maintaining proper record-keeping practices so records can be located and produced efficiently. Refusing all requests, waiting years to respond, or restricting access only to district employees would violate these obligations.