OPERATIONS NETWORKING
Managing Public Records Requests
What’s Working in Your District?
Credit: 1 credit | Format: Recorded panel discussion
Course Overview
Explore practical approaches to managing public records requests with peers from school districts and an educational service district. This Operations networking panel brings together perspectives from organizations of different sizes to discuss workflows, coordination, tools, and lessons learned. Consider ideas you can adapt to your district’s policies, procedures, and resources.
Areas of Focus
- Establishing clear roles and coordinating requests across departments.
- Organizing request intake, tracking, and communication.
- Collecting and reviewing responsive records.
- Considering tools and technology that support the work.
- Identifying practical improvements for your district’s process.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe how clear ownership and coordination support a consistent response process.
- Identify ways to organize and track requests and related communications.
- Identify a practice or tool to evaluate for use in their district.
Meet the Panel
- Makoa Jacobsen — ESD 112
- Joey Grant — Tacoma Public Schools
- Kristy Macarro — South Whidbey School District
- Megan Kensok — Cheney School District
To Earn Your Credit
View the recording and complete the course knowledge check and evaluation to earn 1 credit and access your certificate.