Records Request

Teacher Service Record (FIN-115)

The original service record must be given to the employee or an employing school district or charter school upon request. Districts are required to provide the record no later than the 30^th day after the request is made or the 30^th day after the date of the last day of the individual’s employment, whichever is later (Texas Education Code (TEC) §21.4031).

Current employees also may request a service record for reasons other than moving to another school district. For these purposes, the district should respond to the request within 30 days. This record wouldn’t include the current year of service if it is made during the school year.

Open Records Act

George Gervin Youth Center Inc. recognizes that Texas law gives the public the right to access certain government records that are otherwise not exempt from disclosure, and that the law contains guidelines for the timeframe in which we must respond to requests for information.

Rights as a requestor?

Governmental bodies are required to treat all requestors equally. Governmental bodies are also required to notify requestors if a ruling request is submitted to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). Further, a governmental body is required to release requested information promptly. If a governmental body fails to comply with any aspect of the PIA, the OAG can provide assistance to requestors.

Cost?

Please note: If the information requested is unclear or if a large amount of information is requested, you may be contacted to discuss clarifying or narrowing your request. There may be charges associated with the production of the requested information.

If a request for a copy of public information will result in the imposition of a charge that exceeds $40, the District shall provide the requester with an itemized statement that details all estimated charges that will be imposed, including any allowable charges for labor or personnel costs.