The Sequoia Union High School District is committed to transparency and providing easy access to public records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA). District policy is outlined in Administrative Regulation and Board Policy 1340.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 6252(e), a public record is defined as “any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.” Public records requests may be used to obtain "records," which include a wide variety of documents and other materials (including print, photographic, and electronic formats) that were created or obtained by the organization and are, at the time the request is filed, in the organization’s possession and control.

The request must be focused, specific, and clear enough so that the District can understand what record or records are being sought. When a record cannot be identified by name, the requestor should attempt to be as specific as possible in describing the record, based on its content, including the designation of any forms or reports with titles, the date or dates of the document, the author and addresses, if the item is a letter or memo, etc. If known, requesters should indicate the office, school site, or the department that created and maintains the records. The District is not required by law to create a record or list from an existing record. Copies of public records will not be provided if disclosure is exempt in accordance with law. Exempt records may include personal and/or confidential information.