Kansas Open Records Act (KORA)
The Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) requires public agencies such as school districts to open for inspection public records, except for certain public records that are exempted from disclosure.
In the Wichita Public Schools, BOE Policy 2115 - Access to Open Records describes the process for Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) requests.
Please prepare a KORA request in writing. Note the specific record(s) requested, include your address/daytime contact information, and sign your name. Mail or deliver requests to Clerk of the Board, Wichita Public Schools, 201 N. Water, Wichita KS 67202. It is recommended that e-mail not be used to make a KORA request, because security filters may inadvertently block a message, thus delaying response to a request.
KORA allows public agencies to charge for the time and resources involved in fulfilling requests. BOE Policy 2115 sets a rate of $20 per hour for staff time and 20 cents per page for copying. The district will confirm any costs before completing a request, and payment is due prior to fulfillment.
For more information, contact the Clerk of the Board's office at 973-4553.