Public Records Act Request

Public Records Act Request

Visalia Unified School District(VUSD) takes seriously its responsibility as guardians of the public's information. It makes every effort to respond to all Public Records Act requests (PRAR) within the limits of the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) (Gov. Code, § 7920.000, et seq.).

Upon receiving a PRAR, VUSD will issue a response (within 10 days from receipt), determining whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disposable public records in possession of VUSD and the reasons therefor.   

Helpful Information and Resources:

• The California Public Records Act (CA Government Code Sections 7921.000, et seq.) " [...] the Legislature, mindful of the right of individuals to privacy, finds and declares that access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state."
• Government Code Section 7920.530 "Public records" includes 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" in the custody of, or maintained by, the Governor's office means any writing prepared on or after January 6, 1975.
• A Pocket Guide to the California Public Records Act.
• California Attorney General's Public Records Training.

Certified Payroll Records Request

Certified payroll records are not sent to Visalia Unified School District.  The contractors send/submit these records directly to the Department of Industrial Relations.     

Most certified payroll records can be viewed online through the eCPR Search within the Department of Industrial Relations webpage.   

(NEW) Notice to Public Works Contractors, Subcontractors Regarding eCPR Reporting