Public Information Request

In accordance with policies GBA and GBAA and the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, the Princeton ISD School District (PISD) makes all of its public records available to citizens.

The TPIA does not require government bodies to create new information, perform legal research or to answer questions. The request must ask for records or information that already exists.

Note that Princeton ISD's regular business hours are 7:15 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Per Texas Attorney General Opinion OR-2014-13943 (2014), WL 4693043, requests received after the close of business will be considered received as of the next business day.

Procedures to Obtain Information
In order for Princeton ISD to process your Open Records request, it must be in writing, using the Princeton ISD Request for Information Form. We cannot process verbal requests. Your written request should be submitted to Jean Ann Collins, Officer for Public Information.

Submitting Options

• By mailing your completed Request for Information Form via United States Postal Service, addressed to: Princeton ISD Open Records Request - Attention Jean Ann Collins, 804 Mable Avenue, Princeton, TX 75407
• By email, completed Request for Information Form to open-records-request@princetonisd.net
• By submitting your completed Request for Information Form in person to the Princeton ISD Open Records Request, Princeton ISD Administration Building: 804 Mable Avenue, Princeton, TX 75407

Charges and Fees
Princeton ISD charges those fees authorized by the Texas Public Information Act. The following common fees apply:

• $15 per hour labor charge for locating, compiling, reproducing and redacting information (>50 printed pages where electronic records exist).
• $28.50 per hour labor charge for computer programming when required
• 20% overhead fee added to labor charges
• 10 cents per page for letter-sized copies
• 15 cents per page for legal sized copies
• $1 per CD
• $3 per DVD
• Postage (actual cost)

If Princeton ISD believes fees for your Open Records request will exceed $40, we will provide you with a written estimate of charges. You must respond in writing to the estimate of charges within ten (10) business days, or your Open Records request is deemed automatically withdrawn.

If estimated fees will exceed $100, the District ordinarily requires a deposit of 50% of the estimate before processing the Open Records request, and payment of all fees prior to release of requested records.