CORA Requests
In accordance with the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), Pueblo County School District 70 is happy to assist with requests for public records. Public records open to inspection under CORA include books, papers, maps, photographs, electronic mail, and other written materials. In order to be considered a public record, it must be maintained by the District.
TIMELINE
Under CORA, the District has three business days (not including the date the request is received) to make the record available for review to the requestor. Sometimes an extension is necessary if the requested information will take longer than three days to complete. In this case, the requestor would be notified of the request for an extension.
COST
There will be a $.25 per page charge for copying records unless the record is available electronically. Please keep in mind not all records are available electronically. In addition, charges may be added for the cost of producing the requested information, up to a maximum of $41.37/hour, as allowed by statute. Requests should be as detailed as possible including date, type of record, etc.
EXEMPTIONS
While CORA promotes transparency, some records are exempt from disclosure. Redacted items may include the following:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This includes social security numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, and personal email addresses of individuals.
- Medical Information: Any health or medical records protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA)
- Attorney-Client Privileged Communications: Confidential communications between government agencies and their attorneys that are protected by attorney-client privilege.
- Trade Secrets and Confidential Information: Sensitive business or financial information submitted by businesses or government agencies.
- Juvenile Records: Records related to minors that are protected under specific statutes, such as educational records covered by FERPA
- Investigative Records: Active criminal investigations records or sensitive law enforcement materials that could compromise ongoing investigations or pose a security risk.
- Personnel Files: Certain details in government employees' personnel files, including evaluations, disciplinary records, and employment history, except for specific information like salaries.
- Security Information: Any data that might compromise the safety and/or security of a facility or operation
- Financial Account Information: Bank account numbers, credit card information, or other sensitive financial details.
- Privileged or Confidential Governmental Communications: Deliberative process documents, where the disclosure might hinder free and open discussions among government officials, are often protected.
REQUEST A CORA
Requests should be as detailed as possible including date, type of record, etc. To request a public record under CORA, contact Lynnette Bonfiglio, in writing by mail or email.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Attention: Lynnette Bonfiglio (CORA Request)
24951 East Highway 50,
Pueblo, CO 81006
EMAIL ADDRESS:
lbonfiglio@district70.org
