Butte School District

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES  

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Records Available to the Public

All District records except those restricted by state and federal law shall be available to citizens for inspection at the Clerk's office.

In accordance with § 20-9-213(1), MCA, the record of the accounting of school funds shall be open to public inspection at any meeting of the trustees. A fee may be charged for any copies requested. Copies will be available within a reasonable amount of time following the request.

A written copy of the Board’s minutes shall be available to the general public within five (5) working days following approval of the minutes of the Board. If requested, one (1) free copy shall be provided to local press within five (5) working days following approval by the Board.

Fees will be charged as follows:

1. Copy of Board minutes - 15¢ per page
2. Copy of other materials - 25¢ per page
3. Time spent researching a copy project will be charged at the employee’s hourly rate of pay.

Legal Reference:
§ 20-3-323, MCA           District policy and record of acts
§ 20-9-213, MCA           Duties of trustees

Policy History:
Adopted on: 10/18/04
Revised on: