Ridgway School District R-2

Ridgway School District complies with the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) in terms of public review of district records [Board Policy KDB and KDB-R]. Information attainable by CORA requests include any writing that is made, kept or maintained by Ridgway School District, emails and records that are stored in digital filing systems, computers or servers.

Ridgway School District records are public, unless otherwise protected, and shall be available within three business days from the initial request. If the record exists but cannot be gathered within the three-day period, the delivery date shall be extended an additional seven working days. The requestor shall be notified of the extension within the first three days of receiving the request. Format requests will be considered, but the District reserves the right to provide information in the format the District deems most appropriate.

If the records do not exist, there is no duty to create that public record. If the District agrees to generate the requested report and require additional manpower to format or create, certain fees may apply. Costs associated with fulfilling the request will be communicated to the requestor prior to data collection. All fees must be paid in full before completing the records request.

Fees

Fees will be charged in accordance with Board Policy KDB and KDB-R.

CORA requests should be directed to the Ridgway School District Office. Requests can be submitted via:

Email: dhawken@ridgway.k12.co.us

Mail: Ridgway School District, 1115 Clinton Street, Ridgway, CO 81432

Forms or Specific Formatting Guidelines:
There is no specific form required for submitting a CORA request. However, we recommend including as much detail as possible—such as relevant dates, subject matter, and specific documents requested—to ensure an accurate response.

Submission Methods:
Requests can be submitted via email, mail, or in person at the district office.

Fees:
Certain fees may apply, particularly if the request requires significant staff time, formatting, or copying of records. Any associated costs will be communicated to you prior to data collection and must be paid in full before the request is processed. Fees are charged in accordance with Board Policy KDB and KDB-R.

Response Time:
Ridgway School District complies with CORA requirements and will respond to requests within three business days. If the records require additional time to compile, we will notify you within the initial three-day period and extend the delivery by up to seven additional working days, if necessary.