Public Records Request

Rapides Parish School Board, as a local governmental entity, is subject to the requirements of the Louisiana Public Records Act, LSA-R.S. 44:1 Seq.

Requests for public information should be submitted by completing this ONLINE FORM. 

Read the RPSB Administrative Records Policy HERE. 

Public Records Fee Schedule

RPSB has developed a fee schedule for fulfilling public records requests, which is in compliance with La. R.S. 44:32.

The request fee for public records is $20. 

In accordance with the Louisiana Public Records Act, RPSB will charge a copy fee of $0.25 per side per page that is requested and produced either electronically or printed.

Records produced in electronic form that are too large to deliver via email will have a cost for the electronic medium used for storage, specifically $30.00 for a USB drive (inclusive of files and drive) or actual cost for an external hard drive.

If mailing the documents is required, there will also be a postage fee charged based on the actual costs to mail the documentation. Fees in excess of an estimated $25.00 must be prepaid.

Payments must be in the form of a check or money order. 

Media Requests 

Members of the media need to obtain clearance from the Office of the Superintendent prior to speaking to any RPSB employee about something pertaining to the course and scope of their employment and prior to arriving on any RPSB campus.

Contact the Community Engagement Coordinator, Mary Helen Downey at 318-487-0888 or mary.downey@rpsb.us. 

News Submission 

Our district is full of amazing people and their stories. Please complete this FORM so we have the necessary information to craft engaging coverage of these stories! Completion of this form will provide our team with essential details and attachments, ensuring we gather everything needed right from the start.