Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) Information

Welcome to the Cornell School District Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) Information Page. Our district is committed to transparency and compliance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, Act 3 of 2008, which provides public access to government records.

1. Complete the Right-to-Know Request Form - See the RTK Request Form below.
2. Submit Your Request - The request can be submitted to the district's Open Records Office

Cornell School District

1099 Maple Street Ext. 

Coraopolis, PA 15108

Phone:  412-264-5010 Ext. 1145

Email: [email protected]

Fees For Public Records Requests - Official RTKL Fee Schedule.

Response Time

As required by law, the district will respond to your request within five (5) business days. If we need additional time, we'll notify you in writing and explain the reason for the extension.

Appeals

Exemptions and Exclusions

Certain records may be exempt from public access under the law, including but not limited to:

• Student educational records protected by FERPA
• Personal identification information
• Records related to non-criminal investigations
• See Section 708 of the Right-to-Know Law for a complete list of exemptions.

Cornell School District Policy 801 Public Records - Right-To-Know Policy

Legal Disclaimer

The Cornell School District reserves the right to deny access to records exempt under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law or other applicable laws. Submitting a request does not guarantee access to all documents. The district is not required to create a record that does not currently exist or compile, maintain, format, or organize records in a manner not kept at the time of the request.

If you would like more information, you can visit the PA Office of Open Records Website.