Right To Know

On February 14, 2008, Governor Edward G. Rendell signed the new Right-To-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008), which takes effect on January 1, 2009. This law allows residents of the United States to inspect and obtain copies of public records through a written request.

Open Records Officers
The Schuylkill Haven Area Board of Directors has designated the following people to act as the district's Open Records Officers:

1) Dr. Shawn T. Fitzpatrick, Superintendent
2) Mrs. Kimberly Umphrey, Business Manager

Request Form
A requester seeking access to or duplication of a public record must submit a request addressed to the Open Records Officer. The written request must be completed on either the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records Right-To-Know Request Form.

The completed Right-To-Know Request Form can be submitted in the following manner:

In Person or by Mail:
Open Records Officer
Schuylkill Haven Area School District
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

By Fax: 570-385-6736 Attention: Open Records Officer
By Email:  openrecords@shasd.org

PA Office of Open Records
The state's Office of Open Records website provides a complete copy of the law, frequently asked questions, and other resources. This website can be accessed through https://www.openrecords.pa.gov.