The Communications Department handles public information requests for the district. All requests for public information are handled in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code §552.001. "Public information" is defined in Government Code §552.002.

Requests must ask for records or information that is already in existence. The Texas Public Information Act does not require the district to create new information, do legal research, or answer questions. In addition, the district is not required to comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis. For detailed information about the Texas Public Information Act, please visit the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) website.

Effective September 1, 2019 - Azle ISD has adopted a single public information request address. Please review the information sheet (listed below) for detailed information. The district will only respond to public information requests submitted to the designated email or mailing address.

• Public Information Request Information Sheet

• Public Information Request Form

To view or obtain copies of records, a person must submit a request in writing by:

1. Emailing a written request to: publicinforequest@azleisd.net, or by completing the online Public Information Request Form.

2. Mailing a written request to the Communications Department at 300 Roe St., Azle TX  76020.

3. Visiting the Communications Department in person at 300 Roe Street, Azle, TX  76020.

Azle ISD reserves the right to request photo identification from a requestor. (H.B. 3033)

• 2023 Azle ISD Designation of Nonbusiness Days for PIA

• 2024 Azle ISD Designation of Nonbusiness Days for PIA

For additional information regarding requests for information, including associated costs, please review Azle ISD Board Policy GBAA and Texas Administrative Code Title 1, Part 3, Chapter 70, Rule §70.3. View/download an Overview of the Public Information Act or the Public Information Handbook from the Texas Attorney General website.

Any questions or comments regarding access to records or information from the district may be directed to the Director of Communications at 817-444-3235 or Email Director of Communications.

See Board Policy FL Series for information regarding student records. See Policy FL(LOCAL) for information regarding the release of student directory information.

Directory information for District students has been classified into two separate categories:

1. Items for use only for school-sponsored purposes; and

2. Items for all other purposes.

School-Sponsored Purposes

For the following school-sponsored purposes—all District publications and announcements—directory information shall include student name; address; telephone listing; electronic mail address; photograph; date and place of birth; major field of study; degrees, honors, and awards received; dates of attendance; grade level; most recent educational institution attended; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; and weight and height of members of athletic teams.

All Other Purposes

For all other purposes, directory information shall include student name and grade level. *See Policy FL(LEGAL) for information regarding the release of student directory information to military recruiters or institutions of higher education.

To request student directory information, please complete the Public Information Request Form.

Student record requests fall under the guidelines set forth by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school. See Board Policy FL Series for information regarding student records.

For transcripts or student records requests, please contact your child's school. If no longer attending Azle ISD, contact the last campus your child attended. View Campus Directory. Azle High School transcript requests can be submitted here.

Employees (current or former) should submit requests for service records, transcripts, and other employee documents to the Azle ISD Human Resources Department by completing the Service Record/Transcript Request Form.