Policy: 1000
Section: 1000 - Board of Directors
Legal Status and Operation
Legal Status
The board of directors of the Kiona-Benton City School
District is the corporate entity established by the state of Washington to plan
and direct all aspects of the district's operations to the end that students
will have ample opportunity to achieve their individual and collective learning
needs.
The policies of the board define the organization of the board and its manner of conducting official business. The board's operating policies are those that the board adopts from time to time to facilitate the performance of its responsibilities.
Organization
The corporate name of this school district is
Kiona-Benton City School District No. 52, Benton County, state of Washington. The
district is classified as a second class district and is operated in accordance
with the laws and regulations pertaining to second class districts.
In order to achieve its primary goal of providing
each child with the necessary skills and attitudes, commensurate with his/her
ability, to become effective citizens, the board will exercise the full
authority granted to it by the laws of the state. Its legal powers, duties and
responsibilities are derived from state statute and regulation. Sources such as
the school code (Title 28A RCW),
attorney general's opinions, regulations of the State Board of Education (Title 180 WAC), and the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction (Title 392 WAC) delineate the
legal powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board.
Number
of Members and Terms of Office
The board will consist of five members, elected
by ballot by the registered voters of the district. Except as otherwise provided
by law, board members will hold office for terms of four years and until their
successors are elected and qualified. Terms of board members will be staggered
as provided by law.
Newly-elected directors will take office at the
first official meeting of the board of directors after the election results
have been certified by the county auditor. Prior to beginning their term,
directors will take and subscribe to an oath of office.
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Cross References: |
1111 - Oath of Office |
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Legal References: |
RCW 28A.150.230 Basic Education Act – District school directors’ responsibilities |
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RCW 28A.300.065 Classification and numbering system of school districts |
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RCW 28A.315.035 Organization of school districts |
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RCW 28A.320.010 Corporate powers |
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RCW 28A.320.040 Directors – Bylaws for board and school government |
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RCW 28A.343.300 Director —Terms — Numbers |
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RCW 28A.343.320 Directors — Declarations of candidacy – Positions as separate offices |
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RCW 28A.343.330 Directors — Ballots — Form |
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RCW 28A.320.020 Liability for debts and judgments |
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RCW 28A.343.360 Directors — Oath of Office |
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RCW 29A.20.030 Local officers, beginning of terms – Organization of district boards of directors |
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RCW 29A.20.040 Local elected officials, commencement of term of office - Purpose |
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Adoption Date: 12.20.99
Kiona-Benton City School District
Classification: Priority
Revised Dates: 11.9.15
