1000 - Legal Status and Operations Policy

Policy 1000

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Legal Status and Operation

The board of directors of the Pasco 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 shall have ample opportunity to achieve their individual and collective learning needs. 

The policies of the board define the organization of the board and the manner of conducting its 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 Pasco School District No. 1, Franklin County, State of Washington. The district is classified as a first-class district and is operated in accordance with the laws and regulations pertaining to first-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 shall 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. 

Number of Members and Terms of Office

The board shall consist of five members, elected by ballot by the registered voters of the district. Except as otherwise provided by law, board members shall hold office for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Terms of board members shall be staggered as provided by law. 

Newly-elected directors shall 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 shall take and subscribe to an oath of office. 

Cross Reference: Board Policy 1114 Oath of Office 

Legal Reference: RCW 28A.150.230 Basic Education Act of 1977 

RCW 28A.315.035 Organization of School Districts 
RCW 28A.343.300 Directors—Elections—Terms—Numbers 
RCW 28A.343.320 Directors—Declaration of candidacy 
RCW 28A.343.330 Directors—Ballots—Form  
RCW 28A.320.010 Corporate powers 
RCW 28A.320.020 Liability for debts and judgments 
RCW 28A.320.040 Directors — Bylaws 
RCW 28A.343.360 Directors — Oath of Office 
RCW 29A.20.030 Local officers, beginning of terms—Organization of district boards of directors 
RCW 29A.20.040 Local elected officials, commencement of term and office 

Adoption Date: October 21, 2014 

Revised: March 14, 2012