8410 - Records Management and Retention Policy
NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
Records Management and Retention
The district recognizes the importance of public records as the record of the acts of the district and the repository of such information. The public has the right under law to inspect and procure copies of such records with certain exceptions. The public records of the district shall mean any account, voucher or contract dealing with the receipt or disbursement of funds; with acquisition, use or disposal of services or of supplies, materials, equipment or other property; or with any minutes, orders or decisions fixing the personal or property rights, privileges, immunities, duties or obligations of any person or group.
The superintendent shall develop procedures to implement this policy which shall conform to law; require as a minimum the permanent safeguarding of board minutes, annual audit reports and permanent student records; and require retention of all fiscal records required for audits. The superintendent shall designate a staff member to serve as district records officer.
Records may be destroyed when authorized by the General Records Retention Schedule and Destruction Authorization provided by the Office of Secretary of State, Division of Archives and Records Management.
Cross References: Board Policy 4340 Public access to school district records
Board Policy 3600 Student records
Legal References: RCW 40.14 Preservation and destruction of public
records
RCW 42.17.250 Public records
through 340
WAC 414-24-050 General schedule may be adopted
Adoption Date: May 28, 1996