Legal Status and Operation - 1000

The Board of Directors of the Federal Way 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.

Legal References:
RCW 28A.320.010  Corporate powers
RCW 28A.150.230  Basic Education Act of 1977

Organization

The corporate name of this school district is Federal Way School District No. 210, King 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 knowledge and skills 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. Sources such as the school code (RCW 28A), attorney general's opinions and regulations of the State Board of Education (WAC 180) and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (WAC 392) delineate the legal powers, duties and responsibilities of the Board.

Legal References:
RCW 28A.315.220  Organization of school districts
RCW 28A.315.230  Classes of districts
RCW 28A.320.010  Corporate powers
RCW 28A.320.020  Liability for debts and judgments
RCW 28A.320.040  Directors--Bylaws

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 References:
Policy 1114 Oath of office

Legal References:
RCW 28A.315.450  Directors--Elections--Terms--Numbers
RCW 28A.315.470  Directors--Declaration of candidacy
RCW 28A.315.480  Directors--Ballots--Form
RCW 28A.315.500  Directors--Oath of Office
RCW 29.13.050  Commencement of terms of officers--Organization of district Board of Directors

Adoption Date: 2/24/97