Closure of Facilities - 6883

The board of directors has the authority to close a school building when an unforeseen natural event or mechanical failure causes a facility to become unsafe, unhealthy, inaccessible, or inoperable. Prior to the closure of a school facility for foreseen circumstances, the board shall have prepared a written analysis.

Legal references:

RCW 28A.150.290 (2) State superintendent to make rules and regulations

RCW 28A.320.010  Corporate powers

RCW 28A.335.020  School Closures

WAC 392-129 Finance—Emergency school closure

Adoption date: February 8, 1999