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LEGAL STATUS AND ORGANIZATION
Historical Background
South Kitsap School District # 402 was created as a consolidated district in 1941. The
consolidated district combined the South Kitsap Union High School District with the
following elementary districts: Annapolis, Banner, Bethel, Burley, Colby, Frank Givens,
Glenwood, Harper, Long Lake, Manchester, Olalla, Pleasant Valley, and Waterman.
Legal Description
The legal description of the South Kitsap School District #402 is:
"Beginning at the meander corner common to Section 9 and 16, Township 22 North,
Range 2 East W.M.; thence West along the county line to the South West corner of
Section 10, Township 22 North, Range 1 West, W.M.; thence North along the county line
to the North West corner of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 1 West, W.M.; thence
West along the county line to the South East corner of the South West quarter of the
South West corner of Section 33, Township 24 N. Range 1 West, W.M.; thence North to
the North East corner of the North West quarter of the North West quarter of said Section
33; thence West to the North West corner of Said Section 33; thence, North to the West
quarter corner of Section 28, Township 24 North, Range 1 West, W.M.; thence East to
the East quarter corner of Section 27, Township 24, Range 1 West, W.M.; thence North
to the West quarter corner of Section 23, Township 24 North, Range 1 West; thence East
to the East quarter corner of Section 19, Township 24 North, Range 1 East, W.M.; thence
South to the South East corner of said Section 19; thence East to the North East corner of
Section 29, Township 24, Range 1 East, W.M.; thence South to the West quarter corner
of Section 28, Township 24 North, Range 1 East, W.M.; thence East along the East-West
center line of said Section 28 to the meander line of Sinclair Inlet; thence Southwesterly,
Northeasterly, and Easterly to the East line of Kitsap County, North and East of Blake
Island; thence Southerly and Westerly along said county line to the point of beginning
together with all tidelands and oyster lands fronting thereon."
Legal Status
The Board of the South Kitsap 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.
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Organization
The corporate name of this school district is South Kitsap School District No. 402, Kitsap
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. Sources such as the
school code (Title 28A RCW), attorney general's opinions and 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 shall consist of five members, elected by ballot in odd numbered years 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:
WSSDA Board Policy 1111 Oath of office
Legal References:
RCW
RCW
RCW
RCW
RCW
RCW
RCW
RCW
RCW
RCW
28A.150.230
28A.315.035
28A.343.300
28A.343.320
28A.343.330
28A.320.010
28A.320.020
28A.320.040
28A.343.360
29A.20.030
RCW 29A.20.040
Basic Education Act of 1977
Organization of school districts
Director — Elections — Terms — Numbers
Directors — Declaration of candidacy
Directors — Ballots— Form
Corporate powers
Liability for debts and judgments
Directors — Bylaws
Directors — Oath of Office
Local officers beginning of terms –
Organization of district board of
directors
Local elected officials,
commencement of term and
office