Policy Type: Governance Process
GP-2-E3
BOARD ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
At the first regular meeting at which newly elected directors are seated in election years
and at the first regular meeting in December in non-election years, the board shall elect
from among its members a president and a vice president to serve one-year terms.
Officers shall not be elected following the appointment of a director to fill a vacancy on
the board unless a majority of the board is appointed. If a director is unable to continue to
serve as an officer, a replacement shall be elected immediately. In the absence of both the
president and the vice president, the board shall elect a president pro tempore who shall
perform the functions of the president during the latter's absence. The superintendent
shall act as board secretary. In order to provide a record of the proceedings of each
meeting of the board, the superintendent shall appoint a recording secretary of the board.
In even-numbered years in December a legislative representative shall be elected who
shall serve a two-year term. In addition, a Washington Interscholastic Activities
Association (W.I.A.A.) representative, and a Washington State School Directors’
Association (WSSDA) delegate shall be elected who shall serve a one-year term.
The normal order of business shall be modified for the annual organizational meeting by
considering the following matters after the approval of the minutes of the previous
meeting:
A. Welcome and introduction of newly elected directors by the president.
B. Call for nominations for president to serve during the ensuing year.
C. Election of a president (roll call vote).
D. Assumption of office by the new president.
E. Call for nominations for vice president to serve during the ensuing year.
F. Election of a vice president (roll call vote).
Policies shall continue from year to year and board to board until and unless the board
changes them.
Legal References:
RCW 28A.330.010
RCW 28A.330.020
RCW 28A.330.050
RCW 28A.400.030
RCW 29A.20.040
WSSDA Mandatory Policies
Board president, vice-president — Secretary
Certain board elections, manner and vote
required Selection of personnel, manner
Duties of superintendent as secretary
Superintendent Duties
Local elected officials, commencement of
term of office
Policy Type: Governance Process
GP-2-E3
BOARD ORGANIZATION cont.
Officers of the Board
President – see GP-5 President’s Role
Vice President
The vice president shall preside at board meetings in the absence of the president and
shall perform all of the duties of the president in case of his/her absence or disability.
Legislative Representative
A legislative representative shall serve as the board's liaison with the Washington State
School Directors' Association Legislative Assembly. The legislative representative shall
assume office in December in an even year for a two-year period. The legislative
representative shall attend Washington State School Directors' Association Assemblies,
conveying local views and concerns to that body and participating in the formulation of
state legislative programs. The legislative representative shall monitor proposed school
legislation and inform the board of the issues.
Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Representative
A WIAA representative shall serve as the board’s liaison with the Washington
Interscholastic Activities Association. The WIAA Representative shall assume office in
December in an even year for a one-year period.
Washington State School Directors’ Association Delegate
A WSSDA delegate shall serve as the board’s liaison with the Washington State School
Directors’ Association. The WSSDA Delegate shall assume office in December in an
even year for a one-year period.
Legal References:
RCW 28A.343.390 Directors — Quorum — Failure to attend meetings may
result in vacation of office
RCW 28A.320
Provisions applicable to all districts
RCW 28A.330.100 Additional powers of the board
RCW 28A.330.030 Duties of president
RCW 28A.330.080 Payment of Claims — Signing of warrants
RCW 28A.330.200 Organization of the board
RCW 28A.330.040 Duties of vice-president
Management Resources:
WSSDA Mandatory Policies
Policy News, Dec 2007 Role of the School Board
President