Policies & Procedures   

The school board policies of the Highline School District are available here online. These document are intended as a tool for the district management as well as a source of information to patrons, employees and others about how the district operates.


All policies and procedures are in pdf format.


Series 1000: Board of Directors   

  • Legal Status, Responsibilities & Authority of the Board
  • Election
  • Board Organization
  • Methods of Governance
  • Meetings
  • Principles of Operation
  • Board Member Benefits
  • Board Development

Series 2000: Instruction

  • Program Development and Resources 
  • Learning Programs and Supports 
  • School Organization 
  • Program Supplements
  • Requirements and Assessments 

Series 3000: Students

  • Admission and Attendance
  • Rights and Responsibilities
  • Student Welfare
  • Student Activities 

Series 4000: Community Relations

  • Communications with the Public
  • Public Participation in the Schools
  • Public Access to Schools, Staff and Students
  • Relations with Other Agencies and Schools

Series 5000: Personnel

  • Recruitment and Personnel Selection
  • Employment Practices
  • Compensation
  • Leaves
  • Benefits
  • Auxiliary Personnel

Series 6000: Management Support

  • Minimum Funds
  • School Property

Series 7000: Financial Management

  • Financial Planning and Management
  • Revenues
  • Purchasing

Series 8000: Non-instructional Operations

  • Risk Management
  • Transportation
  • Food Service

Series 9000: School Facilities 

  • Capital Projects