It is the policy of the Highline School Board to recognize the value of meaningful, informed public participation in district deliberations and the need to conduct its affairs in a transparent manner.  All board directors will participate in trainings regarding:  1) the Open Public Meetings Act; 2) the Public Records Act; and 3) Public Records Retention, within ninety (90) days of taking the oath of office following election or appointment.  After the initial trainings, board directors will participate in refresher trainings on these subjects every four years that they hold office in order to remain current with new developments in open government law. 

Board directors will document their completion of required trainings.  The Superintendent or designee will file and maintain the documentation in the district.

Legal Reference:
Open Government Trainings Act - ESSB 5964
Oath of Office - RCW 28A.343.360
Public Documents, Records, and Publications - RCW 40
Preservation and Destruction of Public Record - RCW 40.14
Open Public Meetings Act - RCW 42.30
Public Records Act - RCW 42.56
Public Records Office - RCW 42.56.580

Management Resources:
June Issue 2014
Open Government Training Act (Q & A) 2014
Attorney General’s Model Rules

Highline School District 401
Adopted by the Board: September 2014
Classification: Essential