Responsibilities of Board Directors
District school directors' responsibilities, RCW 28A.150.230 .
Additional powers of the school board, RCW 28A.330.100
Section of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) regarding school districts (boundaries, elections, term limits, vacancies, compensation etc.): Chapter 28A.343
Powers - Authority and policy of school boards, Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 392-138-013
Municipal corporations - payment of claims, RCW 42.24.080
Monthly financial statements and reports prepared by school district administration, WAC 392-123-110.
Editorial on role of school boards (Robert Pondiscio, American Enterprise Institute)
Open Public Meetings and Transparency
Chapter 42.30 RCW, Open Public Meetings Act
Summary of Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) basics, Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC)
Chapter 42.56 RCW, Public Records Act
Summary of Public Records Act (PRA) basics, Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC)
Other Related Links
WSSDA (Washington State School Directors' Association) Public School Funding FAQ
State Auditor's Office (SAO) FIT (Financial Intelligence Tool) summarizes financial information for school districts and other government entities.
Article: Are Your Meetings Truly "Open" to the Public? (Sarah Doar, MRSC)
Internal controls guide for small governments, Segregation of Duties (Washington SAO)
