1732 Policy – Board Member Insurance

The district shall maintain sufficient insurance to protect the board and its individual members against liability arising from actions of the board or its individual members while each is acting on behalf of the district and within authority as a board member.

Board members may participate at their own cost in any of the personal liability, life, health, health care, accident, disability, salary protection or other form of insurance made available to district staff if plan sponsors permit such participation.

Updated: 8/25/2016
Superintendent or Board Approved: Board Approved
Cross References: Content
 

Policy 6530 – Insurance


Legal References: Content
 

RCW 4.24.470 Liability of officials and members of governing body of public agency 鈥 Definitions

RCW 4.96.010 Tortious conduct of local government entities 鈥 Liability for damage

RCW 28A.400.350 Liability, life, health, health care, accident, disability, and salary insurance authorized 鈥 Health savings accounts 鈥 Premiums 鈥 Noncompliance

RCW 28A.400.360 Liability insurance for officials and employees authorized

RCW 28A.320.060 Officers, employees or agents of school districts or educational service districts, insurance to protect and hold personally harmless


Management Resources: Content