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 his/her authority as a board member.

Cross Reference:
Board Policy 6530 Insurance

Legal References
RCW
4.24.470 Liability of officials and members of governing body of public agency
4.96.010 Tortious conduct of political subdivision - liability for damage
28A.400.360 Liability insurance for officials and employees authorized
28A.320.100 Actions against officers, employees or agents of school districts and educational service districts - Defense, costs, fees - Payment of obligation
28A.320.060 Officers, employees or agents of school districts or educational service districts, insurance to protect and hold personally harmless

First Reading Date: November 20, 2001
Adopted by the Board: July 16, 2002