1450 Absence of a Board Member

Whenever possible, each Board member will give advance notice to the president or superintendent of his/her inability to attend a Board meeting. A majority of the Board may excuse a Board member’s absence from a meeting if requested to do so.

 

The Board may declare a Board member’s position vacant after four (4) consecutive unexcused absences from regular Board meetings, if the absences were for reasons other than: 1) illness; 2) active or training military duty; or 3) those authorized by resolution of the Board.

 

If a Board member is on active duty or training status with the military, the Board will grant an extended leave of absence to cover the period of service or training. The extended leave of absence may not have the effect of extending the Board member’s term. The Board also has the authority to appoint a temporary successor to the absent Board member’s position. The temporary successor will serve until the Board member returns or the end of the Board member’s term.

 

Legal References:

RCW 28A.343.390 Quorum — Failure to attend meetings

RCW 42.12.010 Causes of vacancy

RCW 73.16.041 Leaves of absence of elective and judicial officers

 

Adoption Date: 05/13/08

Franklin Pierce Schools

Revised: 09/13/16

Classification: Optional