Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 5641 — Changing nomenclature for first-class and second-class school districts.

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The changes made to Bill SB 5641 primarily involve clarifying the classifications of school districts in Washington State. The phrases "of the first class" and "of the second class" have been removed from descriptions relating to school district classifications, standardizing the terminology to simply "class one" and "class two." This revision is significant as it simplifies the language used in the law, potentially making it easier for school officials and the public to understand the classifications of school districts without unnecessary complexity. Additionally, it helps to update the bill by aligning it with current terminology in education administration.

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S-1286.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5641State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education (originally sponsored by Senators Keiser and Honeyford)READ FIRST TIME 02/16/17.AN ACT Relating to school district nomenclature;
S-0832.1SENATE BILL 5641State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Senators Keiser and HoneyfordRead first time 02/01/17.
amending RCW 28A.210.300, 28A.300.065, 28A.310.370, 28A.330.100, 28A.330.110, 28A.330.200, 28A.330.210, 28A.330.230, 28A.335.240, 28A.335.260, 28A.335.290, 28A.340.020, 28A.343.030, 28A.343.050, 28A.343.300, 28A.343.600, 28A.343.610, 28A.343.620, 28A.343.630, 28A.343.640, 28A.343.650, 28A.343.660, 28A.343.670, 28A.343.680, 28A.505.050, 28A.505.060, 28A.505.170, 28A.505.180, 28A.525.166, 29A.04.340, 42.23.030, 53.36.020, and 84.52.020;
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.AN ACT Relating to school district nomenclature;
and reenacting and amending RCW 28A.343.020.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:Sec. 1.  RCW 28A.210.300 and 1975 c 43 s 20 are each amended to read as follows:The board of directors of any class two school district ((of the second class)) may employ a regularly licensed physician or a licensed public health nurse for the purpose of protecting the health of the children in said district.Sec. 2.  RCW 28A.300.065 and 1999 c 315 s 202 are each amended to read as follows:(1) The superintendent of public instruction is responsible for the classification and numbering system of school districts.(2) Any school district in the state that has a student enrollment in its public schools of two thousand pupils or more, as shown by evidence acceptable to the educational service district superintendent and the superintendent of public instruction, is a class one school district ((of the first class)).
amending RCW 28A.300.065, 28A.310.370, 28A.330.100, 28A.330.110, 28A.330.230, 28A.335.240, 28A.335.290, 28A.340.020, 28A.343.030, 28A.343.050, 28A.343.300, 28A.343.600, 28A.343.610, 28A.343.620, 28A.343.630, 28A.343.640, 28A.343.650, 28A.343.660, 28A.343.670, 28A.343.680, 28A.505.050, 28A.505.060, 28A.505.170, 28A.505.180, 28A.525.166, 29A.04.340, 42.23.030, 53.36.020, and 84.52.020;
and reenacting and amending RCW 28A.343.020.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:Sec. 1.  RCW 28A.300.065 and 1999 c 315 s 202 are each amended to read as follows:(1) The superintendent of public instruction is responsible for the classification and numbering system of school districts.(2) Any school district in the state that has a student enrollment in its public schools of two thousand pupils or more, as shown by evidence acceptable to the educational service district superintendent and the superintendent of public instruction, is a class one school district ((of the first class)).
Thereafter, the board of directors of the district shall organize in the manner provided by law for the organization of the board of a district of the class to which the district then belongs.(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of chapter 43, Laws of 1975, the educational service district superintendent, with the concurrence of the superintendent of public instruction, may delay approval of a change in classification of any school district for a period not exceeding three years when, in fact, the student enrollment of the district within any such time period does not exceed ten percent, either in a decrease or increase thereof.Sec. 3.  RCW 28A.310.370 and 1983 c 56 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:The superintendent of public instruction shall examine and revise the biennial budget request of each educational service district and shall fix the amount to be requested in state funds for the educational service district system from the legislature.
Thereafter, the board of directors of the district shall organize in the manner provided by law for the organization of the board of a district of the class to which the district then belongs.(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of chapter 43, Laws of 1975, the educational service district superintendent, with the concurrence of the superintendent of public instruction, may delay approval of a change in classification of any school district for a period not exceeding three years when, in fact, the student enrollment of the district within any such time period does not exceed ten percent, either in a decrease or increase thereof.Sec. 2.  RCW 28A.310.370 and 1983 c 56 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:The superintendent of public instruction shall examine and revise the biennial budget request of each educational service district and shall fix the amount to be requested in state funds for the educational service district system from the legislature.
No vouchers for warrants other than moneys being distributed to the school districts shall be approved for expenditures not budgeted by the educational service district board.Sec. 4.  RCW 28A.330.100 and 2006 c 263 s 417 are each amended to read as follows:Every board of directors of a class one school district ((of the first class)), in addition to the general powers for directors enumerated in this title, shall have the power:(1) To employ for a term of not exceeding three years a superintendent of schools of the district, and for cause to dismiss him or her, and to fix his or her duties and compensation;(2) To employ, and for cause dismiss one or more assistant superintendents and to define their duties and fix their compensation;(3) To employ a business manager, attorneys, architects, inspectors of construction, superintendents of buildings and a superintendent of supplies, all of whom shall serve at the board's pleasure, and to prescribe their duties and fix their compensation;(4) To employ, and for cause dismiss, supervisors of instruction and to define their duties and fix their compensation;(5) To prescribe a course of study and a program of exercises which shall be consistent with the course of study prepared by the superintendent of public instruction for the use of the common schools of this state;(6) To, in addition to the minimum requirements imposed by this title establish and maintain such grades and departments, including night, high, kindergarten, vocational training and, except as otherwise provided by law, industrial schools, and schools and departments for the education and training of any class or classes of youth with disabilities, as in the judgment of the board, best shall promote the interests of education in the district;(7) To determine the length of time over and above one hundred eighty days that school shall be maintained:
No vouchers for warrants other than moneys being distributed to the school districts shall be approved for expenditures not budgeted by the educational service district board.Sec. 3.  RCW 28A.330.100 and 2006 c 263 s 417 are each amended to read as follows:Every board of directors of a class one school district ((of the first class)), in addition to the general powers for directors enumerated in this title, shall have the power:(1) To employ for a term of not exceeding three years a superintendent of schools of the district, and for cause to dismiss him or her, and to fix his or her duties and compensation;(2) To employ, and for cause dismiss one or more assistant superintendents and to define their duties and fix their compensation;(3) To employ a business manager, attorneys, architects, inspectors of construction, superintendents of buildings and a superintendent of supplies, all of whom shall serve at the board's pleasure, and to prescribe their duties and fix their compensation;(4) To employ, and for cause dismiss, supervisors of instruction and to define their duties and fix their compensation;(5) To prescribe a course of study and a program of exercises which shall be consistent with the course of study prepared by the superintendent of public instruction for the use of the common schools of this state;(6) To, in addition to the minimum requirements imposed by this title establish and maintain such grades and departments, including night, high, kindergarten, vocational training and, except as otherwise provided by law, industrial schools, and schools and departments for the education and training of any class or classes of youth with disabilities, as in the judgment of the board, best shall promote the interests of education in the district;(7) To determine the length of time over and above one hundred eighty days that school shall be maintained:
PROVIDED, That children shall not be required to submit to vaccination against the will of their parents or guardian.Sec. 5.  RCW 28A.330.110 and 1983 c 59 s 16 are each amended to read as follows:Class one school districts ((of the first class)), when in the judgment of the board of directors it be deemed expedient, shall have power to create and maintain an insurance reserve for said districts, to be used to meet losses specified by the board of directors of the school districts.Funds required for maintenance of such an insurance reserve shall be budgeted and allowed as are other moneys required for the support of the school district.Sec. 6.  RCW 28A.330.200 and 1990 c 33 s 349 are each amended to read as follows:The term of office of directors of class two school districts ((of the second class)) shall begin, and the board shall organize, as provided in RCW ((28A.315.500)) 28A.343.360.
PROVIDED, That children shall not be required to submit to vaccination against the will of their parents or guardian.Sec. 4.  RCW 28A.330.110 and 1983 c 59 s 16 are each amended to read as follows:Class one school districts ((of the first class)), when in the judgment of the board of directors it be deemed expedient, shall have power to create and maintain an insurance reserve for said districts, to be used to meet losses specified by the board of directors of the school districts.Funds required for maintenance of such an insurance reserve shall be budgeted and allowed as are other moneys required for the support of the school district.Sec. 5.  RCW 28A.330.230 and 2012 c 209 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:((Second-class)) Class two school districts, subject to the approval of the superintendent of public instruction, may draw and issue warrants for the payment of moneys upon approval of a majority of the board of directors, such warrants to be signed by the chair of the board and countersigned by the secretary:
At the first meeting of the members of the board they shall elect a chair from among their number who shall serve for a term of one year or until his or her successor is elected.
The school district superintendent as defined in RCW 28A.150.080 shall serve as secretary to the board.
Whenever a district shall be without the services of such a superintendent and the business of the district necessitates action thereby, the board shall appoint any member thereof to carry out the superintendent's powers and duties for the district.Sec. 7.  RCW 28A.330.210 and 1990 c 33 s 350 are each amended to read as follows:Every school district superintendent in class two school districts ((of the second class)) shall, within ten days after any change in the office of chair or superintendent, notify the educational service district superintendent of such change.Sec. 8.  RCW 28A.330.230 and 2012 c 209 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:((Second-class)) Class two school districts, subject to the approval of the superintendent of public instruction, may draw and issue warrants for the payment of moneys upon approval of a majority of the board of directors, such warrants to be signed by the chair of the board and countersigned by the secretary:
Orders for warrants and warrant registers may be sent in an electronic format and using facsimile signatures as provided under chapter 39.62 RCW.Sec. 9.  RCW 28A.335.240 and 2004 c 6 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:(1) The board of directors of a ((second-class)) class two school district shall build schoolhouses and teachers' cottages when directed by a vote of the district to do so and may purchase real property for any school district purpose.(2) The board of directors of a ((second-class)) class two nonhigh school district that is totally surrounded by water and serves fewer than forty students also may authorize the construction of teachers' cottages without a vote of the district using funds from the district's capital projects fund or general fund.
Orders for warrants and warrant registers may be sent in an electronic format and using facsimile signatures as provided under chapter 39.62 RCW.Sec. 6.  RCW 28A.335.240 and 2004 c 6 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:(1) The board of directors of a ((second-class)) class two school district shall build schoolhouses and teachers' cottages when directed by a vote of the district to do so and may purchase real property for any school district purpose.(2) The board of directors of a ((second-class)) class two nonhigh school district that is totally surrounded by water and serves fewer than forty students also may authorize the construction of teachers' cottages without a vote of the district using funds from the district's capital projects fund or general fund.
Rental and other income from the cottages, including sale of the cottages, may be deposited, in whole or in part, into the school district's general fund, debt service fund, or capital projects fund as determined by the board of directors.Sec. 10.  RCW 28A.335.260 and 1990 c 33 s 363 are each amended to read as follows:Each class two school district ((of the second class)), by itself or in combination with any other district or districts, shall have power, when in the judgment of the school board it shall be deemed expedient, to reconstruct, remodel, or build schoolhouses, and to erect, purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire other improvements and real and personal property, and establish a communal assembly place and appurtenances, and supply the same with suitable and convenient furnishings and facilities for the uses mentioned in RCW 28A.335.250.Sec. 11.  RCW 28A.335.290 and 1984 c 40 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any ((second-class)) class two school district with an enrollment of three hundred students or less may provide housing for the superintendent of the school district, or any person acting in the capacity of superintendent, by such means and with such moneys as the school district shall determine:
Rental and other income from the cottages, including sale of the cottages, may be deposited, in whole or in part, into the school district's general fund, debt service fund, or capital projects fund as determined by the board of directors.Sec. 7.  RCW 28A.335.290 and 1984 c 40 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any ((second-class)) class two school district with an enrollment of three hundred students or less may provide housing for the superintendent of the school district, or any person acting in the capacity of superintendent, by such means and with such moneys as the school district shall determine:
PROVIDED FURTHER, That if such housing is exempt from real property taxation by virtue of school district ownership, the school district shall charge for such housing, rent at least equal to the amount of real property tax for which such housing would be liable were it not so owned.Sec. 12.  RCW 28A.340.020 and 1990 c 33 s 367 are each amended to read as follows:School districts eligible for funding as a small high school district pursuant to the state operating appropriations act shall be eligible to participate in a cooperative project:
PROVIDED FURTHER, That if such housing is exempt from real property taxation by virtue of school district ownership, the school district shall charge for such housing, rent at least equal to the amount of real property tax for which such housing would be liable were it not so owned.Sec. 8.  RCW 28A.340.020 and 1990 c 33 s 367 are each amended to read as follows:School districts eligible for funding as a small high school district pursuant to the state operating appropriations act shall be eligible to participate in a cooperative project:
PROVIDED, That the superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules permitting ((second-class)) class two school districts that are not eligible for funding as a small high school district in the state operating appropriations act to participate in a cooperative project.Two or more school districts may participate in a cooperative project pursuant to RCW 28A.340.020 through 28A.340.070.Sec. 13.  RCW 28A.343.020 and 1991 c 363 s 22 and 1991 c 288 s 3 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:Whenever an election shall be held for the purpose of securing the approval of the voters for the formation of a new school district other than a class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more, if requested by one of the boards of directors of the school districts affected, there shall also be submitted to the voters at the same election a proposition to authorize the board of directors to divide the school district, if formed, into five directors' districts in ((first-class)) class one school districts and a choice of five directors' districts or no fewer than three directors' districts with the balance of the directors to be elected at large in ((second-class)) class two school districts.
PROVIDED, That the superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules permitting ((second-class)) class two school districts that are not eligible for funding as a small high school district in the state operating appropriations act to participate in a cooperative project.Two or more school districts may participate in a cooperative project pursuant to RCW 28A.340.020 through 28A.340.070.Sec. 9.  RCW 28A.343.020 and 1991 c 363 s 22 and 1991 c 288 s 3 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:Whenever an election shall be held for the purpose of securing the approval of the voters for the formation of a new school district other than a class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more, if requested by one of the boards of directors of the school districts affected, there shall also be submitted to the voters at the same election a proposition to authorize the board of directors to divide the school district, if formed, into five directors' districts in ((first-class)) class one school districts and a choice of five directors' districts or no fewer than three directors' districts with the balance of the directors to be elected at large in ((second-class)) class two school districts.
Each of the five directors shall be elected from among the residents of the respective director district, or from among the residents of the entire school district in the case of directors at large, by the electors of the entire school district.Sec. 14.  RCW 28A.343.030 and 2015 c 53 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:The board of directors of every ((first-class)) class one school district other than a class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more which is not divided into directors' districts may submit to the voters at any regular school district election a proposition to authorize the board of directors to divide the district into directors' districts or for ((second-class)) class two school districts into director districts or a combination of no fewer than three director districts and no more than two at large positions.
Each of the five directors shall be elected from among the residents of the respective director district, or from among the residents of the entire school district in the case of directors at large, by the electors of the entire school district.Sec. 10.  RCW 28A.343.030 and 2015 c 53 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:The board of directors of every ((first-class)) class one school district other than a class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more which is not divided into directors' districts may submit to the voters at any regular school district election a proposition to authorize the board of directors to divide the district into directors' districts or for ((second-class)) class two school districts into director districts or a combination of no fewer than three director districts and no more than two at large positions.
Such director districts, if approved, shall not become effective until the next regular school election when a new five member board of directors shall be elected, one from each of the director districts from among the residents of the respective director district, or from among the residents of the entire school district in the case of directors at large, by the electors of the entire district, two for a term of two years and three for a term of four years, unless such district elects its directors for six years, in which case, one for a term of two years, two for a term of four years, and two for a term of six years.Sec. 15.  RCW 28A.343.050 and 2008 c 9 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:Upon receipt by the educational service district superintendent of a resolution adopted by the board of directors or a written petition from a ((first-class)) class one or ((second-class)) class two school district signed by at least twenty percent of the registered voters of a school district previously divided into directors' districts, which resolution or petition shall request dissolution of the existing directors' districts and reapportionment of the district into no fewer than three directors' districts and with no more than two directors at large, the superintendent, after formation of the question to be submitted to the voters, shall give notice thereof to the county auditor who shall call and hold a special election of the voters of the entire school district to approve or reject such proposal, such election to be called, conducted and the returns canvassed as in regular school district elections.If approval of a majority of those registered voters voting in said election is acquired, at the expiration of terms of the incumbent directors of such school district their successors shall be elected in the manner approved.Sec. 16.  RCW 28A.343.300 and 2009 c 107 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:The governing board of a school district shall be known as the board of directors of the district.Unless otherwise specifically provided, as in RCW 29A.04.340, each member of a board of directors shall be elected by ballot by the registered voters of the school district and shall hold office for a term of four years and until a successor is elected and qualified.
Such director districts, if approved, shall not become effective until the next regular school election when a new five member board of directors shall be elected, one from each of the director districts from among the residents of the respective director district, or from among the residents of the entire school district in the case of directors at large, by the electors of the entire district, two for a term of two years and three for a term of four years, unless such district elects its directors for six years, in which case, one for a term of two years, two for a term of four years, and two for a term of six years.Sec. 11.  RCW 28A.343.050 and 2008 c 9 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:Upon receipt by the educational service district superintendent of a resolution adopted by the board of directors or a written petition from a ((first-class)) class one or ((second-class)) class two school district signed by at least twenty percent of the registered voters of a school district previously divided into directors' districts, which resolution or petition shall request dissolution of the existing directors' districts and reapportionment of the district into no fewer than three directors' districts and with no more than two directors at large, the superintendent, after formation of the question to be submitted to the voters, shall give notice thereof to the county auditor who shall call and hold a special election of the voters of the entire school district to approve or reject such proposal, such election to be called, conducted and the returns canvassed as in regular school district elections.If approval of a majority of those registered voters voting in said election is acquired, at the expiration of terms of the incumbent directors of such school district their successors shall be elected in the manner approved.Sec. 12.  RCW 28A.343.300 and 2009 c 107 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:The governing board of a school district shall be known as the board of directors of the district.Unless otherwise specifically provided, as in RCW 29A.04.340, each member of a board of directors shall be elected by ballot by the registered voters of the school district and shall hold office for a term of four years and until a successor is elected and qualified.
In case a member or members of a board of directors are to be elected to fill an unexpired term or terms, the ballot shall specify the term for which each such member is to be elected.Except for a class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more which shall have a board of directors of seven members, the board of directors of every class one school district ((of the first class)) or class two school district ((of the second class)) shall consist of five members.Sec. 17.  RCW 28A.343.600 and 2009 c 107 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:Any ((first-class)) class one school district having a board of directors of five members as provided in RCW 28A.343.300 and which elects directors for a term of six years under the provisions of RCW 29A.04.340 shall cause the office of at least one director and no more than two directors to be up for election at each regular school district election held hereafter and, except as provided in RCW 28A.343.670, any ((first-class)) class one school district having a board of directors of seven members as provided in RCW 28A.343.300 shall cause the office of two directors and no more than three directors to be up for election at each regular school district election held hereafter.Sec. 18.  RCW 28A.343.610 and 1991 c 363 s 21 are each amended to read as follows:After July 1, 1979, the election of directors of any ((first-class)) class one school district having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more, shall be to four-year terms.
In case a member or members of a board of directors are to be elected to fill an unexpired term or terms, the ballot shall specify the term for which each such member is to be elected.Except for a class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more which shall have a board of directors of seven members, the board of directors of every class one school district ((of the first class)) or class two school district ((of the second class)) shall consist of five members.Sec. 13.  RCW 28A.343.600 and 2009 c 107 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:Any ((first-class)) class one school district having a board of directors of five members as provided in RCW 28A.343.300 and which elects directors for a term of six years under the provisions of RCW 29A.04.340 shall cause the office of at least one director and no more than two directors to be up for election at each regular school district election held hereafter and, except as provided in RCW 28A.343.670, any ((first-class)) class one school district having a board of directors of seven members as provided in RCW 28A.343.300 shall cause the office of two directors and no more than three directors to be up for election at each regular school district election held hereafter.Sec. 14.  RCW 28A.343.610 and 1991 c 363 s 21 are each amended to read as follows:After July 1, 1979, the election of directors of any ((first-class)) class one school district having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more, shall be to four-year terms.
shall affect the term of office of any incumbent director of any such ((first-class)) class one school district.Sec. 19.  RCW 28A.343.620 and 1991 c 363 s 24 are each amended to read as follows:Upon the establishment of a new class one school district ((of the first class)) as provided for in RCW ((28A.315.580)) 28A.343.020 containing no former ((first-class)) class one district, the directors of the old school districts who reside within the limits of the new district shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district.
shall affect the term of office of any incumbent director of any such ((first-class)) class one school district.Sec. 15.  RCW 28A.343.620 and 1991 c 363 s 24 are each amended to read as follows:Upon the establishment of a new class one school district ((of the first class)) as provided for in RCW ((28A.315.580)) 28A.343.020 containing no former ((first-class)) class one district, the directors of the old school districts who reside within the limits of the new district shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district.
PROVIDED, That if such ((first-class)) class one district is in a county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more and contains a city of the first class, two directors shall be elected for a term of three years and three directors shall be elected for a term of six years.Sec. 20.  RCW 28A.343.630 and 1991 c 363 s 25 are each amended to read as follows:Upon the establishment of a new class one school district ((of the first class)) as provided for in RCW ((28A.315.580)) 28A.343.020 containing only one former ((first-class)) class one district, the directors of the former ((first-class)) class one district and two directors representative of former ((second-class)) class two districts selected by a majority of the board members of former ((second-class)) class two districts shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district.
PROVIDED, That if such ((first-class)) class one district is in a county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more and contains a city of the first class, two directors shall be elected for a term of three years and three directors shall be elected for a term of six years.Sec. 16.  RCW 28A.343.630 and 1991 c 363 s 25 are each amended to read as follows:Upon the establishment of a new class one school district ((of the first class)) as provided for in RCW ((28A.315.580)) 28A.343.020 containing only one former ((first-class)) class one district, the directors of the former ((first-class)) class one district and two directors representative of former ((second-class)) class two districts selected by a majority of the board members of former ((second-class)) class two districts shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district.
PROVIDED, That if such ((first-class)) class one district is in a county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more and contains a city of the first class, two directors shall be elected for a term of three years and three directors shall be elected for a term of six years.Sec. 21.  RCW 28A.343.640 and 2009 c 107 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:Upon the establishment of a new class one school district ((of the first class)) as provided for in RCW 28A.343.020 containing more than one former ((first-class)) class one district, the directors of the largest former ((first-class)) class one district and three directors representative of the other former ((first-class)) class one districts selected by a majority of the board members of the former ((first-class)) class one districts and two directors representative of former ((second-class)) class two districts selected by a majority of the board members of former ((second-class)) class two districts shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district.
PROVIDED, That if such ((first-class)) class one district is in a county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more and contains a city of the first class, two directors shall be elected for a term of three years and three directors shall be elected for a term of six years.Sec. 17.  RCW 28A.343.640 and 2009 c 107 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:Upon the establishment of a new class one school district ((of the first class)) as provided for in RCW 28A.343.020 containing more than one former ((first-class)) class one district, the directors of the largest former ((first-class)) class one district and three directors representative of the other former ((first-class)) class one districts selected by a majority of the board members of the former ((first-class)) class one districts and two directors representative of former ((second-class)) class two districts selected by a majority of the board members of former ((second-class)) class two districts shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district.
At such election for districts electing directors for six years other than a district having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more and electing directors for six year terms, five directors shall be elected either at large or by director districts, as the case may be, one for a term of two years, two for a term of four years, and two for a term of six years.Sec. 22.  RCW 28A.343.650 and 1991 c 363 s 27 are each amended to read as follows:Upon the establishment of a new class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more, the directors of the largest former ((first-class)) class one district and three directors representative of the other former ((first-class)) class one districts selected by a majority of the board members of the former ((first-class)) class one districts and two directors representative of former ((second-class)) class two districts selected by a majority of the board members of former ((second-class)) class two districts shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district.
At such election for districts electing directors for six years other than a district having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more and electing directors for six year terms, five directors shall be elected either at large or by director districts, as the case may be, one for a term of two years, two for a term of four years, and two for a term of six years.Sec. 18.  RCW 28A.343.650 and 1991 c 363 s 27 are each amended to read as follows:Upon the establishment of a new class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more, the directors of the largest former ((first-class)) class one district and three directors representative of the other former ((first-class)) class one districts selected by a majority of the board members of the former ((first-class)) class one districts and two directors representative of former ((second-class)) class two districts selected by a majority of the board members of former ((second-class)) class two districts shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district.
Thereafter their terms shall be as provided in RCW ((28A.315.460)) 28A.343.610.Vacancies once such a board has been reconstituted shall not be filled unless the number of remaining board members is less than seven, and such vacancies shall be filled in the manner otherwise provided by law.Sec. 23.  RCW 28A.343.660 and 2015 c 53 s 14 are each amended to read as follows:Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more shall be divided into seven director districts.
Thereafter their terms shall be as provided in RCW ((28A.315.460)) 28A.343.610.Vacancies once such a board has been reconstituted shall not be filled unless the number of remaining board members is less than seven, and such vacancies shall be filled in the manner otherwise provided by law.Sec. 19.  RCW 28A.343.660 and 2015 c 53 s 14 are each amended to read as follows:Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more shall be divided into seven director districts.
Except as provided in RCW 28A.343.670, every such director so elected in school districts divided into seven director districts shall serve for a term of four years as otherwise provided in RCW 28A.343.610.Sec. 24.  RCW 28A.343.670 and 2015 c 53 s 15 are each amended to read as follows:The school boards of any class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more shall establish the director district boundaries.
Except as provided in RCW 28A.343.670, every such director so elected in school districts divided into seven director districts shall serve for a term of four years as otherwise provided in RCW 28A.343.610.Sec. 20.  RCW 28A.343.670 and 2015 c 53 s 15 are each amended to read as follows:The school boards of any class one school district ((of the first class)) having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more shall establish the director district boundaries.
The term of office of incumbent members of the board of such district shall not be affected by RCW 28A.343.300, 28A.343.600, 28A.343.610, 28A.343.660, and ((28A.343.670)) this section.Sec. 25.  RCW 28A.343.680 and 1990 c 33 s 316 are each amended to read as follows:Upon the establishment of a new class two school district ((of the second class)), the directors of the old school districts who reside within the limits of the new district shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district.
The term of office of incumbent members of the board of such district shall not be affected by RCW 28A.343.300, 28A.343.600, 28A.343.610, 28A.343.660, and ((28A.343.670)) this section.Sec. 21.  RCW 28A.343.680 and 1990 c 33 s 316 are each amended to read as follows:Upon the establishment of a new class two school district ((of the second class)), the directors of the old school districts who reside within the limits of the new district shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district.
Directors thereafter elected and qualified shall serve such terms as provided for in RCW ((28A.315.450)) 28A.343.300.Sec. 26.  RCW 28A.505.050 and 1995 c 121 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:Upon completion of their budgets as provided in RCW 28A.505.040, every school district shall publish a notice stating that the board of directors will meet for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the district for the ensuing fiscal year.
Directors thereafter elected and qualified shall serve such terms as provided for in RCW ((28A.315.450)) 28A.343.300.Sec. 22.  RCW 28A.505.050 and 1995 c 121 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:Upon completion of their budgets as provided in RCW 28A.505.040, every school district shall publish a notice stating that the board of directors will meet for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the district for the ensuing fiscal year.
The last notice shall be published no later than seven days immediately prior to the hearing.Sec. 27.  RCW 28A.505.060 and 1990 c 33 s 418 are each amended to read as follows:On the date given in said notice as provided in RCW 28A.505.050 the school district board of directors shall meet at the time and place designated.
The last notice shall be published no later than seven days immediately prior to the hearing.Sec. 23.  RCW 28A.505.060 and 1990 c 33 s 418 are each amended to read as follows:On the date given in said notice as provided in RCW 28A.505.050 the school district board of directors shall meet at the time and place designated.
PROVIDED, That ((first-class)) class one school districts shall file copies of their adopted budget with their educational service district no later than September 3rd, and ((second-class)) class two school districts shall forward copies of their adopted budget to their educational service district no later than August 3rd for review, alteration and approval as provided for in RCW 28A.505.070 by the budget review committee.Sec. 28.  RCW 28A.505.170 and 1990 c 33 s 424 are each amended to read as follows:(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, upon the happening of any emergency in ((first-class)) class one school districts caused by fire, flood, explosion, storm, earthquake, epidemic, riot, insurrection, or for the restoration to a condition of usefulness of any school district property, the usefulness of which has been destroyed by accident, and no provision has been made for such expenditures in the adopted appropriation, the board of directors, upon the adoption by the vote of the majority of all board members of a resolution stating the facts constituting the emergency, may make an appropriation therefor without notice or hearing.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if in ((first-class)) class one districts it becomes necessary to increase the amount of the appropriation, and if the reason is not one of the emergencies specifically enumerated in subsection (1) of this section, the school district board of directors, before incurring expenditures in excess of the appropriation, shall adopt a resolution stating the facts and the estimated amount of appropriation to meet it.Such resolution shall be voted on at a public meeting, notice to be given in the manner provided in RCW 28A.505.050.
PROVIDED, That ((first-class)) class one school districts shall file copies of their adopted budget with their educational service district no later than September 3rd, and ((second-class)) class two school districts shall forward copies of their adopted budget to their educational service district no later than August 3rd for review, alteration and approval as provided for in RCW 28A.505.070 by the budget review committee.Sec. 24.  RCW 28A.505.170 and 1990 c 33 s 424 are each amended to read as follows:(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, upon the happening of any emergency in ((first-class)) class one school districts caused by fire, flood, explosion, storm, earthquake, epidemic, riot, insurrection, or for the restoration to a condition of usefulness of any school district property, the usefulness of which has been destroyed by accident, and no provision has been made for such expenditures in the adopted appropriation, the board of directors, upon the adoption by the vote of the majority of all board members of a resolution stating the facts constituting the emergency, may make an appropriation therefor without notice or hearing.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if in ((first-class)) class one districts it becomes necessary to increase the amount of the appropriation, and if the reason is not one of the emergencies specifically enumerated in subsection (1) of this section, the school district board of directors, before incurring expenditures in excess of the appropriation, shall adopt a resolution stating the facts and the estimated amount of appropriation to meet it.Such resolution shall be voted on at a public meeting, notice to be given in the manner provided in RCW 28A.505.050.
One copy shall be retained by the educational service district.Sec. 29.  RCW 28A.505.180 and 1990 c 33 s 425 are each amended to read as follows:Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if a ((second-class)) class two school district needs to increase the amount of the appropriation from any fund for any reason, the school district board of directors, before incurring expenditures in excess of appropriation, shall adopt a resolution stating the facts and estimating the amount of additional appropriation needed.Such resolution shall be voted on at a public meeting, notice to be given in the manner provided by RCW 28A.505.050.
One copy shall be retained by the educational service district.Sec. 25.  RCW 28A.505.180 and 1990 c 33 s 425 are each amended to read as follows:Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if a ((second-class)) class two school district needs to increase the amount of the appropriation from any fund for any reason, the school district board of directors, before incurring expenditures in excess of appropriation, shall adopt a resolution stating the facts and estimating the amount of additional appropriation needed.Such resolution shall be voted on at a public meeting, notice to be given in the manner provided by RCW 28A.505.050.
Its introduction and passage shall require the vote of a majority of all members of the school district board of directors.Any person may appear at the meeting at which the appropriation resolution is to be voted on and be heard for or against the adoption thereof.Upon passage of the appropriation resolution the school district shall petition the superintendent of public instruction for approval to increase the amount of its appropriations in the manner prescribed in rules and regulations for such approval by the superintendent.Copies of all appropriation resolutions approved by the superintendent of public instruction shall be filed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction with the educational service district.Sec. 30.  RCW 28A.525.166 and 2015 3rd sp.s.
Its introduction and passage shall require the vote of a majority of all members of the school district board of directors.Any person may appear at the meeting at which the appropriation resolution is to be voted on and be heard for or against the adoption thereof.Upon passage of the appropriation resolution the school district shall petition the superintendent of public instruction for approval to increase the amount of its appropriations in the manner prescribed in rules and regulations for such approval by the superintendent.Copies of all appropriation resolutions approved by the superintendent of public instruction shall be filed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction with the educational service district.Sec. 26.  RCW 28A.525.166 and 2015 3rd sp.s.
The additional percentage points under (c) of this subsection are ten for school districts with funding assistance percentages of more than fifty percent.Sec. 31.  RCW 29A.04.340 and 2009 c 107 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:(1) In each county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more, ((first-class)) class one school districts containing a city of the first-class shall hold their elections biennially as provided in RCW 29A.04.330.(2) Except as provided in RCW 28A.343.610, the directors to be elected may be elected for terms of six years and until their successors are elected, qualified, and assume office in accordance with RCW ((29A.20.040)) 29A.60.280.(3) If the board of directors of a school district pursuant to subsection (1) of this section reduces the length of the term of office for school directors in the district from six to four years, the reduction in the length of term must not affect the term of office of any incumbent director without his or her consent, and a provision must be made to appropriately stagger future elections of school directors.Sec. 32.  RCW 42.23.030 and 2007 c 298 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:No municipal officer shall be beneficially interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract which may be made by, through or under the supervision of such officer, in whole or in part, or which may be made for the benefit of his or her office, or accept, directly or indirectly, any compensation, gratuity or reward in connection with such contract from any other person beneficially interested therein.
The additional percentage points under (c) of this subsection are ten for school districts with funding assistance percentages of more than fifty percent.Sec. 27.  RCW 29A.04.340 and 2009 c 107 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:(1) In each county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more, ((first-class)) class one school districts containing a city of the first-class shall hold their elections biennially as provided in RCW 29A.04.330.(2) Except as provided in RCW 28A.343.610, the directors to be elected may be elected for terms of six years and until their successors are elected, qualified, and assume office in accordance with RCW ((29A.20.040)) 29A.60.280.(3) If the board of directors of a school district pursuant to subsection (1) of this section reduces the length of the term of office for school directors in the district from six to four years, the reduction in the length of term must not affect the term of office of any incumbent director without his or her consent, and a provision must be made to appropriately stagger future elections of school directors.Sec. 28.  RCW 42.23.030 and 2007 c 298 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:No municipal officer shall be beneficially interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract which may be made by, through or under the supervision of such officer, in whole or in part, or which may be made for the benefit of his or her office, or accept, directly or indirectly, any compensation, gratuity or reward in connection with such contract from any other person beneficially interested therein.
The interest of the municipal officer must be disclosed to the governing body of the municipality and noted in the official minutes or similar records of the municipality before the formation of the contract.Sec. 33.  RCW 53.36.020 and 1973 1st ex.s.
The interest of the municipal officer must be disclosed to the governing body of the municipality and noted in the official minutes or similar records of the municipality before the formation of the contract.Sec. 29.  RCW 53.36.020 and 1973 1st ex.s.
The levy shall be made and taxes collected in the manner provided for the levy and collection of taxes in class one school districts ((of the first class)).Sec. 34.  RCW 84.52.020 and 2005 c 52 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:It shall be the duty of the city council or other governing body of every city, other than a city having a population of three hundred thousand or more, the board of directors of class one school districts ((of the first class)), the superintendent of each educational service district for each constituent ((second-class)) class two school district, commissioners of port districts, commissioners of metropolitan park districts, and of all officials or boards of taxing districts within or coextensive with any county required by law to certify to the county legislative authority, for the purpose of levying district taxes, budgets or estimates of the amounts to be raised by taxation on the assessed valuation of the property in the city or district, through their chair and clerk, or secretary, to make and file such certified budget or estimates with the clerk of the county legislative authority on or before the thirtieth day of November.--- END ---
The levy shall be made and taxes collected in the manner provided for the levy and collection of taxes in class one school districts ((of the first class)).Sec. 30.  RCW 84.52.020 and 2005 c 52 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:It shall be the duty of the city council or other governing body of every city, other than a city having a population of three hundred thousand or more, the board of directors of class one school districts ((of the first class)), the superintendent of each educational service district for each constituent ((second-class)) class two school district, commissioners of port districts, commissioners of metropolitan park districts, and of all officials or boards of taxing districts within or coextensive with any county required by law to certify to the county legislative authority, for the purpose of levying district taxes, budgets or estimates of the amounts to be raised by taxation on the assessed valuation of the property in the city or district, through their chair and clerk, or secretary, to make and file such certified budget or estimates with the clerk of the county legislative authority on or before the thirtieth day of November.--- END ---
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  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  6. Placed on Rules White Sheet.

  7. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  8. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  9. ED - Majority; do pass.

  10. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  13. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  14. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  19. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  20. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  21. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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  • Keiser · Primary

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Passed 47 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31200
Republican 8000
Democrat 8000
Total 47200
% of votes cast 96%4%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Baumgartner — Nay
Becker — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Rossi — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Ericksen — Nay
Fain — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Nelson — Yea
Padden — Yea
Pearson — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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