Board Member Insurance Policy 1732
Board of Directors
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 his/her authority as a board member.
An individual board member and family members may participate at his/her 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.
Legal References:
| RCW 4.24.470 | Liability of officials and members of governing body of public agency — Definitions |
| RCW 4.96.010 | Tortious conduct of political subdivision — Liability for damage |
| RCW 28A.400.350 | Liability, life, health, health care, accident, disability and salary insurance authorized — Premiums |
| RCW 28A.400.360 | Liability insurance for officials and employees or agents of school districts and educational service districts — Defense, costs, fees — Payment of obligation |
| RCW 28A.320.060 | Officers, employees or agents of school districts or educational service districts, insurance to protect and hold personally harmless |
Adopted: September 28, 2009