1321-P – Retirement of a Policy – Procedures
A Board-adopted policy may be retired only through the following process:
- Board Action
Retirement of a policy will occur only by majority vote of the Board of Directors at a properly noticed public meeting.
- Notice and Transparency
The meeting agenda will clearly identify the proposed retirement by policy number and title, and the action will be considered in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
- Board Determination
Prior to retirement, the Board will determine that the policy proposed for retirement is not required by law and that retirement does not reduce or eliminate rights or protections guaranteed by statute or rule.
- Documentation
The retirement of a policy will be:
- Reflected in the official minutes of the Board meeting; and
- Noted in the NWESD 189’s policy manual, including the date of retirement.
- Effective Date
Unless otherwise specified by the Board, retirement of a policy will be effective immediately upon Board action.
Presented to the Board: August 25, 2026
Reference:
RCW 28A.320.010
RCW 28A.320.015
RCW 28A.320.040
RCW 42.30
Date Revised: 8/25/26