Resignation

Upon receipt of a Director’s written resignation, the Board will acknowledge and announce the resignation at the next Regular Board Meeting.

The resignation is effective immediately unless otherwise stated. If a future date is stated, the resignation may be withdrawn any time prior to the effective date.

Vacancies

In case of a Board vacancy, the remaining Directors will fill such vacancy by appointment.

A Board Director who has resigned may not vote on the selection of their replacement.

The Board will receive applications from any qualified persons seeking to fill the position after suitable public notice. The Board will appoint one of the candidates to serve until the next regular school district election, at which time a successor shall be elected for the unexpired term, if any.

The appointment will be approved, by roll call vote, by not less than four members of the Board. Should the Board fail to fill a vacancy within 90 days from the creation of such vacancy, the Educational Service District Board members shall fill such vacancy. Appointees shall be United States citizens and qualified voters who reside in the Seattle School District and appropriate Director district.

If there exists fewer than four Directors, the Educational Service District Board members shall appoint a sufficient number of Board Directors to constitute a legal majority of the Board.

Superintendent Procedure:

Policy Cross References:

• 1111 – Oath of Office
• 1113 – Board Member Residency
• 1450 – Absence of a Board Member

Previous Policies:

• B07.00 – Board Member Resignation

Legal References:

• RCW 28A.330.020 Certain board elections, manner and vote required—Selection of personnel, manner.
• RCW 28A.343.370 Vacancies.
• RCW 29A.04.151 Residence.

Management Resources:

• WSSDA Policy & Legal News, June 2009

Last Board Review:

• July 2, 2025

Revisions:

• July 2, 2025
• March 12, 2025 (Administrative Update per Policy No. 1310)

Adopted by the Board:

• June 1, 2011