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    Governance Commitment

    Policy type: Governance Process
    Policy code: GP-1

    The Board, on behalf of the citizens, holds itself accountable to the citizens of the district by ensuring that all action it takes is consistent with law and the Board’s policies.

    In the fulfillment of this charge, the Board is committed to rigorous and continual improvement of its capacity to govern effectively, using its policies to define its values and expectations.

    Adopted:
    07/07/03

    Revised:
    09/13/10

    Monitoring Method: Board self-assessment
    Monitoring Frequency: Annually

    Lake Washington School District Board of Directors

    Formal portraits of the LWSD School Board members

    Governance Process

    Board CEO Relationship

    District superintendent and two board members during board meetingThese policies describe the delegation of authority by the Board to its CEO and clarify the relationship between the two. Organizational performance is considered identical to CEO performance.

    Executive Limitations

    Superintendent reads to a group of elementary school studentsThese policies state the limitations imposed by the Board on the strategies and methods the superintendent and his or her staff may use, as they work to achieve the specified outcomes identified in the Ends Policies. The executive limitations establish the boundaries and operating expectations for staff.

    End Results

    Juanita High School graduates after their graduation ceremonyThese policies define the end results desired for our students and what they are expected to know and be able to do as a result of their educational experience. Ends Results policies are based on the Lake Washington School District Mission, Vision, Student Profile and Guiding Principles.