Dogs on District Property

File: KGA

In order to manage the risks associated with the presence of dogs on district property, the following restrictions applies to dogs on school grounds and in buildings:

  • No dogs are allowed on district property between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any school day, except for bona fide service dogs. No dogs are permitted in district athletic stadiums at any time, except for bona fide service dogs.
  • At all other times dogs must be leashed and controlled by owners. Owner must clean up after their dogs and remove waste from district premises.

According to Washington State law (RCW 16.08.040), the owner of any dog that bites a person while that person is in a public place or lawfully in a private place is liable for any damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of such dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness. The dog owner is personally held strictly liable for the damage inflicted on any persons injured or harmed by the dog physically or emotionally in any manner.

Adopted:
08/29/11

Revised:
06/29/16

LEGAL REFS.:
RCW 16.08.040

CROSS REFS.:
ACAC, Service Animals on District Property

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