BELLINGHAM
SCHOOL DISTRICT 501
1450
BOARD
POLICY
EXECUTIVE
SESSIONS
The
Board may hold closed or executive sessions for the following purposes:
- to
hear quasi-judicial matters between named parties that have no general effect
on the public;
- to
consider matters affecting the appointment, employment or dismissal of an
officer or employee of the district or to hear complaints against officials
or employees unless the latter request a public hearing (except the interviewing
of proposed appointees to elective office);
- to
discuss with legal counsel such pending actions as litigation, settlements,
contractual negotiations and the like;
- to
adopt or review the parameters during collective bargaining or grievance proceedings
or to consider proposals made during such proceedings;
- to
discuss the selection or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase
when publicity would likely affect its cost;
- to
discuss the minimum selling or leasing price in the case of disposition of
real estate; and
- to
consider negotiations on the performance of publicly-bid contracts when publicity
regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased costs.
No
formal action shall take place during executive session.
Legal
Reference: RCW 42.30.110
Executive sessions
RCW 42.30.140
Chapter controlling - Application
Effective:
11-14-85
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