WAC 72-276-030
Description of central organization of Washington state school for the blind. (1) Washington state school for the blind is a state agency established and organized under the authority of chapter 72.40 RCW for the purpose of implementing the educational goals established by the legislature in RCW 72.40.010. The administrative office of the school is located in Vancouver, Washington. The Vancouver campus comprises the central headquarters for all operations of the school.
(2) The school operates under the supervision and control of the superintendent of the state school for the blind, appointed by the governor. The superintendent takes such actions and promulgates such rules, regulations, and policies in harmony with the rules and regulations established by the office of superintendent of public instruction and the United States Department of Education, as are necessary to the administration and operation of the school.
(3) A board of trustees serves as an advisory board to the superintendent and to the legislature. The board consists of a member from each of the states' congressional districts and ex officio members representing specific interests and constituents of the school. The responsibilities and functions of the board are provided in chapter 72.41 RCW.
(4) The school is comprised of three components. The education component is under the direction of the school principal. The residential life component is under the supervision of the director of residential life. The support services component is provided by consolidated services under an interagency agreement between the Washington state school for the blind and the Washington state school for the deaf. Medical services and outreach programs are under the direction of the superintendent. A detailed description of the administrative organization of the school is available at the administrative office of the school.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022 and 42.17.250. 90-16-009, § 72-276-030, filed 7/19/90, effective 8/19/90.]