WAC 148-276-030   Description of central organization of Washington state school for the deaf.  (1) Washington state school for the deaf 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 deaf, 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 state's 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 72.42 RCW.

     (4) Elementary and high school education is under the direction of a principal or separate principals as student population increases and educational needs demand. Academic support services, including but not limited to outreach, nursing, and audiology are under the supervision of the director of academic support services. The director of media manages the learning resource center. Residential services are under the direction of the director of student life. Consolidated services, serving both the Washington state school for the blind and the Washington state school for the deaf, are administered by personnel located at the school for the deaf. Consolidated services include: The commissary, business, and personnel offices, the maintenance department, and custodial and food services.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022 and 42.17.250. 90-16-017, § 148-276-030, filed 7/19/90, effective 8/19/90.]