Governance
District policies
Board policies set the rules the district operates under. They are adopted in open session, usually after a first reading at one meeting and adoption at the next, and are reviewed on a rolling schedule.
Current policies
Adopted policies
Policies currently in effect, newest adoption first.
- Board Policy 3150: Public Comment ProceduresFirst reading draft. Governs how public comment is taken at meetings and how written comment enters the record.Adopted September 8, 2026AdministrationPDF560 KB
- Board Policy 4200: Facility Use and RentalsUse priority, rental rates, insurance requirements and the cancellation schedule. Effective October 1, 2026.Adopted August 12, 2026Parks and FacilitiesPDF940 KB
- District Investment PolicyAnnual review and reaffirmation of the district's investment policy.Adopted July 14, 2026FinancePDF820 KB
- Board Policy 5300: Field AllocationHow seasonal field time is allocated among district programs, youth leagues and adult groups.Adopted March 10, 2026Parks and FacilitiesPDF720 KB
- District Records Retention ScheduleRetention periods by record series, adopted September 9, 2025.Adopted September 9, 2025AdministrationPDF1.3 MB
- Board Policy 6100: Program Fee AssistanceEligibility and application process for reduced program fees.Adopted August 12, 2025Recreation ServicesPDF640 KB
- Board Policy 7100: Purchasing and ContractingBid thresholds, exemptions, protest procedures and contract signing authority.Adopted November 12, 2024FinancePDF1.0 MB
- Board Policy 2100: Board Governance and ConductBoard roles, officer duties, committee structure and the code of conduct.Adopted March 12, 2024AdministrationPDF1.1 MB
How the manual is organized
Policy series
Policies are numbered by series. A policy number stays with a topic even when the policy itself is revised.
- 2000Governance
- Board roles, officer duties, committees, conduct and meeting procedure.
- 3000Administration
- Public comment, records retention, public records requests and communications.
- 4000Facilities
- Facility use, rentals, naming, park rules and special event permits.
- 5000Parks and grounds
- Field allocation, maintenance standards and open space stewardship.
- 6000Recreation
- Program standards, fee assistance, refunds, inclusion and volunteer screening.
- 7000Finance
- Purchasing, contracting, investment, reserves and travel reimbursement.
Changing a policy
How policies are adopted
Staff prepare a draft
Usually prompted by a change in state law, an operational problem, or direction from the Board. Affected user groups are consulted before the draft goes forward.
First reading
The draft is presented in open session. The Board discusses it and takes public comment, but does not vote to adopt at this meeting.
Revision
Staff revise the draft to reflect board direction and public comment received, then bring it back with the changes marked.
Adoption and notice
The Board votes at a subsequent meeting. Adopted policies are published here and, where they change how residents use a facility or a service, noticed on the public notices page with an effective date.