6225 Use of Electronic Signature
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Use of Electronic Signature (NEW)Purpose:
To establish an electronic signature policy for Yelm Community Schools that will:
- Promote efficiency in order to conserve public resources;
- Establish guidelines for the use of electronic signatures for certain District transactions;
- Provide reasonable assurance of the integrity, authenticity, and nonrepudiation of electronic documents when electronic signatures are used by the District; and
- Determine the scope of the District’s use of the current electronic signature provider DocuSign and Adobe as the approved method for affixing an electronic signature to an electronic record. This policy will apply to any future replacement to the specific service provider platform.
Reducing the District’s reliance on paper-based transactions will further improve information security and sharing, allow faster approval of and access to documents, and reduce costs and environmental impact. Providing the option of electronic signatures, when practicable, is consistent with the intent of
Washington State law to promote electronic transactions and remove barriers that might prevent the use of electronic transactions by governmental entities.
Scope, Manner, and Format of Use
The District encourages electronic transactions and the use of electronic signatures, and recognizes electronic signatures as legally binding and equivalent in force and effect as a traditional signature made created when a person physically marks a document with the intent to sign the record.
The District authorizes the use of the DocuSign and Adobe’s electronic signature platform, or any future replacement of such platform, to affix electronic signatures to District records.
The District Superintendent or designee is authorized to use the electronic signature platform or any future replacement of such platform to affix electronic signatures to District records as provided in this policy.
The electronic signature platform, or any future replacement of such platform, is authorized to affix electronic signatures to the following District records: such as minutes of school board meetings, Resolutions adopted by the Yelm School Board (Board), claim vouchers approved by the Board, and any and all contracts and agreements to which the District is a party.
Electronic signatures may not be used on District records requiring execution by a third party.
This policy may be modified, rescinded, or replaced at any time by the Superintendent.
Electronic signatures cannot be applied using another employee’s name. Records signed on behalf of the Superintendent or designee shall use their own electronic signature.
An electronic signature is an acceptable substitute for a traditional signature on records requiring the signature of any record whenever the use of a traditional signature is authorized or required, except as provided herein.
If an electronic signature is used for interstate transactions or for documents required by the US Federal government, the electronic signature shall comply with the requirements of the Electronic Signatures in Global and Electronic Commerce Act.
This policy in no way affects the District’s ability to conduct a transaction using a physical medium and shall not be construed as a prohibition on the use of traditional signatures.
Legal References: RCW 19.360.020 State and local agencies – Electronic signatures and records – Use and acceptance
15 U.S.C. Ch. 96 Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Management Resources: Policy & Legal News May 2020
ADOPTED: 12/17/2020
6000 Policies
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FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
6000 Program Planning, Budget Preparation, Adoption and Implementation
6001 Tax Deferred Annuity/Compensation
6020 System of Funds and Accounts
6021 Interfund Loans
6022 Minimum Fund Balance
6030 Financial Reports
6040 Expenditures in Excess of Budget
6070 Employee Suggestion Program
REVENUES
6100 Revenues from Local, State and Federal Sources
6101 Federal Cash and Financial Management
6102 District Fund-Raising Activities
6106 Allowable Costs for Federal Programs
6111 Tuition
6112 Rental or Lease of District Property
6114 Gifts or Donations
6120 Investment of Funds
6121 Personal Checks - Acceptance and Processing
PURCHASING
6210 Purchasing: Authorization and Control
6212 Charge Cards
6213 Reimbursement for Travel Expenses
6215 Voucher Certification and Approval
6216 Reimbursement for Goods and Services: Warrants
6220 Bid Requirements
6225 Use of Electronic Signature
6230 Relations with Vendors
6250 Cellular Telephones
RISK MANAGEMENT
6500 Risk Management
6511 Staff Safety
6512 Infection Control Program
6513 Workplace Violence Prevention
6530 Insurance
6535 Student Insurance
6540 Staff Personal Property Protection
6570 Property and Data Management
6580 Continuity of Operations Plan
TRANSPORTATION
6600 Transportation
6605 Student Safety Walking, Biking and Riding Buses to School
6608 Video Cameras on School Buses
6620 Special Transportation
6625 Private Vehicle Transportation
6630 Driver Training and Responsibility
6640 School Owned Vehicles
6690 Contracting for Transportation Services
FOOD SERVICES
6700 Nutrition and Physical Fitness
SCHOOL PROPERTY
6800 Safety, Operations and Maintenance of School Property
6801 Capital Assets/Theft-Sensitive Assets
6810 Energy Management, Education and Conservation
6881 Disposal of Surplus Equipment and/or Materials
6882 Sale of Real Property
6883 Closure of Facilities
6890 State Environmental Policy Act Compliance
6895 Pesticide Notification, Posting and Record Keeping
CAPITAL PROJECTS
6900 Facilities Planning
6905 Site Acquisition
6910 Construction Financing
6920 Construction Design
6925 Architect and Engineering Services
6950 Contractor Assurances, Surety Bonds and Insurance
6955 Maintenance of Records
6959 Acceptance of Completed Project
6970 Naming of Schools/Facilities
6971 Works of Art