707.6 Electronic Records and Signatures

Code 707.6

Electronic Records and Signatures

The Board of Directors authorizes the sending and acceptance of electronic records and electronic signatures to and from other persons or entities and further authorizes the creation, storage and use of electronic records and electronic signatures for the following records and contract documents or as otherwise authorized by the Board from time-to-time, to the extent permitted by law:

• Certified Personnel Contracts

• Classified Personnel Contracts

• Independent Contractor Agreements

The Board President, or the Superintendent as may be permitted by the Board for certain statutorily authorized contracts, is authorized to create and affix an electronic signature for the execution of authorized electronic records and contracts. The signature shall be an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with the record and executed or adopted with the intent to sign. The signature initially created shall be affixed upon the record or contract with proof of authenticity by affidavit of the Board Secretary. This electronic signature shall satisfy the legal requirements in the law where a signature is required.

Approved: May 18, 2020

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