Insurance Management: EI

The Superintendent has the responsibility for maintaining an adequate insurance program covering its buildings and grounds, fleet of school buses and employees carrying out official duties for the district. The Superintendent also may authorize and participate in insurance programs for employees and students. The Superintendent annually shall review its insurance program and shall designate specific insurance companies or insurance pools to underwrite the various insurance plans approved by the Superintendent.

The insurance program shall be administered by the executive director of finance and auxiliary services under the general supervision of the superintendent. All liability claims are coordinated through the Finance Office. Any accident (other than worker's compensation), theft or damage to District property should be immediately reported giving the date, location, circumstances, witnesses, and other pertinent information.

The administration shall make every effort to obtain insurance at the best available rates-- consistent with required coverage and service--through obtaining quotations or bids.

Adopted December 13, 1988
Revised February 8, 1994
Revised February 10, 2014

LEGAL REFS.:
C.R.S. 8-44-110
C.R.S. 22-32-110(1)(s),(t),(u),(v)
C.R.S. 22-45-103(1)(e)
C.R.S. 22-53-108(3)(c)
C.R.S. 24-10-115
C.R.S. 24-10-115.5
C.R.S. 29-13-101 et seq.

CROSS REF.:
BID/BIE, Board Member Compensation and Expenses/Insurance