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Identification 

Citation
Citation Information
OriginatorCity of Bellingham
Publication Date2016-03-17
Title
Whatcom County School Districts
Geospatial Data Presentation Formvector digital data
Publication Information
Publication PlaceBellingham, WA
PublisherCity of Bellingham, Planning Department
Online Linkagehttp://www.cob.org/services/maps
Online Linkageftp://ftp.cob.org/GIS_Data/

Description
Abstract
                            Polygon feature class representing Whatcom County School Districts. NOTE Bellingham School District potion of this data is maintained by COB PCD staff as directed by BSD Superintendent of Finance and Operations.  Remainder is revised as changes are published by WA State OSPI.
                          
Purpose
                            Used for cartographic and planning purposes
                          
Time Period of Content
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date2016-03-17
Currentness Reference
                            Publication date
                          
Status
ProgressComplete
Maintenance and Update FrequencyAs needed

Spatial Domain
Bounding Coordinates
West Bounding Coordinate-122.574
East Bounding Coordinate-122.303
North Bounding Coordinate48.823
South Bounding Coordinate48.644

Keywords
Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme Keywordlocation

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusCOB
Theme KeywordFacilities

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusEPA GIS Keyword Thesaurus
Theme KeywordHuman

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusUser
Theme KeywordRegulatory

Place
Place Keyword ThesaurusNone
Place KeywordCity of Bellingham
Place KeywordUnited States
Place KeywordWashington
Place KeywordWhatcom County

Access Constraints
                        None.
                      
Use Constraints
                        None. Data are considered current to the date of the original source material. Please check sources, scale, accuracy, currentness and other available information. Please confirm that you are using the most recent copy of both data and metadata.
                      
Point of Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonPlanning GIS Staff
Contact PositionPlanning GIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address2221 Pacific St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98229

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Security Information
Security Classification SystemCOB Metadata Implementation
Security ClassificationNo Confidentiality
Security Handling DescriptionStandard Technical Controls

Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.2.1350

Data Quality 

Logical Consistency Report
                        Tests for integrity have not been performed.
                      
Completeness Report
                        Features represented have not been tested for completeness
                      
Positional Accuracy
Horizontal Positional Accuracy
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
                                Horizontal positional accuracy may vary greatly throughout these data. Consult attribute descriptions to locate a horizontal accuracy code if present.
                              
Lineage
Process Step
Process Description
                                Metadata created
                              
Process Date2010-21-5


Spatial Reference 

Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Planar
Map Projection
Map Projection NameLambert Conformal Conic
Lambert Conformal Conic
Standard Parallel47.500000
Standard Parallel48.733333
Longitude of Central Meridian-120.833333
Latitude of Projection Origin47.000000
False Easting1640416.666667
False Northing0.000000

Planar Coordinate Information
Planar Coordinate Encoding Methodcoordinate pair
Coordinate Representation
Abscissa Resolution0.000195
Ordinate Resolution0.000195
Planar Distance Unitssurvey feet

Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum NameNorth American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid NameGeodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major Axis6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio298.257222

Entities and Attributes 

Distribution Information 

Distributor
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonGIS Staff
Contact PositionGIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address210 Lottie St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98225

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Resource DescriptionDownloadable Data
Distribution Liability
                        The City of Bellingham has developed these data and maps for its own use and no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate data set limitations, restrictions, or intended use.  The City of Bellingham shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. The risk or liability resulting from the use of this product is entirely assumed by the user.
                      

Metadata Reference 

Metadata Date2021-07-19
Metadata Future Review Date2025-07-19
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonGIS Staff
Contact PositionGIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address210 Lottie St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98225

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Metadata Standard NameFGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard VersionFGDC-STD-001-1998