Opinion ID: 1268669
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Charge 3 Against Barr and Morasch

Text: The legal voters argue that charge 3 against Barr and Morasch for lobbying directly with teachers is sufficient even though it fails to contain a specific conclusory allegation that such conduct constituted either misfeasance, malfeasance, or violation of oath of office. RCW 29.82.010 specifically requires that the charge shall recite that the officer has committed an act or acts of misfeasance, malfeasance, or violation of oath of office. This charge does not contain such a recital. This charge also does not use any of the language used in the definition of these terms. RCW 29.82.010(1), (2). Factually, charge 3 against Barr and Morasch appears vague because of the broad time frame, May 1 to June 10; the printed school board policy does not expressly prohibit contact with teachers; and only circumvention not violation of the Educational Employment Relations Act is alleged. Appendix. I agree with the majority that charge 3 is factually and legally insufficient.