Opinion ID: 1268669
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Charge 4 Against Barr

Text: The legal voters argue that charge 4 against Barr for falsely accusing the high school principal at a public school board meeting is sufficient. Although unprofessional conduct had been alleged, no allegation was made that the conduct occurred wrongfully or willfully. The general definition of misfeasance and malfeasance in RCW 29.82.010(1) means wrongful conduct and the definition of violation of oath of office in RCW 29.82.010(2) means wilful conduct. Furthermore, the charge only alleges misfeasance and malfeasance in that the action violated section A of the school board policy. Falsely accusing a principal does not appear to violate section A of the printed school board policy. Falsely accusing the principal could be tied in to RCW 29.82.010(1)(a), performance of a duty in an improper manner, but this is not stated in the charge. Appendix. Also, if Barr had not challenged the principal's information when Barr believed the information was inaccurate, she would have violated her oath of office. I agree with the majority that charge 4 as filed is factually and legally insufficient. In conclusion, I find the trial court's determinations of sufficiency and insufficiency correct and I would affirm the trial court's holdings.