Kintzley, Heather & Kennewick SD #17 Board of Directors: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.555 by failing to provide required notice of a Prop. 1 bond-related topic & allow the public to express opposing views at its Jan. 9, 2019 Board Meeting. (Mar 19)

Case

#48008

Respondent

Heather Kintzley

Complainant

Roger Lenk

Description

This case alleged that Kennewick School District No. 17 Board of Directors Dawn Adams, Brian Brooks, Heather Kintzley, Ron Mabry & Ben Messinger (collectively “the Respondents”) may have violated RCW 42.17A.555 by failing to provide notice of – and give the public an opportunity to express opposing views about – action taken at its January 9, 2019 Board Meeting that supported a ballot proposition.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence, the applicable statutes, rules and reporting requirements, and the response provided by the Respondents to determine whether they support a finding of one or more violations. 

Based on its findings, staff determined that, in this instance, the Respondent’s January 9, 2019 approved motions to move, adopt, and later rescind a suggestion to send a letter to the newspaper supporting Prop. 1 does not amount to an actual violation warranting further investigation. PDC staff reminded Kennewick School District No. 17 Board of Directors about the importance of 1) not using public facilities to directly or indirectly promote or oppose any ballot propositions; and 2) ensuring the public is provided with adequate notice and an opportunity to express opposing views when the Board takes any action at a public meeting that concerns a ballot proposition. The PDC found that no further action was warranted and dismissed the matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1). 

Disposition

Case Closed with Reminder

Date Opened

March 06, 2019

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.555

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