Pierce v. Lake Stevens School District No. 4

— Upon the failure of three special school levies, the Lake Stevens School District No. 4 determined that it would have to curtail programs and reduce personnel. The Lake Stevens Educational Association, as employee representative, was asked to participate in formulation of criteria for reduction of certificated employees but refused, taking the position that there should be no reduction. The board adopted the following criteria, which had at an earlier time been suggested by the association:

1. That the school district retain as many of the certificated staff as possible under a curtailed…