Estey v. Dempsey

Recall charges were filed against three directors of West Valley School District No. 363. The trial court found the charges — all related to the school board's refusal to renew the superintendent's contract and issues arising from that controversy — insufficient to support recall. We agree and affirm the trial court.

The action which appears to have precipitated the cry for recall occurred on January 28, 1985, at a regular board meeting of the West Valley School Board. At that meeting, the Board by a 3 to 2 vote decided to not renew the employment contract of Superintendent Orville Gardner.…