Federal Way School District No. 210 v. Vinson

¶38 (dissenting) — The paramount duty of the State is to make ample provision for the education of all children. Wash. Const, art. IX, § 1. The implementation of this duty falls to local school districts, which must protect students as well as provide for their education. Consequently, school districts must take action when teachers mistreat students or otherwise fail in their duties.19 Such action may include discharge from employment.

¶39 Mr. David Vinson, a former teacher in the Federal Way School District (District), mistreated a student and failed to meet his duties as a teacher. He…