Clark v. Central Kitsap School District No. 401

L. Blaine Clark appeals from a trial court decision upholding his dismissal from employment by the Central Kitsap School District. The only issue presented is whether a trial court, conducting de novo review of a school district's decision finding sufficient cause for discharge of an employee, has the authority to impose a sanction other than discharge. Finding it does not, we affirm.

On December 3, 1980, Clark, a classified employee (maintenance leadman) of the District since 1969, was involved in an accident while driving a District vehicle. Clark was intoxicated.at the time, which was after…