This is a follow up to a previous letter I recently read.

David Cogan, a candidate for school board is married to a Northshore teacher and, if elected, cannot vote or participate in any discussion of the teacher’s union contract or actions taken by the teacher’s union (RCW 42.23.030). He must recuse himself. And, as his presence during a discussion or vote would be considered as potentially influencing said vote and discussion, he would not be permitted to be present for either.

As approximately half of the Northshore School District’s operating budget is spent on teacher’s salary and benefits, having a school board member that cannot in any way have a voice in the school board’s decisions regarding said contract is not in the best interest of this district, its teachers or its students.

Marci Cheesebrough, Bothell