ML school board declines Hernvall's part-time proposal

Medical Lake High School will have to go into the 2015-16 school year without one of its most beloved teachers.

The Medical Lake school board voted not to accept Victoria Hernvall’s letter requesting she work part time at the high school this year. Last year she worked on a part-time basis.

Prior to the vote, Hernvall, who taught several classes including AP English and history, asked the district to consider her letter.

“I love teaching at Medical Lake High School, and I think I’ve had some of your children,” Hernvall said. “I want to continue teaching and I need to honor my commitment to bot...