A writ of mandamus is an attempt by an individual to have a public official do his official duty. In this case it specifically refers to Mount Vernon school board president Ian Watson, board member Jody Goetzman and treasurer Barbara Donohue.
The complaint asserts that the school board and the individuals mentioned “refuse to proceed with legal process whereby (they) thwart and deny (Freshwater) due process of law” by not testifying at Freshwater’s contract termination hearing.
At this time, it is uncertain when Freshwater’s contract termination hearing will resume.
