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The Timeline

From the original 2023 supplemental contract through the coordinated complaint campaign and VPD investigation — every key event mapped chronologically with links to primary source documents.

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12 key events
Aug – Sep 2023

The Contracts

Supplemental contracts issued during the 2023 teacher strike

Sep 4, 2023
Supplemental Contract Signed
Boyd authorizes supplemental contracts for four bargaining team members, including $13,980 to Gomes.
Mar 2024

Goes Public

Contract issue surfaces in news coverage and board meetings

Mar 15, 2024
Columbian Reports on Supplemental Contracts
Columbian reports on four supplemental contracts. District responds: authorized under superintendent authority.
Mar 14, 2024
State Auditor Issues Clean Report
FY 2022-23 audit: no deficiencies, no noncompliance. District reports contracts were in reviewed samples.
Aug – Sep 2, 2025

Strike 2 & the Complaint

Classified employees strike begins; complaint filed during active negotiations

Aug 26, 2025
Classified Employees Strike Begins
SEIU Local 1948 strikes. School year delayed. Gomes leads district negotiations.
Sep 2, 2025
Thiemann Delivers Complaint to VPD
Delivers complaint packet to VPD East Precinct. Declines to answer questions from receiving officer.
Sep 3 – 15, 2025

The Campaign

Social media amplification and mass declaration circulation during active strike

Sep 5–12, 2025
Social Media Campaign Launches
Multiple social media posts characterize the matter as a VPD criminal investigation with pending felony charges.
Sep 15, 2025
Strike Settled
Contract agreed between SEIU Local 1948 and the district. Complaint filed 9/2; strike settled 9/15.
Oct 2025

The Investigation

Det. Alie conducts interviews and reviews evidence

Oct 15, 2025
Bunda Interview — Key Admissions
Bunda confirms Harvey assisted with declarations. Harvey contacts Alie as Thiemann's attorney.
Oct 16, 2025
PA's Office: "Closed, No Action"
Hutton: "Closed, no action being taken." States no investigation existed in the original report.
Nov – Dec 2025

Closing & Referral

Investigation concludes with malicious prosecution referral

Dec 2, 2025
Investigation Closed — Complainants Referred
No basis for charges against Gomes. Recommends PA review of complainants' conduct under RCW 9.62.010.1.
Jan 2026

Escalation

Lowman submits Wave 3 declarations and new allegations

Jan 5, 2026
Wave 3 Declarations Submitted
Lowman submits four declarations and alleges Williams provided false statements to Det. Alie.