Peck v. Independent School District No. 16

OPINION

SEDGWICK, Judge.

This matter came before the district court on a writ of certiorari to review the written findings of fact which were drafted and proposed by an independent hearing examiner hired by the school board. The school board adopted the proposed findings and conclusions in their entirety. The district court substituted its findings for that of the school board, ordering respondent Virginia Day reinstated to full time teaching status and back pay. The school board appeals. We reverse.

FACTS

Student enrollment in the Spring Lake Park School District has been declining for several…