Finklea v. Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County

MONROE, Judge.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment in favor of the Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County (hereinafter “the Board”).

On June 2, 1998, Herman Finklea sued the Board, alleging that it had failed to adhere to its established policy for advertising new or vacant positions. Finklea requested equitable relief, asking that the trial court enter an order enjoining the Board from violating its policy concerning the advertising of positions; declaring four promotions void and invalid; and requiring the Board to hold those positions open, advertise them, and conduct…