Barfield v. School Board of Manatee County

SLEET, Judge.

Michael Barfield appeals the trial court’s order denying declaratory relief and access to public records. He raises two issues on appeal. First, he argues that the trial court erred in concluding that several requested items contained in a School Board litigation report were exempt under section 119.071(l)(d), Florida Statutes (2012). Second, Barfield argues that the School Board policy of suspending an administrative investigation while a corresponding criminal investigation is pending does not preempt the statutory presumption that an administrative investigation is presumed…