Amador v. the School Board of Monroe County, Florida

Thomas Amador appeals from the final order of the School Board of Monroe County rejecting the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) and terminating Ama-dor’s employment. We reverse. The record shows that the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the Administrative Law Judge were supported by competent, substantial evidence. As such, the School Board cannot override the findings and conclusions of the Administrative Law Judge.

In January 2012, the Superintendent of Schools for Monroe County filed an administrative Complaint against Thomas Ama-dor.…