Narrative Opinion Summary
Micah D. Harrell appeals the School Board of Miami-Dade County's final order terminating his professional service contract and dismissing him from employment. The court affirms the School Board’s decision, noting that the administrative law judge's findings were backed by competent substantial evidence, validating the School Board's acceptance of these findings. The evidence supports the termination of Harrell's contract. The court also finds no due process violations, stating that Harrell was adequately informed of the charges, had a fair opportunity to defend himself, and that the proceedings were impartial. The termination was based on evaluations conducted under the Professional Assessment and Comprehension Evaluation System (PACES), which was supported by both the School Board and The United Teachers of Dade.
Legal Issues Addressed
Due Process in Employment Terminationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court determined that there were no due process violations in the termination proceedings, as Harrell was adequately informed of the charges against him and had a fair opportunity to defend himself.
Reasoning: The court also finds no due process violations, stating that Harrell was adequately informed of the charges, had a fair opportunity to defend himself, and that the proceedings were impartial.
Termination of Employment in Educational Settingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court upheld the School Board's decision to terminate Harrell's contract, emphasizing that the administrative law judge's findings were supported by competent substantial evidence.
Reasoning: The court affirms the School Board’s decision, noting that the administrative law judge's findings were backed by competent substantial evidence, validating the School Board's acceptance of these findings.
Use of Evaluation Systems in Employment Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Harrell's termination was based on evaluations conducted under the PACES, a system supported by both the School Board and The United Teachers of Dade, which the court found to be a valid basis for termination.
Reasoning: The termination was based on evaluations conducted under the Professional Assessment and Comprehension Evaluation System (PACES), which was supported by both the School Board and The United Teachers of Dade.