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Seminole County schools suspend employee after fitness-for-duty dispute; worker and residents say mold, neglect persist
Summary
The Seminole County Public Schools board voted to suspend custodian Antoine Baez without pay after a district fitness-for-duty process; Baez and public commenters alleged longstanding facility neglect and mold concerns that they say went unaddressed.
The Seminole County Public Schools board voted on Nov. 18, 2025, to suspend employee Antoine Baez without pay after district officials said Baez failed to complete required medical evaluations related to a fitness-for-duty review.
Superintendent Beeman recommended the suspension, telling the board: "I recommend that mister Baez be suspended without pay." The motion was moved by Member Dellinger and seconded; the chair called a voice vote and the motion passed after several board members said "aye." The board then invited staff to speak with Baez about next steps.
The action follows months of administrative leave and a district summary presented to the board. According to district statements, Baez was placed on paid administrative leave in January 2025; a medical doctor assessed him on March…
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