Board approves advertisement; FSBA details application packet and schedules finalist interviews April 29–May

Feb 25, 2025

FSBA described the application process, the applicant-number system for fair ordering of semifinalist interviews, and proposed a multi-day finalist schedule (arrivals April 29, on-site interviews and meet-and-greets across Upper Keys, Marathon and Key West). The board discussed centralized hotels and local road construction risks.

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FSBA walked the board through how applications will be handled: candidates must submit a completed packet — résumé with signed cover letter, up to three recommendation letters, current certifications and transcripts — to receive an applicant number. Messina explained that applicant numbers determine semifinalist order to keep the process fair and transparent.

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