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Broward School Board begins transition after general counsel resignation; board to discuss search next week
Summary
General Counsel Sherry Bautista told the board she will leave Jan. 9; the board voted to open an internal recruitment, post the job publicly and discuss search options at next week’s workshop. Members also named a legal-services committee member to help vet applicants.
Sherry Bautista, the School Board of Broward County’s general counsel, submitted a resignation that will take effect Jan. 9, 2026, and the board moved on Oct. 21 to begin a transition process and map out next steps. During a lengthy regular meeting, the board voted to open an internal recruitment and asked staff to post the general-counsel vacancy publicly this week; members also scheduled a workshop next week to discuss search parameters and timelines.
The superintendent, Dr. Vickie Hepburn, and board members said they want to keep the office operational and retain outside- and internal-search options while the district vets candidates. The board also named School Board Member Jared Seveira to sit on the board’s legal services committee to help review applications and recommended procedures for initial screening.
Why it matters: The general counsel’s office advises the superintendent and the board on legal, contract and compliance matters; the post’s occupant handles litigation strategy and reviews significant district contracts. The board signaled a preference for a prompt, but thorough, search that could include internal recruitment…
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