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Board member moves to ask superintendent to reconsider decision on teacher Melissa Calhoun; motion fails for lack of second
Summary
A Brevard Public Schools board member moved on the board floor that Superintendent Dr. Desmond Rendell reevaluate the facts in the case of teacher Melissa Calhoun and reconsider the district's decision not to rehire her; the motion received no second and failed.
A Brevard Public Schools board member moved on the board floor that Superintendent Dr. Desmond Rendell reevaluate the facts in the case of teacher Melissa Calhoun and reconsider the district's decision not to rehire her; the motion received no second and failed.
The motion followed extended remarks from several board members about the handling of Calhoun's discipline and whether the district should honor earlier statements that she could reapply after state action concluded. Board member Katie Campbell said she hoped Calhoun "would be able to return" once the state matter was resolved and emphasized that hiring decisions are made by the superintendent and…
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