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School board approves school‑choice specialist job description after debate on metrics and accountability
Summary
The Flagler County School Board approved a revised job description and reclassification for a school‑choice specialist (a replacement for a vacant role), after lengthy discussion about evaluation metrics and program overlap; the measure passed 4–1.
The Flagler County School Board on July 22 approved a school‑choice specialist job description and related reclassification, replacing a previously vacant position and expanding district capacity to support families exploring nontraditional and choice options.
Derek Barsh moved to approve the job description, and Christy Chong seconded. The motion passed 4–1.
Board members debated whether specific performance metrics should be included in the job description or in the employee evaluation process. Several members said they wanted clearer, measurable success criteria tied to the role before approving the additional salary and responsibilities; others said evaluation rubrics customarily belong in the employee evaluation rather than the job description and that the position will be monitored through regular oversight and program evaluation.
Superintendent Lashaka Moore (referred to in the meeting as Superintendent Moore) and other staff said the new specialist will consolidate work that previously rotated among several positions, take on outreach to families considering homeschool, iFlagler and scholarship options, and provide a consistent district point of contact for choice‑related inquiries. Staff said the role replaces a vacant position that had multiple turnovers and that the district will present evaluation data and program metrics as the position is implemented.
The board requested regular updates and the ability to review evaluation metrics for the position. The district said it will provide oversight and data on return on investment, student re‑enrollments and program outcomes as the specialist begins work.
