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School Board OKs Two‑Year Renewal of Rita Solnit Contract After Heated Debate Over Evaluation Language and Cost
Summary
The School Board of Palm Beach County voted 6‑1 to renew a two‑year contract amendment with legislative consultant Rita Solnit amid objections from one board member about the evaluation clause and the $50,000 annual fee.
The School Board of Palm Beach County voted 6‑1 to approve a two‑year amendment to the contract with legislative consultant Rita Solnit, renewing her engagement at $50,000 a year.
Board member Gloria Branch objected, saying the contract’s evaluation language and the district’s budget pressures made the renewal inappropriate. "I cannot approve a 2 year contract for $50,000 per year consultant, so that's a hundred thousand…
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