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Board gives superintendent high marks; approves adding contract extension to next meeting for negotiation
Summary
The board graded Superintendent Dr. Horrell highly in the annual evaluation (4.88 of 5, with a perfect 5 in community engagement) and agreed to add a contract-extension item authorizing the chair to negotiate terms for the July meeting.
The Lakeland School System board presented Superintendent Dr. Horrell with a strong annual evaluation and authorized the board chair to negotiate a contract extension for consideration at the July business meeting.
Board members completed the district’s annual evaluation using a five‑point scale across six categories: leadership and strategic vision; board relations; community engagement and communication; operational and financial management; student achievement and accountability; and integrity, fairness and ethics. Dr. Horrell’s overall score was 4.88 out of 5.0. The superintendent received a perfect score of 5.0 in community engagement and communication.
Board members offered public praise for Horrell’s leadership during the work session. One board member asked the board’s permission to add an item to the next regular meeting’s agenda authorizing the board chair to negotiate a contract extension for Dr. Horrell; the board raised no objection and the item will be added to the July meeting for action.
No contract was negotiated or approved at the work session; the board authorized adding the negotiation/contract extension item to the next meeting’s agenda.
