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School board approves hiring an HR consultant after divided discussion over scope and timing

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After debate over whether to wait for a new superintendent, the Accomack County School Board voted Jan. 21 to hire an outside human-resources consultant; board members urged a clear scope and timeline for the work.

The Accomack County School Board voted on Jan. 21 to hire an outside human-resources consultant to assist the division, after extended discussion about the consultants role, timing and cost.

Board member Miss Bowman urged the board to hire a consultant, saying an outside expert would provide objectivity in reorganizing job duties, evaluating salary structures and helping with immediate, complex personnel matters. "Reorganizing should also be done every several years," Bowman said, arguing a consultant could…

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