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Committee advances measure letting Duval County School Board hire its own general counsel amid debate over consolidation
Summary
The committee approved J Bill 20250695 allowing the Duval County School Board to hire a board general counsel who reports to the board; supporters cited applicant pool and retirement benefits, opponents warned it could erode consolidated government functions.
The Neighborhoods Committee voted 6-2 to advance J Bill 20250695, which would allow the Duval County School Board to hire a general counsel who reports directly to the board.
School Board Chair Charlotte Joyce told the committee the board’s attorney position drew only four applicants; she said only one had education-law experience and that the inability to offer Florida Retirement System (FRS) benefits narrowed the applicant pool. Joyce said most other Florida districts hire a board attorney who reports to the school…
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