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Search narrows: Polk board identifies semifinalists for general counsel, schedules next rounds
Summary
After a nationwide search, the board and its recruiter narrowed a 14-person applicant pool and agreed on a list of semifinalists to be invited to submit questionnaires and recorded interviews; staff outlined a timeline for video pre-interviews and Apr. 15–16 finalist interviews.
The Polk County School Board on Feb. 25 reviewed results of a national recruitment for the district’s general counsel and, by consensus, advanced a group of semifinalists for further vetting.
Recruiter Thomas (search consultant) told the board 14 candidates had applied and he had expanded outreach to include Florida Bar members working in local government. The board reviewed short biographies and resumes; many candidates have experience as in-house counsel for school districts, municipal governments or state agencies.
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