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Alachua School Board approves superintendent’s CFO pick after heated debate over qualifications
Summary
The Alachua County School Board approved the superintendent’s personnel slate — including Michael Renick for chief financial officer — by a 3–2 vote on Dec. 16 after members questioned whether he met the written job qualifications and whether the hiring process produced adequate public records.
The Alachua County School Board on Dec. 16 approved the superintendent’s personnel recommendations, including the appointment of Michael Renick as chief financial officer, following more than an hour of debate over his qualifications and the district’s documentation of the hiring process.
Board members divided sharply over whether Renick met the district’s written CFO qualifications and whether sufficient interview and credential-verification records were available for public review. Member Plavic and Doctor McNeely recorded dissenting votes; the motion passed 3–2.
Supporters, including Superintendent Dr. Patton, told the board Renick had 26 years of experience in fund-based…
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