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Volusia school board removes Sabatino suspension from personnel vote amid grievance and public outcry
Summary
After public testimony and the filing of a level‑1 grievance and a notice of intent to sue, the Volusia County School Board deferred action on a proposed suspension for employee Rob Sabatino and approved the rest of the personnel slate without his discipline. Speakers criticized the district’s handling as inconsistent and potentially unlawful.
The Volusia County School Board on Jan. 13 removed a proposed suspension for district employee Rob Sabatino from a personnel motion after public speakers and several board members questioned the timing and fairness of the process.
The board approved the personnel slate on a voice vote but specifically excluded Sabatino’s suspension, saying the suspension line will return to the agenda only after the grievance process plays out. Chair Reuben Colon made the motion to accept item 11.02 with Sabatino’s suspension removed; the…
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