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Board picks four for new audit advisory committee after debate over ranking method
Summary
After debate over ranking methodology, the board appointed Lee Garrity, David Perdue, Patty Gillenwater and Robert Gaines to a seven-member audit advisory committee; counsel had presented 49 applicants and a rubric-based ranking, and public commenters urged careful review of audit work.
The Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools Board of Education on March 5 voted 6–3 to appoint Lee Garrity, David Perdue, Patty Gillenwater and Robert Gaines to the district's new Board of Education audit advisory committee.
Chief Legal Counsel Dion Jenkins outlined the process the board used to evaluate applicants under Policy 30435: the board received 49 applications, asked members to rank their top 10 using a rubric focused on technical experience and audit expertise, and Jenkins presented a color-coded summary showing frequency of appearance in members' top lists.
"You have a copy of the audit policy," Jenkins said, explaining the membership…
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