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Duval County School Board approves remote participation for Vice Chair April Kearney as members debate chairmanship
Summary
The Duval County School Board cleared Vice Chair April Kearney to participate remotely and held an extended governance discussion about who should serve as chair next year, with Board member Pearson defending her bid and members citing concerns about temperament, election-year duties and millage strategy.
At a Duval County School Board meeting, the board approved Vice Chair April Kearney’s participation via interactive video or telephone and opened a wide-ranging discussion about next year’s board leadership, including whether a board member running for re-election should serve as chair.
Chair Doris said she wanted to address community emails about a practice some called the “board member Pearson rule” and praised Kearney: "I think she's been able to public comment very well," and said Kearney "is completely ready for leadership." The chair called for discussion after the procedural motion to allow Kearney’s remote participation was moved by Board member Ricardo and seconded by Board member Blunt; the chair asked for objections and declared the…
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