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Board appoints Dr. Julio Acevedo as Hillcrest principal; selects trustee for seat 3 and reappoints seat 8; teachers and support staff honored
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Summary
The board unanimously appointed Dr. Julio Acevedo as principal of Hillcrest Elementary, approved the nomination of Scott Thompson to board seat 3 and reappointed Miss Quam to seat 8; the meeting also included a Foundation-sponsored teacher and support staff of the year celebration recognizing staff from all seven campuses.
The Lake Wales Charter School System Board of Trustees approved several personnel and board composition items and paused business to celebrate staff achievements.
Superintendent Conrad introduced Dr. Julio Acevedo as the recommended principal for Hillcrest Elementary after a two‑round interview process that included staff and community panels. Conrad said Acevedo "was a resounding choice" and cited his 20+ years in education and leadership roles within the system. Dr. Julio Acevedo thanked the committee and asked for board support; the board moved to appoint him and approved the appointment by roll call.
On governance, trustees discussed qualifications required by the bylaws, which call for at least one trustee with finance experience, one with law background and one with business experience, and noted that spouse relationships present a statutory disclosure requirement (spouses are disallowed; other relations must be disclosed). After deliberation and an initial poll seeking consensus, Trustee Blair moved to nominate Scott Thompson for board seat number 3; the board approved the nomination by roll call. The board also approved Miss Quam’s continuation in board seat number 8 for a second term.
Earlier in the meeting the Lake Wales Charter Schools Foundation sponsored a Teacher and Support Personnel of the Year celebration. Recipients from each campus were recognized and invited for photos and a reception; the board chair and superintendent both offered praise for staff and student achievements across the system.
Actions taken at the meeting were recorded by roll call and entered into the minutes. The board scheduled its next meeting for Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lake Wales High School auditorium.
