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School board agrees to nationwide RFP but moves up firm‑presentation workshop to Aug. 19
Summary
After months of debate over process and timing, the Alachua County School Board authorized staff to issue a nationwide RFP for superintendent‑search firms and set an Aug. 19 workshop for the selected vendor to return with stakeholder‑engagement plans; board members continued to weigh using the Florida School Boards Association versus a national firm.
The Alachua County School Board on April 21 directed staff to issue a nationwide request for proposals for superintendent‑search services and set an Aug. 19, 6 p.m., workshop for the selected firm to present proposed stakeholder meetings and a candidate timeline.
Board staff presented an RFP schedule that would open tomorrow, allow proposals through June 2 and include paper screening and committee scoring in June and July, with a recommended short list and contract award in early August. Staff warned that finalist travel and accommodation costs could be district expenses.
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