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When it’s not election season, I usually write about what our elected officials have been doing, to help myself and my readers be more informed voters when the time comes. Today’s post is different.
The rationale for school board members’ votes and a look at their decisions in the context of the broader political and cultural changes in the county since in 2011.
Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli will be the next Superintendent of Schools in Collier County. She was selected by a vote of 3-2 at a special School Board Meeting on May 3.
The Collier School Board held final interviews with candidates Ricciardelli and Van Zant, Jr., and voted to hold a special meeting to choose the next superintendent on May 3, at 5pm.
Ricciardelli and Van Zant interviews and Google searches reveal significant differences between the finalists in the Collier County Superintendent search.
The Collier School Board selected four semi-finalists to interview for the Superintendent position that became open when Dr. Kamela Patton stepped down in December.
School Board adopts new vision, mission, and priorities for next strategic plan; approves new policy limiting public speaker comments on consent agenda.
James Molenaar withdrew from consideration for the school board attorney post after being selected by a 3-2 vote of the board. Or so the Collier School District says. The attorney search continues.
The Collier school board voted to hire James Molenaar for the newly-created position of school board attorney, despite concerns. Board chair Kelly Lichter calls out a “leftist blogger.” And much more.
Four people applied to be the new Collier County School Board attorney. Dealings between candidate Molenaar and board chair Lichter come to light. Who should get the job? Let your voice be heard!