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School Board of Alachua County, Florida

Monday, November 4, 2024 · School board meeting record

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What the board considered

The Alachua County School Board voted to appoint Dr. Kamala Patton as the interim superintendent. The board also authorized the board chair and attorney to begin contract negotiations while a search for a permanent superintendent continues.

Why it matters

The appointment of an interim superintendent establishes the temporary leadership for the Alachua County Public Schools district, which oversees the administration and operations of local schools.

What happens next

No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

An official outcome record - an action agenda or minutes - is published for this meeting.

Recorded votes

1 recorded vote0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

B. Nominations (1)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

Nominations

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

School district

People and votes

Diyonne McGraw

1 recorded vote

  1. Recorded vote

    Move forward with Dr. Kamala Patton to serve as the Superintendent on an interim basis while the Board does a search and authorizes the chair and the board attorney to negotiate a contract. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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Record text

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3 Monday, November 4, 2024 School Board of Alachua County, Florida Special School Board Meeting - Consideration for Superintendent on an interim basis 6:30 p.m. Location-Alachua County Public Schools District Office Board Room, 620 East University Ave. Gainesville FL 32601 Channel 12 Live Stream: http://gainesville.granicus.com/player/camera/3?publish_id=12 There are three ways citizens may offer their input for this meeting: 1) submit input through email at issues@gm.sbac.edu by noon the day of the board meeting; or 2) go to the Board Room to offer their input in person during the meeting. 3) Join by phone +1 352 955 7646, phone call will be placed in a queue, name and information will be taken before call is transferred to the board. Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in the meeting are requested to notify the Office of the Superintendent at (352) 955-7527 (Voice) or dial 711 (TDD) at least 48 hours in advance, so their needs can be accommodated. A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order-Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments B. Nominations Subject 1. Nominations Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category B. Nominations Type Action File Attachments Patton - Resume 10-2024.pdf (288 KB) Motion & Voting Move forward with Dr. Kamala Patton to serve as the Superintendent on an interim basis while the Board does a search and authorizes the chair and the board attorney to negotiate a contract. Motion by Tina Certain, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Diyonne McGraw, Kay Abbitt, Sarah Rockwell C. Citizen Input Subject 1. Citizen Input Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category C. Citizen Input Type Discussion, Information, Procedural (This provides citizens the opportunity to address the Board following the regular business meeting. It is requested that citizens keep their comments to approximately three (3) minutes.) File Attachments D. Board Discussion Subject 1. Board Discussion Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category D. Board Discussion Type Discussion, Information File Attachments E. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category E. Adjournment Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn meeting File Attachments

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