As I reported last week, Superintendent Robert Runcie wants to have fewer School Board meetings. No big deal, right? Well, that depends on your perspective. Board member Nora Rupert is concerned that fewer meetings will mean less transparency for the public. Earlier this year, the School Board opened up public comment at board workshops (previously [...]
Palm Beach County schools superintendent meetings begin
October 3, 2011 Leave a Comment
Tonight the schools superintendent search in Palm Beach County kicks into a higher gear with a series of seven community meetings. My article in the Sunday paper describes the sessions, which start at 6 p.m. and are planned for two hours at these high schools. Today: Palm Beach Gardens, 4245 Holly Drive Tuesday: Atlantic, 2455 [...]
Meetings planned for Palm Beach County schools superintendent search
August 11, 2011 Leave a Comment
Look for the Palm Beach County schools superintendent search to start heating up next month, with the public included in the process. School Board Chairman Frank Barbieri today proposed a series of community meetings for gathering comments as the board works on a new strategic plan for the school system, and sets off to find [...]