In the event that the office of Superintendent of School becomes vacant as defined by Florida law, and the Governor is not expected to act with haste to fill the position by appointing an interim, the School Board, by use of its home rule powers, can act to appoint an interim Superintendent of Schools who will serve at the pleasure of the Board until the Governor acts under his authority to appoint a “permanent” interim Superintendent.  This amendment was advertised on February 13, 2020.

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Approval of this item will allow the School Board to exercise its home rule authority to appoint an interim Superintendent of Schools in the event that the office of Superintendent of School becomes vacant as defined by Florida law, and the Governor is not expected to act with haste to fill the position by appointing an interim. 

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Approve item as submitted.