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Ana CeballosDecember 14, 2017

A proposal that would establish term limits on county school board members cleared a panel of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission on Thursday, pushing it closer to potentially making an appearance on the November ballot. The proposed change to the state constitution would limit school board members to eight consecutive years in office — the […]

Martin DyckmanAugust 25, 2015

Florida lost one of its oldest and best citizens when Elston Edward “Steve” Roady, a professor emeritus of political science at Florida State University, died at Tallahassee last week, four months into his 96th year. He was one of my favorite professors there, long ago, and a good friend. He did more than inspire two […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 27, 2015

When asked his opinion about birth control, Bobby Kennedy famously said, “As the last of six children, I may have a conflict of interest.” So do I on the question of elected vs. appointed superintendent. As the first and only non-educator chosen to lead Okaloosa Schools, I freely admit I wouldn’t make the cut in […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 27, 2015

When asked his opinion about birth control, Bobby Kennedy famously said, “As the last of six children, I may have a conflict of interest.” So do I on the question of elected vs. appointed superintendent. As the first and only non-educator chosen to lead Okaloosa Schools, I freely admit I wouldn’t make the cut in […]

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School board term-limit proposal heads to full CRC

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Don Gaetz: Public must demand better of superintendents, appointed or elected

Don Gaetz: Public must demand better of superintendents, appointed or elected