OCPS | 2025-01-14 School Board Work Session

The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) Board held a work session on January 14, 2025, focused primarily on the process for recruiting and hiring a new School Board Internal Auditor. The meeting included detailed discussions on the audit advisory committee's role, the internal audit governance structure, and the alignment of the auditor's job description with professional standards. Board members reviewed the current job title, reporting relationships, and salary range, considering adjustments to better reflect the position's seniority and to attract highly qualified candidates. The board agreed on a multi-stage interview process involving the audit advisory committee conducting initial candidate screenings and interviews, with the full board participating in final round interviews. They also discussed the importance of maintaining compliance with Sunshine Law requirements during the hiring process. The timeline for posting the position and completing the hiring process was outlined, with a plan to finalize the job description and salary schedule for board approval at the January 28 meeting. Public input was invited, and procedural training for interview panel members was noted as forthcoming.