Special Board Meeting 8-19-26

This was a special board meeting of the Elatchua County Public Schools (ACPS) held on August 19, 2026, primarily focused on selecting a firm to conduct the superintendent search. Three firms—Hazard Young AIA and Associates (HYA), Florida School Board Association (FSBA), and McFersonson and Jacobson—presented their proposals, detailing their search processes, community engagement strategies, candidate vetting, and transition support. Board members asked questions about continuity of the search process amid upcoming board changes, candidate recruitment and vetting, and transition support. After presentations and discussion, the board voted to select McFersonson and Jacobson as the search firm. Additionally, there was a motion to schedule a joint meeting with the city regarding Citizens Field property purchase, which was debated but ultimately deferred pending further information. The meeting included public comments addressing school rezoning, transportation issues, and concerns about school performance and leadership.