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To the editor:
Lee County School Administration continues to face criticism for not adequately representing its community, particularly concerning the promotion of qualified candidates of color. There are concerns that the current Superintendent changed hiring protocols, which appeared fair, until it became apparent that she did so to seemingly appoint individuals to assistant superintendent positions who lack sufficient qualifications.
Reports suggest that her decisions were based on vague and subjective criteria, rather than on proven experience and performance. For instance, a recent hire as an assistant superintendent had only one year of experience as a principal, which raises questions about adherence to the guideline of requiring at least 10 years of administrative experience. Furthermore, there are implications that the selection process may not be as transparent or fair as it is claimed to be, with allegations of favoritism linked to campaign donations.
The public should review campaign donation records to investigate any potential conflicts or patterns related to these past and future appointments at lee.vote.
Teachers and students deserve better.
Karyn Edison
Fort Myers