Frustration shows as Hillsborough school leaders tackle twin problems
The districtâs fiscal and leadership issues took center stage Tuesday, with no clear solutions in sight.
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Hillsborough County School Board member Jessica Vaughn looks at superintendent Addison Davis on Tuesday during a tense meeting that focused on Davis performance and the school district s financial problems. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
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TAMPA â The Hillsborough County School Board tried to tackle two critical issues in a single morning session Tuesday but didnât resolve either one, leaving solutions for another day.
Frustration set in as board members struggled to find a way out of the districtâs financial mess while also trying to chart a more productive path for superintendent Addison Davis, who has run into severe criticism over his leadership style.
Hillsborough schools welcome new financial chief
Romaneir Johnson replaces former CFO Gretchen Saunders.
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TAMPA â As it seeks to extricate itself from longtime financial troubles, the Hillsborough County School District is doing so with a new chief financial officer.
Romaneir Johnson joined the school district recently, replacing longtime financial chief Gretchen Saunders.
In a notice to School Board members, superintendent Addison Davis said Johnson worked last as senior fiscal director for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, a statewide agency.
Before that, Johnson worked with large school districts including Detroit Public Schools, San Diego Unified School District, and the District of Columbia.