Broward school board selects Peter Licata as new superintendent
Broward's new top leader has spent nearly three decades in neighboring Palm Beach County public schools, most recently as a regional superintendent.
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Broward's new top leader has spent nearly three decades in neighboring Palm Beach County public schools, most recently as a regional superintendent.
Broward school board members quickly coalesce around a Palm Beach educator to be their new leader.
The school board voted for Dr. Peter Licata to be the new superintendent of Broward County Public Schools.
The action came two days before the Broward School Board is expected to vote Thursday to hire a new superintendent.
The timing of the Broward schools' reorganization plan, which includes high-paid promotions, is sparking outrage among some School Board members.