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Duval County’s new superintendent wrapped up day two on the job with an official swearing-in ceremony Tuesday. During his speech to the audience, he said one of his main focuses is community engagement.
In two weeks, Dr. Christopher Bernier said the district would roll out an “entry plan” that includes community town hall meetings.
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“We have to build trust in this community. The only way to do that is to work with them,” he said.
The new superintendent acknowledged the several challenges to get there though, as the district navigates budget gaps, school consolidation, and employee ethical concerns.
Action News Jax’s Robert Grant asked about Duval County Public Schools’ falling enrollment with a shift to charter schools over traditional schools.
“How do you balance it?”, he asked. “The balance is always having the better product,” Dr. Bernier said. He added …
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