DOE Names Seven to Rick Scott's Education Red Tape Committee

Instead of five, there will be seven county school district superintendents given a month to cut the red tape that hinders teacher classroom time.

A day after Gov. Rick Scott called for five superintendents to be charged with reducing the state education paperwork, the Florida Department of Education announced seven will be given the homework assignment.

I look forward to continuing to work with the governor and school leaders in Florida to support learning and increase student achievement at every level, interim Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart stated in a release.

Open communication leads to productive conversation and it is my hope that this group of superintendents will put a spotlight on the important priorities of Floridas education system.

The red tape committee:

William Husfelt, superintendent, Bay County Public School District
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Robert Runcie, superintendent, Broward County Public School District.

Dr. Douglas Whittaker, superintendent, Charlotte County Public School District.

Wallace Cox, superintendent, Highlands County Public School District.

Dr. Barbara Jenkins, superintendent, Orange County Public School District.

Dr. Joseph Joyner, superintendent, St. Johns County Public School District.

Dr. Margaret Smith, superintendent, Volusia County Public School District.