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Vol. 1 No. 3 | Richmond Suburban News | July 22, 2015
The search begins for new superintendent By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
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SHLAND -- The process for going forward selecting a new superintendent for Hanover County Public Schools took a major step forward at last week’s regularly scheduled Hanover County School Board meeting. After considering a variety of options, members opted for a RFP (request for proposal) procurement process to assist the county in its superintendent search. The board considered a full RFP process that usually takes about six weeks and a quick quote procedure that is more streamlined time-wise but requires a more detailed summary of services.
Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
Interim superintendent Dr. Robert “Rick” Richardson attended his first school board meeting and board member Marla Coleman, participated in her first meeting as Henry District representative.
The quick quote option also forces the board to accept the lowest bid, an element that troubled some members. Assistant superintendent David Myers outlined the pre-
vious RFP the county issued when Dr. Stewart Roberson left the system five years ago, and noted the “RFP process offers a broad concept of services.”
Myers introduced a draft detailing the summary of proposed work. The quick quote process requires a more detailed summary of services. Both could be issued within a week, according to Myers. “What’s before you tonight is whether you want to use the quick quote process or the RFP process,” Myers said. Ashland District representative Hank Lowry asked if the board was required to award the bid to the lowest bidder, and if there was a possibility of speeding up the process. “This is a plum job. People are going to want to work with us,” Lowry said. “We should be able to have a firm hired by Aug. 15,” Lowry said. Beaverdam District representative John Axselle, who see SEARCH pg. 7
Wulf captures stories through video
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During filming, Tom Wulf cracks a smile as he prepares to steady his camera for the perfect shot.
By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND -- Tom Wulf, executive director of the Ashland Main Street Association, is a familiar face around the Town of
Ashland not only because of his participation in a major town organization, but also because of his reputation as a talented videographer. Wulf is known for his see WULF pg. 8
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