The Chief Operations Officer of Broward County schools, Wanda Paul, stepped down from her role Sunday, just hours after a school board member publicly demanded her resignation.
In a statement shared with WLRN and on social media, board member Adam Cervera cited “operational failures” under Paul’s leadership. That includes a $2.6 million office lease the district abruptly terminated, resulting in a lawsuit.
Cervera also cited Paul failing to attain a $125 million program meant to oversee construction on district properties. All the while Broward County Public Schools faces a budget shortfall of $60 million.
Paul’s resignation takes effect June 5, 2026. Her last day in the office will be April 3, due to accrued leave.
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