The Dublin City Schools Board of Education says it is ending its current superintendent search after failing to reach a compensation agreement with sole finalist DeMarcos Holland.

The board said in a news release Friday that it still believes Holland is the right person to lead the district but could not agree to a compensation package that was both “tolerable for the Board” and “respectful to the District’s current financial situation.”

According to the board, both sides understood Holland would take a salary reduction to become Dublin City Schools superintendent. However, the board said any potential agreement would require “too great of a sacrifice” from either Holland or the district.

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