Leanetta McNealy

Professional Background

Leanetta McNealy represents District 4 and is identified as vice chair in the school district’s current board-member directory. Her background includes service as principal of Duval Elementary School. A Penn State account of the documentary Class of Her Own identifies her as the principal during teacher Gloria Jean Merriex’s years at Duval and as a participant in the film’s 2024 Gainesville panel discussion. She also serves as the School Board’s representative on the Alachua County Library District governing board for the November 2024–November 2028 term.

Experience

• Former principal, Duval Elementary School, documented by Penn State’s 2024 account of Class of Her Own.
• Alachua County Library District governing board — School Board representative, November 2024–November 2028.

Office & Authority

District school-board authority over public schools, policy, budget and superintendent under Florida law; geographic district identifies the residence seat, not an exclusive service area.

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Biography & Background

Portrait & Credits

Alachua County Library District official governing-board portrait · Florida government public record

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