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Andrew Pollack is on a mission.
After his daughter Meadow was killed while attending Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, he set a goal of finding ways to ensure such a tragedy never again happens.
Before leaving office, then-Gov. Rick Scott appointed Pollack to the Florida Board of Education, in part to focus attention on the need to improve school security.
Current Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew the nomination, but Pollack — controversial to some because of his strong views — continues to do a board member’s work, fully expecting reappointment.
He explains to reporter Jeff Solochek why he wants the volunteer job, what his goals are and what he still needs to learn.
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