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Jim Paul

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James Paul is the current Superintendent of Schools for the Escambia County School District, a position he has held since taking office on November 21, 2000.[1] A former Escambia High School social studies teacher, Paul, a Republican, narrowly defeated incumbent Jim May, a Democrat, amidst a budget crisis and nationwide attention to Escambia County's two chronically failing schools.

James Paul
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Occupation Superintendent of Schools
Escambia County

Arrest

 
Pinellas County mugshot

Paul was arrested in South Florida on January 10, 2008 and charged with DUI. He was stopped after a Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputy observed his vehicle "speeding and weaving dramatically" and submitted to a breath test, which reported a 0.128 percent blood alcohol level, compared to Florida's legal limit of 0.08 percent.[2] Paul initially entered a plea of not guilty, but changed his plea to no conteset in May 2008. Paul was sentenced to twelve months of probation and to pay a $650.54 fine. He was also sentenced to serve 50 hours of community service or pay the community service off at a rate of $10 per hour. He must also surrender his driver's license for six months and attend DUI school within ten months.

On February 15, 2008, Paul announced that he would not seek re-election, despite the fact that he had previously pre-filed to seek a third term in the office. Paul released the following statement by email:

Next week I will formally notify the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office that I will not seek a third term as Superintendent of Schools in Escambia County.

I will have no further comment on this matter.


Club Doe

Jim Paul is a frequent visitor of the club. Some reports have him in the club erryday. Studies show he loves to get down on the floor, and get down he does. He is often seen with rappers 50 Cent, Ludacris, and Kanye West. Rumor even has it that the rapper known as Gorilla Zoe, famous for his hit song "Hood Nigga", is actually Jim Paul.

Of course, Jim Paul is awesome, and if you don't think so, America hates you.

200px|thumb|left|Jim Paul ready to hit the club.

References

  1. "Paul vows new path for Escambia schools." Pensacola News Journal, November 8, 2000.
  2. "Jim Paul arrested." Pensacola News Journal, January 10, 2008.
Preceded by:
Jim May
Escambia County Superintendent of Schools
2000 – present
Incumbent