A. Tell Thomas to start sending her resume out and prepare to pull the same trick on some other unsuspecting board. B. Confront Thomas' former board and demand that its members admit that they lied. C. Let Thomas know you're unhappy with her performance so far and give her a chance to change her behavior. C. Thomas' board may have been eager to get rid of her, but that doesn't mean you should be, too. She must have been qualified or she wouldn't have made it to the finalist round in your search.
Some people take longer to adjust and do well in their jobs.
However, you should be aware that some boards, like any other employer, might be reluctant to discuss the negatives about a candidate. If you put a great deal of importance on interviewing past employers, try talking to people in the district before the last one. And keep in mind that what one district considers a problem, another might regard as a strength. Adviser art by Kyle Dreier . Advice For The Asking .