School District of Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School 2233 Village Square Parkway Hearings for Special Actions regarding Students - 4:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
September 18, 2008 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item #58


Item Title
Waiver to the Commissioner of Education for Reduction of 2008-2009 School Term by Two Days

Issue/Rationale
Clay County Schools were closed on August 21 and August 22, 2008 due to Tropical Storm Fay.  Under Florida State Board Rule 6A-1.09533, following School Board approval, requests can be made to the Commissioner of Education to waive up to three (3) days if the net 900 hours of instructional time is provided during the school year.  Students in Clay County will receive the required instructional hours during the remaining 178 days.

Recommended Action
Approve submission of waiver

Financial Impact
None

Submitted By
Denise Adams, Deputy Superintendent


Attachment:  Waiver - Tropical Storm.pdf