Heather Teto, Chief of Elementary Education, recognized Shadreka Smith, Discovery Oaks Elementary Exceptional Student Education Teacher, for being named a state finalist for the National Science Foundation (NSF) 2020 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching (PAEMST).

Susan Gannon, District Media Specialist, shared a video presentation commemorating the designation of April as School Library Month and sharing the contributions of school libraries.

All public speakers addressed Discussion Item D4 and are listed under that item.

This item was addressed first on this agenda.

Superintendent Broskie discussed the attached update highlighting the following:

• 2019-2020 Strategic Plan Annual Report
• Controlled Open Enrollment
• April Celebrations
• State Testing Reminders
• COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Reminders

Mrs. Kerekes stated that the fraudulent actions of this employee warrant a more severe consequence.

There was no Human Resources Special Action B.

Chair Bolla opened the public hearing.  With no one coming forward to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.

Mrs. Gilhousen submitted CE Form 8A Memorandum of Voting Conflict for state officers and recused herself from voting.  Due to the large number of public speakers wishing to address this issue, this item was heard immediately following the adoption of the Consent Agenda.

Public speakers addressing and supporting this item:

• Martin Aftuck
• Jay Stilianou
• Christina Thompson
• Brooke Swenson
• Rob Thompson
• Izabella Schadegg
• Jared Moses
• Chris Gallagher
• Charles Dickinson
• Gilda Kinsey
• Travis Cunningham
• Chelsey Roberts
• Shyanne Nash
• Taylor Wilkinson
• Abbigail Wigel
• W. Cary Dicks
• Marcus Miller
• Francis Garis
• Caleb Moncrief
• Amaya Heflin
• Thomas Pittman
• Patrick Murphy 
• Becky Murphy
• Christopher Sinsel
• Daniel Pearce
• Carrie Prewitt
• Corey Levine

Mrs. Kerekes would like this item re-addressed in the future to explore the possibility of performing this work in-house and spend mindfully.

Mrs. Bullock proposed tabling this item to next month, discussing major construction of new schools, and holding a workshop to prioritize that construction.  She believes the Keystone community has an immediate need for relief from overcrowding.

Superintendent Broskie advised the discussion and resultant approved rezoning in the three high-growth areas included consideration for the opening of Elementary School R to address high-growth and overcrowding at Paterson, and he believes this item should move forward due to the construction/building timeline.  He advised current capacity at Keystone Heights Elementary is related to the size of the cafeteria and that the KHE cafeteria is next on the list to address cafeteria expansion.  He proposed having a feasibility study completed to make decisions with that information incorporated.

Bryce Ellis, Interim Assistant Superintendent Operations, advised that the feasibility study is a 10-12 week study that will produce a third party opinion and should be completed in June.

Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, was asked if Mrs. Bullock's presence and participation in the feasibility study constituted a Sunshine violation.  Mr. Bickner advised that, if just one board member is present, it is not a Sunshine violation.

Mrs. Kerekes supports the board and superintendent committing to a timeline now for building the school in the Keystone area due to current overcrowding that needs to be addressed for the portable reduction act.  The feasibility study would include addressing the practical nature of a new building on the Keystone property.  She believes we have a need for three new schools, not two, and that the Educational Facilities Plan should be reviewed/revised.

Mrs. Clark advised current construction is months delayed, and she views this item as an immediate need.

Mrs. Bolla and Mrs. Gilhousen support moving forward with the construction of Elementary School R at this time and holding a workshop following the completion of the feasibility study.  Mrs. Gilhousen discussed the importance of adhering to proper protocols and a process that is fair to the entire county.

Mr. Bickner proposed consideration for utilizing Robert's Rules for Small Boards as our prescribed method/guide for following rules of order at board meetings.  Mr. Bickner will prepare and send a proposal to each board member and the superintendent for consideration.

Board members' comments included acknowledging the attendance at this meeting by so many interested people and comments re recent school and community events.