Treasure Pickett, Director of K-12 Education, recognized Maria Przybylski, AMIKids, for her over two decades of experience working with AMIKids in many different roles in both day treatment and prevention models.  Under Ms. Przybylski's leadership, students participate in service-learning activities including a reading program with HeadStart, family engagement opportunities are made accessible, and numerous grants have been secured and funds raised in the local community to support this body of work.

Constance Higginbotham, Clay County Education Association (retired), recognized the following students for their essays written for Black History Month:

• Ryan Galbraith, Argyle Elementary, 1st Place, (Ms. McCray, Teacher)
• Miguel Sanchez, Orange Park Elementary, 2nd Place, (Ms. Stevens, Teacher)
• Virginia Baxter, Keystone Heights Elementary, 3rd Place, (Ms. Carter, Teacher)
• Naomi Palmer, Middleburg Elementary, Top 10% (Ms. Allen, Teacher)
• Raven Bastin, Keystone Heights Elementary, Top 10% (Ms. Carter, Teacher)
• Mackenzie Burgess, Argyle Elementary, Top 10%, (Ms. McCray, Teacher)
• Uma Maples, Argyle Elementary, Top 10% (Ms. McCray, Teacher)
• Leighton Eversole, Orange Park Elementary, Top 10% (Ms. Stevens, Teacher)

Christine Jump, Orange Park High School, recognized student recipients of The President's Volunteer Service Award, a prestigious national honor that highlights students' commitment to serving the community and the nation:

• Chloe Crocker - Lake Asbury Junior High
• Cailyn Crocker - Doctors Inlet Elementary
• Stella Carter - Orange Park Elementary
• Caidyn Toney - Lake Asbury Junior High
• Clarissa Toney - Middleburg High 
• Chloe Toney - Middleburg High
• Kaitlyn Konnick - Middleburg High
• Lyndsey Brown - Ridgeview High
• Isabelle Carter - Orange Park High
• Scott Logan - Fleming Island High
• Tyler Avery - Fleming Island High

John Sgromolo, Coordinator of District Athletics, recognized the following State Wrestling Champions:

• Cheyenne Cruce - Middleburg High
• Jayce Paridon - Fleming Island High

Karen McMillan, Coordinator of School Choice and Fine Arts, recognized Fleming Island High art student, Jaden Poole and his art teacher, Michael Green.  Jaden, a ninth-grade sculptor, had four works of art recognized with Gold Key Awards at the N.E. Florida Scholastic Art Awards in February.  He also won a silver medal at the National level with his work entitled "Sapphire Octopus."

Susan Gannon, Instructional Resources Library/Media Specialist, shared a brief visual presentation in celebration of School Library Month in Clay County.

Public speakers:

• Arvid Nelson 
• Bruce Friedman
• Susan Callahan 
• Carol Newbern 
• Cody Nobles
• Christopher Trahan 
• Constance Higginbotham 
• Kenneth Francis
• Kyleigh Burghart
• Jenifer Burghart 
• Courtney Williams 
• Leilani Alleyne 
• Roseann Cronister 
• Tara Richardson 
• Mariana De Anzo 
• Justine Galbraith 
• Jackie Cetnar 
• Kathleen Chamless
• Joel Miller
• Sandy Goldman 
• Victoria Tompkins
• Tanya Kacsan
• Riley Connor 
• Leigh Ann Lunsford 
• Charles Walsh
• Hailley Hutchens 
• Skully Collins
• Neptune Terry 
• Samantha Wernet 
• Fred Peton 
• Judith Chapple 

Immediately following the adoption of the consent agenda, a recess was taken at 8:22 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:33 p.m.

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation highlighting the following:

• Schools of the Month
• Governor DeSantis Visits Clay
• Worksite Wellness
• Arts Education Month
• Principal Award
• Florida Prepaid
• Upcoming Events

This matter was thoroughly discussed in great detail by the board members.  Each concern regarding Mr. Bickner's contract, the hiring of a new school board attorney, and the likely creation of a staff attorney position was discussed in detail.  No changes or modifications were made to the item as presented on the agenda.

There was no Human Resources Special Action A.

There was no Human Resources Special Action B.

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

Chair Gilhousen opened the public hearing.  Public speakers addressing this item were as follows:

• Bruce Friedman
• Joel Miller

Following the public speakers' comments, the public hearing was closed.

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

Mrs. Bolla noted the upcoming events of Clay Education's Spring for Education and Math Field Day, and encouraged additional support to allow expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.  She also extended well wishes to all families celebrating Passover, Ramadan, and Easter.

Mrs. Skipper expressed gratitude to the administration at Fleming Island Elementary for the opportunity to tour the school and meet staff, noting FIE's involvement of parent volunteers to support teachers in various ways.  She was able to attend the Clay County Agricultural Fair and observe the schools' involvement in the fair.  She also voiced her support and backing for teachers but does not support the indoctrination or sexualization of students or putting inappropriate reading materials in their hands.  She also stated that the proposed bathroom policy protects all students and wished all a happy Easter.

Mrs. Clark noted Holy Week and the importance of humility.  She attended the fair and was impressed by students participating in the market steer show.  She would like to explore a policy that would ensure there are no publishers putting books on shelves that should not be there.  She stated that she is not into book banning but is following the policy from last year and that policy may continue to be revised as legislation changes.  

Mrs. Hanson would like to add, to a workshop, discussion about moving student discipline hearings to a different day due to the length of the hearings followed by the monthly board meeting.  She would also like to add to the workshop agenda some discussion on the board holding informal workshops that would allow the board, with required notice, an opportunity to have discussion on maintaining the direction on educating students.  Each board member would bring their priorities to the informal workshop and discuss topics they desire to discuss.  She also lamented the amount of time that has been spent on discussion of the book challenge policy and stated that policy was hurried and lacked guidelines and clarity as well as community involvement.  She stated items important for discussion are students reading on grade level and how master teachers can be better compensated.

Mrs. Gilhousen clarified the items to be added to a workshop agenda are discussion of a policy requested by Mrs. Clark re purchasing of library books, a policy requested by Mrs. Skipper, consideration of holding student discipline hearings on an alternate day as requested by Mrs. Hanson, and discussion of holding informal workshops as requested by Mrs. Hanson.  It was determined it was not feasible to move the interviews for school board attorney to an earlier date.  The board agreed that the addition of the requested four (4) items to the April workshop was not feasible due to the interviews beginning at 10:30, and it was decided to add these items to the May workshop.