The voters of Clay County Florida, in the primary election of August 28, 2018, approved an additional one (1) mill increase of the ad valorem millage tax for the purpose of providing a funding source for increased safety and security measures at each school within the Clay County School District, which measures were required by the state legislature through the implementation of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. (“the Act”). That one mill levy for safety and security ends on June 30, 2023. The proposed Resolution would allow for the voters of the county to determine whether or not to continue the one (1) mill levy in order to help meet the funding needs of safety and security in all District schools, including Charter schools within the district.

State mandates for safety and security of schools exceed the existing resources.

Voters approved the increased millage to support funding of safety and security in District schools.

Approval of this item will allow the School Board to initiate the referendum process asking the electors to approve the continuation of the additional one (1) mill of ad valorem millage tax. An additional one (1) mill of ad valorem millage tax would provide funding required to meet the statutory safety and security mandates without compromising other needed services.

Ensure funding of safety and security measures in all district schools in compliance with state mandates.

Adopt a Resolution in a form substantially similar to the one attached.