Superintendent Broskie introduced Dr. Justina Jackson, Certification Program Manager, who recognized Wilkinson Junior High's accomplishment of receiving certification with the University of Central Florida.  This accomplishment was reached through the combined efforts of four (4) Core Partners -

• Children's Home Society of Florida
• St. Johns River State College
• Baptist Health/Wolfson Children's Hospital
• Clay County District Schools

This partnership has allowed Wilkinson Junior High to serve the local community through tutoring, academic enrichment, assistance with food insecurities, access to medical care, and a clothes closet/laundry access.

Superintendent Broskie recognized Melissa Matz, Lakeside Junior High, for being selected as the 2023 Florida Teacher of the Year.

Ms. Matz shared some of the highlights of her teaching career, crediting her students as being her inspiration, and looks forward to the incredible opportunity this honor has bestowed upon her.

John Sgromolo, Coordinator of District Athletics, recognized Rodney Keller (Clay High School) for being named the 2022 Clay County Male Coach of the Year and Carrie Prewitt (Middleburg High School) for being named the 2022 Clay County Female Coach of the Year.

Superintendent Broskie recognized Clay County District Schools as being named as a "Top 10" district in the State of Florida.  This level of student achievement was achieved through outstanding teaching and leadership.  Mr. Broskie recognized specific schools for tremendous growth and achievement:

• Clay Hill Elementary
• Doctors Inlet Elementary
• Lake Asbury Elementary
• Lakeside Elementary
• Paterson Elementary
• Plantation Oaks Elementary 
• S.B. Jennings Elementary 
• Lakeside Junior High
• Orange Park High

District Leadership Events were also recognized as follows:

• ESE Summer Summit - Dr. Melanie Sanders, Director of Exceptional Student Education
• One Clay Teacher Leadership Academy - Jenie Shepard, Director of Professional Learning

Public Speakers:

• Doug Conkey - Blue School Grant Program, St. Johns River Water Management District
• Brandye Mackey - school zoning, academy requirements 
• Robert Carabina - curriculum, civics 
• Bruce Friedman - general
• Leigh Ann Lunsford - general 
• David Coughlin - school board meeting content

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached presentation highlighting the following:

• Student Achievements
• New School Year
• Student Transportation
• Food and Nutrition Services
• Entry Requirements for Kindergarten and 7th Graders

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

Public Speakers addressing this item:

• Zane Goodman - parental rights 
• Jacob Daul - parental rights/SB Policy 1.15 
• Nicholas Rossi - parental rights/SB Policy 1.15  
• Andrew Perez - parental rights/SB Policy 1.15 

Mrs. Gilhousen asked Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, for clarification on proposed SB Policy 1.15.  Mr. Bickner indicated that the language for this policy was directly quoted from HB 1557 and is compliant with Statute.

There was no Human Resources Special Action A.

Superintendent Broskie provided an update re this item, advising the Board has engaged in collaborative discussion and outlining the four (4) affirmative steps currently in place:

1. Book Challenge Form - a simple and transparent form available on CCDS website to provide information sufficient to have the committee review any questionable book brought forth;
2. Media Specialists are currently reviewing their library collections; 
3. The purchase of all new library materials has been halted so the process of purchasing may be reviewed and awaited direction from the state may be received;
4. System of Notification to parents - parents may complete a form that allows them to opt-out of their student accessing any library materials, can restrict specific titles, or can receive an email notification, identifying the book, each time their student checks out a book.

Roger Dailey, Chief Academic Officer, shared that this process began in November 2021 and that there have been immediate responses to calls, addressing concerns, ensuring transparency and collaboration with parents.  The district has currently received 462 challenge forms, only 111 of which are complete, referencing page numbers and specific content.  Not all challenges will require committee review.  Books that obviously violate appropriate standards may come out from the de-selection process and be immediately removed.

Mrs. Gilhousen provided context re a recent news interview she gave and stated she has been greatly encouraged by the work that has been done and the steps that have been taken.  She seeks to include accountability and wants to work collaboratively to remove inappropriate materials.

Public speakers on this item:

• Jennifer Burghart - book challenges

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

Mrs. Gilhousen recused herself from this vote based on a voting conflict and provided Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local Public Officers.

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

Mrs. Gilhousen extended a warm welcome to students and families as the new school year begins.

Mrs. Bullock thanked Clay Education Foundation for a recent Tools4Schools event held in the Keystone area.  She looks forward to the Wilkinson Jr. High community partnership school celebration.

Mrs. Kerekes thanked the superintendent for highlighting the exciting accomplishments of the district.

Mrs. Clark noted recent and upcoming backpack giveaways as well as free haircuts available for students.  She also noted the work remaining re library books and commended Mr. Dailey on his efforts.

Mrs. Bolla attended recent AMI Kids and PACE Center for Girls graduations and noted an upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony at PACE.  She thanked Garber Automall for hosting the next Clay Education Foundation giveaway for teachers on August 8th.  The next board workshop is scheduled for August 23rd, which is primary election day.  By board consensus, that meeting will be now held on August 22nd at 11:00 a.m.