Ted Clark, Clay Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor and Vice Chair, Richard Russell, Board Chair, and Wes Taylor, Veteran on the Board, recognized students' achievements in an annual poster contest open to all CCDS students in grades K-12.  The winning posters reflect the National Association of Conservation District's annual stewardship theme and highlight the work of conservation districts that work to protect and enhance natural resources.  District poster contest winners are:

K-1st Category:

• 1st place - Kayden Teeter (Wilkinson Elementary)
• 2nd place - Braden Poole (Wilkinson Elementary)

2nd-3rd Category:

• 2nd place - Ella Mae Lutz (Wilkinson Elementary)
• 3rd place - Haylee Moore (Wilkinson Elementary)

4th - 6th Category:

• 1st place - Uriah Weldon (Tynes Elementary)
• 2nd place - Jasmine Padgett (Wilkinson Elementary)
• 3rd place - Holly Chestnut (Wilkinson Elementary)

Public speakers:

• Jennifer Fowler - Smart Restart School Reopening Plan 
• Maria Mora, M.D. - Phase II Smart Restart School Reopening Plan 
• Julie Smith - mask mandate 
• Christopher Trahan - mask mandate 
• Connor Smith - mask mandate
• Angela Housley - masks being required in school  
• Hope Chessel - masks 
• Luanne Eckert - mask mandate 
• Ruth Swissa - mask mandates  
• Cornelius Jones - mask mandate 
• Cello Buford - mask mandate issue  
• Fernando Vizcarrondo - COVID impact  
• Babette J. Duke - masks 

Superintendent Broskie utilized the attached visual presentation to highlight the following:

• School Data - Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) data and proficiency achievements
• COVID-19 Protocols for 2021-2022 - mitigation strategies, safety reminders
• Back to School - inservice training, Tools 4 Clay Schools event

There were no human resources special actions.

Board members collectively expressed their appreciation for the thoughts and concerns shared by the public speakers in attendance and through email communications, as well as excitement and well wishes for the new school year.

Mrs. Clark encouraged positivity to facilitate working together despite differences.

Mrs. Kerekes understands the conflicting opinions and expressed frustration that local control over the mask issue has been removed by the government.  She is excited about the elevation in Charles E. Bennett's achievement scores.

Mrs. Bullock attended recent volunteer appreciation and fundraiser events and extended congratulations to Sherri Anthony, a former Keystone Heights High student who was recently inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Mrs. Gilhousen encouraged respect and care for one another as incredibly difficult decisions are made.

Mrs. Bolla advised that the current school board attorney's contract will end on 12/30/21, and she will add an action item to the discussion agenda for the September board meeting.  Congratulations were extended to Makayla Buchanan, Executive Director of Clay Education Foundation, for the birth of her daughter.  A reminder that masks are strongly encouraged was given, and communication between parents and teachers was encouraged.