Chief of Communications and Community Engagement Sabrina Thomas recognized Orange Park High School for achieving UCF Certified Community Partnership School status. Mrs. Thomas introduced Shawn Smith, Senior Director for Community Partnership Schools in the North Central Region with the Children's Home Society of Florida, and Erika Gilbert, Director of the Orange Park High School Community Partnership School, who shared remarks regarding the significance of the certification.

Student speaker Katherine Worley, a student at Orange Park High School, highlighted the district's College and Career Readiness opportunities, recognizing the Board's support in preparing students for college, military service, and the workforce through academic programs, career and technical education, and other postsecondary pathways.

No comment on specific agenda items.

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

Public Speakers addressing non-specific agenda items:

• Judith Chapple
• CiCi Carter
• Bruce Friedman
• Sarah Ouellette
• Helena Cormier

Superintendent Broskie affirmed the Board's commitment to supporting teacher salaries as resources allow, provided an update on enhanced volunteer safety measures and ongoing investigations, and recognized the Board's proactive actions to strengthen policies, background screening, training, and transparency to better protect students.

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation highlighting the following:

• State Assessment Results
• New School Year
• Student Transportation
• Upcoming Events

Mrs. Gilhousen welcomed the new school year and commended the Information Technology Department, administrators, and school counselors for the successful implementation of the district's new student information system. Mr. Alvero expressed support for assisting families with volunteer background check costs. Mrs. Clark shared her enthusiasm for the new school year. Mrs. Hanson recognized the Clay Education Foundation, community organizations, and district staff for supporting teachers and students, while expressing appreciation for educators' dedication. Chair Skipper encouraged families to embrace the district's new systems, highlighted the Board's continued efforts to strengthen volunteer safety procedures, thanked transportation staff for their work, and encouraged parents to complete volunteer and student preparations before the first day of school.