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 School Board of Clay County |
Students who won the 2016 Founders Week art contest for their grade level were recognized by the Board and presented with certificates. See attached list for names of winners.
Mrs. Amy Batchelor, selected by the Florida Council for Exceptional Children to receive the Eleanor Guetzloe Oustanding Service Award, was recognized and congratulated by the Board.
Tom Pittman, FlHS Principal, introduced the four students who took 2nd place in the state competition. See list attached.
At the recent Florida Association for Media in Education conference, the Jim Harbin Student Media Festival Awards were announced. Congratulations were extended to the Clay County schools and students who received recognition. See attached list for names of winners.
Julie Robson - transportation issues
Wanda Climer - transportation issues
Amy Smith - Common Core
Rebecca Smith - Common Core and transportation issues
| Motion | |
| Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items C-2, C-3A and C-4 that were moved to Discussion. |
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) | |
| Motion: Carol Studdard | |
| Second: Betsy Condon | |
| Janice Kerekes | - Aye |
| Carol Studdard | - Aye |
| Betsy Condon | - Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye |
| Mary Bolla | - Not Present |
Superintendent Davis talked about his Elevate Clay Plan that acts as a systematic blueprint to lead his primary focus during his first 100 days as Superintendent. The plan provides the opportunity to determine the district's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and training, and engages all stakeholders.
Mrs. Kerekes distributed the letter she prepared following consensus of the Board at the December 6, 2016, Special meeting pertaining to the ESE investigation. Following discussion, Mrs. Kerekes agreed to make some revisions to the letter and deliver it to Superintendent Davis on Friday for mailing with the report to the appropriate state office for review.
| Motion | |
| Motion to approve |
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) | |
| Motion: Betsy Condon | |
| Second: Carol Studdard | |
| Janice Kerekes | - Aye |
| Carol Studdard | - Aye |
| Betsy Condon | - Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye |
| Mary Bolla | - Not Present |
The Board agreed that the district's Legislative priorities should be narrowed to 3-5 strong bullets.
| Motion | |
| Motion to move item to January board meeting. |
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) | |
| Motion: Ashley Gilhousen | |
| Second: Betsy Condon | |
| Janice Kerekes | - Aye |
| Carol Studdard | - Aye |
| Betsy Condon | - Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye |
| Mary Bolla | - Not Present |
| Motion | |
| Motion to approve |
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) | |
| Motion: Carol Studdard | |
| Second: Betsy Condon | |
| Janice Kerekes | - Aye |
| Carol Studdard | - Aye |
| Betsy Condon | - Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye |
| Mary Bolla | - Not Present |
| Motion | |
| Motion to approve |
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) | |
| Motion: Betsy Condon | |
| Second: Ashley Gilhousen | |
| Janice Kerekes | - Aye |
| Carol Studdard | - Aye |
| Betsy Condon | - Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye |
| Mary Bolla | - Not Present |
Mrs. Condon clarified that this is a one-time premium waiver for medical only and that deductions for other insurances will still be deducted.
| Motion | |
| Motion to approve |
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) | |
| Motion: Betsy Condon | |
| Second: Ashley Gilhousen | |
| Janice Kerekes | - Aye |
| Carol Studdard | - Aye |
| Betsy Condon | - Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye |
| Mary Bolla | - Not Present |
Mr. Davis remarked that the first coast expressway will have impact to the Oakleaf area and that this 22 acre parcel will be needed in the next 5-7 years. The Board would be able to utilize impact fees and Capital Outlay to purchase the property and for construction of the school.
| Motion | |
| Motion to deny Drees Homes' request to remove the future school site designation. |
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) | |
| Motion: Betsy Condon | |
| Second: Ashley Gilhousen | |
| Janice Kerekes | - Aye |
| Carol Studdard | - Aye |
| Betsy Condon | - Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye |
| Mary Bolla | - Not Present |
| Motion | |
| Motion to authorize Attorney Sam Garrison to proceed with litigation on the property. |
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) | |
| Motion: Ashley Gilhousen | |
| Second: Carol Studdard | |
| Janice Kerekes | - Aye |
| Carol Studdard | - Aye |
| Betsy Condon | - Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye |
| Mary Bolla | - Not Present |
Board members made general comments about various topics and school events. The meeting ended with Christmas wishes to everyone.
| Superintendent of Schools | School Board Chairman |