This is item is to hold a public hearing to approve as advertised policy amendment for School Board Policy 1.14, Sales Surtax Citizens Advisory Committee. The Citizens Advisory Committee meets quarterly to provide oversight to the EdFIRST half-cent sales tax.  Over the past year, there have been several scheduled meetings in which a quorum was not present.  If a quorum is not present, another three months must pass before any business can be conducted, provided a quorum is present for the next meeting.  This can be alleviated by amending some of the restrictive language defining what constitutes a quorum and which members may vote.  The policy changes allow a quorum for any six members, regardless of the district they represent.  In addition, Alternates may assume the duties and vote if no members of their district are present.  Finally, members may attend remotely.  However, if attending remotely, a member may not vote and is not counted towards the quorum.  

Failure to approve advertised revisions to School Board Policy 1.14, Sales Surtax Citizens Advisory Committee,  may result in continued failure to conduct business due to lack of a quorum at Citizens Advisory Committee meetings.

The Clay County School Board has approved several Policy amendments in the past.

The Board will approve as advertised amendments to School Board Policy 1.14, Sales Surtax Citizens Advisory Committee. 

Ensure fiscal responsibility through the effective management of district operations in an effort to maximize available resources necessary to provide an environment that is safe, efficient, and conducive to learning.

Approve as advertised amendments to School Board Policy 1.14, Sales Surtax Citizens Advisory Committee.