Laura Fogarty, Director of Climate and Culture, introduced Len Mattiace who recognized student participants and winners of the Len Mattiace Foundation Anti-Bullying Campaign, a contest open to students in grades 6 - 8.  Participating students submitted a variety of projects incorporating the themes of kindness, inclusion, and compassion.  First and second-place students received an award of $1,000 as well as certificates, hats, and t-shirts. 

Student Participants:

• Serenity Cutts, Oakleaf Junior High (First Place)
• Mills Weinstein, Green Cove Springs Junior High (Second Place)
• Keila Noles, Oakleaf Junior High (Participant)
• John Leoncio, Oakleaf Junior High (Participant)
• Laila Murray, Lake Asbury Junior High (Participant)
• Jae'anna Pollack, Grove Park Elementary (Participant)
• Carla Null, Sherry Sullivan, Tatum Nemer, Oakleaf Junior High (Participant)

Maryam Owen, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, recognized the following students for their winning Founders' Week Art Contest entries.  This year's contest, which addressed the Founders' Week theme, U.S. Presidents: Legacy of our Leaders, asked students to reflect on what they would do if they were president.

Student Winners Recognized:

• K - Iris Swanson, Wilkinson Elementary
• 1st - Caroline Inman, Fleming Island Elementary
• 2nd - Alexander Patrick, Coppergate Elementary
• 3rd - Samantha Sison, Tynes Elementary
• 4th - Janaysha Sims-Howard, Doctors Inlet Elementary
• 5th - Mary Oliver, Doctors Inlet Elementary

Gi Teevan, Board Chair, and Heather Obermiller, Vice President, Clay Education Foundation, recognized this year's top 10 semi-finalists for Teacher of the Year and Support-Related Employee of the Year.

Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists:

• Stacy Murphree (Shadowlawn Elementary)
• Yasmin Petrucci (Ridgeview High)
• Kristin Makar (Ridgeview Elementary)
• Jennifer Roach (Paterson Elementary)
• Joel Miller (Oakleaf High)
• Ashleigh Haug (Middleburg Elementary)
• Christine Wirt (Clay High)
• Kimberly Mann (Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High)
• Heather Miller (Lake Asbury Elementary)
• Tiara Coffee (Lakeside Junior High)

School-Related Employee of the Year Semi-Finalists:

• Jessica Thomas (Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High)
• Jenna Coates (Oakleaf High)
• Wendy Hane (Grove Park Elementary)
• Manual Gonzales (Middleburg High)
• Abegail Rosario-Castillo (Orange Park Elementary)
• Gina Van Ginkel (Doctors Inlet Elementary)
• Denise Turner (Orange Park Junior High)
• Michelle De La Cruz Colon (Ridgeview High)
• Joanne Wager (S. Bryan Jennings Elementary)
• Michelle Solomon (W.E. Cherry Elementary)

John Sgromolo, Coordinator of District Athletics, recognized the following student-athletes:

• Maryn McDade (Fleming Island High) - 50m freestyle (back-to-back State Champion)
• Ava Brinkman (Fleming Island High) - diving (State Champion)
• Jordan Mitchell (Oakleaf High) - football (Clay County Student-Athlete of the Month)
• Merrick Rapoza (Clay High) - football (Clay County Student-Athlete of the Month)
• Kiley Channell (Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. High) - basketball (Clay County Student-Athlete of the Month)

John Sgromolo, Coordinator of District Athletics, recognized the following Clay County Coaches of the Month:

• Carrie Prewitt (Middleburg High) - volleyball
• Paul Grybb (Ridgeview High) - cross country
• Jessica Carter (Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. High) - basketball

John Sgromolo, Coordinator of District Athletics, introduced Caelan Rhinehardt, Jacksonville Jaguars organization, who made a check presentation to Jaclyn Rodriguez, The American Cancer Society, for $5,700. from Clay County Athletics in partnership with the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Participants included the following:

• Jaclyn Rodriguez (American Cancer Society)
• Adriel Rocha (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• Caelan Rhinehardt (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• Jared Moses (Clay High School Athletic Director)
• Casey Thompson (Middleburg High School Athletic Director)
• Samantha Eaton (Wilkinson Junior High Athletic Director)
• Chris Gallagher (Ridgeview High School Athletic Director)
• Travis Cunningham (Fleming Island High School Athletic Director)

Public Speakers:

• Liz Crane - general comments
• Julie Miller - celebrating our libraries 
• Bruce Friedman - correspondence

Re Item C13 School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation (PSM) Development Agreement for DR Horton, Inc. Jacksonville, a Delaware Corporation (Branan Field Park), Mrs. Skipper noted that she wanted to go on record that she does not fully support this item.  While not approving the item may produce more harm than good, the current infrastructure and overcrowding issues combined with low compensation for the cost it will take to house these additional students is not desirable.  She does support growth and development when education is fairly compensated.

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation highlighting the following:

• Schools of the Month
• Rosie on the Kelly Clarkson Show and Dolly's Imagination Library
• Upcoming Events
• Semester 1: Academic Focus
• Winter Break Reminders

A recess of the public meeting was called at 7:56 p.m., and the shade meeting/private attorney-client session was held in accordance with Florida Statute 286.011(8).  A court reporter was present to record the session.  At the conclusion of the private session, the public meeting reconvened and was subsequently adjourned at 8:27 p.m. with no further business.

There was no Human Resources Special Action A.

There was no Human Resources Special Action B.

Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, distributed his resignation letter to board members.  Pursuant to the terms of his contract, resignation may be tendered after December 22, 2022, and the effective date of written notice of resignation given to the board is December 23, 2022, with the last date of employment being the required sixteen (16) weeks, on April 14, 2022.  He is ready and willing to do whatever is needed to effect a smooth transition, will continue to do the absolute best job he knows how to do, and wishes each board member well.

Superintendent Broskie requested permission from the board to advertise this position in various publications, and the board granted permission for the position to be advertised. 

Mrs. Bolla appreciated a musical production and classroom visits at Doctors Inlet Elementary as well as experiencing awesome teachers during the Teacher of the Year visits for the TOY semi-finalists.  She also enjoyed participating in a spelling bee at Argyle Elementary, reading to students at Shadowlawn Elementary, graduation for Adult & Community Education, and noted the wonderful opportunity for parents to participate in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and receive free books for children aged birth - 5.  She attended the recent Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) conference and appreciated the opportunity this professional organization provides for board members to continue their education and have conversations with their counterparts across the state.

Mrs. Skipper also appreciated the large amount of information provided at the FSBA conference and the personal connections made there.  She enjoyed an informative visit to Fleming Island High and encouraged board members to set policy with a main focus on children, being proactive in securing safety and parental rights.

Mrs. Clark was grateful for the honor of participating in the selections of the School-Related Employees of the Year and was impressed with all candidates, noting the work to be done and the good team in place.

Mrs. Hanson factors her experiences as a teacher into every decision she makes and stated her commitment to work to make the district a great place for children.  She attended the Florida Youth Challenge Academy graduation and commended FLYCA for the work they are doing to rescue children.

Mrs. Gilhousen noted the common thread and focus this evening on literacy, wants every student to have an excellent educational experience, and noted the passion, dedication, and incredible amount of work that goes into educationally preparing children.