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School Board of Clay County
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School, 2233 Village Square Parkway
February 1, 2018 - Regular School Board Meeting
Date: Feb 01 2018 (6:00 p.m.)
Invocation  (Pastor Bill Register, First Assembly Clay County)
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order  (Present: Janice Kerekes, District 1; Carol Studdard, District 2; Betsy Condon, District 3; Mary Bolla, District 4; Ashley Gilhousen, District 5; and Superintendent Addison Davis.)
Student Showcase  (Oakleaf High School Women's Ensemble - Valarie Williams, Choral Director)
Recognitions and Awards
1. Recognize the All State Band and Chorus students
Minutes:

Mike Wingate, along with Sponsors Brett Pikuritz and Valarie Williams, were present to recognize the All-State Band and Chorus students and talk about the music program.  The names of the students are listed in the agenda item details.  Kylie Manamsala from Oakleaf Village Elementary, whose name was inadvertently left off the list, was also recognized.   

Presenters
2. Career and Technical Education Presentation
Minutes:

Alice Paulk, Director of Career and Technical Education, announced that February is being designated as CTE Month through  Proclamation #18-09 listed on the Consent agenda for approval.  She presented a 4-minute video that will be used to promote CTE in Clay County.  

School Showcase  (Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School - Rodney Ivey, Principal)
Scheduled Citizen Requests
3. David Campbell - Science Standards
Science Standards Presentation.pdf
Minutes:

Mr. Campbell discussed what he perceived as misconceptions and explained his perspective on the science standards and the meaning behind them.

Presentations from the Audience (Public Comment)
4. Public Comments
Minutes:
  • Craig Wells - Workforce Skills 
  • Liz Crane - Insurance
  • Betsy Reagor  - Charter Schools
  • Roel Escamilla - District Advisory Committee
  • Travis Christensen - Appointed Superintendent discussions
Consent Agenda
Superintendent
5. C1 - Minutes of School Board Regular Meeting on January 4, 2018
2018 Feb 1 - Minutes Jan 4 Regular.pdf
6. C2 - Florida Youth Challenge Academy Student/Employee Work Calendar 2018-2019
FLYCA Student-Employee Work Calendar 2018-19.pdf
7. C3 - Revisions to Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) Plan for 2018
Clay County District Schools COE Plan_2018-2019.docx.pdf
Human Resources
8. C4 - Personnel Consent Agenda - February 1, 2018
Personnel Consent Agenda 2 1 2018.pdf
Addendum - Out of Field.pdf
9. C5 - Ratify the 2017-2018/2018-2019 Master Contract between the Clay Educational Staff Professional Association and the Clay County School Board
~~2017 2018 CESPA Ratification Pack.pdf
10. C6 - Ratify the 2018-2020 Master Contract between the Clay County Education Association and the Clay County School Board.
2017 2018 Ratification Package CCEA.pdf
IN-Curriculum and Instruction
11. C7 - Agreement between SBCC and Parrish and Associates, Inc.
Parrish and Associates Approved Contract (2).pdf (Confidential)
Instruction-Career and Technical Education
12. C8 - Career Pathway Articulation Agreement between Santa Fe College and The School Board of Clay County
Santa Fe College Articulation Agreement final 01082018.pdf
13. C9 - Proclamation #18-09 for Career and Technical Education Month
Proclamation.pdf
Instruction-Exceptional Student Education
14. C10 - Clarke School for the Deaf Agreement 2017-18.
Clarke Schools Hearing and Speech 17 18.pdf
Instruction-K-12 Academic
15. C11 - Approval of Out of County Student Travel - K-12 Academic
February 2018 - Student Travel.pdf
16. C12 - Bright Minds Youth Development, Inc./The School Board of Clay County
February 2018 - Bright Minds Contract.pdf
17. C13 - 2017-18 Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement Between SBCC and FSCJ
February 2018 - FSCJ Agreement.pdf
18. C14 - Clay County Sheriff's Office Secondary Employment Contract
February 2018 - CCSO Secondary (Athletic) Contract.pdf
instruction-STEM
19. C15 - Intel Math Program Professional Development
Intel Spring 2018 dates.pdf
Intel - pre and post by teacher - all cohorts (2).pdf
Business Affairs
20. C16 - Proposed Allocation Changes for 2017-2018
Allocation Summary - February 1, 2018.pdf
Business Affairs-Purchasing
21. C17 - Bid Renewal
Operations-Facilities
22. C18 - Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) Agreement Amendment for Discovery Oaks Elementary School (Elementary “Y”).
CCUA DevAgreement with AMENDED in title.pdf
23. C19 - Pre-qualification of Contractors
TableBoardBackup Contractor Prequal, 2.1.18.pdf
24. C20 - Change Order #2 (Direct Purchasing) for Discovery Oaks Elementary (Elementary Y)
CngOrder2DP, DOE Elementary Y.pdf
25. C21 - Final (Phase III) Plans and Specifications for the AICE Testing Facility at Fleming Island High School
26. C22 - Schematic/Preliminary/Final (Phase I, II & III) Plans and Specifications for Middleburg Elementary School Restroom Renovation.
27. C23 - Schematic/Preliminary/Final (Phase I, II & III) Plans and Specifications for Orange Park Elementary School Kitchen Renovation.
28. C24 - Resolution to dispose of Relocatable Building at Fleming Island Elementary School.
resolution disposal of relocatable 841 FIE.pdf
Adoption of Consent Agenda
29. Adoption of Consent Agenda
Minutes:

Roel Escamilla spoke to item C6 prior to the adoption of the Consent Agenda.  

Following the adoption of the Consent Agenda and the approval of the Master Contracts between the School Board and the collective bargaining units (Consent items C5 and C6), both the CCEA and CESPA Presidents came forward for the official signing of the Terms of Agreement.  

Motion
Motion to approve the Consent agenda
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Betsy Condon
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
CCEA Update  (Renna Lee Paiva)
CESPA Update  (Teresa Dixon)
Superintendent's Update and Presentations
30. Graduation Rates and Science Standards
Graduation 2018.pdf
Minutes:

Superintendent Davis began by recognizing the district's CTE supervisors and culinary teachers as this month's Champions of Change for the extras hours they devoted to helping with culinary needs for district events during the month of January.

  • Alice Paulk - Supervisor of CTE, Program Implementation 
  • Kelly Mosley - Supervisor of CTE, Community & Business Partnerships
  • Jennifer Perry – Clay High School
  • Laura Leach – Keystone Heights High School
  • Amy Surita – Middleburg High School
  • Amy LaPierre – Ridgeview High School
  • Michael Baskette – Orange Park High School

Next, Mr. Davis thanked the Board of County Commissioners for acknowledging in their recent meeting the district's increase in graduation rates and recognizing School Choice Week, January 21-27, 2018.

Mr. Davis used the attached PowerPoint presentation to celebrate a 3.7% increase in graduation rates, ranking Clay County 9th highest in the state.  He ended his presentation with several slides on the science textbook adoption and announced the district must adopt curricula that align with state standards.

Discussion Agenda
31. D1 - Consider rescission of September 26, 2017, School Board action to join the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of House Bill 7069 (Submitted by Mrs. Condon)
Minutes:

The following individuals spoke to this item: 

  1. Donna Mace 
  2. Victoria Kidwell 
  3. Christopher Trahan 
  4. Jenifer Burghart 
  5. Roel Escamilla 
  6. Katherine Morrison 
  7. Travis Christensen
  8. Betsy Reagor
  9. Renna Lee Paiva 
  10. Laura Mayberry 

A lengthy discussion ensued with Board members giving their opinions on the item and related topics.  Mrs. Kerekes felt there was an improper motion and the item should be worded as a "withdrawal."  Discussion included the wording of the item as well as references to Roberts Rules and protocol for bringing the item back to the Board for reconsideration. 

A short break followed the action on this item.  (Audio was muted during the break and inadvertently not resumed until item D4.)

Motion
Motion to rescind the action of the Board on September 26, 2017, to join the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of House Bill 7069, notice of such consideration for rescission verbalized by Betsy Condon at the previous meeting on January 4, 2018.
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Betsy Condon
Second: Ashley Gilhousen
Janice Kerekes - Nay
Carol Studdard - Nay
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
Superintendent
32. D2 - Strategic Plan 2018-2022
clay-county-school-district-strategic-plan-2018 (3).pdf
Minutes:

Mrs. Condon thanked the Superintendent for putting together a detailed plan and for adding the requested verbiage that approval of the plan does not reflect the Board's approval of initiatives or contract addressed in the plan.

Motion
Motion to approve
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Ashley Gilhousen
Second: Janice Kerekes
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
Human Resources
33. D3 - Human Resources - Special Action A
Special Action A 2 1 18.pdf (Confidential)
Motion
Motion to approve
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Mary Bolla
Second: Betsy Condon
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
34. D4 - Human Resources - Special Action B
Special Action B 2 1 18.pdf (Confidential)
Minutes:

Mrs. Kerekes noted for the record that she did not believe the discipline on this item was strict enough and possibly warranted termination.

Motion
Motion to approve
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Betsy Condon
Second: Mary Bolla
Janice Kerekes - Nay
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
35. D5 - Human Resources - Special Action C
Special Action C 2 1 18.pdf (Confidential)
Motion
Motion to approve
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Betsy Condon
Second: Janice Kerekes
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
Instruction-Instructional Resources
36. D6 - Public Hearing to Approve as advertised, Science Textbook Adoption for Grades K-12
HMH K-12 Science Proposal.pdf
Goodheart-Wilcox Proposal-Anatomy & Physiology.pdf
Board Member Gilhousen Handout.pdf
Public Speaker E. Laurence Science Standards Rebuttal.ppt.pptx.pdf
Minutes:

The public hearing was opened.  The following individuals were present to speak to the item:

  1. Ernie Laurence, Jr.
  2. Roel Escamilla
  3. Scott Yirka
  4. Caleb G. Colley
  5. Juan Luis-Jorse, M.D.
  6. Sharon Hipsley
  7. Doug Matyi
  8. Graham Yirka
  9. Reese Phillips 
  10. Ken Hipsley
  11. Darrell Thompson
  12. Virginia Overman
  13. Art Hooker
  14. Brian Phillips
  15. Kelly W. Davis
  16. Victoria Kidwell
  17. Henry Allen
  18. Mary Lib Stevenson
  19. Shana Meiselman
  20. David Campbell
  21. Renna Lee Paiva

Following public comments, the public hearing was closed and Board discussion took place.  Board member Ashley Gilhousen distributed a handout to Board members.  There was lengthy discussion in which Board members were given the opportunity to voice their opinions and ask questions.  Terry Connor, Chief of Secondary Schools, clarified that the state standards, indeed, refer to evolution as a "scientific theory" and that the district must have a major tool, referring to the textbook under consideration, for teaching state science standards.  David D'Agata, Board Attorney, reviewed cases pertaining to evolution and referenced Florida Statutes which set forth the Board's duties regarding instructional materials. 

 

Motion
Motion to approve
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Mary Bolla
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Nay
Ashley Gilhousen - Nay
Mary Bolla - Aye
Operations-Facilities
37. D7 - Public Hearing and Adoption of Attendance Boundary for Discovery Oaks Elementary School.
DOE attendance boundary ppt in pdf format.pdf
Minutes:

Chairman Studdard opened the public hearing.  With no one present to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.

Motion
Motion to approve
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Betsy Condon
Second: Mary Bolla
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
38. D8 - Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) Resolution and Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement for Tynes Elementary School
CCUA sale of property at TES ppt in pdf format.pdf
Resolution 18-08 Tynes Elementary & CCUA.pdf
CCUA Tynes Real Property purchase agreement 2018.pdf
Exhibit A - Plant Site.pdf
Exhibit A - Easement.pdf
CCUA Tynes Elem CCSB Presentation Final.pdf
Minutes:

A representative from the Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA), Jeremy Johnston, was present to speak to the item.   Mr. Johnston used the attached PowerPoint to present the site advantages to CCUA as well as the benefits of the sale to the School Board.  Brief Board discussion followed.

 

Motion
Motion to Table
Minutes
The motion died for lack of a second.
Vote Results ( Not Started )
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second:
Motion
Motion to approve
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Mary Bolla
Second: Ashley Gilhousen
Janice Kerekes - Nay
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
School Board Attorney Remarks  (None)
School Board Member Remarks
39. Board Comments
Minutes:

Board member comments included general remarks about the busy month with numerous district events. 

Mrs. Kerekes gave notice that she plans to agenda the House Bill 7069 lawsuit again next month in an effort to reverse tonight's rescission.  

Mrs. Gilhousen asked if there was interest by the Board to add additional resources to the science curriculum.  Discussion followed about the district curriculum guides, their purpose and how they are developed.  No action was taken to add additional resources.

 

Adjournment  (11:29 p.m.)
Superintendent of Schools School Board Chairman