John Sgromolo, Coordinator of District Athletics, shared the attached athletics update and recognized Student Athletes of the Month who have demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and community involvement.

Student Athletes of the Month:

• Anna Milla (MHS) - August 2021
• London Francis (RHS) - September 2021
• Caleb Moncrief (KHH) - October 2021
• Janiyah Stevens (CHS) - November 2021
• Wyatt Underwood (MHS) - December 2021

Maryn McDade (FIH) was also recognized as a State Champion in swimming.

Makayla Buchanan, Executive Director Clay Education Foundation, recognized the following finalists for Teacher of the Year and School Related Employee of the Year:

Teacher of the Year Finalists:

• Ashley Hicks (Discovery Oaks Elementary)
• Kristen Tully (Fleming Island Elementary)
• Melissa Matz (Lakeside Junior High)
• Jordan Hobbs (Middleburg High)
• Stephanie Navarro (Plantation Oaks Elementary)

School Related Employee of the Year Finalists:

• Melissa Holt (Fleming Island Elementary)
• Martina Moore (Oakleaf High)
• Tami Shumway-King (Oakleaf Village Elementary)
• Erica Terry (Ridgeview High)
• Jacquelin Edwards (Clay Hill Elementary)

Brenda Troutman, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, Mary Bolla, Board Chair, and Victoria Kidwell, President Clay County Education Association, participated in a ceremonial signing of the ratified Clay County Education Association contract.

Brenda Troutman, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, Mary Bolla, Board Chair, and Lonnie Roberts, President Clay Educational and Staff Professional Association, participated in a ceremonial signing of the ratified Clay Educational Staff Professional Association contract.

Kelly Mosley and Alice Paulk, Supervisors of Career and Technical Education, shared the attached visual presentation highlighting the wide variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered in Clay County Schools and the role, function, and contributions of the fourteen (14) Advisory Boards that support the CTE Program Advisory Committee.  Advisory Board Chairs were recognized and presented with certificates in appreciation of their contributions.

Public Speakers:

• Linda Lyons - Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) extension 
• Shannon Hube - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) class size, ESE issues
• Patricia Shaffer- ESE 
• Rosanne Vernon - Plantation Oaks Elementary issue 
• Ashley Douglas - lack of teachers at POE and why it's not brought to the parents' attention
• Ivette Garcia - Ms. Vernon 
• Chuck Stuart - Clay County District Schools consent form

This item was heard last on the agenda.  A recess of the public meeting was called at 8:18 p.m. and the shade meeting 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 at 8:36 p.m., the regular meeting was reconvened and was subsequently adjourned at 8:37 p.m. with no further business conducted.

Chair Bolla advised this item was pulled to Discussion due to a revision re an employee resignation being rescinded.  Revised replacement pages omitting the rescinded resignation were made available by Human Resources.

There were no human resources special actions.

Mrs. Gilhousen advised she has taken a teaching position and requested the board consider an alternate time to hold agenda review/workshops that would allow her physical attendance at those meetings.  The board discussed the possibility of virtual attendance and the impact of the proposed time change on staff members.  Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, will research and provide an opinion on the legality of a virtual option.  No consensus was reached at this time. 

Mrs. Bullock recognized the accomplishments of the KHH girls basketball team as well as a KHH student who presented a program about wrestling at a local Kiwanis meeting.

Mrs. Kerekes requested staff evaluate the request re the DROP extension brought up during public comment and advise the board re the feasibility of considering these requests.  Students participating in science fair were recognized, and the recent loss of a valued former employee was noted.

Mrs. Clark expressed her concern for the areas of discussion addressed during public comment and indicated these items are being addressed.

Mrs. Bolla appreciated the variety of musical events and concerts this month and noted the spectacular participation of students and parents.  She expressed the hope that the board will come up with an agreeable solution to Mrs. Gilhousen's meeting conflict, and would like to continue discussion re the district's position re DROP.