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.

Makayla Buchanan, Director Clay County Education Foundation, recognized the extraordinary contributions of:

• Meghan Grybb, Lakeside Elementary School, 2022 Clay County Teacher of the Year
• Rhiannon Weiskopf, Middleburg High School, 2021 Clay County Support-Related Employee of the Year

Alice Paulk and Kelly Mosley, Career and Technical Education Supervisors, highlighted the wide variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered in Clay County Schools to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in preparing students for careers and college.

Erika Gilbert, School Counselor Specialist, Climate and Culture, highlighted the unique contributions of school counselors within U.S. school systems and spotlighted school counselors of Clay County District Schools.

Public Speaker:

• Cherie McKay - school boundary

Superintendent Broskie discussed the attached update that highlighted:

• 2022 Teacher of the Year and 2021 Support Related Employee of the Year winners
• Graduation Rate Data
• Literacy Week Celebrations
• February Recognitions
• COVID-19 Safety Reminders

Chair Bolla opened the public hearing.  With no one coming forward to speak, the public hearing was closed.

There were no Human Resources Special Actions.

Chair Bolla opened the public hearing.  With no one coming forward to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Board members commented on their participation and attendance at school, district, and community events as well as the consideration being given to address student growth in the county and appreciation for having ratified employment contracts with Clay County Education Association and Clay Educational Staff Professionals Association.  Board members also supported Superintendent Broskie's directing a letter to state government requesting consideration for teachers to be given a higher priority for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.  Mrs. Kerekes requested Superintendent Broskie to send a reminder to all staff regarding the safety precautions we are following and maintaining, developed as a result of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy.