Chair Studdard introduced and recognized Stafford Davis and shared his involvement in the Mentor program, mentoring a student from elementary through high school and later serving as the student's best man at his wedding.  Mrs. Studdard stressed the positive effects mentors can have on students and encouraged others to get involved.

Kelly Mosley, Supervisor of CTE, gave an update of the activities and partnerships launched through Career and Technical Education over the last year and plans moving forward into 2019-2020.  Michael Rathjen and Lindsey Leford from VyStar spoke in support of the VyStar Academy of Business and Finance.  

Amy Smith - Transportation/Bargaining

Following approval of the Consent agenda, Mrs. Studdard called attention to the two proclamations that were approved recognizing the month of February as CTE Month (C7) and School Counseling Week (C12) to be observed February 4-8.

Superintendent Davis shared the activities planned to recognize and celebrate Black History Month during the month of February. 

Mr. Davis used the attached PowerPoint to review mid-year data from the most recent Insight survey.  

This month's Champions of Change were the district's College & Career Coaches who have worked hard with students to help them be college and career ready.

• Christine Wirt - Clay High School
• Michelle Harris - Fleming Island High School
• Kim Dykes - Keystone Heights High School
• Mary Carter - Middleburg High School
• Diane Shier - Oakleaf High School
• Donna Warner - Orange Park High School
• Tamara Mansel-Tucker - Ridgeview High School

Discussion took place in which several Board members expressed concerns about the timing and costs for rebranding.  

Destani Shadrick, who is the Executive Director of the PACE Center, spoke in support of the program and their request for transportation. 

Mrs. Bullock stated that she had pulled the item to Discussion because of the lack of services and transportation for students living in Keystone Heights. 

Speaker:  Katherine Morrison

Mrs. Kerekes expressed disappointment that teachers were not consulted about the potential school choice options first.  Mr. Davis assured the Board he will work with teachers to define the structures and best practices moving forward.  

Speakers: 

• Katherine Morrison 
• Edward Cassidy 

Through lengthy discussion and multiple failed motions, the majority of the Board supported variations of Option B.  All of the options require Clay County District Schools to hire a Chief of Police and to file the necessary paperwork with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to create its own law enforcement agency. All of the options also retain the School Safety Officers (SSO's).  Some Board members felt the SSO's would not be necessary with certified School Resource Officers at every school.   

Comments included various school and district events Board members attended, Governor DeSantis' Executive Order to eliminate Common Core, and potential insurance rate increases.