Heather Teto, Chief of Elementary Education, recognized Antoinette West, Lake Asbury Elementary - 6th grade, for being a winner of the Art in the Capitol contest, demonstrating mastery of a medium.

Treasure Pickett, Director of K-12 and Gregory Martin, District Leader for Academic Teams recognized the academic teams earning the county championship as follows:

Junior High Champion - Oakleaf Jr. High (coached by Jeanette Burley)

• Joseph Summers
• Connor Brooks
• Andrew Downs
• Noah Jackon-Pope
• Malik Ignacio
• Layla Davies
• Karla Plaza
• Maliah Sillon
• Nadia Goebel
• Elias Hernandez
• McKenzie Gullick
• Ryan Centeno
• Ava Williams
• Armand Okoye
• Thomas Atchley
• Alexis Hudzinski

Junior Varsity Champion - Fleming Island High (coached by Brian Gartner)

• David Rafalski
• Kyleigh Bailey
• Valeryia Ivanova
• Margaret Hughes
• Sam Nye
• Kevin Jaing
• Nathan Alcudia
• Victor Aguilar
• Kennedy Kevning

Varsity Champion - Fleming Island High (coached by Brian Gartner)

• Ryan Rhee
• William Hughes
• Madison Merrilees
• Audrey Freehafer
• Mia Smith
• Hayden Patalinghug
• Alex Svendsen
• Grace Pearce
• Michael Jiang
• Daric Boehmer
• Zeinab Faraj
• Joey Joseph

All-County Academic Team

• Deric Goehmer (FIH)
• William Hughes (FIH)
• Hope Carter (OPH)
• Kincaid Sykes (OPH)
• Amara Latham (OHS)
• Abby Downs (OHS)

Carolyn Krall, President of Clay Education Foundation, shared a visual presentation recognizing the Teacher of the Year and Support-Related Employee of the Year Finalists as follows:

Teacher of the Year Finalists

• Ashleigh Haug - Middleburg Elementary
• Kristin Makar - Ridgeview Elementary
• Heather Miller - Lake Asbury Elementary
• Jennifer Roach - Paterson Elementary
• Christine Wirt - Clay High

Support-Related Employees of the Year Finalists

• Michelle De La Cruz Colon - Ridgeview Elementary
• Wendy Hane - Grove Park Elementary
• Abegail Rosario-Castillo - Orange Park Elementary
• Jessica Thomas - Keystone Heightrs Jr./Sr. High
• Joanne Wager - S. Bryan Jennings Elementary

Public Speakers:

• Austin Nicklas - impact fees (agenda item C25)
• Helena Cormier - her son
• Tanya Kacsan - biological sex segregation of school facilities 
• Bruce Friedman - correspondence 

Prior to entertaining a motion, Chair Gilhousen advised that item C6 has been modified.  The Media Specialist job description was removed and will be brought back next month.  Everything else remains the same with no other changes. 

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached presentation highlighting the following:

• Kicking Off Second Semester
• Accelerated Programs
• Controlled Open Enrollment
• Strategic Planning Process
• Upcoming Events

Mr. Broskie also briefly responded to several issues addressed during public comment.

There was no Human Resources Special Action A.

There was no Human Resources Special Action B.

Mrs. Hanson discussed the positive perspective that can be seen in various issues and appreciated the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Orange Park High School.

Mrs. Clark noted the number of events being held this month.  She also indicated that she does not want to see an increase in housing prices due to impact fees but, based on the needs of infrastructure, she does not believe this is a bad decision to make and enforce.  She also commended student Isabelle Carter, Orange Park High, for winning the Miss High School Sweetheart pageant and appreciated Ms. Carter's contribution of numerous volunteer hours to the community.

Mrs. Skipper noted that she has always been opposed to fees and taxes but that, when examining the growth in Clay County, students have to be a priority and focus.  She also appreciated the comments of the public speakers this evening.

Mrs. Bolla distributed information to the board and requested the board's consideration to participate in the Master Board program sponsored by Florida School Boards Association in order to increase collaboration between board members and the superintendent.  Mrs. Gilhousen affirmed the value of this process and the efficiency and effectiveness that can be brought to the board through this training.  This opportunity will be discussed further at a future meeting.  Mrs. Bolla participated in the interviews for the Teacher of the Year Finalists and appreciates the phenomenal teachers in this county.  She attended the Bannerman Learning Center Christmas lunch as well as Special Olympics held at Ridgeview High.  Tools4Schools provided an opportunity for teachers to obtain needed materials for their classroom, and the generosity of Garber Automall for providing site space for Tools4Schools as well as generous rewards for the Teacher of the Year and Support-Related Employee of the Year was noted.  She also encouraged qualifying families to participate in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Mrs. Gilhousen hoped all enjoyed a restful holiday season.