Treasure Pickett, Chief of Secondary Education, and Chloe Dupree, Academic Team Coach, honored the legacy of the long-time Academic Teacm Coach, Gregory Martin.

The following student champions were recognized:

High School Junior Varsity Champion - Fleming Island High

• Shayla Abbas
• Lincoln Bailey
• Sophia Jiang
• Evan Hanner
• Olivia Jiang
• Sophia Jia
• Naomi Khaykin
• Shreya Metla
• Ava Sahbudak

High School Varsity Champion - Fleming Island High

• Victor Aguilar
• David Rafalski
• Samuel Nye
• Nathan Alcudia
• Kyleigh Bailey
• Ted Klopman
• Kathryn McNeill
• Kevin Taing
• Ben Bangkrasor
• Margaret Hughes
• Danil Frakt
• Kennedy Keuning
• Samantha Illovsky

Junior High School Champion - Orange Park Junior High

• James Comiskey
• Ezra Lind
• Tyler Howard
• Sadie Wiesinger
• Miguel Sanchez
• Samuel Meristil
• Jordana Roquemore
• Francesca Catingdig
• Declan Dimaio
• Ivy Carroll
• Blair Dicarlo

All-County Team:

• Keyvon Wilkerson - Middleburg High
• Matthew Summers - Oakleaf High
• Tyler Collins - Clay High
• Dylan Collins - Clay High
• David Rafalski - Fleming Island High
• Nathan Alcudia - Fleming Island High
• Victor Aguilar - Fleming Island High
• Kyleigh Bailey - Fleming Island High
• Ted Klopman - Fleming Island High
• Kathryn McNeill - Fleming Island High

Brenda Troutman, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, shared a visual presentation recognizing the School-Related Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year Finalists.

Teacher of the Year Finalists:

• Alexander Buck - Fleming Island High
• Tracy Lockman - Lake Asbury Elementary
• Tammy Hamel - Lake Asbury Junior High
• Christy Fields - Middleburg High
• Amanda Watson - Orange Park Elementary

Support-Related Employee of the Year Finalists:

• Leslie Niessner - Fleming Island Elementary
• Bianca Thomas - Green Cove Springs Junior High
• Misty Massey - Lake Asbury Junior High
• Denise Turner - Orange Park Junior High
• Joanna Lickliter-Spain - Ridgeview High

Superintendent Broskie recognized schools achieving increased graduation rates as follows:

• Orange Park High School, Principal Ivin Gunder
• Keystone Heights High School, Principal Laurie Burke
• Clay High School, Principal Jennifer Halter
• Middleburg High School, Principal Martin Aftuck
• Ridgeview High School, Principal Becky Murphy
• Fleming Island High School, Principal Thomas Pittman
• Oakleaf High School, Principal Justin Fluent
• Clay Virtual Academy, Principal Amanda Stilianou

There were no public speakers addressing specific agenda items.

Speakers addressing non-specific agenda items (these speakers were heard following the adoption of the consent agenda:

• Sheila Torres 
• Bruce Friedman 

There was no Human Resources Special Action A.

There was no Human Resources Special Action B.

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation highlighting the following:

• Schools of the Month
• Students of the Month
• Florida Prepaid Scholarship - Essay Contest
• New District and School Websites
• Planning for 2025-2026
• Controlled Open Enrollment
• Upcoming Events

Superintendent Broskie urged parents to access school calendars via the district website to ensure receiving the updated, approved version.

Mrs. Gilhousen attended a Clay Education Foundation meeting and provided an update to the Foundation re the policy overhaul being addressed as a major initiative for this year, inviting board members to contribute any information they wish her to convey to the Foundation during future meetings.

Mr. Alvero wished everyone a happy new year.

Mrs. Clark noted the amazing options available in high schools and is gratified to see students taking advantage of those gifts.  She attended a Bannerman Learning Center graduation this week comprised of 56 graduates, commending the administration and opportunities afforded by Bannerman.  She would like the board to consider doing a proclamation re anti-semitism.  

Mrs. Hanson proposed the board participate in FSBA's Master Board Training Reinstatement Program to retain Master Board distinction, ensure all board members are current on protocols, and enhance the board's ability to work together and support one another.  She stated that she has never seen a board so focused on teacher pay and commented on the financial support to employees' benefits as well as pay increases and indicated the board is always working for its employees.

Mrs. Skipper also expressed her passion for teacher pay, particularly veteran teachers.  She noted board accomplishments such as massive policy reform and will discuss ideas about messaging in future meetings.