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

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

Chair Bolla opened the public hearing.  Alicia Tarancon, ActionNewsJax, requested information relative to any change in the face mask policy.  Superintendent Broskie provided clarification that facial coverings would be recommended and strongly encouraged, but not mandated.  No other speakers came forward, and the public hearing was closed.

Dr. Susan Legutko, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, presented the tentative budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and explained how the roll-back rate is calculated.  She reported the total millage rate to be levied exceeds the roll-back rate by 2.50%, so the district will be required to advertise a tax increase.  The first public hearing on the millage rates and the tentative budget will be held on July 27, 2021.  The proposed annual budget for all funds for the 2021-2022 school year is $520,446,656.  The unassigned General Fund balance on June 30, 2021, is estimated at 5.00%, with an estimated 5.01% at June 30, 2022.

Mrs. Kerekes advised funding for safety and security would be moved to an alternate source following the 2021-2022 year as the current funding (one mill) would end.  Dr. Legutko indicated there woiuld be a thorough budgeting process to cover all district needs.

The Tentative Educational Facilities Plan will be presented in full at the upcoming Special meeting on July 27, 2021

There were no public speakers.

Superintendent Broskie expressed excitement for the start of the new school year and the orientations currently underway for new teachers.

Mrs. Bullock advised there is a community meeting on 7/26 @ 5:00 p.m. at Keystone Heights High School to review the recently completed feasibility study.  Mrs. Bolla provided reminders re upcoming board meetings and workshops.