Dr. Susan Legutko, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, presented the tentative budget for 2018-2019 and explained how the roll-back rate is calculated.  She reported the total millage rate to be levied is more than the roll-back rate by .098, 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 31, 2018.  The proposed annual budget for all funds for the 2018-2019 school year is $401,946,118.  The unassigned General Fund balance on June 30, 2018, is estimated at 4.52% with an estimated 4.54% at June 30, 2019.

Dr. Michael Kemp, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, presented the Tentative Educational Facilities Plan. 

Mr. Jim Fossa, Coordinator of Planning, reviewed the Planning section that addresses the Capital Outlay FTE Forecast and spoke briefly about the new schools proposed in the district over the next five to ten years.  Due to the tremendous growth expected in the county with the opening of the First Coast Expressway, Dr. Kemp recommended a workshop at some point to discuss proposed growth in Clay County. 

Mr. Derald Sweatt, Director of Transportation, presented on the Bus Management Plan.  The district plans to purchase  14 new buses and retrofit 18 buses with air conditioning.  Mr. Sweatt reported no increase or decrease in buses for the Oakleaf area due to the opening of Discovery Oaks Elementary.  Seventeen substitute bus drivers are currently in training to help with the double backs this school year. 

Mr. Jim Connell, Acting Director of Facility Planning & Construction, presented the projected Capital Outlay Plan, projected new revenue, and expenditures for 2018-2019.   

Public Comments:  Graham Yirka 

Graham Yirka - Social/Emotional Curriculum 

Superintendent Davis expressed the goal to move the district to a top 5 performing school district.