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School Board of Clay County
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| Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School, 2233 Village Square Parkway |
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July 30, 2019 - Special School Board Meeting (Public Hearing on 2019-2020 Tentative Budget)
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Date: Jul 30 2019
(5:01 p.m.)
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Invocation
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Call to Order
(Present: Janice Kerekes, District 1; Carol Studdard, District 2; Tina Bullock, District 3; Mary Bolla, District 4; Ashley Gilhousen, District 5; and Superintendent Addison Davis. )
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Agenda Items
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1. Review the 2019-2020 Proposed Millage, Rolled-Back Rate Calculation, and the 2019-2020 Tentative Budget (All Funds)
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2019-20 Budget Summary-AD.pdf
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Tentative Budget Presentation 7-30-19.pdf
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EFP (Tentative)-Board Presentation 7-30-19-FINAL.pdf
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| Minutes: Dr. Susan Legutko, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, provided a visual presentation of the 2019-2020 budget that included the proposed millages, roll-back rate calculation, and proposed revenues and expenditures for all funds. The total millage rate to be levied is more than the roll-back rate by 19.44 percent. The district's total tentative budget (all funds) for the fiscal year 2019-2020 is $440,335,363.
Dr. Michael Kemp, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, explained the purpose of the district's Educational Facilities Plan, revenue sources, and much-needed facility maintenance and repairs. Dr. Kemp noted that of the seven projected revenue sources the district is expected to receive, only LCIF (Local Capital Improvement Funds) can be used for routine maintenance and repairs. Mr. Jim Fossa, Coordinator of Facility Planning, reviewed projected growth and the impacts to the school district expected in the next few years.
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2. Public Hearing for Comments on the 2019-2020 Budget and Millages
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| Minutes: Chair Studdard opened the public hearing. The following individuals came forward to speak about the budget:
- Cheryl Brown
- Stanley Pfenning
- Amy Fehrs
With no other speakers, the public hearing was closed.
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3. Adopt the 2019-2020 Required Local Effort Millage Levy
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| Motion |
That the Clay County School Board adopt the 2019-2020 final proposed required local effort mill levy of 3.799 with a proposed amount to be raised of $48,280,899. The RLE millage includes basic RLE of 3.791 and a prior period adjustment millage of .008.
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) |
| Motion: Janice Kerekes |
| Second: Tina Bullock |
| Janice Kerekes |
- Aye |
| Carol Studdard |
- Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen |
- Aye |
| Mary Bolla |
- Aye |
| Tina Bullock |
- Aye |
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4. Adopt the 2019-2020 Basic Discretionary Operating Millage Levy
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| Motion |
That the Clay County School Board adopt the 2019-2020 final proposed base discretionary millage of .748 with a proposed amount to be raised of $9,506,215.
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) |
| Motion: Tina Bullock |
| Second: Mary Bolla |
| Janice Kerekes |
- Aye |
| Carol Studdard |
- Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen |
- Aye |
| Mary Bolla |
- Aye |
| Tina Bullock |
- Aye |
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5. Adopt the 2019-2020 Local Capital Improvement Fund Millage Levy
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| Motion |
That the Clay County School Board adopt the 2019-2020 final proposed capital outlay millage of 1.500 with a proposed amount to be raised of $19,063,266.
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) |
| Motion: Mary Bolla |
| Second: Ashley Gilhousen |
| Janice Kerekes |
- Aye |
| Carol Studdard |
- Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen |
- Aye |
| Mary Bolla |
- Aye |
| Tina Bullock |
- Aye |
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6. Adopt the 2019-2020 Additional Voted Operating Millage Levy
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| Motion |
That the Clay County School Board adopt the 2019-2020 final proposed voted millage of 1.00 with a proposed amount to be raised of $12,708,844.
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) |
| Motion: Ashley Gilhousen |
| Second: Janice Kerekes |
| Janice Kerekes |
- Aye |
| Carol Studdard |
- Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen |
- Aye |
| Mary Bolla |
- Aye |
| Tina Bullock |
- Aye |
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7. Adopt the 2019-2020 Total Millage Levy
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| Motion |
That the Clay County School Board adopt the 2019-2020 final proposed total millage will equal 7.047 with a total amount to be raised of $89,559,224. The total millage rate to be levied is more than the roll-back rate by 19.44 percent.
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) |
| Motion: Janice Kerekes |
| Second: Tina Bullock |
| Janice Kerekes |
- Aye |
| Carol Studdard |
- Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen |
- Aye |
| Mary Bolla |
- Aye |
| Tina Bullock |
- Aye |
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8. Adopt the Tentative 2019/20 – 2023/24 Educational Facilities Plan
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EFP 2019-20 TENTATIVE.pdf
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| Motion |
That the Clay County School Board approve the 2019-2020 five year Educational Facilities Plan.
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) |
| Motion: Tina Bullock |
| Second: Mary Bolla |
| Janice Kerekes |
- Aye |
| Carol Studdard |
- Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen |
- Aye |
| Mary Bolla |
- Aye |
| Tina Bullock |
- Aye |
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9. Adopt the 2019-2020 Tentative Budget (All Funds) and set the Public Hearing for the 2019-2020 final Budget Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
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| Motion |
That the Clay County School Board adopt the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 school year as follows: General Operating in the amount of $349,863,056; Special Revenue Budget in the amount of $33,968,147; Debt Service Budget in the amount of $5,849,536; Capital Outlay Budget in the amount of $50,654,624, for a total Final Budget of $440,335,363.
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) |
| Motion: Mary Bolla |
| Second: Ashley Gilhousen |
| Janice Kerekes |
- Aye |
| Carol Studdard |
- Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen |
- Aye |
| Mary Bolla |
- Aye |
| Tina Bullock |
- Aye |
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| Motion |
Set the public hearing for the 2019-2020 final Budget for Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
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| Minutes |
| This motion came later in the meeting (after Agenda Item #11) when it was realized that the public hearing date had inadvertently been left out of the previous motion. |
| Vote Results ( Approved ) |
| Motion: Janice Kerekes |
| Second: Tina Bullock |
| Janice Kerekes |
- Aye |
| Carol Studdard |
- Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen |
- Aye |
| Mary Bolla |
- Aye |
| Tina Bullock |
- Aye |
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10. Resolution 20-01 Determining 2019-2020 Tentative Millages
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Resolution #20-01 Adopting Tentative Millage .pdf
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| Motion |
That the Clay County School Board approve Resolution #20-01 determining the 2019-2020 Tentative Revenues and Millages levied for fiscal year 2019-2020.
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) |
| Motion: Ashley Gilhousen |
| Second: Janice Kerekes |
| Janice Kerekes |
- Aye |
| Carol Studdard |
- Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen |
- Aye |
| Mary Bolla |
- Aye |
| Tina Bullock |
- Aye |
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11. Resolution 20-02 Adopting the 2019-2020 Tentative Budget
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Resolution #20-02 Adopting Tentative Budget.pdf
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| Motion |
That the Clay County School Board approve Resolution #20-02 adopting the Tentative 2019-2020 Budget.
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| Vote Results ( Approved ) |
| Motion: Janice Kerekes |
| Second: Tina Bullock |
| Janice Kerekes |
- Aye |
| Carol Studdard |
- Aye |
| Ashley Gilhousen |
- Aye |
| Mary Bolla |
- Aye |
| Tina Bullock |
- Aye |
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Presentations from the Audience
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12. Public Comments
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| Minutes: Stanley Pfenning - Mr. Pfenning was not allowed to speak because he refused to comply with School Board Policy regarding those who wish to speak at School Board meetings.
Attorney Bruce Bickner stated that School Board Policy requirements are in line with Florida Statutes and must be uniformly followed.
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Superintendent Comments
(None)
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School Board Comments
(None)
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Adjournment
(6:54 p.m.)
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| Superintendent of Schools |
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School Board Chairman |
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