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School Board of Clay County
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School, 2233 Village Square Parkway
July 31, 2018 Special Meeting (Public Hearing on 2018-2019 Tentative Budget)
Date: Jul 31 2018 (5:01 p.m.)
Invocation
Call to Order  (Present: Janice Kerekes, District 1; Carol Studdard, District 2; Betsy Condon, District 3; Mary Bolla, District 4; Ashley Gilhousen, District 5; and Superintendent Addison Davis. )
Agenda Items
1. Review the 2018-2019 Proposed Millage, Rolled-Back Rate Calculation, and the 2018-2019 Tentative Budget (All Funds)
2018-2019 First Public Hearing for Adoption of Millage & Tentative Budget final (1).pdf
Minutes:

Dr. Susan Legutko, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, provided a visual presentation of the 2018-2019 budget that included the proposed millages, roll-back rate calculation, and proposed revenues and expenditures.  She reported an increase in the roll-back rate of 0.98 percent.  The district's total tentative budget (all funds) for the fiscal year 2018-2019 is $401,946,118.  

2. Public Hearing for Comments on the 2018-2019 Budget and Millages
Minutes:

The public hearing was opened.  After no one came forward to speak to the budget and millages, the public hearing was closed.

3. Adopt the 2018-2019 Required Local Effort Mill Levy
Motion
That the Clay County School Board adopt the 2018-2019 tentative proposed required local effort mill levy of 3.933 with a proposed amount to be raised of $46,922,471. The RLE millage includes basic RLE of 3.930 and a prior period adjustment millage of .003.
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Betsy Condon
Second: Janice Kerekes
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
4. Adopt the 2018-2019 Basic Discretionary Operating Mill Levy
Motion
That the Clay County School Board adopt the 2018-2019 tentative proposed base discretionary millage of .748 with a proposed amount to be raised of $8,923,979.
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Mary Bolla
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
5. Adopt the 2018-2019 Local Capital Improvement Fund Mill Levy
Motion
That the Clay County School Board adopt the 2018-2019 tentative proposed capital outlay millage of 1.500 with a proposed amount to be raised of $17,895,679.
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Mary Bolla
Second: Ashley Gilhousen
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
6. Adopt the 2018-2019 Total Mill Levy
Motion
That the Clay County School Board adopt the 2018-2019 tentative proposed total millage which equals 6.181 with a total amount to be raised of $73,742,129. The total millage rate of 6.181 is 0.98 percent more than the roll back rate.
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Ashley Gilhousen
Second: Betsy Condon
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
7. Adopt the Tentative 2018/19 – 2022/23 Educational Facilities Plan
EFP 2018-19 TENTATIVE COPY.pdf
Motion
That the Clay County School Board approve the 2018-2019 – 2022-2023 five-year Educational Facilities Plan.
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Betsy Condon
Second: Janice Kerekes
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
8. Adopt the 2018-2019 Tentative Budget (All Funds) and set the Public Hearing for the 2018-2019 final Budget Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Motion
That the Clay County School Board adopt the tentative budget for the 2018-2019 school year as follows: General Operating - $315,016,888; Special Revenue Budget - $35,199,868; Debt Service Budget - $6,449,081; Capital Outlay Budget - $45,280,280; Total Final Budget - $401,946,118. And, set the Public Hearing on the final Budget for Thursday, September 6, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Mary Bolla
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
9. Resolution 19-01 Determining 2018-2019 Tentative Millages
Resolution #19-01 Adopting Tentative Millage.docx.pdf
Motion
That the Clay County School Board approve Resolution #19-01 determining the 2018-2019 Tentative Revenues and Millages levied for fiscal year 2018-2019.
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Mary Bolla
Second: Ashley Gilhousen
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
10. Resolution 19-02 Adopting the 2018-2019 Tentative Budget
Resolution #19-02 Adopting Tentative Budget.pdf
Motion
That the Clay County School Board approve Resolution #19-02 adopting the Tentative 2018-2019 Budget.
Vote Results ( Approved )
Motion: Ashley Gilhousen
Second: Betsy Condon
Janice Kerekes - Aye
Carol Studdard - Aye
Betsy Condon - Aye
Ashley Gilhousen - Aye
Mary Bolla - Aye
Presentations from the Audience
11. Public Comments
Minutes:

Richard Warner - questions about the proposed millage rate increase

Superintendent Mr. Davis responded that this millage increase would support safety and security in our schools.  Mr. Davis also announced that he will hold multiple community information meetings throughout the county.  The meetings and locations will be advertised through various media formats and outlets. 

Superintendent Comments
12. Comments
Minutes:

Superintendent Davis publicly thanked Dr. Legutko and Dr. Kemp for their hard work in developing the budget, the facilities plan, and presentation. 

School Board Comments  (None)
Adjournment  (5:31 p.m.)
Superintendent of Schools School Board Chairman