Superintendent Davis presented certificates to the following students for their outstanding attendance:  

Kindergarten – Grade 6   (7 Years)

• Carson Reed Perry (AES)
• Erin Samone Wilkes (AES)
• Timothy Gene Walker (CEB)
• Zachary Shane Greenwood (OPE)
• James Andrew Goslee (SBJ)
• Caleigh Grace Roy (SPC)

Kindergarten – Grade 8   (9 Years)

• Adrianna Leigh McKinney (WJH)

Kindergarten – Grade 12   (13 Years)

• Thomas Rex Walker (CHS)

Kelly Watt, Curriculum Specialist, recognized the district's teachers selected for these awards which are sponsored by the Florida Council for the Social Studies:

• Diane Matthews (PES), Clay County’s nominee for FCSS’s Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the Elementary Division
• Kristi Gomez (LJH), Clay County’s nominee for FCSS’s Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the Middle School Division
• Tina Detrick (OHS), Clay County’s nominee for FCSS’s Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the Senior High Division
• Jennifer Moore (CGE), Clay County’s nominee for Prentice-Hall’s Excellence in Teaching History Award
• Lydia Santillan (RVE), Clay County’s nominee for Holt-McDougal’s Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher Award

Susan McIntyre, Coach of the All-County Academic Team, introduced the team who finished third overall in the state of Florida:

• Nabeel Farooq         RHS
• Kara Parham            RHS
• Jaeger Henderson   OHS
• Julia Sheffler            OHS
• John Francis              FIHS

Nicole Snyder assisted Superintendent Davis in recognizing Christine Jump, Chairman of the CCEA's Community Out-Reach Committee.  Ms. Jump received the Light Volunteer Service Award for the many hours that the CCEA as well as the students of Orange Park High School have given to the Ronald McDonald House.  

The Wes Whiddon Scholarship is awarded yearly to Clay County student athletes who played sports at the junior or high school level which attending a Clay County school.  Principal Angela Whiddon recognized the 2017 recipients.

• Emma Weiskopf-MHS
• Kennedy Comes-FIH
• Corey Solomon-FIH
• John Walsh-FIH
• Ethan Fields-OHS
• Michael Dickinson-KHHS
• Liz Fogarty-CHS
• Charlotte Cox-OPHS
• Brandon Leporati-OPHS
• Bridgett Flanagan-OPHS
• Maegan Burns-RHS

On behalf of the Clay Action Coalition, Donna Wethington presented certificates and cash awards to the 2017-2018 calendar contest winners.  See attached list for names of the student winners.

Principal Treasure Pickett introduced the girls softball team and congratulated them on winning the Girls' Fastpitch State Championship.  See attached list for team member names.

• Coleen McDaniels Stoffa - School Psychologist positions 
• Rebecca Smith -  School Food price increases 
• Wanda Clymer - bathroom issues/GPS

Superintendent Davis reviewed the 3rd Grade FSA Literacy Scores.  Clay scored 6th in the state reflecting a 7% increase over last year, with 70% of our 3rd grade students being promoted.  PowerPoint attached.

The following individuals were recognized for the Superintendent's Champion of Change award:

• Sheila Gann - for her help in launching the first School Showcase
• Kathy HIll - for her willingness to help with our district's first Controlled Open Enrollment

Mrs. Kerekes pulled this item to announce a conflict and that she would abstain and file the appropriate Voting Conflict form.   

Dave Broskie, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, noted an error on Page 10 of the Personnel Consent Agenda.  PSC as a teacher, which was listed in error,  should be removed from the mentioned administrator.   

Mrs. Gilhousen explained her reason for pulling both Eureka Math and iReady was to bring attention to the new curriculum and the processes for how they were selected.  Superintendent Davis reported these are brought as supplemental materials and are the most aligned to Florida standards.  Teachers and leaders were involved in the process and asked to review the curriculum, with varying opinions from teachers.  He emphasized that teachers are not being pushed to use the curriculum; however, the district does want teachers to understand the benefits of using the curriculum.  

It was again clarified that the i-Ready curriculum will be used as a supplement and not a required tool for teachers.  Mr. Davis stated students will be able to work before, during, after school, and at home with  i-Ready.   The district is in the process of working with  the Technology Department to get 6-7 computers in every classroom.  

Dr. Susan Legutko, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, explained this 3-year agreement with Johns Eastern and the changes to costs.  There is no increase for Year 1 or 2, and only slight increases during Year 3.  

School Board comments were heard.  

In the way of business, Mrs. Condon agreed to continue to serve as the Board's FSBA Legislative Delegate, and Mrs. Bolla will serve as the Alternate.