The citizens of Clay County approved a half-cent school capital outlay sales surtax on the November 2020 general election ballot. School Board Policy 1.14, which was adopted by the School Board on February 4, 2021, provides for the formation of a Citizens Oversight Committee to monitor and report on the use of the sales surtax revenues to assure the public that the monies are being utilized as provided for by state law. The committee must consist of recommended appointees by each School Board member and by the Superintendent of Schools. School Board Policy 1.14 requires that the recommended Committee, which includes all proposed appointees, including alternate appointees who will only assume duties if needed, must be approved by the School Board as a whole at a regular School Board meeting.

On May 6, 2023 the initial two (2) year members’ terms ended.  Board members have the option to appoint new members or reappoint existing members. Both options have been exercised by select districts.  After the initial term, and reappointment of Committee members at the end of the initial term, all Committee members shall serve three (3) year staggered terms.  In addition, there are times in which previously appointed individuals and/or alternates representing a district are unable to complete their service on the Oversight Committee.  The Board member with the vacancy must recommend an individual for appointment to comply with School Board Policy 1.14.  

The School Board of Clay County adopted School Board Policy 1.14 on February 20, 2021 which created the Citizens Oversight Committee to monitor and report annually on the compliance with surtax revenues as required by the half-cent surtax referendum adopted in the November 2020 general election.  On May 6, 2021 the Board approved the appointments of the inaugural Citizens Oversight Committee members and alternates.  

It is expected that the School Board will approve the recommended members and/or alternates to serve on the Citizens Oversight Committee as submitted.

Ensure effective management of the organization, operations, and facilities to maximize the use of resources and promote a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment for Clay County students. 

Approve new appointments to the Half-Cent Sales Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee as submitted by the individual members of the School Board and the Superintendent of Schools.