Superintendent Broskie recognized students with perfect attendance K-6, K-8, and K-12.  These students have been present in school, with no absences or tardies, for 7 years, 9 years, or 13 years.

Kindergarten - 6th Grade (7 years)

• Joseph Erickson (Rideout Elementary)
• Jaden Lee (Wilkinson Elementary)

Kindergarten - 8th Grade (9 years)

• Cadence Bandor (Lake Asbury Junior)

Kindergarten - 12th Grade (13 years)

• Timothy Walker (Clay High)

Superintendent Broskie recognized recipients of Superintendent's Florida Prepaid Scholarship winners as follows:

• Zoey Watson (Rising Kindergartener) - 2023 Florida Prepaid Superintendent Scholarship Art Contest award of $1,000 in a Florida Prepaid 529 savings account
• Cathleen Kivett Smith (Graduating Senior) - 2023 Florida Prepaid Superintendent Scholarship Essay Contest award of a 2-year college scholarship valued at $8,000

Donna Wethington, Executive Director, Clay Action Coalition, recognized the winners of the 2023 Drug-Free Schools Prevention Calendar.  Their artwork will be showcased in the 2023-2024 Drug-Free calendar.

• Amelia Harris (5th - Orange Park Elementary) - Front cover
• Gabriella Garcia (5th - Orange Park Elementary) - Inside Cover
• Haven Tomalis (3rd - Orange Park Elementary) - August
• Gianna AP (4th - Tynes Elementary) - September
• Daltynn Lee (5th - Middleburg Elementary) - October
• Jenner Moses (2nd - Thunderbolt Elementary) - November
• Avanni Vega (K - Coppergate School of the Arts) - December
• Emma Winkle-Ballard (1st - Coppergate School of the Arts) - January
• Hailey Nalepa (6th - Shadowlawn Elementary) - February
• Olivia McDonald (4th - Coppergate School of the Arts) - March
• Meggie Liu (K - Orange Park Elementary) - April
• Brooke Wern (3rd - Thunderbolt Elementary) - May
• Lila Mathis (2nd - Orange Park Elementary) - June
• Natalie Patrone (6th - Coppergate School of the Arts) - July

April Shipley, Elementary Math Curriculum Coach, recognized the winners of the 2023 Math Field Day as follows:

Fourth Grade

1st Place - R.M. Paterson Elementary

• Avryl Akers
• Stanley Hon
• Brandon Hohrath
• Finlay Cusick
• Elizabeth Longworth
• John Sikes

2nd Place - Orange Park Elementary (tie)

• Cohen Cook
• Lydia Cunningham
• Elene Hellmuth
• Brooklyn Watt
• Maya Westfall
• Chloe Williamson

2nd Place - Thunderbolt Elementary (tie)

• Chloe Barrett
• Grayson Moore
• Jensen Lauer
• Ralph MacKritis
• Wriston Senna
• Matthew Thompson

3rd Place - Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

• Davey Gornewicz
• Khloe Buckler
• Alaric Brock
• Payton Burns
• David Foster
• Wynn Weeks

Fifth Grade

1st Place - R.M. Paterson Elementary

• Nathan Hancock
• Wyatt Lundy
• JonJon Nosse
• Ella Weflen
• Alan Stevenson
• Kian Summerlin

2nd Place - Lake Asbury Elementary

• Logan DeMartinis
• Shane Espaldon
• Jacob Cormier
• Ashby Combs
• Michael Pollard
• Jayden Sparrow

3rd Place - Fleming Island Elementary

• Lucas Harrell
• Colton Gall
• James Judycki
• Jiro Untivero
• Bella Hartzell
• Ansley Sandefer

Sixth Grade

1st Place - Orange Park Elementary

• Josue Ybarra Verenzuela
• Miguel Sanchez
• Smir Abosini
• Aidan Watt
• Jaeden Sims
• Addison McGarva

2nd Place - Thunderbolt Elementary

• Karas Boktor
• Carlo Beam
• Eve Schlotthauer
• Jeter Slaymon
• Ashley Warner
• Braden White

3rd Place - Fleming Island Elementary

• Tripp Patin
• Graham Sauer
• Darla Hartzell
• Daniel Watkins
• David Watkins
• Blake Wiggains

Muggins Winner

• Aubrey Dale (W.E. Cherry Elementary)

John Sgromolo, Coordinator of District Athletics, recognized winners of the FHSAA State Championship Boys Weightlifting as follows:

Fleming Island High School

• Kevin Reyes - Individual State Champion
• Tyler Beverly - Individual State Champion
• Jered Rhodes - Individual State Champion
• Zach Davis - Individual State Champion
• Tyler Williams
• Braden Cunningham
• Gage Isbell
• Nico Cruz
• Josh Pereira

Keystone Heights High School

• Brian Overton - Individual State Champion
• Larry Jeffries III - Individual State Champion
• Colton Hollingsworth
• Jed Tisdale
• Declan Shine 
• Reid Begue
• Wyatt VanZant
• Sam Ulsch
• Davin Adams 
• Landon Hovsepian
• Bryar Schenck
• Dakota Roper 
• Bryson Wester
• Jaydon Goodman
• Tyeler Rozier
• Jackson Herman 
• Brayden Wester 
• Tyler Duncan 

Mary Owen, Social Studies Specialist, and Stephanie Navarro, Social Studies Curriculum Coach, recognized the following Social Studies Teachers of the Year, sponsored by the Florida Council for Social Studies, for their facilitation and inspiration of student learning in grades K-12:

• Stacey Jeffries (Charles E. Bennett) - Clay County's nominee for FCSS's Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the Elementary Division
• Jennifer Brymer (Keystone Heights High) - Clay County's nominee for FCSS's Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the Middle School Division
• Rita Peterson (Clay High) - Clay County's nominee for FCSS's Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the Senior High Division
• Justin Daniels (Orange Park High) - Clay County's nominee for the Excellence in Teaching History Award
• Breyana Stilts (Middleburg High) - Clay County's nominee for the Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher Award
• Michael Taft (Green Cove Springs Junior) - Clay County's nominee for Clay Civics Champion Award

Mr. Daniels and Ms. Stilts are in the process of completing their paperwork as they compete for state awards, which will be announced in October.

Brenda Troutman, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Kenneth Wagner, Police Chief Clay County District Schools, J. J. Dixon, Fraternal Order of Police, John Revis, Labor Council Chief of Staff for FOP, Chapter President Mike Tucker, Vice President Christopher Kesting, Middleburg High School, and Treasurer Rob Troxel, Orange Park High School, participated in a ceremonial signing of the ratified Fraternal Order of Police, Florida State Lodge, and Clay County District Schools contract.

Public Speakers:

• Bruce Friedman 
• Victoria Tompkins 
• Summer Grace
• Madison Hilt
• DeAnn Dockery 
• William Whigham
• Cherie McKay
• Judith Chapple

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation, highlighting the following:

• 2023 Graduation
• Summer Learning Program
• Summer Meals Program
• Preparing for 2023-2024
• Upcoming Events

Chair Gilhousen opened the public hearing.  With no one coming forward to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.

Following the motion and second, Mrs. Bolla expressed her concern with the policy having a punishment attached to it that may serve to punish some of the most vulnerable students who have not had necessary support, pushing them further into vulnerability.  She commented that, because the governor has signed this into law, our policies must be based on that law and requested that any single-use restroom be labeled "restroom" with no gender specificity.  She emphasized the need to realize the differences in the student population and view those differences with open minds.

Mrs. Skipper commented that students (children) do not always make the right decisions and this matter pertains to the safety of all students no matter the viewpoint one may have.

Mrs. Hanson requested and received confirmation from Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, that the proposed policy accurately reflects the law and will satisfy the April 1, 2024 reporting requirements.  The proposed policy does codify what has been put in place as practice.  The State Board of Education should provide a rule by January 1, 2024, and Mr. Bickner advised that the future rule may serve to alter the ground, requiring an amendment of the proposed policy.  Mrs. Hanson supports engaging the community's ideas to provide redress from this policy. 

There was no Human Resources Special Action C.

Chair Gilhousen opened the public hearing.  With no one coming forward to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.

Mrs. Skipper requested a safety and security (shade) meeting, and this will be added to the June 20, 2023 board workshop.  She believes the library associations and unions are responsible for the current library book predicament but provided assurance that inappropriate books will be removed.  She supports teachers having a voice and thanked administrators for their efforts.

Mrs. Clark supports the bathroom policy as a matter of common sense and safety in support of the governor's intent to stop those who create problems.  She wants all books to be reviewed prior to returning them to shelves, whether in classroom libraries or media centers and lamented the lack of a penalty for publishers who sent inappropriate materials to schools.

Mrs. Hanson requested information re the scope and process of logging all books into the Destiny system.  Mr. Broskie advised that approximately 50% of books have been logged into Destiny, and this will include all books in both classroom and school libraries.  Mrs. Hanson distributed some information packets and would like to engage in further discussion on book procedures at a future workshop.  She noted the importance of graduation and enjoyed participating in that event.

Mrs. Bolla pointed out that parents in Clay County have always had the opportunity to say no and that it is a parent's right to choose.  She noted the incredible work done by the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and appreciated an ice cream treat at Swimming Pen Creek Elementary.  She extended appreciation to the public speakers who allow the understanding of multiple perspectives on an issue.

Mrs. Gilhousen requested thoughts from fellow board members on how they wish to proceed with continued efforts to retain a school board attorney.  After a thorough discussion of the options, it was determined that Human Resources will re-initiate discussions to assess the interest of a previously considered candidate, post the job opportunity again in multiple locations, and consider retaining a head hunter if this option is not cost prohibitive.  Interviews will be scheduled for June 20, 2023.

There was brief discussion of Mrs. Skipper's proposed policy re student surveys and it was then determined to continue the discussion of that policy at a future time.