Kelly Watt, Social Studies Specialist, recognized the following award recipients:

• Karen Steinmetz (LAE), nominee for FCSS's Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year, Elementary Division
• Cynthia Cheatwood (OPJ), nominee for FCSS's Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year, Middle School Division
• Keisha Gordon (CVA), nominee for FCSS's Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year, Senior High Division
• Melissa Fisher (OHS), nominee for Prentice-Hall's Excellence in Teaching History Award
• Lily Peterson (OVE), nominee for Holt-McDougal's Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher Award

Superintendent Broskie introduced a video honoring 2019-2020 Clay County School District's 101 retirees, representing a combined total of 2,340 years of service. 

In accordance with the legal advertisement of this meeting and due to the current public health emergency, public comments were permitted via a comment link on our webpage (directions provided in legal advertisement), submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on June 25, 2020.  No comments fitting these criteria were received. 

No public comments were submitted from individuals who were in physical attendance at the meeting.

Superintendent Broskie presented an update re the framework considered for the reopening of schools, addressing learning loss and the summer recovery plan, current and planned activities, safety precautions and modifications, and proposed reopening scenarios. 

A workshop to discuss the reopening in greater detail was scheduled for July 14, 2020 at the TTC Main Room.

Superintendent Broskie shared with the board an executive order signed by the governor that encourages the closure of all district schools on both the primary and election days.  The board was not inclined to close schools on those days.

There were no Human Resources Special Actions to consider for this agenda.

Mrs. Kerekes is not in agreement with the proposed purchasing policy limit of $100,000 for contracts and  believes any contract in excess of $50,000 should require board approval.  Furthermore, Mrs. Kerekes believes the execution of contracts should be limited to the superintendent and the superintendent's designees.

Mrs. Kerekes expressed concern that other counties are charging considerably more than Clay County District Schools for rental of facilities.  Mrs. Kerekes also discussed restricting the boardroom and professional development rooms at the Teacher Training Center.  Board members were in agreement with aligning access of these areas to the district's goals, excluding things unrelated to the education of students.  School Board Attorney Bruce Bickner will prepare language to incorporate the board's intent re restriction of these areas and give Business Affairs authority over the rental of professional development facilities.  The revised manual will be reviewed with Dr. Legutko and Superintendent Broskie, then shared with the board.  

Dr. Legutko will revise Exhibit B, incorporating a requirement of mandatory COVID-19 cleaning products.

Under Mr. Bickner's direction, Mrs. Gilhousen amended her motion to include Dr. Legutko's addition and revisions governing the use of the professional development facilities.

Chair Studdard opened the public hearing.  With no one to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.

Bryce Ellis, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Operations, received after the publication of the agenda, the final three inspections that now need to be attached to this agenda item.  School Board Attorney Mr. Bickner gave guidance and direction to the board re the amendment of this item for good cause.  The inspections are due to the Department of Education by July 7th, and the addition of this documentation constitutes no substantive change and provides more detail to the Department of Education.  Ms. Ellis shared this documentation with the board, and the board found good cause for the inclusion of this additional documentation in the agenda item based on these items being required, unable to be done ahead of time, and failure to add this information now would delay Department of Education reporting.

Mrs. Kerekes Is not able to justify this purchase, given current budget uncertainty and district-wide needs.  Bryce Ellis, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Operations presented historical appraisal data and proposed land use.   James Fossa, Coordinator of Facilities & Planning, advised this purchase would allow the creation of greater safety for employees, district buildings and district vehicles as well as afford the ability to consolidate personnel in district properties. 

Chair Studdard presented Renna Lee Paiva, Clay County Education Association President, with a plaque honoring her commitment and service.  Board member comments included acknowledging the difficulty of the hard decisions that lie ahead re reopening and budget, a commitment to the best possible graduation scenario, and appreciation to the superintendent and staff committees for their extensive work involved in evaluating and implementing reopening options.  Best wishes to all 2019-2020 retirees were extended.

Mary Bolla will serve as FSBA Liaison and Janice Kerekes will serve as alternate FSBA Liaison for the upcoming year.

Mrs. Kerekes will bring a future resolution, for the board's consideration, condemning racism and affirming the district's commitment to an inclusive environment for all.