Brenda Troutman, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, shared a presentation to recognize the 2021-2022 Clay County District Schools' retirees.  This past year's retirees are 126 in number and have a combined total of 2,779 years of service with Clay County District Schools.

Dr, Michael Kemp, Director of Facility Planning and Construction, introduced Roseann Jolley and Mark Jolley, Cenergistic Client Managers, who recognized Clay County District Schools for earning EnergyStar certification demonstrating a commitment to high standards in the conservation of energy.  

Makayla Buchanan, Executive Director, Clay Education Foundation introduced representatives of Chemours, Hilary Peal, Jody Sciance, and Jason Geiger.  Chemours presented a check in the amount of $25,000 to provide funds to support the initiatives of the Clay Education Foundation.

Public speakers:

• Stephanie Race - adoption of Manual of Procedures for Media Services
• Bruce Friedman - sexual content 
• Ruth Bannon - inappropriate books in school library
• Julia Mason - communal approach to screening and removing inappropriate library books 
• Nicki Celso - sexually explicit library books
• Julie Miller - Library Media Services Manual

In response to public speakers, board members inquired and received confirmation that books that are challenged will be removed pending the committee evaluation.  Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, discussed the 90-day emergency policy adoption procedures and how adopted policy may continue to be revised as needed.  Roger Dailey, Chief Academic Officer, discussed how policies may be amended, how efficacy is evaluated and provided assurances that statutory law would be followed as the district and stakeholders work together to implement new procedures and identify inappropriate material.

Prior to voting, Mrs. Gilhousen noted that item C5 Personnel Consent Agenda contained a scrivener's error in the requirements of the administrative job description for Coordinator of Workforce Development.  The correction to the document was made and hard copies were distributed to board members prior to voting.

Mrs. Clark stressed the need to follow legislation.  Bruce Bickner confirmed the proposed policy aligns with legislation.  Mrs. Gilhousen advised this policy would meet the requirement to comply with the July 1st deadline.  Mrs. Bolla commented on the ability to modify policy as needed.

There was no Human Resources Special Action A.

There was no Human Resources Special Action B.

Mrs. Bolla extended gratitude to all personnel who have served the district, recognizing the service of the retirees.

Mrs. Bullock thanked the public speakers and advised the board does not want to have inappropriate books in school libraries, confirming the board will work to do better and commenting on the thousands of excellent books in our schools.  She also recognized Keystone Heights High graduate Sherri Anthony who was recently named Florida High School Activities Association's National Coach of the Year.  She appreciated a recent presentation by the Operations Department outlining improvements to Keystone Heights Elementary and other schools throughout the county.

Mrs. Kerekes extended congratulations to the retirees, thanks to the public speakers, and stressed the need and desire to work together to provide what is best for children.

Mrs. Clark commended the work that has been done by Mr. Dailey and is grateful for the lists available from Citizens Alliance and other organizations, encouraging all to work together as a team.

Mrs. Gilhousen believes immediate action has been taken to correct inappropriate materials and echoed appreciation for the collaboration in this effort, advising that, as a community, collaboration, input, and vigilance about reading materials placed in front of students is necessary.