Superintendent Davis recognized the students and presented each with a certificate of recognition for their outstanding attendance.  

• Kindergarten–Grade 6 (7 Years):  Jonathan Jireh Arguelles Walker, Fleming Island Elementary School
• Kindergarten–Grade 8 (9 Years):  Timothy Gene Walker, Green Cove Springs Junior High
• Kindergarten–Grade 12 (13 Years):  Maegan Rae Gibson, Middleburg High School

Mike Wingate, Director of K-12 Academic Services, recognized the student Athletes-of-the-Month for December, January, February, March, and April.  

• December:  Jacie Ankrom - OPHS;  Josh Hughes - KHHS
• January:  Alexis Stilianou - CHS;  Grant Stanish - CHS
• February:  Abby Hawkins - CHS;  Riley Haynes - OHS
• March:  Jeremiah Jackson - FIHS;  Hayley Julius - KHHS
• April :  Audrey Millican - FIHS;  Collin Henderson - MHS

Kelly Mosley, CTE Specialist, thanked Bridget Roberts and Coastal Spine and Pain Center for their generosity in awarding approximately $20,000 in scholarships to CTE students.  See student names and their respective Academy programs listed in the agenda item detail.

Clay High School was awarded national model status by the National Career Academy Coalition for its Criminal Justice Academy after a recent on-site review.  The school worked incredibly hard during the review process and the Clay High team was introduced and commended for achieving this designation.

The Wes Whiddon Scholarship is awarded yearly to Clay County student-athletes who have played sports at the junior or high school level while attending a Clay County school and who have been accepted to attend a college.  Mrs. Whiddon recognized the 2019 recipients of the scholarship.  Student names are listed in the agenda item detail.

Students Cara Toney (SSAC Chair) and Abigail Ferry (SSAC Vice Chair) used the attached Powerpoint to review the committee's work during the 2018-2019 school year.  Discussion topics included dress code, electronics policies, and food. The students thanked the Superintendent for allowing their voices to be heard.  Superintendent Davis introduced the students serving on the committee and recognized them as Champions of Change. 

Mr. Davis made brief comments about administrative reappointments on the Personnel Consent Agenda.  

Mrs. Kerekes submitted this item to begin conversations about the possible construction of a K-8 school in Fleming Island.  However, she noted after speaking with Dr. Kemp in the Operations Division, she learned the state will not approve a recommendation for a new school until both Green Cove Springs Junior and Lakeside Junior are operating at or near 100% capacity.  Board conversation turned to the need for five new schools in the next ten years due to expected growth, and the lack of funding sources for school maintenance and new construction.  The Board was in favor of asking the voters to consider a half-cent sales tax, noting the current portion of the Board of County Commissioner's sales tax set aside for the school district sunsets in December 2019.  Mrs. Kerekes stated she will place an item on the June 27th Regular meeting agenda to approve a Resolution to be forwarded to the BCC requesting a referendum vote.  Mr. Bickner stated the Resolution has to be very specific as to how the funds will be spent.

There were no special actions.

Mrs. Kerekes pulled this item due to a conflict of interest and stated that she would abstain from voting and file the appropriate Voting Conflict form. 

Mr. Bickner explained the need to set a date for a quasi-judicial hearing for the proceedings of a case involving the Best & Brightest lawsuit (Andrews vs. Clay County).

The Board agreed on July 23rd at 1:30 p.m. since that date is already on the calendar for a Board workshop in the morning.  

Board members commented on school events and graduation ceremonies they attended.  

On a business note, the Board identified Mary Bolla to continue serving as the representative on the 2019-2020 FSBA Legislative Committee and Janice Kerekes to continue serving as the Alternative.