April Shipley, Math Curriculum Coach, and Govinda Poor, Math Curriculum Specialist, recognized the following winners of Math Field Day 2025:

Fourth Grade

• 1st Place - Orange Park Elementary - Jack Cigno, BEckett Hannon, Anthony Leach, Jackson Mahler, Malia States, Anthony Staub
• 2nd Place - Paterson Elementary - Cameron Martin, Alejandro Rivas, Theo Hoth, Kaitlyn Kolky, Teagan Luten, Aiden Shanbari
• 3rd Place - Lake Asbury Elementary - Natalie Britton, David Davis, Wyatt Davis, Sayu Mawarida, Corey Ray, Zane Scott

Fifth Grade

• 1st Place - Orange Park Elementary - Annabella Jacobson, Tucker Johnston, Walker Sawdon, Shawn Haddock, Luke Wiley, Isabella Wilkinson
• 2nd Place (tie) - Shadowlawn Elementary - Brooklyn McDonald, Edens Mompremier, Paisley Partyka, Zoey Shelley, Justus Purks, Brinley Wamsley
• 2nd Place (tie) Paterson Elementary - Paige Evans, Sarah Koehler, Merrick Nelson, Lena Taylor, Matthew Weflen, Atticus Flannery
• 3rd Place - Fleming Island Elementary - Alexis Stromberg, Robbie Fuentes, Alex Hoang, Tenley Sorrell, Eva Lin, Tucker Heiser

Sixth Grade

• 1st Place - Orange Park Elementary - Cohen Cook, Lydia Cunningham, Brooklyn Watt, Camille Addison, Maya Westfall, Chloe Williamson
• 2nd Place - Paterson Elementary - Stanley Hon, Brandon Hohrath, Logan Pittman, Elizabeth Longworth, Jiaxin Wen, Cassidy Danisovszky
• 3rd Place - Lake Asbury Elementary - Sara Fowler, Madison Melady, Lincoln Fouts, Devan Davis, Kyleigh Burghart, Jerry Ortiz-Guevara

Muggins

• High Score - Simone Baird, Keystone Heights Elementary
• Overall Winner - Alijah Ransom, Lakeside Elementary

Kelly Watt, Chief of Staff, recognized the following students for their participation in and contributions to the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council:

• Allison Musillami
• Amelia "Josie" Choulat
• Angel Zheng
• Ashley Zamora
• Ava Sahbudak
• Brenna Finnegan
• Carson Nicholson
• Chloe Toney
• Dacey Fagan
• Daniel Kapusta
• Danielle Ackerson
• Ellie Mayo
• Erabelle Conant
• Evan Davies
• Hannah Owen
• Isabella Alequin
• Isabella Amador
• Jillian McKinney
• Joany Galagarza
• Jordynn Myers
• Kesl Cumpstone
• Laynie Grosdidier
• Leah Seibert
• Lila Gonzalez
• Lindsay Gillis
• Mauli Patel
• Naomi Khaykin
• Nicolas Viviers
• Noah Montoro
• Olivia Silliman
• Prisha Dabhi
• Riya Patel
• Shawn Saint-Vilus
• Shaylia Bivens
• Sophia Alvarado
• Sophia Jia
• Tayani Maxwell
• Taylor White
• Tessa Wilson
• Tristan Arreola
• Tyler Brock
• Vireaya Thach
• Virginia Schaefer

Lindsay Gillis shared the Chairman's Report (attached) explaining the structure and function of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, its primary goal of contributing ideas to staff and Superintendent Broskie to result in higher levels of student success, safety, and post-high school readiness, and highlighting the following topics and solutions covered by the Council this year:

• College and Career Readiness
• School Climate and Culture

Christine Howell, Orange Park High School, recognized student recipients of The President's Volunteer Service Award, a prestigious national honor that highlights students' commitment to serving the community and the nation:

• Jon Richardson - Orange Park High
• Sebastian Lopez - Orange Park High
• Danielle Ackerson - Middleburg High
• Chloe Toney - Middleburg High
• Marie Grace Mosley - Clay High
• Caidy Toney - Clay High
• Alexander Blom - Fleming Island High
• Chloe Crocker - Ridgeview High
• Cailyn Crocker - Lake Asbury Junior
• Stella Carter - Orange Park Elementary

Chris Gugel, Fine Arts Curriculum Specialist, and Chad Robbins, Oakleaf High Music Teacher, recognized the following students for their original compositions in categories such as large ensemble, small ensemble, electronic music, and songwriting.  Student works were judged by a panel of professionals in the field, and the students being recognized earned top scores from the judges.

• Caleb Diao, Oakleaf High
• Leonardo Arias, Oakleaf High
• Hayden Sears, Clay High
• Aaliyah Callahan, Clay High
• Emilio Magalhaes, Oakleaf High

Katie Ruelas, K-12 Science Curriculum Specialist, recognized the following students who participated in the State & International Science Fair:

• Sophia Aranaga, Ridgeview High, Biomedical & Health Sciences
• Gracelynn Beckham, Clay High, Biomedical & Health Sciences
• Joshua Chun, Ridgeview High, Robotics & Systems Software
• Lauren Cormier, Clay High, Engineering
• Joseph Fryman, Clay High, Biomedical & Health Sciences
• James Fryman, Clay High, Biomedical & Health Sciences
• Austin Hallett, Clay High, Physics & Astronomy
• Anthony Morejon, Ridgeview High, Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Alex Zheng, Ridgeview High, Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Riya Patel, Ridgeview High, Microbiology
• Brenna Finnegan, Ridgeview High, Microbiology
• Calvin Prose, Ridgeview High, Microbiology
• Cooper White, Grace Episcopal Day School, Plant Sciences
• Angel Zheng, Ridgeview High, Chemistry

In collaboration with Florida PrePaid, Superintendent Broskie recognized recipients of the Superintendent's Florida Prepaid Scholarship for the third consecutive year.  Student (seniors) participants were asked to articulate their aspirations for the future and reflect on their impactful contributions to their communities during their final year of high school.  Recipients of a 2-year college scholarship valued at approximately $8,000 are:

• David Rafalski, Fleming Island High
• Erabelle Conant, Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. High

There were no public speakers addressing specific agenda items.

Mrs. Skipper noted that this is a sensitive topic and that antisemitism goes against all principals of Christian faith.  While unaware of any protests in Clay County, she indicated it is okay to be proactive and establish a proclamation.  She would like the board to consider revisions to the proposed proclamation, and she distributed an alternate proclamation to board members, noting that the proclamation on this agenda was not available to review at the time the board workshop was held.

Mrs. Hanson expressed her dissatisfaction with her inability to read and discuss the proclamation at workshop, noting that the board's function in state law is as a majority vote requiring consensus to vote on almost anything.  She would like to suspend all proclamations until the board can discuss and determine policy and procedure for adding proclamations to agendas.  She expressed her high regard for Israel and this proclamation, noting that the State of Florida, in 2023, ensured that students would learn about the Holocaust, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and receive age-appropriate lessons relating to this topic.

Mrs. Gilhousen expressed her view that there is nothing in the proclamation that is objectionable or not in line with current practice, and it is commendable to be proactive in taking this stance, indicating there should be no issue with the proclamation presented for approval.  She further advised there should be a policy on how proclamations are brought forward, recommending the board vote on the proposed proclamation and consider policies re proclamations at a future workshop.

Mrs. Clark noted prayers for Israel on this National Day of Prayer.  She recalled personally witnessing discrimination and noted the historical targeting of Jewish students by protestors, feeling anger over such acts and unjust hatred in places of higher education. She has felt the strong need to provide a model for the school board and others to follow to extinguish hatred and teach students in truth, as they depart Clay County District Schools, not to succumb to acts of hatred.

Mrs. Skipper advised that, based on her conviction and personal beliefs, her proposed proclamation includes a stance against the persecution of Christians as well.

Mr. Alvero advised that he was in favor of amending the motion.  Mrs. Gilhousen stated the second proclamation could be brought forward at a later time.  Mrs. Hanson expressed concern with additional language that was neither advertised nor attached for the public, indicating she was more comfortable with the original proclamation for tonight's purposes but willing to add to workshop discussion about proclamation procedures. She does like the wording of the second proclamation but, because it was not advertised to the public, she wanted to keep the original proclamation. Mrs. Skipper stated that, moving forward, she would like to discuss items at the workshop before voting on them.

Jeremiah Blocker, School Board Attorney, reviewed the current school board policies re establishing an agenda, noting that current policy allows any school board member to add an item to the agenda that may not be removed without that member's consent.  He proposed reviewing the policy to determine if any modifications to existing policy are desired.

There was no Human Resources Special Action B.

There was no Human Resources Special Action C.

Public speakers on non-specific agenda items:

• Sheila Torres
• Bruce Friedman 
• Corey Johnston
• Chaya Jennette 
• Leo Larson
• Sylvia McRanie 
• Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey 
• Donald Triest

Superintendent Broskie advised he shares the concerns of the individual who spoke re funding, noted the monies in question relate to FTE add-on funding, which has been cut from $5.8M to $2.9M in Clay County, and he appreciated the advocacy for this topic. He is concerned about veteran teacher pay, noting the district's proven commitment when funds are present.

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation highlighting the following:

• April Celebrations
• Kindergarten Registration
• Teacher Recruitment Fair
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Upcoming Events

Mr. Alvero advised that, since being elected, he has visited 22 schools and seen safety and cleanliness as well as administrators doing a good job for students. He related that administrators feel supported by the district. He has visited several junior high schools, including the ones that are preparing for 6th graders next year.

Mrs. Hanson invited the individuals concerned with book restrictions to email her.  She spent 12 months working with staff and teachers and would like to share information and engage in discussion about this topic and procedures, inviting their views on what they consider appropriate and indicating that community standards for books would be reviewed by the board again this summer.  She advised that books removed violate statute and sometimes have photos that exceed what could have been obtained by words themselves. She appreciated the opportunity to engage in prayer at Morning Star Church and reflect on all that the community has, and she reiterated her commitment to doing all the board can do to retain teachers in the classroom. 

Mrs. Clark appreciated the students who spoke about books and indicated she would like to add more books to the libraries about coping skills.  She attended the meeting of the Internal Audit Committee and thanked Mrs. Hanson for doing a great job and Mr. Blocker for providing great instruction.  She was unable to attend Clay Day but noted all of Clay's representatives are readily accessible and have heard from the board on issues.  She enjoyed lunch with a 6th grader at an elementary school and was able to speak with someone with a business to elicit support for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.  She met with Clay County Sheriff's Office and stated they have come in under budget for the services provided. She appreciated the time and consideration given to the proclamation. She would like to talk about assisting teachers with smoking breaks if possible and is looking forward to upcoming musical events and graduations.

Mrs. Gilhousen appreciated the way the country honors prayer and the board's appreciation for the power that prayer holds. She attended a prayer event at Seamark Ranch with staff and students. She echoed the concerns about funding and appreciated the advocacy of parents and students to maintain services. She noted the importance of the proclamation and commented on touring the Holocuast Museum over spring break with family, noting the impactful experience they shared. May offers numerous events and her family has attended a lot of the championship games held at Clay High.

Mrs. Skipper attended the prayer event at Morning Star and appreciated the attendance of Clay County's special and unique elected officials praying for children, the country, and the county. She attended Clay Day and had the opportunity to speak with several senators and house representatives, sharing information about the individual impacts seen in Clay County and how those impacts will manifest in the trickle down effect. She believes their voices were heard by the elected officials. She enjoyed going to schools and seeing items approved by the board such as a new track. Her family attended and greatly enjoyed a presentation of The Little Mermaid at Fleming Island Elementary.