Together, Mike Wingate, Nancy Watson, and Jamie Shaw recognized the Science Expo winners, both students and business partners.   See attached list for names of student winners.

Mr. Michael Wingate invited Principal Pittman to speak and give recognition to the Fleming Island Boy's Soccer team as the Florida 4-A State Champions this school year.  They are currently ranked 5th nationally. Reed Davis, one Florida Player of the Year, will find out next week if he is the national winner.  See attached list for team member names.

Principal Pittman recognized student athlete Jason Davis, for winning the State Championship for 3-A Wrestling.  He is the first State Champion in the history of the school for wrestling. 

Superintendent Davis presented certificates to Clay County's 2016-2017 Outstanding School Volunteers.

• Emily Siddon (Youth Volunteer) at Lake Asbury Junior High with 60 volunteer hours 
• Joe and Mauren Knotts (Adult Volunteers) at Grove Cove Springs Junior with 84 volunteer hours
• Donald Clark (Senior Volunteer) at Bannerman Learning Center with 1420 hours logged over the past 5 years

Donald Clark was also selected by the Florida Department of Education as the Region II winner and was awarded a plaque sent to the district from Commissioner Pam Stewart for outstanding support of education and student learning as a Florida school volunteer.

Mr. Studer promoted the Cyber Education initiative with provides interactive learning modules aimed at increasing grade K-6 student awareness of online safety and cybersecurity principles.

• Christina Palazzi - contract concerns
• James Otto- football concerns and general comments   
• Roel Escamilla - culture and climate of Clay County  
• Rebecca Smith- staffing allocations 
• Donna Mace - opt out testing    
• Brandye Mackey-  racial concerns  
• Dr. Lawanda Ravoira  - Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center (disparate treatment of girls and young women)  
• Keith Nichols - new school buses with AC   
• Nekea Sanders - promotes work of Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center     
• Travis Christensen - board meeting civility  

Prior to adoption of the Consent agenda, public comments were heard from James Otto on Consent Items #C15 and C36.

Mr. Davis inquired about C6 and asked that he be allowed to add the new Director of Transportation, once selected, to the CESPA Bargaining Team for 2017-2018.  The Board agreed by consensus.

Following approval of the Consent agenda, Board Member Carol Studdard read Resolution #17-20 for National School Nurse Week, May 6-12, 2017.         

Superintendent Davis presented on the district's partnership with the American Heart Association and honored three event coordinators and their principals as Champions of Change for their support and fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association.  Mark Owens, Youth Market Director for the American Heart Association, came forward and spoke in support of the partnership. 

• School Event Coordinators:  Rose Woolwine (OVE), Stephanie Shafer (SLE), Allison Mattox (TES)
• School Principals:  Tracey Kendrick (OVE), Nancy Crowder (SLE), Laura Fogarty (TES)

Due to the district's financial advisors (Ford and Associates) being present in the audience, this item was moved up in the agenda.  

Chairman Kerekes opened the public hearing.  Being no one present to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.  

Chairman Kerekes opened the public hearing.  Being no one present to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.

Chairman Kerekes opened the public hearing.  James Otto came forward to speak to the item.  Following Mr. Otto's remarks, the public hearing was closed.  

Public comments were heard from the following who expressed concerns about the deletion of the technology allocation at Lakeside Elementary.

• Joseph Lobeck
• Kelly Joregan 

Board discussion followed in which there was concern about the budget forecast, consistency among the schools, and whether the school  could meet the student enrollment for the allocation.   Mr. Davis felt the school would reach the 800 student threshold, but cautioned that if the allocation was added and the enrollment was not met, the allocation may have to be deleted.

Chairman Kerekes began by stating that she would abstain from voting on this item due to a family relationship and that she would be filing the required documentation.  

Lengthy Board discussion took place with concern about adding positions in light of the dismal budget forecast.  Questions were asked and answered about various administrative positions.  The Board asked for updated organizational charts and a budget review.   Mr. Davis said he is aiming for a budget workshop for the end of May.    He does not feel the district office is overstaffed and as a transformational, innovative leader, he asked for support in approving the district package.  During discussion and deliberation, the Board agreed to allow the Superintendent to hire an outside consultant to assist with the construction of School Y in lieu of adding a full-time allocation.

Chairman Kerekes opened the public hearing.  Being no one present to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.

Public Comments:

• James Otto 
• Travis Christensen 
• Keith Nichols 

Board discussion followed with general consensus to maintain educational impact fees at status quo.  Following the motion to approve, Chairman Kerekes officially read into the record Resolution #17-21 to adopt the Impact Fee Technical Report and to maintain the educational impact fees imposed by ordinance at their current level.  

Board members comments were heard.