Christine Howell, Teacher, Orange Park High, 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 - 

• Reagan Elia - Orange Park High
• Isabelle Carter - Orange Park High
• Lyndsey Brown - Ridgeview High

Clay Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor Ted Clark, Supervisor Richard Russell, and Supervisor Wes Taylor recognized students' achievements in an annual poster and speech contest open to all CCDS students in grades K-12.  The winning students best reflect the National Association of Conservation District's annual stewardship theme and highlight the work of conservation districts that work to protect and enhance natural resources.  

District poster contest winners are:

K-1st Category

• Johan Kang (Montclair Elementary)

2nd-3rd Category

• Joel Kang (Montclair Elementary)

4th-6th Category

• Shiv Patel (Tynes Elementary)

10th-12th Category

• Aimee Ibrahim (Fleming Island High)

District speech contest winners are:

6th-8th Category

• Riya Patel (Lake Asbury Junior)

9th-12th Category

• Audrey Hopper (Home School)

John Sgromolo, Coordinator of District Athletics, recognized the following State Weightlifting Champions:

• Gabe Oliveira - Oakleaf High
• Ava Haber - Ridgeview High

Keystone Heights Boys Weightlifting Team

• Declan Shine
• Jedediah Tisdale
• Wyatt Van Zant
• Reid Begue
• Davin Adams
• Ulysses Freed - Individual State Champion
• Sam Ulsch
• Landon Hovsepian
• Ben Ulsch
• Logan Williams - Individual State Champion
• Nathan Tisdale
• Bryar Schenck - Individual State Champion
• Tyler Jenkins - State Runner-Up
• Clayton Kicklighter
• Jayden Goodman
• Bryson Wester
• Trey Jeffries - State Runner-Up
• Tyeler Anthony-Rozier
• Caleb Moncrief
• Jackson Herman
• Mason Dicks - Individual State Champion
• Luke Snider

Public speakers:

• Trudie Durring - prayer back in school
• Shannon Hube - teacher appreciation 
• Lisa Townes - prayer back in school 
• Judith Chapple - thank you
• Samantha Wernet - data surveys 

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation highlighting the following:

• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Instructional Career Fair
• Senior Career Fair and New CTE Academy (Garber Automall partnership)
• Clay Teachers LEAD: Superintendent's Roundtable
• Math Field Day
• Battle of the Books
• April School of the Month
• Upcoming May Celebrations

The superintendent also expressed appreciation to Garber Automall for their partnership in the establishment of a new automotive maintenance and repair career academy and to The Bailey Group for their support and commitment in assisting Clay County District Schools with transitioning to a self-insured model plan for employee benefits.

Board members expressed gratitude to Garber for their partnership and participation in bringing this new career academy to Clay County students.

Board members expressed enthusiastic support for the achievement of this milestone and the opportunity to utilize savings in a way that will enrich the plan and make it even better for employees.  Former CCEA President, Renna Lee Paiva was acknowledged as she was instrumental in promoting this option for many years.

Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, proposed a special meeting to take place on May 24, 2022, immediately preceding the School Board workshop, to obtain board approval on items that were finalized too late to be placed on this evening's agenda.  The board was amenable to holding the proposed meeting.

Mrs. Gilhousen expressed gratitude to the teachers who have dedicated countless hours and resources to their students and families.

Mrs. Bullock began her career at Orange Park Elementary and was pleased to celebrate that school this evening.  She also acknowledged the phenomenal success of the Keystone Heights High weightlifting team and the state champions recognized this evening and appreciated the recently held events of Battle of the Books and Math Field Day.  The many contributions of teachers were also appreciated.

Mrs. Kerekes thanked the teachers and media specialists who made the return of Battle of the Books a reality.  She also appreciated the recently held Career Day and business partners, the Golden Hammer awards, the new Garber Academy, The Bailey Group's work on the district's transition to a self-insured model of benefits, and the teachers who are the district's backbone.

Mrs. Clark expressed excitement for the upcoming graduations and the very special aspects of Clay County that attracts involved parents and excellent teachers.

Mrs. Bolla participated in the quarterly forum held by Clay Virtual Academy and appreciated the creativity and good ideas shared by teachers.  Media Awards Night was enjoyed as were the Reinhold Awards.  Susie Daniels was acknowledged, celebrating her 40th year of teaching and having worked with many interns over the years, including Mrs. Bolla.