John Sgromolo, Coordinator of District Athletics, recognized State Champion weightlifting athletes and highlighted the academic success of all Clay County athletes:

Individual Boys Weightlifting Champions:

• Will Stephens (Fleming Island High School)
• Kade Sanders (Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. High School)
• Zach Glover (Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. High School)
• Isaiah Jones (Clay High School)
• Alex Beaufort (Ridgeview High School)

Keystone Heights Boys Weightlifting Class 1A State Champions Team:

• Mason Dicks
• Luke Snider
• Caleb Moncrief
• Tyeler Anthony-Rozier
• Kaleb Vojnovski
• Tyler Jenkins
• Kade Sanders 
• Nathan Kicklighter
• Colton Tibbetts
• Zach Glover
• Sam Ulsch
• Reid Begue
• Wyatt Van Zant

Fleming Island Boys Weightlifting Class 3A State Champions Team:

• Will Stephens
• Alex Maier
• Rickey Joseph
• Justin Nolley
• Musthafa Marshall
• Nicolas Bethea
• Timothy Thomas
• Austin Allred
• Jhoel Robinson

Tiffany Hradil, Curriculum Specialist, recognized the First Place Overall winners from Math Field Day:

Fourth Grade Team Overall Winner - Lake Asbury Elementary School, Deborah Serda and Sophie Willadsen (coaches)

• Ava Davie
• Joseph Nikic
• James Surrency
• Noah Taylor
• Hidey Whitaker
• Alexis Williams

Fifth Grade Team Overall Winner - Paterson Elementary School, Tracy Shannon (coach)

• Cooper Blackwood
• Brennen Fogarty
• Lily Gaskins
• Cate Hanson
• Olivia O'Steen
• Lucas Pham

Sixth Grade Team Overall Winner - Tynes Elementary School, Jennifer MacDonald (coach)

• Cole Conte
• Connor Foss
• David Hunter Jennette-Carter
• Malik Ignacio
• Calise Wheeler

Superintendent Broskie recognized Jennifer Halter, Principal, Green Cove Springs Jr. High for her selection by the Florida Department of Education as the state's Principal of the Year, commending Ms. Halter on her outstanding work, determination, and leadership.

Public Speakers

• Karen Lake, Mayor of Keystone Heights, presented City of Keystone Heights, Florida Resolution 2021-03 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Keystone Heights, Florida Requesting the Clay County School Board to Support the Construction and Renovation of Educational Facilities in Keystone Heights; and Providing an Effective Date." Mayor Lake read this resolution in its entirety.  Additional comment and concerns voiced by Mayor Lake and expressed in response to questions posed by Mrs. Bullock and Mrs. Kerekes included the age of the Keystone Heights school structures, traffic issues during active school zone times, the impact of schools on property values, the presentation of the EDFIRST Plan to Keystone Heights City Council, the insufficiency of a cafeteria renovation at Keystone Heights Elementary that will not address aging plumbing, narrow sidewalks and three-generation portables, results of a poll conducted by reporter Scott Johnson, the pending feasibility study report, and potential new construction due to land parcels under contract.  Mayor Lake requested equitable treatment and the prioritization of a new school within Keystone Heights. 
• Smitty Huffman - Keystone Heights facilities
• Julie Smith - masks at school 
• Glee Glisson - student progress

Superintendent Broskie discussed the attached presentation/update to highlight:

• Florida's 2021 Principal of the Year
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Elementary & Secondary Art Show
• Math Field Day
• Climate Survey
• Clay Teachers LEAD: Superintendent's Roundtable
• May Celebrations
• COVID-19 Reminders

Climate Survey awards & recognition certificates were presented to:

Schools with the Highest Completion Rate

1. Clay Hill Elementary - Adele Reed, Principal - 91%
2. Oakleaf Village Elementary - Wilnitra Dixon, Principal - 84%
3. Coppergate Elementary - Melissa Metz, Principal - 83%

Top Five Overall Scores for Elementary Schools

1. Fleming Island Elementary - Jennifer Collins, Principal
2. Shadowlawn Elementary - Nancy Crowder, Principal
3. Tynes Elementary - Sarah Brennan, Principal
4. McRae Elementary - Tammy Winkler, Principal
5. Orange Park Elementary - Carolyn McCullough, Principal

Top Five Overall Scores for Secondary Schools

1. Green Cove Springs Jr. - Jennifer Halter, Principal
2. Ridgeview High - Becky Murphy, Principal
3. Middleburg High - Martin Aftuck, Principal
4. Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. High - Laurie Burke, Principal
5. Fleming Island High - Tom Pittman, Principal

Mr. Broskie advised there will be a new re-opening plan brought forward at the June meeting for the start of the next school year.  He also indicated there would be a future workshop to consider the feasibility study relative to Keystone Heights.

Mrs. Kerekes appreciated the process and enthusiasm associated with this task and the opportunity to meet with citizens.  Mrs. Bolla expressed gratitude to all individuals who applied for this committee.

There was no Human Resources Special Action A.

Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, advised that an informational notice will be sent to the committee and ex-officio members of the Citizens Oversight Committee.  The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m. in the District Multi-Purpose Center in Green Cove Springs. 

Board members commented on school and community events attended throughout the month, their appreciation for teachers, nurses, and mental health workers, upcoming evaluation and revisions to the re-opening plan, Keystone Heights school facilities, and a consensus to review School Board Policy 1.02(E)(4) to allow all board members the flexibility to add items, including "recognitions" and "presentations," to the board agenda.