Logan Baxley was recognized as a National winner at the 2016 National FFA Agriscience Fair in the Environmental Services/Natural Resources System, Division I.  His principal, Becky Murphy, Lake Asbury Junior High, was present to show support.

Mr. Nichols used an analogy with new elected officials and the movie, Star Wars: The New Hope.

Mrs. Phipps, who is an ESE bus driver, expressed her feelings about the GPS system as a distraction for drivers.

During Board discussion varying opinions were expressed.  Both Mrs. Kerekes and Mrs. Studdard felt the attorney position should be full time. Mr. Sikes was asked to extend his contract and he reminded the Board that his contract is month to month.  Following discussion, Superintendent Davis agreed to look at the job description and prepare an advertisement, and to also provide an analysis of prior year costs for legal services.  A January/February timeline was discussed.

Mrs. Kerekes pulled the item, concerned about the Health Education section.  Superintendent Davis agreed to review the implementation and bring the item back at the December board meeting.   

Mr. Davis spoke briefly about transparency and expressed concern over the late appointment of some current employees on the Board agenda.    

The public hearing was opened by the Board Chair.  Being no one present to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.

Speaker:  Melissa Kaplan expressed concern about the amount of class time spent on testing.  

• Renna Lee Paiva - spoke on behalf of CCEA regarding moving forward 
• Teresa Dixon - spoke on behalf of CESPA and reiterated testing concerns and HVAC problems
• Travis Christensen - social climate of the county
• Tammy Masden - high school Guidance Counselors and how they are affected by Academies
• Kim Stacy -  moving forward and taking care of support employees
• Rebecca Smith - testing
• Melissa Kaplan - March in Tallahassee and lobbying legislators  
• Hailly-Jean Escamilla - cultural differences   
• Roel Escamilla - diversity and inclusion
• Brandye Mackey -  concerns about her son on the FIHS football team

Mr. Davis thanked the public for the opportunity to serve as the new Superintendent of Schools in Clay County.  He spoke briefly about his vision and his 100-Day Transition Plan.  

Comments from the Board included congratulations to Mrs. Bolla and Mr. Davis; Happy Thanksgiving wishes; Master Board training; ESE investigation; and the district Master Calendar.