Kelly Watt, Social Studies Specialist, recognized Founders Week Art Contest winners:

• (K) Whitaker Willis, Thunderbolt Elementary
• (1) Kiara Cese, Doctors Inlet Elementary
• (2) Alexa Way, Fleming Island Elementary
• (3) Morgan Goolsby, Grove Park Elementary
• (4) Cailyn Crocker, Doctors Inlet Elementary
• (5) Logan Bintz, Thunderbolt Elementary

Superintendent Broskie recognized administrative team members who successfully completed the Regional Principal Leadership Academy provided by the North East Florida Education Consortium:

• Tania Auguste (Ridgeview High School)
• Steven Bright (Tynes Elementary School)
• Tracy Burt (McRae Elementary School)
• Lydia Creel (Ridgeview High School)
• Joshua Freeman (Orange Park Junior High School)
• Whitney Johnson (Shadowlawn Elementary School)
• Bonnie King (Clay High School)
• Melissa Kowieski (Clay Virtual Academy)
• Jason Martin (Plantation Oaks Elementary School)

Superintendent Broskie and Laura Fogarty, Director of Climate and Culture, recognized nine (9) schools that have been recognized by Florida Positive Behavior Interventions and Support as model schools for establishing a framework for integrating effective strategies and programs for student behavioral support.  Principals of each school were presented with a banner reflecting the model school designation.

Gold Model Schools

• Keystone Heights Elementary
• Wilkinson Elementary
• Clay Hill Elementary
• Green Springs Junior High

Silver Model Schools

• Ridgeview Elementary
• McRae Elementary

Bronze Model Schools

• Plantation Oaks Elementary
• Grove Park Elementary
• Oakleaf High

Makayla Buchanan, Executive Director, Clay Education Foundation, introduced Missy Peters, Executive Director, Community First CARES Foundation representative and Lisa Ashworth, Board Chair of Clay Education Foundation, who presented a check in the amount of $20,000.00 in support of educational needs and supplies for teachers.  

Makayla Buchanan, Executive Director, Clay Education Foundation, utilized the attached presentation to provide a brief update of the Clay Education Foundation's work and accomplishments in the three key areas of educators, literacy, and innovation.  

Phil Hans, Director of Maintenance, introduced Roseann Jolley from Cenergistic who gave an overview of the district's cost savings and reported on the value of having this energy program.  Currently, 28 of the district's schools have earned the EnergySTAR certification demonstrating their commitment to high standards in energy conservation.

There were no public speakers.

Superintendent Broskie's update highlighted the following:

• Second Semester Survey re educational choice options for the second semester
• Teacher of the Year and Support Related Employee of the Year Celebrfations
• Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year - Jen Halter, Green Cove Springs Jr. High and Janice Tucker, Orange Park Junior High
• National School Public Relations Association recognition of Nicole Young, Coordinator of Communications, as an emerging leader in their 35 under 35 program
• Recognition of Board Chair Carol Studdard's 28 years of commitment and service to Clay County District Schools.

Chair Studdard opened the public hearing.  With no one coming forward to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.

Board members expressed their appreciation for the approval of the ED.F.I.R.S.T referendum that will provide much-needed support for deferred maintenance needs throughout the district as well as their appreciation to Board Chair Carol Studdard for her dedication, commitment, friendship, and mentoring throughout her 28 years of service.  Gratitude to military veterans and their families was also noted.