Superintendent Broskie recognized Sarah Brennan, Tynes Elementary School, as Clay County's Principal of the Year.

Superintendent Broskie recognized Christina Thompson, Oakleaf High School, as Clay County's Assistant Principal of the Year.

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation recognizing the following Clay County schools designated by the Florida Department of Education as 2023-2024 Schools of Excellence:

• Orange Park Elementary
• Keystone Heights Elementary
• Lake Asbury Elementary
• Robert M. Paterson Elementary 
• Fleming Island Elementary
• Thunderbolt Elementary
• Shadowlawn Elementary
• Discovery Oaks Elementary
• Green Cove Springs Junior High
• Lakeside Junior High
• Fleming Island High

Matthew Boyack, Director of Safety and Security, per Florida Statute 1001.212(13)(c), provided the required quarterly report required by the Office of Safe Schools (OSS).  Mr. Boyack reported that, as of October 1, 2024 (the end of quarter 1), Clay County District schools had four (4) schools inspected or reinspected by the FLDOE Office of Safe Schools.  This represents 9.09% of the total schools (4/44).  One hundred percent (all four inspected schools) were found to not have any school safety requirement deficiencies.

There were no public speakers addressing specific agenda items.

Public speakers addressing non-specific items (these speakers were heard following the adoption of the consent agenda):

• Jeffrey Marshall 
• Echo Nova 
• Bruce Friedman 
• Sheila Torres
• Wayne Bolla

There was no Human Resources Special Action D.

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation highlighting the following:

• Schools of the Month
• Students of the Month
• Academically High Performing District
• Hurricane Milton
• Upcoming Events

Mrs. Hanson noted the genuine enthusiasm and love for students of retiring board member, Mrs. Bolla.  She would like the board to consider how to obtain stakeholder input as the student section of school board policies is being addressed through the process of re-writing all policies with Neola.  She plans to hold forums to involve parents, teachers, administrators, and staff.  She also appreciated her recent visit to Clay Hill Elementary.

Mrs. Clark thanked Mrs. Bolla for welcoming her four years ago and for their shared time together over shared conversation, dining, and during rides to graduation ceremonies.

Mrs. Skipper noted the many activities held last month as well as her desire for more parental involvement, more communication, and the need to revamp and implement all policies.  She commented on the large amount of work the board has done in the past two years and indicated she is always available to receive communication.  She extended good wishes to Mrs. Bolla in her travels and noted Mrs. Bolla is the loudest cheerleader and that she appreciates their professional relationship and vigorous discussions.

Mrs. Gilhousen, the board member who served the longest with Mrs. Bolla, appreciated Mrs. Bolla for her willingness to be herself and share genuinely from her heart, noting that she has been encouraged by Mrs. Bolla's faith and is a better board member for knowing her.

Mrs. Bolla shared a visual presentation (attached) and reflected on her 49-year career in education.  She noted the importance of creating space for people to share their stories, the joy experienced when interacting with students both in and out of the classroom, the colleagues with whom she worked, the pride experienced at student graduations, and reiterated the gratitude she has consistently expressed to staff and students throughout her career.