The Education Foundation recognized Coastal Spine & Pain Center as the top donor to the Teacher Supply Event held in conjunction with the Chamber event.  

Shawnda Hosley presented the award and the following individuals accepted on behalf of the Pain Center:  Dr. Michael Greene, Dr. Benjamin Goh, and Christine Perez.

Alice Paulk presented CTE Industry Certifications and the history of the certifications in the state of Florida and Clay County. Ms. Paulk provided historical data and recent data about the percentage of students receiving certifications in Clay County. 

Christina Thomas gave a short presentation on behalf of Northeast Florida Builder's Association in honor of October being National "Careers in Construction" month.  NEFBA is a partner with eight skilled trades programs hosted in Clay County District Schools.

David Harp, a former graduate of Middleburg High School, spoke about CTE courses he took during high school that led to his career choice of being an electrical engineer. 

Dr. Michael Kemp, Assistant Superintendent of Operations, introduced Mr. Jim Fossa who presented on the expected growth to Clay County due to the FIrst Coast Expressway. 

• Stella Nanes- reduction of support staff/ESE services 
• Michelle Gibson - Dyslexia/Barton program 
• Jack Gibson - Dyslexia/Barton program  
• Stella Nanes - spoke on item C7 - shared concern with Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics

Superintendent Davis' presentation included updates on the following topics:

• Bullying 
• Upcoming Priorities in Clay
• Champions of Change - Alice Paulk and Kelly Mosley for their work with CTE

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

Mrs. Studdard pulled the item to express concerns about the allocation changes and to ask questions about the position for Executive Director of the Education Foundation.  Mr. Davis shared his vision for the Executive Director allocation and how other school districts use this position.  The Board asked additional questions about other allocations and how the salaries are reported in the allocations document.  Dr. Legutko explained that they typically list a five-year experience level as an average when it is not known who will fill the position.  Employee benefits are also included since these directly impact the budget.  

Board discussion ensued about consistency at the district level with position titles and salary levels and the possibility of looking into a salary study.

At Mr. D'Agata's encouragement, the Board set a workshop date to resume Board Policy review.  The workshop will be on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in Accounts Payable conference room.

Board members made positive comments about recent school events they attended.