Amanda Tewey, Development Director, American Heart Association, recognized the following "Top Impact" schools for their support of The American Heart Association's mission of advancing cardiovascular health for all:

• Thunderbolt Elementary - $26,905
• Orange Park Elementary - $20,071
• Oakleaf Village Elementary - $17,021

Clay County District Schools ranked 8th among Florida school districts generating funds in support of the vision to provide life-saving information and skills that benefit the schools and community.

Public speakers:

• Leigh Ann Lunsford 
• Judith Chapple
• Constance Higginbotham 
• Tara Richardson
• Heather Buentello 
• Zoe Lewis
• Tanya Kacsan 
• Bruce Friedman - read from Heroine - said this is constitutionally protected speech, 
• Adrianna Jarquin 
• Jackie Cetnar
• Pamela Henry 

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation highlighting the following:

• Schools of the Month
• Students of the Month
• College and Career Fair
• Dads Take Your Child to School Day
• Celebrate Freedom Week
• Upcoming Events

There was no Human Resources Special Action A.

There was no Human Resources Special Action B.

Mrs. Hanson expressed her appreciation of serving on the board and the efforts of Superintendent Broskie and Jeremiah Blocker, School Board Attorney, for their efforts to find a solution to the current library book status.  She would like to focus on student achievement and believes the state of Florida would be better served by disassociating from the American Library Association and some of its policies and adopting a district policy that includes standards that reflect the community.  She supports reaching out with research and ensuring the information is obtained to make good decisions.  She advocates curating, not banning, books.

Mrs. Clark spoke to Roger Dailey, Chief Academic Officer, to confirm that Clay County District Schools does not have to remain a part of the American Library Association.  She supports reviewing the books brought to the attention of the district and board, while indicating it takes time and patience to carefully go through them.  She desires to have a vote on the November agenda re the direction of the safety and security of students and indicated a need to find a time to address the matter in greater depth at a workshop.  Mrs. Gilhousen advised that she has been in contact with Sheriff Cook and will re-connect next week as information is awaited from the sheriff to schedule further discussion.

Mrs. Skipper advised that the books that have been removed violate the Florida statute, pointing out that a challenge differs from removal and that the libraries are being cleaned of inappropriate content that is not scholarly.  She thanked Mr. Blocker for listening and providing good advice as well as his willingness to work and build the relationships that are important for the district, constituents, the board, and students.

Mrs. Bolla is proud of the district, teachers, and the many activities being offered, reflecting on the rewarding feeling of coming in contact with parents who went through the CCDS school system and now have their own children attending Clay schools.  She commented on the Orange Park High ribbon cutting of the stadium and being able to see former students who are now attending Orange Park High.  She appreciated the Middleburg High gymnasium being named to honor Coach Prewitt who pioneered women's sports in Clay County.  She participated with Clay Education Foundation in the awarding of grants to teachers, Dads and Donuts, an open house at Keystone Heights Jr. Sr. High with their Community in Education program, a Clay Cares Closet started at Clay High, the Habitat for Humanity Leaders Build and an upcoming Ridgeview High Chorus concert next week.  She noted the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and the importance of giving parents, grandparents, and guardians the opportunity to make decisions for their children.

Mrs. Gilhousen and her family have enjoyed a fun football season at Friday Night Lights games.  She has been impressed by the student section and by the number of teachers who come to watch their students play, having discussions with parents about the talent they observe in the students, and encouraging and building character in those students.  She asked Mr. Broskie if it would be a board decision to disassociate with the American Library Association, and Mr. Broskie indicated that he would research and get back to the board.