Erika Gilbert, Counselor, Climate and Culture, and Stephanie Geoghagan, Project Coordinator, Clay Action Coalition, shared the attached presentation in recognition of student winners of the Drug-Free Calendar contest sponsored each year by Clay Action Coalition.  Students were recipients of certificates and monetary awards.

Makayla Buchanan, Executive Director, and Heather Obermiller, Program Assistant, Clay Education Foundation, introduced Diane Hutchings, Clay County Tax Collector's office, accompanied by Jacqueline Dalton, Kelly McCormick, and Shara Barksdale, who presented a check to the Clay Education Foundation in support of the Tools4Schools initiative.

Mrs. Bolla also noted that Makayla Buchanan recently received statewide recognition from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations as the 2021 "Consortium Champion." 

Makayla Buchanan, Executive Director, Clay Education Foundation, introduced Michael Weinert, General Manager and Managing Partner of Garber Automall, who communicated Garber's commitment to the Tools4Schools initiative.  Garber will generously donate a 2021 Ford EcoSport Suv to Clay County District Schools' Teacher of the Year named during February's ceremony.

Public Speakers:

• Patricia Shaffer - substitutes and bus drivers 
• Travis Christensen - various subjects 
• Elizabeth Phelps - shortage of subs and Gifted services 
• Joseph John Cummings - no mask! 
• Patricia Carpenter - substitutes and bus drivers 

Mrs. Bolla made an announcement that Mrs. Bullock was not able to attend tonight's meeting due to her representation on the Board of Directors for the Florida School Board Association.  Mrs. Bullock sends her apologies.

Superintendent Broskie addressed the creativity employed by the district in recruiting and retaining needed labor during the current nationwide shortage.  The attached presentation was utilized, highlighting the following:

• District Performance Date for 2020-21
• New Initiative - School of the Month
• National Principals Month
• COVID-19 Updates

This item was heard last on the agenda.  A recess of the public meeting was called at 7:18 p.m., and the shade meeting was held in accordance with Florida Statute 286.011(8).  A court reporter was present to record the session.  At the conclusion of the private session at 7:33 p.m., the regular meeting was reconvened and was subsequently adjourned at 7:34 p.m. with no further business.

There were no human resources special actions.

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

The board discussed the scheduling challenge and conflict posed by the Workshop and the 76th Annual Joint Conference.  A decision was made to not hold a workshop to review the December agenda.  Board members will contact the district with any questions relative to items submitted on the December agenda.

Mrs. Clark expressed appreciation for those in attendance at the meeting and appreciates their preparation of comments when addressing the board.

Mrs. Kerekes thanked Mrs. Ellis' Operations Team for the progress being made in repairing Orange Park High's welding room.

Mrs. Gilhousen expressed gratitude to the public speakers, acknowledging the communications she has received re bus and substitute issues and thanked Mr. Broskie and staff for efforts to curb those effects and assist wherever possible.

Mrs. Bolla extended thanks to the public speakers and those who advocate for students.  The Red Ribbon Week proclamation was highlighted and appreciation extended to the student artists recognized for their accomplishments.  She also enjoyed participating in the National Walk to School event, partnering with Wolfson's Children's Hospital and Plantation Oaks Elementary.