Dr. Susan Legutko, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, used the attached PowerPoint to review the rolled-back calculation, final proposed millages, and the 2019-2020 Budget for all funds.  The total millage levy is 7.047 and the total budget for all funds is $448,800,119.  A tax increase was advertised because the millage rate to be levied is more than the roll-back rate by 19.44 percent.  

The public hearing was opened by the Chair for comments on the 2019-2020 proposed budget and millages.

1. Delores Lansford 
2. Patricia Shaffer
3. Sandy Russell
4. Phillip Jones
5. Teresa Dixon
6. Gerald Schaeffer
7. Jessica Willis
8. Richard Overman
9. Sarah Davis (Comments were delayed because they pertain to Discussion Item D3)
10. Josh Allen 
11. Susie Ludwig
12. Tina Tillman
13. Paul Holman
14. Grayson Jones (Comments were delayed because they pertained to Use of Facilities)
15. Victoria Kidwell
16. Amy Fehrs

The public hearing was closed and Board discussion followed in which many of the questions raised by the public were answered and/or clarified.    

Mrs. Melanie Sanders, Principal of the school, introduced Jodi Briscoe, the Gifted teacher at Keystone Heights Elementary School who wrote a grant proposal for STEM materials for the KHE Science Lab.  The Chemours company gave the school a check for $10,000 with a guarantee of an additional  $5,000 a year for the next four years.  Chemours staff present at the meeting were Philip Pombier (Regional Unit Manager),  Jessica Stacy (Technical Account Manager), and Nicole Newell (Starke, Florida Plant Manager).

• Grayson Jones - use of facilities; policy pertaining to rentals;
• Shannon Hube - class size for ASD  classes;
• Amy Green - ASD class sizes at POE;
• Katherine Morrison - class size;
• Victoria Kidwell - contract approval; class size;

Prior to adoption, the following public comments were heard in support of the contract ratifications and new insurance rates (Item C6):

• Rhonda Bowers 
• Lonnie Roberts 
• Lynn Sparks 

Chair Studdard noted, regarding C17 Superintendent's Annual Financial Report, that Clay Charter School's report was not received in time to be included as part of the Cost Report.  The report has now been received and was distributed to the Board at the meeting to be included as part of the item.  The Annual Financial Report will be updated in the minutes to reflect the inclusion of Clay Charter.  

Following the approval of the Consent Agenda, both union presidents came forward and the CCEA and CESPA Collective Bargaining Agreements (C5 and C6) were officially signed.

Superintendent Davis began with the Champions of Change, recognizing employees who have been with the school district for 30 and 40 years.  See attached list with employee names and their years of service.

Mr. Davis' update included a visual presentation on the performance audit conducted by the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA).  His review included the purpose of the audit, the Executive Summary from OPPAGA, the district's Management Letter response, and next steps.  

Public Comments:

• Delores Lansford 
• Dr. Richard Overman 

Mrs. Studdard explained her desire to move ahead by taking this surtax to the voters in the November 2020 General Election.  Discussion ensued in which Board members offered their support.  

Public Comments:  Sarah Davis 

Mrs. Gilhousen referred to a memorandum provided to Board Members by Board Attorney Bruce Bickner on this topic.  She recommended that the item be delayed until the October meeting to allow for further review of the issues that were raised.  Mrs. Gilhousen noted that the charter schools currently have plans in place for school security.

There were no special actions.

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

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

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

Board member comments were heard.