Dr. Susan Legutko, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, used a visual presentation to review the final budget, all funds, totaling $398,560,663.  She reviewed the rollback calculation and final proposed millage levies for 2018-2019 along with the amount of money each mill levy will generate for Clay County.  

The Chairman opened the public hearing.  With no one present to speak to the budget, the public hearing was closed.

The President of the Clay County Education Association, Renna Lee Paiva, and the School Board Chair, Carol Studdard, signed the fully ratified collective bargaining agreement which will be effective from the date of ratification on August 6, 2018, through June 30, 2020.

The President of the Clay Educational Staff Professional Association, Teresa Dixon, and the School Board Chair, Carol Studdard, signed the fully ratified collective bargaining agreement which will be effective from the date of ratification on August 17, 2018, through June 30, 2019.

Superintendent Davis recognized Tresa Calfee, Bob Olson, and the Clay County Chamber as a Champion of Change for hosting an outstanding 2018 Teacher Expo and supporting the work of Clay County teachers.

• Ann Wiggins - salary supplement for Superintendent
• Patricia Shaffer - budget presentation and operational expenses;
• Jenifer Burghart - recent elections;
• Kathleen Moeller - salary supplement for Superintendent;

Note for the record:  Chairwoman Studdard announced that there were problems with Comcast and intermittent airing of tonight's meeting.

Superintendent Davis thanked the voters for approval of the increased ad valorem tax.  He noted that the favorable results show that education is important to the Clay County community.  Mr. Davis stated that he plans to give an annual report to the public to show the return on their investment.  He noted that the figures included in his presentation are only first-draft figures for projected financial impacts of the millage increase.  

Superintendent Davis concluded his presentation by recognizing Renna Lee Paiva as a Champion of Change for helping to assist with a flawless opening of the 2018-19 school year.

The FSBA Legislative Committee will be meeting on September 20, 2018, however, neither the Board's liaison (Mrs. Bolla) nor the alternate (Mrs. Kerekes) are able to attend the meeting due to prior commitments.  Mrs. Studdard will notify FSBA if another Clay County board member is able to attend. 

Mrs. Studdard announced a brief executive session immediately following tonight's board meeting.

Board member comments included the following:

• the flawless opening of the 2018-19 school year
• kudos to bus drivers
• a review of the superintendent's salary (A workshop was requested in the next two months.)
• new school, Discovery Oaks Elementary, built debt-free 
• WJH community partnership farm share event 
• the success of millage increase