Mary Owen, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, recognized state social studies award winners as follows:

• Breyana Stilts (MHS) - Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher Award
• Justin Daniels (OPH) - Florida's Excellence in Teaching History Award

Superintendent Broskie recognized the following schools for student achievement during the 2022-2023 school year:

• Ridgeview High - social studies - increased 12 percentage points in U.S. history from 2022 to 2023; increased 15 percentage points in math from 2022 to 2023
• Keystone Heights High - social studies - increased 19 percentage points in civics from 2022 to 2023
• Coppergate Elementary - science - increased 15 percentage points in science from 2022 to 2023
• Shadowlawn Elementary - science and math - increased 16 percentage points in science from 2022 to 2023; increased 9 percentage points in math from 2022 to 2023
• Clay High - ELA - increased 11 percentage points in ELA from 2022 to 2023
• Oakleaf High - ELA - increased 7 percentage points in ELA from 2022 to 2023
• McRae Elementary - math - increased 7 percentage points in math from 2022 to 2023
• Oakleaf Junior - math - increased 11 percentage points in math from 2022 to 2023
• Orange Park Elementary - all - maintained high standards of achievement in all subject areas
• Fleming Island Elementary - all - maintained high standards of achievement in all subject areas
• Lakeside Junior - all - maintained high standards of achievement in all subject areas
• Fleming Island High - all - maintained high standards of achievement in all subject areas

Stephen Mills, Supervisor of Safety and Security, presented safe school assessment findings in accordance with statutory requirements.

Public speakers:

• Helena Cormier 
• Bruce Friedman 
• John Medwid 
• Sherry Murphy
• Michele Holt 
• Jacob Saunders 
• Fred Conley 
• Carol Newbern 
• Amber Stanhope 
• Adam Warren 
• Dariel Stockman
• Judith Chapple
• Victoria Tompkins

Superintendent Broskie shared the attached visual presentation highlighting the following:

• 2023-2024 School Year Has Begun
• Family Engagement
• Hurricane Idalia Preparations and Response
• F.A.S.T. (FL Assessment of Student Thinking)Testing
• School of the Month
• Upcoming Events

Mrs. Hanson indicated she is not adamantly opposed to 7 Mindsets but that the program is a social-emotional program and is not mandated by the county for all teachers.  It is used in some schools but not used with fidelity across the county.  A current program already being utilized, Suite 360, does have fidelity to ensure state mandates are met.  The program cost is $183,000., this is a time of fiscal uncertainty, and free materials addressing resiliency standards are available as a resource through CPALMS.  Mrs. Hanson facilitated a demonstration of components and materials available through the state website.

Mrs. Bolla indicated resiliency standards are a 5-hour requirement in high schools and are taught weekly within 7 Mindsets.  Last year, 35,000 lessons were taught and the program components reflect a return to caring and connectivity in a current environment that demonstrates a building disregard for others. She expressed concern that the CPALMS curriculum is currently not fully developed and may prove a good option in the future.  She has reservations about removing a program with fully developed curriculum and replacing it with something that is currently not adequate.

Mrs. Skipper expressed support for Mrs. Hanson's points and does not recommend spending money on something that is provided by the state and can be taught through basic literacy.

Mrs. Clark indicated Clay County is very selective and cautious in curriculum choices and she supports the current program while remaining open to considering the free alternative.

Mr. Broskie advised the board that 7 Mindsets was part of the Mental Health Application that the board approved in July and the application included the intent to use this program.

Mrs. Gilhousen indicated that the school year is underway, there is a state requirement in existence, and professional development has planned on being able to utilize this program.  She would like the board to take this matter up again with plenty of forethought and consider CPALMS again at that time.  She prefers these standards to be embedded in curriculum and recommends personnel endeavor to work towards working at the district level with curriculum experts to delineate within curriculum maps that state requirements are being met without an additional piece.  She does not support changing midstream in the absence of anything objectionable in the curriculum.

Jeremiah Blocker, School Board Attorney, thanked the board members for reaching out to him with questions and looks forward to continuing to field those questions, bringing issues to their attention, and addressing policies.

Mrs. Bolla thanked Mr. Blocker for his service to the board and to the state.  She participated in the very well-attended College and Career Night at the Clay County Fairgrounds.  As a result of her attendance at the FSBA Crown Region Meeting, she would like the board to discuss reviewing all School Board policies and possibly establishing a schedule for that work.  She expressed continued support for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, toured the new Keystone Heights Elementary cafeteria, and happily anticipates the ribbon cutting at the Orange Park High School stadium.

Mrs. Skipper toured Wilkinson Junior High and spoke with support staff, extending her appreciation to those who endured the heat while the air conditioning was not functioning properly.  She would like to discuss updating policy re tobacco as well as discussing programs that could be implemented within schools to encourage tobacco-free and drug prevention.  She would like to create a visitor policy to ensure compliance with state law and best practices.  Addressing a recent mistake and ensuring everything is done from the top down to ensure full accountability for actions is also needed.  The board will be provided with information to assist in understanding the recent incident that resulted in disciplinary action and steps taken to ensure this does not reoccur.

Mrs. Clark thanked Mr. Blocker for his guidance and advised that book procedures will be addressed and are at the top of the list.  She also indicated safety is a primary issue.

Mrs. Hanson requested to discuss at a workshop how to give teachers access to a Lexile tester, buying out Mr. Bickner's contract, and obtaining feedback from teachers about what changes they want.  She is concerned that some teachers are not comfortable being truthful on surveys and suggested utilizing an external company to conduct a survey focused on teacher retention.  She feels there should be more time at workshops for board conversation.  She would like a special workshop so the board can discuss their priorities as well as a meeting with the community, to invite diverse people to provide input into the library media policy so a lock tight policy may be developed.  Mrs. Gilhousen anticipates a policy re books for the board's consideration at the end of the month that will reflect community standards.  Mrs. Hanson also inquired about holding a community meeting, and Mr. Blocker will provide guidance for that initiative.