School District of Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School 2233 Village Square Parkway Hearings for Special Actions Regarding Students - 4:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
May 21, 2009 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item #6


Item Title
C-5 Waiver to the Commissioner of Education for Reduction of 2008-2009 School Year by One Day

Issue/Rationale

Oakleaf School was closed on May 4 and 5, 2009, as recommended by the Health Department due to a student contracting the H1N1 flu virus.  Under Florida State Board Rule 6A-1.09533, following School Board approval, requests can be made to the Commissioner of Education to waive up to three (3) days if the net 900 hours of instructional time is provided during the school year.  The students at Oakleaf School will receive the required instructional hours during the remaining 177 days.    Note:  During this school year, the Commissioner previously approved the waiver of two (2) days for Tropical Storm Fay (August 21 and 22, 2008).   



Recommended Action
Approve the Superintendent's recommendation to submit the Request to the Commissioner of Education for approval of the waiver for one day at Oakleaf School. 

Financial Impact
None

Submitted By
Denise Adams, Deputy Superintendent