The School Board of Clay County previously approved a foundational Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement with St. Johns River State College (SJRSC) on September 4, 2025, to allow college students to participate in internships, practicums, and observations under the direction of certified educators. This addendum updates and supplements that agreement by establishing explicit qualification requirements for personnel involved. Specifically, it mandates that SJRSC college supervisors hold valid Florida Professional Certificates, Reading Endorsements, and demonstrate annual experience in P-12 school settings. Additionally, it clarifies that District supervising teachers must possess a valid professional certificate, have at least three years of teaching experience, complete specialized clinical supervision training, and have earned an effective or highly effective performance rating. The addendum also outlines protocols for verifying these qualifications, handling qualification changes, and permits teacher candidates to video record their own instruction for educational and program evaluation purposes following appropriate parental consent.

Without this addendum, the District's agreement with SJRSC would lack updated, explicit personnel qualification standards and verification protocols, potentially impacting statutory compliance and the precise alignment of observer roles with clinical education benchmarks.

The School Board approved the primary renewal contract (Contract #260008) during the September 4, 2025, regular meeting. That foundational agreement established the general partnership framework through July 31, 2028.

Approval will ensure that all supervising teachers and college supervisors meet required qualification frameworks, thereby protecting the quality of instruction and field preparation. It also safely facilitates required video evaluations for teacher candidates while strictly protecting student privacy.

Goal 2: Talent Recruitment, Development, and Retention

Strategy 1.1: Develop strategic partnerships with organizations and universities to source new talent for a diverse workforce that is effective and highly-qualified for non-instructional, instructional, and administrative positions throughout CCDS

That the Clay County School Board approve the addendum to the Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement between Clay County District Schools and St. Johns River State College.