Per statutory requirements notice is hereby given The School Board of Clay County intends to formally adopt proposed revisions to the 2025-2026 Student and Family Handbook with Code of Student Conduct following a public hearing to be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, during the course of the Board's regular meeting. The Student and Family Handbook with the Code of Student Conduct is a policy adopted by the district that defines and describes the expected behavior of students while in the learning environment and is a guide for administrators on addressing conduct infractions through intervention and consequences.

The Student and Family Handbook with The Code of Student Conduct is updated annually to address new statutory requirements and strengthen existing language based on a review of discipline data profiles. The Code of Student Conduct is updated annually to address new statutory requirements and strengthen existing language based on a review of discipline data profiles.

The Student and Family Handbook with the Code of Conduct was enforced with fidelity by each school.

By publicly advertising this revised version of The Student and Family Handbook and the Code of Student Conduct per statutory regulation, the District will maintain compliance with the Florida Department of Education and allow for public input on the practices and procedures related to student rights and responsibilities as well as how the District handles student misbehavior while in the learning environment.

Goal: Goal 4 Strengthen the overall physical and emotional environment to foster an environment of safety and belonging for students, staff, and all stakeholders.

Strategy: 4.2: Develop systems and processes that focus on developing the whole child. Cultivate and sustain resilience, respect and positive behavior through the training and implementation of student-centered, evidence-based practices.

That the Clay County School Board will approve the advertisement of the 2025-2026 Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, and set the public hearing for June 5th, 2025.