Oakleaf Junior High Board approves 2023-2026 policies and recognizes Black History Month

The Clay County School District held its Regular School Board Meeting on February 6, 2025, focusing on various agenda items, including policy approvals and proclamations. The meeting commenced with a positive message from the administration team at Oakleaf Junior High, emphasizing the importance of community support for students and staff.

Following the opening remarks, the board moved to the public hearing regarding the approval of the 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 policies and procedures manual. A community member, Ty Bruce Friedman, expressed concerns about ensuring that policies aimed at protecting children are effectively aligned with procedures. The board clarified that the discussion pertained specifically to Exceptional Student Education (ESE) policies.

After the public hearing, the board voted unanimously to approve the proposed policies and procedures manual. The meeting then transitioned to the consent agenda, which included proclamations recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month and March 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month. The board noted that one item had been withdrawn from the consent agenda before moving forward with the approval, which also passed unanimously.

The meeting concluded with a call for presentations from the audience, indicating a continued engagement with community members. Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's commitment to policy development and community involvement in the educational process.