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The board member said the intent is a quarterly newsletter and suggested producing a first version before Memorial Day and a second edition before school starts. Suggested content included celebrations and recognitions, notable student achievements (graduations and scholarships), key board actions, brief budget or consent-agenda highlights and a small section for individual board members’ reflections.

The proposer offered a simple method to collect content: the board could answer the same three questions for the first issue (a memorable event from the school year, what they’re looking forward to next year, and a policy they’re proud of). She said staff member Miss Dennis would compile submitted items and circulate a draft to the board for approval before distribution.

Board members discussed format options (headings, a budget box, calendar dates and workshop announcements) and suggested keeping the first edition generic to establish the structure and then refine future issues. One board member emphasized using the newsletter to inform residents who may not know their elected board members and to spotlight student scholarship totals and graduation rates.

The board did not take a formal vote; members agreed to forward content to staff and asked Miss Dennis to assemble a draft for board review before the targeted Memorial Day timing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 April 22nd School Board Workshop Part 2","oneSentenceSummary","Board members discussed producing a quarterly newsletter for Clay County School District, targeting a first issue before Memorial Day and a fuller edition before school starts, with suggested content focusing on student achievements, board actions and occasional budget highlights.","taxTitle","Clay, School Districts, Florida","taxId",14349,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6263539,"Superintendent warns state funding changes could cut add-on program dollars for AP, CTE and dual-enrollment",1314,1038669,2353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3104636-210a0b614d8358f044d76d17b8569ecb&start=1038&end=2353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3104636-210a0b614d8358f044d76d17b8569ecb/thumbnail_1038669.jpg","/articles/6263539/Florida/Superintendent-warns-state-funding-changes-could-cut-add-on-program-dollars-for-AP-CTE-and-dual-enrollment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263539-53c35907db46e6f350aaf19864ec5e24/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150099&Signature=PLB4SD7fwU8ay~RUECcRM99j3ykL3GeczsWGhvKhME6i-PlQY4giZYBs7dZrIeefKZFf04GgWjdo~BnOj-Sgx~AQr~Sh7w-Y0HrhHAeBOxkpM8LFr-EthHWAsaL3EpTpk43ar3YCYomAL4DHiphCa4k6Lja5dpb8SQ6jWF7lYHew4H8ROepbQ2CMibxtXLrJF1Pr4b9HOceofoXAkXZthZvJ811x51keL6tXvBRvIRiZjB1d1zczGAc0pLQB7cRP-n5hpHlJKEuQMFtZNc7R44bHacZYBp~uk64~2-Le~4gMu0WBDSipmSVv4A8OmhM2Sscw8ZYt31ZmLXl5vyGb3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The superintendent told the Clay County School Board that proposed state budget changes would reduce the district’s add-on funding for AP, IB, CTE and similar programs and could force the district to reassess allocations for next school year.

The superintendent said the district currently receives add-on funding to cover higher costs for specialized programs and cited a figure of \"roughly about $5,800,000\" in add-on FTE funding for those programs; he said the draft legislation under discussion would reduce that amount \"to about $1,900,000,\" as presented at the meeting. He said that funding supports 22 teachers and pays for instructional materials, equipment and exam fees (he estimated exam fees exceed $1,000,000).

\"I wish I had good news. I don't have good news from what I see related to the budget,\" the superintendent said, urging the board that while the district will avoid cutting teachers in these programs immediately, it will need to find other ways to support program costs if state funding is reduced.

He flagged broader budgetary pressures cited in the meeting: low base funding increases that do not match inflation, a projected roughly $4,000,000 loss tied to lower-than-expected student headcount (a shortfall of about 500 students at the third-census count), and an estimated $1,000,000 increase in Florida Retirement System (FRS) costs. He also said statewide allocations toward vouchers are large (he cited a state figure of $3.2 billion allocated to vouchers) and that, as discussed in the meeting, some proposed changes would shift funds and reduce categorical add-on dollars for advanced and career programs.

The superintendent described several procedural next steps: the district will monitor final legislative action, re-evaluate allocations during the budget process, avoid immediate teacher reductions tied to the funding at this stage, and bring proposals once the legislature finalizes the state budget. He encouraged board members to avoid drawing premature conclusions until the governor signs the bill and the district can review exact figures.

Other agenda items in the superintendent's update included an upcoming advertisement and public hearing to replace and adopt board policies and bylaws, a forthcoming proclamation condemning antisemitism with careful legal review of its language, bid renewals and capital projects (roof repairs and lighting upgrades at multiple schools), and an ongoing discussion about school start times driven by pending state requirements. The superintendent said staff will return with detailed recommendations and required documentation where appropriate.

No formal action on the budget or legislation occurred at the meeting; the presentation was informational and staff were directed to continue monitoring and planning for multiple budget scenarios.","The superintendent told the Clay County School Board that pending state legislation would sharply reduce add-on funding for advanced and career programs, listing potential budget effects on teachers, exam fees and program supports and saying the district will reevaluate allocations as the state budget is finalized.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6263543,"School board discusses paying for CDLs with service requirement to retain bus drivers",831,17985,849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3104636-210a0b614d8358f044d76d17b8569ecb&start=17&end=849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3104636-210a0b614d8358f044d76d17b8569ecb/thumbnail_17985.jpg","/articles/6263543/Florida/School-board-discusses-paying-for-CDLs-with-service-requirement-to-retain-bus-drivers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263543-475808fbfda7fbdc0215d8ae87ab3efb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150099&Signature=XxcGZSqiNoiQuvqiCGDaPzqYJiWPadhebLnbcu0Jd~VXCc7pf2WkR-nIEymQqLLf7iKSdrnt6xGBZpLwyDQQYFBeChQWXqG~Ga2zW3RpAooBjFOZMSJ4DVU~QgEt93iO~xcy6eK8lEs-e2tzKcKZwiUMOENMy4zfB15w3-wECOC1BULzf1IyOdHb6tFnCI0FHzgtdUKS8cKfCBAlpx22OdjxC5UAaMv~LAovzqmWM-B7yLAtKQlW8y-dF8V9YMzNJ-XrGnTbI6z9d8xbllh4GdEksFdYQYWIf9AD-iyKq4vk-PAD-RijPxOL1-5~3Arew1vdowh~GJzcVTDRQg77Lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A school board member said the Clay County School Board should consider a formal policy to pay for Commercial Driver’s Licenses, or CDL training, for new bus drivers and require a multi-year service commitment in return.

The board member said the district already sometimes pays for CDLs and suggested structuring an agreement similar to some health-care training contracts: \"If we pay for a CDL license, we should have our bus drivers serve a minimum of two years,\" the board member said, adding that if a driver leaves earlier they would repay part of the cost. She noted typical CDL training costs are \"somewhere in the 3 to $4,000 ballpark.\"

The board member framed the idea as a staff retention measure amid regionwide competition for CDL drivers from private employers. She said the board has discussed repayment schedules in which employees who leave within a set period would refund a portion of training costs (examples mentioned during discussion included repayable amounts in the $1,000–$1,500 range), and likened the arrangement to police and medical training commitments used elsewhere.

Board members repeatedly stressed the policy would require further review by human resources, labor negotiators and the school board attorney before it could apply to hires. The speaker said legal counsel confirmed such agreements can be lawful but that any program would require formal board policy and union consultation and likely apply only to new hires.

The board member asked staff to return with implementation details: eligibility, exact training cost, a proposed service term (two years was her minimum suggestion, with three years discussed), repayment schedule, and how the district would recoup funds if an employee leaves early. She suggested staff attempt to have a policy ready for new hires by August and emphasized the district should avoid applying an agreement retroactively to current employees.

Board members noted district hiring needs fluctuate with the economy and that payback mechanisms must be practical given bus drivers’ wages; one member observed that recovering training costs could take new drivers months. The board requested that HR, legal and operations prepare draft language and cost estimates for a future meeting.

No formal motion or vote was recorded on the topic during the meeting. The discussion ended with staff direction to research details and return recommendations to the board.","Board members discussed a proposed policy to pay for Commercial Driver’s Licenses for new bus drivers in exchange for a two- to three-year service commitment, with repayment if the employee leaves early; HR, legal and the union would be involved before any policy is implemented.","actionData","errors"]

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Board plans quarterly newsletter to raise visibility, celebrate student accomplishments

Superintendent warns state funding changes could cut add-on program dollars for AP, CTE and dual-enrollment

School board discusses paying for CDLs with service requirement to retain bus drivers