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Clay County Schools celebrate A rating; district and congressman recognize principals and a 50‑year employee
Summary
Superintendent David Broski and a congressional representative highlighted the district's A rating, singled out schools with large year‑over‑year gains and honored a maintenance employee for 50 years of service.
Superintendent David Broski opened the meeting by noting Clay County District Schools again earned an A rating from the Florida Department of Education and introduced a video message from U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean praising the district's work.
The superintendent highlighted individual school gains and named principals whose schools posted significant point increases on state assessments, citing Argyle Elementary—s 105‑point jump (from a C to an A), Charles E. Bennett—s 68‑point rise, Clay Hill Elementary—s 86‑point gain, Middleburg Elementary—s 90‑point increase, Wilkerson Junior High—s 38‑point rise, and other school rankings across the state.
Brian Campbell, district director for U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean, told the board a recent letter and subsequent meeting with U.S. Department of Education leadership helped restore $3,000,000 to the district; Representative Bean—s remarks were delivered via a recorded message entered into the congressional record.
Broski singled out principals by name while describing school improvements and noted districtwide gains in ELA, math and civics categories. He also recognized employees and presented a special award to Will Snyder for 50 years of service to Clay County Schools; Broski said Snyder began as a custodian at Orange Park High School and became the district—s go‑to maintenance expert.
The recognitions aimed to emphasize both districtwide metrics and local school leadership, the superintendent said, and to highlight staff dedication before the start of the new school year.
Looking ahead, Broski listed upcoming openings and construction completions—including new classroom wings at Oakleaf and Lake Asbury junior highs—and said the district will publicize back‑to‑school information, including meal and transportation details, on the district website.
