Florida / School Districts / Clay
District CTE supervisors told the board that industry certifications rose to more than 3,200 from about 1,900 the prior year, with 120+ CTE teachers, 31 programs and growing employer partnerships—efforts officials said prepare students for both college and careers.
Florida / School Districts / Clay
Parents, clergy and other residents urged the Clay County School Board to address alleged racist remarks by a board member and criticized proposed media standards that could limit books about transgender youth. Commenters also raised concerns about teacher pay and bus-transportation failures.
Florida / School Districts / Clay
The Clay County School Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, heard a safety report noting no deficiencies in inspected schools, and recognized district teacher and employee award winners and student performers.
Florida / School Districts / Clay
Clay County communications described a three‑part strategy—digital excellence/brand storytelling, early‑entry capture (VPK/kindergarten) and a streamlined family experience—backed by increased teacher adoption of the Apogee Rooms parent platform.
Florida / School Districts / Clay
Transportation director Roxanne Shermonte reported staffing improvements and fewer open routes while describing rollout issues with the Chipmunk parent app (delayed push notifications, registration lag) and plans to pilot a dispatch module for double‑ups.
Florida / School Districts / Clay
District staff described state‑aligned bullying definitions, intervention options and an in‑house 1 Clay Culture curriculum; board members urged simpler, grade‑appropriate student/parent materials and clearer local reporting paths.
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Superintendent Brodsky told the board a combination of state funding changes, voucher growth and federal timing created a multi‑million dollar shortfall; he recommended putting a 1‑mill referendum before county voters to protect student safety and fund employee compensation.
Florida / School Districts / Clay
Enterprise Fleet Management presented data showing an aging white‑fleet and proposed a hybrid plan: keep 100 vehicles, lease 50 with full maintenance, and sell ~141 vehicles to capture equity—projecting improved safety and reduced operating costs over time.
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At Clay County’s Virtual Parent Academy, St. Johns River State College Director Renee Ruffalo described three dual-enrollment pathways (Early College, traditional dual enrollment, early admissions), eligibility requirements (typically a 3.0 unweighted GPA and recent test scores), supports and costs — noting the program is free in Florida except for some course-specific fees.
Florida / School Districts / Clay
Superintendent Brodsky told the Clay County School Board the district faces a roughly $60 million budget gap driven by state funding shifts, voucher growth and federal changes, and recommended exploring a 1-mill referendum to preserve payroll and safety programs.