Hello. Hello. Hello. Good evening. If everyone will find your seats, we are going to go ahead and get started. And I apologize for the late start. um our previous meeting had ran over. We are pleased to present members of the WE
Cherry Champions uh course. Approximately 60 students [cheering] [applause] and third through sixth grade participated this year. Many sang this year at the Cocoa and Carols organized by concert on the green all county
elementary chorus and most recent uh recently at the all county elementary music festival at First Baptist Church of Orange Park. The chorus would like to thank our school district and community partners for hosting and supporting these events for our elementary school
students here in Clay. On April 22nd, We Cherry Champions uh Champions Course will present a musical performance called Bugs celebrating Earth Day. We would like to share one of the songs with you called Things Change: Good
Advice from a Butterfly to a Caterpillar. Enjoy. [applause and cheering] >> [applause and cheering] [screaming] >> We would also like to thank you to the We Cherry Art students, Miss Coltus and Miss Hanley, for the beautiful artwork
on display this evening. The artwork highlights the students work from basic techniques through more intricate applications of the principles and designs of art. This display features artwork that includes multiple concepts and subjects from
famous artists to basic photography. As seen in all of these projects, students have a deep understanding and passion for art to create these fabulous masterpieces. So, thank you W Cherry.
[applause] And at this time, we'll have Pastor Jim Joiner from Orange Park Christian Church come forward to lead us in prayer and the pledge of allegiance. >> If you'll all please stand. >> Let's pray. Father,
I've had time to think about what I would bring to you at this meeting. What kept coming back to me was that what takes place in this room, Father, must be of great importance. If we're going to call upon the creator of
everything to be a part of it, Father, it's not a routine meeting. It can't be if you're here. So my prayer would be Father for the board members to exhibit wisdom. Meaning Father that they would see things from your perspective
and Father they would have open hearts and open ears that they would use words that build up and not tear down. They'd be willing to listen, Father, even to differing opinions. My prayer also, Father, would be for the teachers and the
administrators. Work they do is hard. It's long. laborers, Father. And yet they too have an impact in the lives of students. Father, everything we do, whether it's a teacher, an administrator, whether it's a board member, Father, decisions have to be
made based upon morals and values above everything else, Father, in order for lives to be changed. We also pray for our students. We're grateful for them, Father. We pray your rich blessings upon them, Father. You guard them. You protect them. We know, Father, that you
desire to use them in a great way. So, Father, bless this meeting. Allow us to let you lead since we've called you into it. I pray this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
>> Thank you. So, at this time, I'm going to call to order the meeting for schoolboard meeting for April 2nd, 2026. Welcome citizens of Klay County. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend today, tonight's school board meeting. This meeting is
our opportunity as your elected representatives to collaborate openly and make decisions that will decide the future direction of our public schools and the education of our children here in Klay County. If you wish to address the board on an agenda item, there will be an opportunity to speak for three
minutes. Please fill out a card located in the side entry door indicating the specific item number or topic you wish to speak about and turn it in promptly to one of our officers. If you have items that you would like to present to the school board or superintendent,
please hand them to an officer who will distribute them accordingly. Speakers who wish to address specific agenda items will be heard following the recognitions and awards portion of the meeting. Speakers wishing to address non-aggenda items will be heard
following the adoption of the consent agenda. No additional cards will be accepted once the board moves to public comment section under presentations from the audience. Your participation is welcomed and appreciated. We are going to start with the awards
and recognitions and we're have we'll have Mr. Chris Google from the fine arts specialist recognition of state the uh thespians. >> Good evening. Tonight I'm pleased to recognize the exceptional achievements for our students at the state thespians
festival. State Thespians is an annual event where theater students from across the state showcase their skills in acting, directing, technical theater, and more. The preparation requires countless hours of dedication and hard work. Students who participated at state
thespians had to first earn a superior at the district level before moving on. Several of our students not only participated at state, but then excelled, earning superior ratings, the highest possible for their outstanding performances. This success highlights
their dedication and the excellent guidance from their teachers. We will now recognize the state thespians students from each school including the category in which they received a superior rating. Students, as I call your name, please come forward to accept your recognition and remain standing up
front until the conclusion. A photo a photo opportunity with teachers and admin who are present will follow the recognitions. From Lake Asbury Junior High, Anna Love Lace, earning a superior in monologue and solo musical.
From Lake Asbury Junior High, Emily Belmont, earning a superior in Monologue. Lake Asbury Junior High, Gabriel Adams, earning a superior in monologue. Lake Asbury Junior High, Michaela
Saucer, earning a superior in Monologue. Lake Asbury Junior High, Rella McKinnon earning a superior in Monologue. And lastly from Lake Asbury Junior High, Zayn Lynn earning a superior in Monologue
[applause] from Fleming Island High School. Cash Belchure earning a superior and monologue and solo musical. Carrie Hunter earning a superior in solo musical. [applause] Olivia Williams earning a superior in
solo musical [applause] and Skyler Bailey earning a superior in stage management. from Middberg High School, Abigail Johnson, earning a superior in solo musical [cheering and applause] and Owen Stevens earning a superior in
solo musical. [applause] And then from Ridge View High School, Anthony Morjon earning a superior in ensemble acting. [applause] Khloe Burell earning a superior in costume design. Gracie Phillips earning a superior in
student choreography. Liberty Lopez earning a superior for student choreography. [cheering] [applause] >> Lucy Breler earning a superior for solo musical and also critic's choice. [cheering and applause] >> Luke Jacobson earning a superior for
ensemble acting. [cheering and applause] Paul Leon earning a superior in student choreography. Raven Shannon earning a superior in student choreography. Ryan Santenno earning a superior in act in ensemble acting and student
choreography. Sophie Wagner earning a superior in student choreography. V. Roberts earning a superior in monologue in which I also received Critics's Choice and a superior in student choreography. And lastly, Zachary Schaefer receiving a
superior in student choreography. If there are any teachers or admin for their students, please come to the front. We'll get a photo and then we'll be dismissed. All >> [applause] [applause] >> right. Up next is our chief of secondary
education, Miss Treasure Picket. Uh recognizing the National Merit Scholarship finalist. All right. Good evening. Um we're going to recognize a few students here and I'm going to give you a little criteria for
how they earn the award they're getting tonight. So, the following students have been named National Merit Finalist, which means based on their junior PSAT score and their senior application to
the um merit board, they have earned and been named the top 1% of students in the nation. And I'll repeat that. Not in Klay County, not in Northeast Florida, not in Florida, but in the nation. So,
congratulations to the following students that are National Merit finalist. And we'll have their admin help them out. First from Clay High, Joshua Mada. [applause] All right. From Middberg, Christopher
McKielle from Fleming. Benjamin Bane Crosser from Fleming Island. Denille frack from Fleming Island. Dimmitri Jacobs [applause] and from Fleming Allen Webster.
[applause] Again, thank you. Top 1% in the nation. Parents, thank you for your support of your student board. And Mr. Broski, thank you for the educational opportunities that we've provided these students and they have shown well for Klay County.
[applause] [applause] All right. Up next, we have um our supervisor of school improvement, Miss Jennifer Collins, recognizing the recipients of level two principal certification program completion. Good e good evening board and good
evening superintendent Broski. Becoming a school leader requires extensive preparation. There are two different levels of educational leadership preparation programs. level one educa educational programs which lead to initial certification in educational
leadership and level two programs which build upon this level one training and lead to certification as a school principal. We are proud that Klay County District Schools has our own level two principal certification program. The leaders that we are recognizing this
evening have successfully completed the program which is a rigorous state approved level two principal preparation program. It allows these individuals to add school principal to their professional certificate. In order to be
accepted into this program, school leaders must make it through a competitive application process. But being accepted is only the first step. This 18-month program requires participants to engage in a variety of learning experiences, conduct a
school-based inquiry project, and deliver a culminating presentation describing the impact of their work on student learning. These school leaders have not only successfully completed the level two principal certification program and earned their certification
as a school principal, they have also made a measurable difference in the lives of our Klay County students. It is my distinct honor to introduce you to these exceptional leaders. Hope Davis
[applause] Kristen Harrison, [applause] >> Josh Hogmier. [cheering] [applause] [cheering] We know what school he is from. Spencer Johnson, Miranda Knox,
[applause] Heather Labby, >> [applause] >> Lawrence Lefontant, [cheering] Melanie Rodriguez, [applause] Brittany Senna, [applause] Lorie Stokes, Kelly Williams,
We also have one AP that is not able to be here with us tonight, Miss Debbie Curry. These leaders represent the hard work and dedication you will see in schools across the district. On behalf of Klay County District Schools, congratulations
and thank you for all you do. [cheering and applause] >> [applause] >> great leadership. Congratulations, guys. Up next, we have um [cheering] [applause] >> Up next, we have Superintendent uh Mr.
Broski to make a special announce. >> You know, sometimes things happen in real time. So, this is an announcement while we're in the recognition portion that just happened uh about 17 minutes ago. So, this is hot off the presses. You know, early on we gave a uh principal of the year. That principal of
the year was Martin Afuck from Middleberg High School. Just about 17 minutes ago, they announced uh he's a finalist, top three in the state of Florida. [applause and cheering] Congratulations, Martin. [cheering and applause] M Martin does a great job over there and
we appreciate it. We can't wait to see you as a winner here coming up in the weeks ahead. So, thank you so much, Madam Chair. All right. Up next, we have our school showcase, We Cherry Elementary, uh, hosting with our principal, Miss Angela
Whit Whitten, and assistant principal, Josh Hogmier. You might have to adjust it. It was finicky. >> Hi, I'm Angie Witten. I'm the principal at W Cherry Elementary. I've been there
now for the past 23 years [cheering] [applause] at sharing, but you're not going to hear from me tonight. I'm gonna let Since Josh just graduated, Josh, come on and take it over. [cheering and applause]
We told Josh he could have the night off and I'd stand up here and do it. So, we love Josh. But I've been um the principal at Jerry for 21 years. And in all honesty, the greatest thing that I get is I get
my name on the business card because I get to do the easiest job. It's all those people out there and all of our students who make my job a breeze. So, I thank them tremendously. Y'all are supposed to clap right now.
>> [cheering] [applause] >> Do I need to hold up cards that say clap, laugh? [laughter] So, let me start off by saying I know I'm one of those weirdos that watch every board meeting. I watch every workshop.
So, I've seen all the other schools come up and do their presentations. So, I wanted to bring you something a little bit different tonight because I know that you know our school grades. I mean, you God help you. You read every school improvement plan. Sure that makes s
reading. So you know the areas that that we're working on. So I wanted to bring you some numbers that maybe you don't know. So if we can go to the next one can't build n back one. Can't build a
reputation on what you are going to do. And I'm big on that. People talk a lot. We're gonna work on this. We're gonna work on that. We're gonna This might happen. We're We're not about mites at Cherry. We're about doing it and get the
job done. I forgot to mention that over those past 23 years at Cherry, we have been an A school eight wait 23 19 times. 19 times we've been in a school.
So four times according to the state of Florida, we have not been in a school. I will say three of those times because I'm the data nerd. I taught Jared. So three of those times it's when we just counted proficiency and yeah we were a
B. But one of the times and you can ask prosky because I called him immediately. The state was wrong. Don't care what it says. They were wrong. They counted us with a fifth with a fifth grader who was not at our school and an eighth grader who was not at our school and they wouldn't our appeals
still didn't go through. So, in my mind, we've only been a B three times. So, I think we do what we say we're going to do. I do. I need to do a clicker or a something to go into. Do I have it? Oh, lord. I got to work something
electronic. Here we go. So, for just the past four years, we've been an A every year except for the third one. And again, that's when you count proficiency rates only. gains. We have some We work really hard
to make the gains with our students really hard. We do everything that you've heard before, small groupoup instruction. We have title one at our school. We're a title one school. We do whatever it takes to make sure that the children succeed. We want to make sure
that when they leave our rooms and leave our school, they're smarter than when they walked in the door. So, this part still, you know, all this. Let's go on to something you don't know. 45% of our students at W Cherry have an individual education plan. I'm gonna say
that again for those in the back. 45% of our students at W Cherry have an individual education plan. Now, please keep into consideration we have five self-contained
prek units which includes ASD and IND and DD and then we have two VPKs that are a blend a blended classroom. We also have 11 self-contained units that consist of
ASD and IND and DD students. All of those students are a part of our school. There's no, oh, this is this group and this is that group. Everybody counts. So,
thank you. I didn't even say clap. Let's see. Everybody is included. So that takes us working extremely hard and having patience and finding the right way to do things. I don't think it's a whole lot
of you need to follow this map or follow this way. Every child is unique and our teachers do what has to be done in order to get the job done. And I think that that shows tremendously. me. We're going to be quick. I'm gonna
make up that time from the other things running late. Here we go. Here's a good one. You ready for this one? 82% of our teachers have been at W Cherry for five years or longer. And act wild.
82%. And I'm not handing out checks. I don't have any money. I'm not giving them gift cards. Well, unless somebody gives them to us. But we I'm proud of that. I'm proud of that when they come there, they stay. And I
think a lot of the reasons why they stay is that those people know Josh and I and y'all, well, some of you know, where's poor Melanie? We would go to war for them. No matter what, if there's
something that we feel that our teachers need and our students need, we go to war for them. And there's no um there's nothing too big or too small that we won't fight for that we think is right to make our school successful. So I
think that's one of the reasons why they stay. [applause] All right, it's moving fast. I'm not talking as much as I thought I was. 23% of our instructional staff were once assistants at our school.
So, I think that's pretty wild. They started off, you know, working in our self-contained rooms and decided that they wanted to continue their education in the field in the field of education and working with
children with special needs. So, I think that that is a huge statistic to learn about us. They not only come there and work, then they go to college, and then they come back and work. So, I'm proud about that, too. Being really quiet
here. 98% of our current staff members children attend or have attended our school. So, to me, if you send your kids to school, I'm not going to pick the worst school
to send my children to school. I'm going to pick the best school to send my kids to and they could send their children to any school they wanted to and they choose to send them to our school. And I think a big reason why is because they know what we do. I
mean there's when I don't I'm not expressing it. Maybe I should have written note cards but I didn't. I don't think you all quite grasp. I mean, I've been in the back of a bar in a dumpster getting boxes out to go and help a parent move
who's been evicted. You know, we've had other faculty members get parents and other faculty members cars when they had no transportation at all. I've had a person just in a couple of
rows behind me get a child who was in all county chorus. He told us he couldn't do it because he didn't have the clothes to wear. His mom had no transportation. She took him to get the clothes and transport him to all county chorus. We had a child whose eye didn't
fit in his eye socket anymore. It was a glass eye. It would fall out. Is I'm not joking. It would, bless his heart, it would fall out. We got him another eye. So when I tell you there's no feet too
small or too large, I'm not joking. We'll do anything and everything for our people and our students. I hope that brings it home a little bit. [cheering] [applause] So again, I watch every board workshop, watch every
all the stuff. The biggest topic right now is trying to get our students to stay in Klay County. When we get them at Cherry, it's like we put them under a spell because 85% of our sixth graders on average have been with us since
kindergarten. So, if you come in, I I say it all the time. If I was I mean, I am a parent in Klay County. I don't know why anybody would waste their money or time on private schools. I just really don't. We have the best schools in the whole
state. So, I don't know why anybody would do that. But they're not once we get them in at Cherry and they understand the way we work and they understand that I'm the first person you're going to see when you walk in the front door and you're
never going to see me in a dress. That's just not going to happen. Are they going to say, "Miss W, do you have a meeting today?" Um, I think that's I think the relationship building is a whole big part of that. So once we get them there, they stay.
And I think one of the reasons why they stay, I don't I should apologize. We like to have fun. We have a ball at Cherry. You have no clue what's going to be
happening when you come walking in the door at any given time at the school because I'm going to tell everyone, everyone who works at a school or does works in any type of education capacity, if you don't have fun,
then you don't need to be doing it because you have to smile and you have to laugh because there's too much not to smile and not to laugh about. I mean, when they put the window in in the front of the office, well, you know,
I'm like a kid. I had to see if I could crawl through it. So, I crawled through it to see if I could fit. We played, you know, we have fun. We have the Spay Cafe. I know you talk about clubs at all the different ones. We have patrols. We have chorus. That was just a small part
of our chorus. We have Spay Cafe, which that's Kim Smith. She was very important to us. We unfortunately we lost her a few years ago, but she's still in our hearts just like MissWami who's up there when we're
dancing. And we're in a sprinkler, by the way, right outside the front office right here. And MissWami is in that picture. And it's kind of like once you're a cherry peep, you're always a cherry peep. We have great fun at Halloween. It's my birthday, so we always have something to
dress up as. And our Halloween parade is just for strictly fun. We just have Halloween parade through the neighborhood around the streets and all the neighbors come out to see us and they clap and it's like anything. It's
like a true neighborhood fun experience. And then you can't beat our teacher appreciation weeks. There's nobody who's beaten those. Last year we had a Marty Gro theme. No margaritas, but we had shrimp
pobo boys. We had all kinds of stuff set up in the lounge. We've done parades around the school riding on tractors. It It's unlike anything. There I am in a chicken soup.
We couldn't get the chicken limo guy approved through the vendor process. and our IND classrooms have this class has been in the chicken limo every year. We weren't going to disappoint them. So, I got an approved vehicle with the help
little help from my friends and I drove them dressed like a chicken. I even shouted out, "Cockadoodle, I'm here to drive you." And took them up to go eat. And again, if you're not willing to do that, you
don't need to be standing in this place. You have to give it your all because I truly feel that if they enjoy school, meaning all of our people, if we make it good for them and show them how much respect we have for them and the fact
that I know I can go to the bathroom anytime I want to go, my poor teachers cannot. My poor assistants cannot. If they understand that that they know how much you respect what they do, they
will love working at your school and they won't leave. [applause] Thank you. You couldn't see that, but I did a one behind me. That meant clap. Just kidding. So, we truly feel like if we show them
how much we respect them, it trickles down. Cuz if they enjoy school, then they're going to enjoy school. The kids can see the excitement. The kids see how much fun we have. We had the
daddy daughter dance, the track team, our basketball team, which I'm sure we beat that team, whatever we're playing because I'm a little competitive as well. Um, we had shuck the corn outside. These are all our little some of our little
prekers sitting out there. But I think that's what it's all about. You have to make it fun and make your people want to be there and then it makes the children want to be there. And I think we have a pretty successful track record to prove that that works.
So I have one last quote. I am not a Nick Sabin fan. Fact, my husband calls him Nick Satan, but I think he had some pretty wise words here. By the way, Jared and I named us the champions just a random day. We just decided we're
going to be the champions. So now we're the champions. This was years ago. is and Sabin said there are three things we can't have. We can't have complacency. So we may have fun at Cherry all the time. We have fun, but they know if our
scores are if we're not looking like we're doing what we need to be doing, things are going to change and they're going to change quickly. And we have the people in place to be able to do that. That's all right. Don't fret. I got it right here.
The second thing he said, we can't have selfishness. Why would you want to have it? This is supposed to be one play. It's supposed to be one team. It's supposed to be one who Cherry Elementary. There shouldn't be any
selfishness. Everybody's there for the same reason, for the same goal, and that is to do what's best for those children and to treat those people like they need to be treated. And that's being selfish. Has no business being in
that picture. However, once again, in the end, we can't lose our accountability. Mr. Mr. Broski tells us all the time, it's very important to love your staff, but if you don't show school improvement, then you're not doing what you need to
be doing because it's our job to make them grow both intellectually and socially. And we eat so much at our school, a lot of us grow outwardly. [laughter] But
in other words, we play a lot, but we work a whole lot, too. And I really just hope someday you guys, you can sit up there and understand it's definitely called We Cherry Elementary, but to me, it's Angie Whitten Elementary all day
long and twice on Tuesday. So, thank you [applause] >> [applause] >> So, Madam Chair, if I could, you know, just a couple things. Uh, Angie and I go go way back and when you think of schools and you think of culture at schools, there's only a few schools
where if you say the name of the school, you think of the leader at the school and it's almost like they're synonymous. and and certainly we cherry and Angie Whiten are that what she's saying is absolutely true when you walk in she actually doesn't have an office or she has an office but she's never in the
office she's right there at the front desk she's the first person you see when you go and it is true they have food every time I've been there there has been food on that front counter so so it's a great place with uh a lot of culture that's good that people want to
work there students want to go there which is why they're successful in an A school so thank you for what you do. Thank you for all the support staff. I know we cherry knows how to bring the house, so we we we know. [applause] >> This is also the last call for comment
cards. Uh and then we're going to have presentations from the audience for a specific agenda item. And the only one we have up here currently is Miss Aaron Frick addressing um
item number three. Yes. You come to the mic, state your name and your address. Is it for the agenda item? Because that's what you have it listed as a consent. Okay. So, this would be the opportunity for you to speak. You still have three minutes.
>> Okay. Hi, my name is Aaron Frick and my address is on file. I'm a parent of two children in the district and here tonight representing families for strong public schools. Um, first of all, it's always so wonderful to hear these amazing
presentations and I'm like almost to tears listening to that principal talk about that school and it's just wonderful and very heartwarming. I also am here to thank the board for adopting the resolution to the referendum on the November ballot. The reality is that our
neighboring districts, Duval and St. John's, have already approved referendums to use funds to attract top employees. Without this resolution, Klay County simply cannot compete for the best talent. By taking this step, we can
provide the competitive compensation necessary to recruit and retain high quality teachers our children deserve. I want to thank the board for proposing this resolution and continuing these essential funds that support the safety
of our students and giving the district the ability to increase teacher pay. I appreciate the transparency that you've provided in the process and the transparency with the independent oversight committee reviewing every dollar spent to ensure that it goes
exactly where it's promised to go. Our students need us to step up. Retaining and hiring quality teachers is the single best way to improve student achievement. I urge the board to move forward with this resolution
so the voters of Klay County can choose to invest in our teachers, our students, and our future. Thank you. >> Thank you. All right. So, we're going to move on to uh discussion items and we are going to
start with human resource special action A. So, if I can get um a motion to approve uh the special action A at this time. >> I'll move to approve special action A.
>> I'll second. >> Okay. I have a motion from Miss Hansen, a second from Miss Gilhousen. All in favor signify by saying I. I. >> Any opposed? Motion carries. 50. And at this time, we are going to do a
um I'm going to open the floor for a public hearing to approve the adoption of grades 6 through 12 English language arts 6 through 12 world languages and 6 through 12 career and technical education materials. If you have a
public comment at this time, just come to the podium. No need for a comment card. Seeing none, I close this hearing. We'll bring it back to the board. Can I get a motion to approve? >> Approval. >> I have a motion from Miss Gilhausen. Can
I get a second? >> Second. >> I have a second from Mr. Alvaro. Any discussion? All in favor signify by saying I. I. Any opposed? Motion carries. 5. Up next uh is D3 2026 to 2027 allocation
package pin uh pending board approval. Can I get a motion to approve? >> I'll move to approve. >> I have a motion from Miss Clark. Can I get a second? >> Second. >> I have a second from Mr. Alvo. Any discussion?
All in favor signify by saying I. I. >> Any opposed? Motion carries. 50. All right. And at this time, we are going to approve the consent agenda. Uh
but before doing so, we are going to um to establish some proclamations. So, proclamation number 26-14 to establish May 4th through 8th, 2026 as teacher appreciation week and May
5th, 2026 is teacher appreciation day in Klay County. Proclamation number 26-15 to establish April 20th through 24th, 2026 as administrative professional week and April 22nd, 2026 as an
administrative professionals day in Klay County. Proclamation number 2616 to establish May 6 through 12th, 2026 as National Nurses Week and May 6 through 2026 as National Nurse Day. Proclamation
number 26-17 to establish April as month of a military child and April 17, 2026 as purple update. Can I get a motion to approve the consent agenda? >> I'll move approval for the consent to
adopt the consent agenda. >> I have a motion from Miss Hansen. Can I have a second? >> I have a second from Miss Clark. Any discussion? All in favor signify by saying I. I. >> Any opposed? Motion carries. 5.
All right. At this time, we are going to do presentations uh from the audience. That is a non agenda item. Uh and we have Mr. Bruce Freriedman. If you will come on up and remember to state your name and your address.
Bruce Freriedman address on file. I had a month away from these fun meetings. Went to go see my father for his 86th birthday. It was a joy. I got spoiled. I had all the homecooked food I could ask for. Real pizza from New York.
Real b I speaking with other members of my family and unlike me, we disagree on a lot of on a lot of political things. I'm not that disappointed. They
came to me and asked me if a certain book that they had learned about on their own had ever crossed my path. have 2,000 of them swimming. And so I [snorts] wasn't sure. I went I looked it up and turns out I had already
challenged the book that my little sister asked me about because she had [snorts] had to supervise teaching it to three of her own children in Colorado. But the the punchline was is the book was already removed here through the standard process.
And I'm grateful for that. I'm also grateful for your improved rubric. Most communities don't have one. [snorts] No communities have one as good as ours. Ours needs more work. But you're in first place. You get a gold star. I
[snorts] still have to bring to you items that will help you improve the rubric. The things that fall through the cracks. Some of them are quite horrible. A couple of the things on the rubric itself. You flag the books Bathe the Cat
and the Heartstoppper series. two different ends of the spectrum. That's elementary school and high school. I wouldn't give any of them to any of your children ever, but that's me. My rules are a little severe. You'll do what you do. I'm submitting one
challenge this month. It's a book called What are the Summer Olympics? Why doesn't Bruce want people to know about the Summer Olympics? This book concentrates his energies on the gayness and AIDS infection of Mr. Luganis, who smashed his head on a diving board back in the day.
better ways to teach the summer Olympics history to kindergarteners. [snorts] Otherwise, I'm handd delivering a supplement to my prior challenge, an appeal to the book, Well, That Was Awkward, which is another ghastly piece of work. Doesn't belong in the hands of
children. The appeal and the supplement ought to help you find a reason to move it along. Move it to high school, get it out of junior high, move it away, put it in the restricted section, or just since it's crap, get rid of it. That's all I got for you this time. Have a great night.
>> Thank you, Mr. Freeman. Uh, Miss Hubie, you're up next. Can I just get you all to look at that back wall? And that is for my son. Start my Good evening, superintendent and members of the board. April is autism awareness
month. And for many years, I have used this month to raise awareness about autism. For our family, it has become something even more meaningful. It has become a time to celebrate differences, growth, and two boys who have climbed more mountains than most people will ever see. My husband and I have six children, one girl, five boys, all
products of Klay County schools. Our two youngest boys have autism. Over the years, there have been many words used to describe them. And for a long time, those words felt like predictions about what their lives would never be. But today, I can tell you with certainty, those words do not define our boys.
Years ago, I heard a principal say, eight or 18 students in a classroom, it doesn't matter. Those kids can't learn anyways. And I remember thinking, she was talking about my child. And I stood at this podium and I spoke about it then. And today, I get to stand here and tell you this. She was wrong. Because
now those same children are sitting in general education classrooms, learning, completing work on grade level, and succeeding. Bryce is not only participating, but he is thriving. He has made a honor role for two nine weeks, and tonight his artwork is displayed here for all of you to see.
For Bryce, art is his voice, and every year it grows stronger. This is now the second year our boys have been fully mainstreamed in general education classrooms with supports written into their IEPs. Last year, we were told at one point that that support would need to be moved and the boys would have to
go back to self-contained. But their teachers and pair of professionals refused to give up on them. They believed they belonged and they made sure they stayed. And this year, with support of an incredible administration at their new school, our boys have truly thrived. Brock, who once struggled to
find his voice, is now communicating every day, bringing his tablet to show us exactly what he wants and where he wants to go. Sometimes it's church, sometimes it's chicken and fries. These moments may seem small, but to families like ours, they are everything. And it happens because of incredible team.
Teachers, pair professionals, therapists, bus drivers, assistants, and administrators working together to support not just the students, but each other. The truth is, our teachers have always been amazing. They just needed to know that they were supported. And when teachers are supported, something else
happens. They shape the entire classroom. They model patience, acceptance, and students follow their lead. When we support our teachers, they can change the entire trajectory of a child's life. And I want to say a special thank you to the team at Lakeside where who have created an
environment where our boys and so many other students are not just included, but truly belong. So during autism awareness month, we celebrate progress, people who make it possible, and they celebrate the bright futures ahead for students like my boys. And because of the people who believed in them,
supported them, and refused to give up on them, my boys are not just learning how to navigate the world, they are learning how to shine. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Hubie. Miss Chappelle. Good afternoon, members of the school board.
I know what I'm about to say is going to make me sound extremely old, and that's because I am. So, this comment really kind of fits. But, please know that I'm not here to blame you. I'm not here to blame the teachers. I'm not here to blame the
staff. I'm just simply thinking out loud and hoping that we can brainstorm a little bit together. I'm deeply saddened by the deterioration that I hear in the language of our children and their ability to communicate respectfully and their lack
of respect for adults. Recently, I walked into the ladies room here at Klay County during an event here and overheard four young ladies using language that would make a sailor
blush. They looked right at me and didn't seem to care that there was an adult present. I see and hear the same type of language at football games and other athletic events. Students swearing freely, even
with adults and small children who sit right next to them. What even saddened me most was when I went to my granddaughter and she looked right at me and said, "It's even worse in the hallways at the schools.
Every month I come to these meetings and I hear these amazing showcases about how we celebrate at children and how the respect that they have, the kindness, how they we teach them to soar to new
heights. Those messages are beautiful. But I wonder if we need to just like in academics get back to the basics. common respect, oldfashioned common courtesy, respect for one another, respect for
adults, respect for the use of language. I believe our children are capable of so much more. They are bright. They are talented and full of potential. I respectfully ask the board and the school leaders to consider how we can
reinforce these basic values and just constantly continually get back to basics of how to communicate. Back when I was growing up, we couldn't even say darn. We couldn't say shoot. That's the way that I was brought up. Again, I know
I'm talking about something that maybe young people don't understand. I know I'm old, but I wish that we could teach our children how to respect each other, how to respect adults, and when an adult walks in that you just don't continue to
talk like that. Again, I know I'm old. I just wish we could teach our children how to respect each other and how to respect adults. Thank you for listening. >> Thank you. Couldn't agree more. Uh, up next is Miss
uh Kidwell with a CCA update. Good evening. Uh, I'll do a Henry Ford quote because we've already heard one tonight and this one's great. Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. working together is success. On behalf of the Klay County
Education Association, thank you. Thank you for today's vote and the thoughtful revision of the renewal referendum language. It explicitly includes funding for competitive pay for faculty and staff. CCA applauds this school board's bold and responsible action in taking
concrete steps to strengthen our district. Your vote sends a clear message. This board is planning today to ensure Klay County District Schools has the resources needed to meet the demands of our students tomorrow. By
prioritizing competitive salaries alongside safety, you affirm a simple truth. Strong schools depend on the people who serve in them every day. If this revised referendum is approved by the community, it will help ensure that
Clay Schools can remain an A-rated district by retaining and recruiting the best educators in Florida. That matters now more than ever. Florida faces a critical staffing crisis driven by chronic underfunding and current House
and Senate budget proposals threaten to push Florida from 47th in per pupil student funding to even lower. Meanwhile, our neighboring districts have acted. They pay thousands more by using referendum dollars. This widens
the salary gap and draws away our faculty and staff. Today, Clay schools have more than 80 job vacancies across nearly every area. Every vacancy impacts students by increasing class sizes, reducing services, and placing
additional strain on educators and schools. Though Klay County is a top 10 rated district, vacancies and turnover continue to rise because wages have not kept pace with inflation or with surrounding districts. Educators have
been asking for a clear funding commitment that allows Clay to compete, and today this board will take an important step in answering that call. Asking the community to support a referendum renewal that prioritizes both safety and competitive pay. It's the
right thing to do. The talented educators of Klay County want to be able to afford to stay and teach in the district that they live in and that they love. Our students in our community deserve nothing less. Thank you for hearing this need and responding. As
always, CCA stands ready to work with the district toward our shared goals. We are fully committed to supporting the passage of this referendum in the November general election. Educators educate and we also advocate. We are ready to share our stories and help
communicate the essential need for this referendum renewal. Please do not hesitate to call on me as the president of the teachers professional organization to work alongside you for the good of our schools. I am ready. Thank you.
>> Mr. Roberts, you available here? Okay. Superintendent update, Mr. Proy. >> All right. Awesome. I always feel like when the showcase is over, the air goes out of the room. But we had some pretty good pretty good speakers here this evening and I'm thankful for that. Uh
so this evening I got a couple of topics for you. Schools schools of the month, our super students, digital safety in the digital world, kindergarten registration and summer camps and upcoming events and so many good things happening out there. So, first of all,
schools of the month, uh, Doctor's Inlet Elementary and Oakleaf Junior High. Both those schools do a fantastic job with our students out there. I also want to thank um, Community First Credit Union for being such a good partner and recognizing schools. Each and every
month there is a CA cash donation and a lunch that's given to those schools. So, we appreciate all the participation in recognizing those super schools. We also have some great students. This is some of the best stuff that I do. You know, I always say being superintendent is 4%
fun and 96% other stuff. And this is the 4% is going out to schools and seeing students. This little cutie patootie was out there. This is This is Middberg Elementary School. She was out on the playground when we showed up and uh uh
it was just fantastic. Uh her mom and dad came up for the event. It was a whole family thing. She went running right into her parents' arm kind of kind of uh even Miss Watts shed a tear uh at that event. We also have Rael from
Wilkinson. Rael, I'm just telling you, every single person that walked by Rael knew who he was. Every teacher, every administrator, every student, you could just tell, energetic young man doing great things out there. Uh Kina, how
about this? She speaks four languages. that young lady that you see there at Oakliff, super duper talented young lady. So, it was fantastic to be out there and see her. Volunteer appreciation month. Uh let's just remember that schools can't operate
without other people. I always say it's the ultimate team endeavor. It takes more than just the people that work at the school. It takes parents. It takes the community. It takes volunteers. So, we recognize schools in two ways. Either a silver school or a gold school. The
criteria for a silver school you see is up there. It's essentially volunteers hour hours equal to student enrollment. And you could see the criteria um right there for them. A gold school is double
the number of hours essentially and some of the same criteria. So without further ado, there's our silver winners. You can see you can see Doctor's Inlet, Oakley Village, Middberg High School, Key Keystone Heights, all silver award
winners for volunteerism. Thank you parents, community members, and everybody that goes into those schools to help them out. It's greatly appreciated. In the gold category, you got Charles E. Bennett, uh, Clay Hill, Discovery Oaks, Fleming Island, Keystone
Heights Elementary, Lake Asbury Elementary. You also have Lakeside, McCrae, uh, Middberg, Montlair, Orange Park, Patterson. Uh, you can also see uh, Plantation
Oaks, Ridge View, Ride Out, Shadow Lawn, Spring Park, and Swimming Pen Creek. On top of that, you got Thunderbolt, Tines, Wilkinson, like Asbury Junior High, and Bannerman. So, let's just say, uh, oh, darn. I should have set this up. So,
then we came up with a top three based on total number of hours. Let me say nobody, please don't email me or or say, I don't think that's correct. You didn't count it right. One of the challenges is is to go ahead and count all this. And so, it went by the number of hours
logged in Raptor. So, is it possible? I'll concede this. Is there is it possible that one school did more than the number of hours that are represented here simply because people didn't log it correctly in the computer system. 100%
possible, right? So, don't email me or or whatever. We know we know it's possible. We know, right? I know that people are competitive out there. So, in third place, Keystone Heights Elementary, an amazing 5149
volunteers hours. Anytime I go out there, I always see a ton of parents and community members all over the all over that school. So, it truly is a community school out there in Keystone. Number two, McCrae Elementary. I don't know what it is about that end of the county,
but uh they show up big out at McCrae. In fact, you can hear Miss Winkler saying it now. It's a great day at McCrae. You hear that all the time when you're out there. And then first, Fleming Island Elementary School. So,
congratulations to them. They all do a fantastic job of bringing people into the school and helping out the total school community. Shifting gears, we had a presentation called Safety in a Digital World and we also have some resources for families. I think that
this is something that uh while my kids are older, they're in their 30s. I know you're saying that's hard to believe based on the way you look, Mr. Broski. Thank you very much. But I do have grandchildren. So now this becomes a new issue for me to worry about. And that has to do with the use of electronics,
right? And and younger people are just so much sharper than older people at the use of it. And the types of things that happen in today's world, quite frankly, are scary to me as a superintendent and a grandpa. So, I'm very proud of our uh
safety and security folks, uh Mr. Boyak, our partnership with the Klay County Sheriff's Office, and all the other community partners that put this put this uh u program on. I know Miss uh Skipper, Miss Clark were out there, and just a bunch of people. And uh I think
the most interesting thing that happened to me that night is a lady came up to me at the end and basically said, "I don't know how to say this to you, but I have no idea what I'm doing. Do you have like a one sheeter that can
tell me step one do this, step two, do this, step three, do this?" Because I'm not sure if they're pulling the wool over my eyes or not. and I'm the parent. And I was like, "Yes, we do." Okay. On the website that looks like that, you
can see all these amazing resources and buttons for parents. And in fact, you know, one of my dreams is that we train guidance counselors and other folks in the school so that when anybody asks a question of this nature, like, hey, how do I do this? What are good apps for my
stu my kid to be on? What are some apps I should be concerned about? uh what's what's some guidelines for conversation around social media? And the one thing I took away from this, and I think everybody that was in the room that night would say this, is that parents, you can't be afraid to parent.
And sometimes no means no. And you know what? If they don't like you, let me give you a little bit of advice. They still have to eat there. They'll come back to you. In other words, like, and things will change over time. And so, please don't be afraid to
parent and just say just say no. Uh, when my kids were growing up, the router or the internet was in my my bedroom. And so, when I went to bed, I just unplugged it. And now now today, they have all kinds of other ways to
communicate either through video, games, any any program that has a chat feature with somebody else is something as a parent, uh, it puts a red flag up for me. and you should you should most definitely keep an eye on it. So, I'm proud that the school system's
attempting to address the need, provide information. I'm very thankful for uh all the folks that showed up that day. It's big. It's a big topic and it's one that I think will is not getting better like a fine wine. It's something that we need to really pay attention to in the future with our
kids. So, thank you to everybody involved in that. Kindergarten registration's open. Okay. Kindergarten's where learning takes flight. Nothing makes me happier than when I go to a school. I always want to see the kindergarten classroom because it's so exciting. The kids are so are so
uh bubbly. So, we refer to it the marketing campaign this year is the greatest start on earth. You can see the theme going on there. You have to be five years old uh before September 1st to qualify. Birth certificate, proof of residency, all the all the normal stuff.
We are accepting that now. So, if you're listening or know somebody, please don't wait till the last second to register. We can plan better as a district and meet the needs of your child if you register now and let us know you're coming. Okay? You can see that's what
the website looks like. You can see all the different buttons that are there, all the different uh resources there. In fact, there's kindergarten tours. If you haven't, if you're if this is the oldest child and you haven't had any children in school, you might be concerned about sending your child to school for the
first time. We want to break the ice with you and have you show up at a school, see meet the principal, go on a tour so that you feel comfortable. Once once you've had two or three kids go through it, the the trauma is a lot easier for you to let go. Uh, as you
have those experiences, we want to help you out. kindergarten tours. If you look at the website, it'll say the date and time of every school's kindergarten tour, every elementary school. Our summer camps, those are all the summer camps that are that are active right
now. You can go on to our website uh if you have a child and you want your child to participate in all the opportunities that they have this summer. Uh on the horizon in April, it's the month of the military child, school library month, autism awareness month. I I would kind
of point out I was given a note, but Miss Hubie beat me to it to recognize the artwork in the back room, Lake back of the room, Lakeside Elementary, Tides Elementary. It was really nice to hear that your children are doing well, Miss Yubie, uh, in the move. So, thank you
for sharing that with us. Child abuse prevention month, Florida school volunteer appreciation month. Good Friday, uh, is tomorrow. We're off. School librarian day is the fourth and then you have uh math field day coming
up right around the corner. National robotics week, national assistant principal and the list goes on and on. Fair day. Okay. One of the things I would emphasize about fair day and just the fair in general since it's open right now is the impact that it has on many many kids within the school system
and many programs that are that are out there. So it is amazing. So if you have the chance, you know, please go and support and you can see uh at the end of the month is bus driver and bus monitor appreciation day. So thank you so much. What a what a positive meeting. I feel
so good about the direction of where we're going. I I am concerned um and one speaker brought it up the the financial situation and also um the state and and the funding in the state. This is an important topic. You've heard me speak
many times on this topic and where we're at. The the current look look at is about point4 of 1% increase which I guess you can argue there's an increase but inflation if it's 2.7 or 2.9 that's
a $15 million loss >> to the funding that goes to Klay County schools and our ability to simply keep up with inflation. I realize that that's difficult and everybody has difficulties. I'm just telling you as a superintendent running the school system
that's a big deal. And so people advocating uh for public education is very very important in the world that we live in. So thank you so much. >> I just want to piggy back off of what you said real quick for the fair for all
of you that are interested. Uh the 11th we are doing uh Mr. Broski talked about programs that impact children. Uh we're doing a celebrity uh pig show. So all of your community leaders, elected officials within Klay County will be um
showing a pig. Uh so it's very entertaining. It's uh fun to watch. It's it's interesting because some of us are we've never shown a pig before. So um it's it's very interesting. And I also want to add >> the skipper is very competitive. Let me
say that. >> I am. I don't like when people switch rules in the middle of the in the game. That's all I'm gonna say. Consistency is serious. That's how I feel. Uh you're gonna get me fired up now. And also, our
booth is there so you can register your child for kindergarten. You can sign up to be a bus driver. You can sign up for all of our uh teacher positions if you're a teacher and want to teach here in Clay. We have so much information. Uh, so I just wanted to add that too to
go visit our booth. That that'll be there all week. Um, >> and you can sign up to be a bus driver. >> Yeah. >> And you can sign No, I'm repeating it. >> Oh, okay. I [laughter] was like, I just said that. Okay. Um, but we've uh I just wanted to add on that before we moved
on. Sorry, just to piggyback off of you. Schoolboard attorney remarks. Okay. Uh, board member remarks. Mr. Alva, we'll start with you. We always do the ladies first. So, >> I just want to thank um I forgot your
name for sharing your story, your children's story here. I'm I'm happy that they're doing well and they you're getting the support that they need. Not have any other thing to say. >> Mr. Clark,
>> I don't have much to say, so I'll try to keep it under 15. Um, basically the wording of what we talked about tonight, what Miss Kidwell talked about, we need everyone's help in getting folks to understand what that's
all about. It is a continuation. It is not a new millage tax on your property taxes. We need people to help support getting that passed. So, whatever you can do, we would appreciate it. And I'd
also like to Once again, thank Senator Jennifer Bradley for C2 that we passed tonight because previously the legislators had decided that kids [clears throat] weren't getting enough sleep at night. Um, so they were going
to change the hours of our elementary and high school. And thank God Senator Bradley stepped in and said, "Let's make that up to each county to decide what they need to do individually. It would have been far too expensive to make that
change to begin with. So, we're grateful that we voted in tonight basically to keep the same because it would have been horrendous. Uh we've had a ton of fun things to go to
and I'd like to just discuss the safety in the digital world, some of the highlights. I mean, everybody there was an expert. I think the only thing negative to me, there weren't enough people in the audience. And thank goodness we've added it to our website.
So, hopefully we will have more. But the number one thing is communication is key and it's okay as parents, we can say no. And a couple other things they they pointed out, there shouldn't be any
electronics in the bedrooms at night. None. And for the kids out there to realize what they post on Snapchat doesn't always go away. Generally, it's still there. It can be retrieved. So, uh I
think it was last Friday we went to the CTE event at Oakley. And it's always good to go to the different high schools and see the different programs. We have we had a total of 34 had to be reduced to 31 with our budget cuts. But to see
the individual schools and what they offer and how the kids are really excited about what they do and they have these opportunities, it's wonderful. I really am jealous quite honestly from what we had going to school.
And it it tends to make the wheels turn because you think, how can we better communicate with the students that produce a product? How can we reach those businesses out there that might need their product? How can we get the chamber more involved to help us get
that communication across? And how can we get more instructors, create more classes? And unfortunately, I missed Tuesday. I don't know if you went to the jazz at uh the jazz night at Oakleaf Junior High, but they always have some wonderful
programs. I just couldn't clone myself that night. Yesterday, we had a couple of things. Did the uh I got to witness K9 in action. That was wonderful to see. Very professional people. And the students handled it very well. They did
great. And I'd like to thank Steve Mills for honoring a guardian every month. I was at Dr. Z yesterday and uh a great guardian there. Got the award. Thank you for doing that for them.
So, we've got so much coming up. I've got uh this next week I get to be at my D meeting where we had quite a few high school students write scholarships about what America means to them. And I'm anxious to announce the winner. So, come
Thursday, that'll be fun. We had a lot of participants, but the the theme was what America means to me. And it was it was a joy to hear the different perspectives from each of the students. So, they'll get they'll earn a $1,000 scholarship. Hopefully, next year we can
raise some more money. And then we've got Math Field Day on April 18th. That'll be fun. I don't think I've missed that yet. And uh anyway, next month is full of celebrations with graduations and and that'll be
great fun as well. And I hope everyone remembers why we have a holiday tomorrow and to have a happy Easter. Thank you, >> Miss Hansen. I just thank the younger people on the board for doing the pig showmanship
thing because until I get a good knee, they would just watch me fall over. And so I appreciate you guys going out there. Also wanted to say thank you, Miss Kidwell, for your kind words. Um, and for the advocating you're doing very
well on your CCA web page. Um, it's kind of shocking. I I do get emotional about this because my daughter's a teacher, right? So, you know, my granddaughter goes in the hospital during spring break and it's
$1,000 co-pay, right? And you think about after insurance comes out, a teacher maybe takes home 15, $1,600 in two weeks, right? So, you think about the struggle that teachers really have. Um, you some teachers are blessed like
I'm blessed to have her and she's blessed to have me because I really think it's an admirable profession. Probably the most admirable. The other thing I wanted to say is um
I just appreciate everyone advocating. So Mississippi passed $5,000 for every teacher last week. In Florida, they talked about it. I don't know if it was 13 seconds. I don't really know how it dropped off where it went. It went into
the big abyss, the $5,000 per teacher. There was a brief hope, right, that we would get some help at least alleviating the pain in how small a teacher paycheck is, but I think now is the time to really start advocating because Florida,
we're hurting as a public school system. Um, Mr. You walked us through the $7.5 million we're going to be saving next year by condensing and restructuring. It's painful. So if you know people,
tell them to start advocating. If they love public schools, we need to advocate because four of 1% that's just like a little whisper a part of an electric bill, right? But that's all I had tonight.
Let's go. >> Well, it's been a really fun season with sports this spring. I've really enjoyed taking in um some basketball games, baseball games, weightlifting, um tournaments. It's been busy with with
that. Um I don't think we we put an official shout out to Flagan High School for coming in as the runner up in the state basketball boys basketball championship. Um so I've been busy with those things. looking forward to graduations and kind of end of the year
celebrations. Um, praying for our teachers and our students and administrators in the coming weeks with all the testing. I know that that can be stressful. Um, but parents, just know it's super important your kids get a good night's rest and they make sure to get to school on time. Makes everything run a little bit more smoothly on those
chaotic days. Hope everyone enjoys we've got two or three day weekends coming up. Um, I'll echo what Miss Clark said. I hope everyone has a blessed Good Friday and happy Easter. And then definitely take the time to go
enjoy the Klay County Fair. There is none like it. >> Also wanted to remind you that you you uh well, I didn't want to remind you. I just wanted to tell you that you missed the Peep launch today in kindergarten. Um yeah, my husband got to enjoy that with a bunch of kindergarteners today.
Um, I wanted to talk about a few things. Uh, as well, uh, thank you for all the positive comments. Um, I know this may shock everyone, but it's kind of rare sometimes to hear a thank you, but, um, thank you for all the positives. Um, there's a lot that goes on that I don't
think people realize or know about, but like our digital safety, um, event that went on this week, it was very successful. I think if one, two, three people are in the room or 500, um that's one more parent and one more child that can be protected. Uh having two little
girls myself, um we already run a real strict u household when it comes to electronics, but it opens your eyes up to even more. So, um I encourage all parents to be part of that uh part of some of the things, and
I won't speak for every board member. I'll just speak for myself. One of the things that um we as a board, but also I personally wanted to see was programs like this. And so safety and security does an amazing job. Um we have allocations that are going to put on
that program. Um and they've done an exceptional job um under Mr. Boyak's leadership. Um I couldn't be more pleased. Um I'm sure the board board is too, but I don't I don't want to speak on their behalf. Um, but I'm very
pleased with how that's turning out and the things that go into that. Um, that protects our children and gives parents in our community the continued education. That's just one more piece of safety and security because we as a board take that very serious here in
Clay. Um, the K9 program. Uh, while I'm talking about the safety and security, um, I just need Mr. Rosski, can you say this because there are community members and community leaders, um, elected
officials, parents, all I just need everybody to hear this because there's a lot of misinformation out there about this, but how much does our K9 program cost? >> Doesn't cost any more. It's through our partnership sheriff's office. >> Okay. So, I just want everybody to know
that that because we have a great partnership with CCSO. they do a fantastic job. Um there's I think some people who are confused about that saying that uh we could have allocated money differently or or all the things.
Um it's been very successful. Um and and thank you guys for that program. Um I am very very excited for for that to continue to take off. Um I personally had an opportunity this week and I think this is very
interesting. and I hope we can do it with all of our high schools. Um it's the second one that I've done, but I had an opportunity to come here at Fleman Island High School with our um commissioner for district 1, a county
judge, Mr. Ray Forbes um and then Commissioner John Scrumalo and myself to speak to the government class and civics class here in Fleman Island. And for them to put in um what they've learned
and to reality and roleplay that and in government was very interesting to to hear and see. And um I think it opened up their eyes to some things because even as adults I think a lot of people think that individuals are are in charge
of certain roles or or certain elected officials have the uh authority to to do certain things that they don't. And um so to be able to also be put in certain situations and see how that how they would re react or vote or judge against
um was very interesting uh to see to say the least and to to see where their minds go because then they had to bring back their their vote and think again um and then discuss it further. So, um it was very interesting to see um and
it was positive to to hear to to know that our kids are are um out of the box thinkers. Um and I think that's it. Uh I'm excited to hear from our students. We're going to add them to our agenda next month. So,
um have them be part of our um our school board and hear from their perspective. And then I just want to end with um a lot can change in three days. I hope you all have a um great weekend um a humble and holy
weekend and happy Easter. This meeting is ajourned.