SCHOOL BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE/NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT K-5 MATH and 6-12 SOCIAL STUDIES TEXTBOOKS

Approval to Advertise: The School Board of Clay County, Florida (“the Board”) approves the advertisement of a Legal Public Notice for the K-5 Math and 6-12 Social Studies Textbook Adoption.
Purpose & Effect: The proposed adoption pertains to the implementation of the state and school district policies and procedures regarding K-5 Math and 6-12 Social Studies.
Access to Text of Proposed Amendments: The selected texts will be displayed for public viewing on April 6, prior to the regular school board meeting between the hours of 5pm and 6pm. The texts are also available for viewing by appointment in the Instructional Resources Department of Clay County District Schools, located at 900 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043, from February 1 through April 4.
Rule Making Authority: The Board is authorized to select adequate instructional materials for all students in accordance with section 1006.283 of the Florida Statutes
Laws Implemented: The laws implemented by the above-referenced adoption fall within Florida Statute 1006.28.
Person(s) Originating Policy Changes: The proposed adoption was originated by the Chief Academic Officer in collaboration with the Supervisor of Instructional Resources.
Public Hearing: The Board intends to formally adopt the proposed texts following a public hearing. The public hearing shall be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, during the course of the Board’s regular meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m. and takes place in the Boardroom at the Teacher In-service Training Center at Fleming Island High School, 2233 Village Square Parkway, Orange Park, Florida.
Any person requiring special accommodations to attend or participate in public meetings should advise the School District at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at (904) 336-6508. If you are hearing or speech impaired, you may contact the District by email addressed to bonnie.onora@myoneclay.net or by calling (904) 336-6584 (TDD).
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Legal 51120 Published 2/9/2023 in Clay County's Clay Today newspaper