- FL
- Clay County
- 3/26/24
- 03/26/2024
- 117 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Clay County School Board’s recent meeting addressed financial decisions and educational strategies, with a primary focus on borrowing funds for school construction and improvements to reading intervention programs. A resolution was presented for the adoption of certificates of participation that would enable the district to borrow $36 million for constructing new wings at two junior high schools and to retire existing debt. The board also discussed the Lexia reading program and its impact on student achievement in reading proficiency.
- FL
- St. Johns County
- 3/25/24
- 03/25/2024
- 24 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a decisive meeting, the St. Johns County District Media Advisory Committee addressed an objection to the inclusion of the book “Storm and Fury” by Jennifer Armentrout in the district’s school libraries. The objection, raised by a party identified as Ms. Moore, cited concerns over obscene content and the suitability of the material for minor students. The book, housed in high school collections for grades 9 through 12, was scrutinized based on a checklist that aligns with Florida statutes governing educational materials. By the conclusion of the meeting, the committee recommended retaining the book for the designated grade level, with the outcome of the vote being eight to retain versus three to remove.
- FL
- St. Johns County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 39 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The St. Johns County District Media Advisory Committee recently addressed objections raised against two books, “33 Snowfish” by Adam Rapp and “Strange Truth” by Maggie Thrash, which are available in school libraries. The meeting, live-streamed to the public in compliance with the Sunshine Law, revolved around concerns over the books’ content, including their depiction of sexual themes, profanity, and other mature content. After thorough discussions, the committee ultimately voted to retain both books in the library for student access starting at the ninth-grade level, despite split votes and differing opinions on several aspects of the debate.
- FL
- Clay County
- 3/7/24
- 03/07/2024
- 121 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Clay County School Board meeting focused on issues including the development of a rubric for book selection in school libraries, addressing concerns over special education and student safety, and the recognition of outstanding educators and volunteers. The meeting served as a platform to highlight community support and collaboration while also deliberating on topics that affect the school district’s operations and policies.
- FL
- St. Johns County
- 3/5/24
- 03/05/2024
- 23 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent St. Johns County School Board meeting, the District Library Book Objection Committee convened to address an objection to the book “Later Gator” by Laura Miracle. The objection cited the book’s references to sexual activity, nudity, profanity, alcohol use by minors, and more. Upon review, the committee unanimously voted to retain the book for high school level students, grades 9-12.