Clay County School Superintendent David Broskie highlighted the district’s achievements during an August 26 school board workshop in which school board members assessed the district’s progress in obtaining goals outlined in its strategic plan.
Broski opened the workshop with a reflection on the start of the school year, likening it to a rebirth that offers opportunities to replicate successes or address past challenges.
He shared an anecdote from Oakley Village Elementary, where parents and students celebrated the first day with high-fives, signaling a positive kickoff.
The board reviewed the second year of its 2023 strategic plan, focusing on five key areas: student success, talent recruitment and retention, family and community engagement, safe learning environments, and fiscal/operational efficiency.
Key achievements included a 93% A and B school rating, top-10 rankings in English, math, science, and social studies, and a significant increase in Career and Technical Education (CTE) certifications from 1,900 to 3,200.
The district also trained 43 schools in the Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) scheduling model, prioritizing the 21% of students with special needs.
Broski emphasized that Clay County’s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) population ranks in the top 10 statewide across all statistical categories. Other highlights included the opening of a Health Science Academy at Fleming Island, a $2 million grant for advanced manufacturing technology, and the completion of 32-classroom wings at Oakleaf and Lake Asbury.
