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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Clay County Schools faces $10M budget hole ahead of new school year
Clay County Schools Superintendent David Broskie says the district is facing a $10 million budget shortfall heading into the 2025-2026 school year. 'Right now, the county's costs are more than the money that we make,' the superintendent shared. In a May workshop meeting, the county leader named inflation, uncertainty with the state budget, and decreased enrollment as some reasons the county is facing a loss. The superintendent's budget presentation showed 500 fewer students enrolled in the county, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. 'So if you look at it... The difference of about 500 students... you're looking at about 4 million dollars just there,' Broskie said. The report also detailed the millions of dollars in local and state funds going towards Family Empowerment Scholarships (FES), or private school vouchers. Related: Mayor Deegan signs resolution calling on Florida to continue funding advanced courses It's something the superintendent named as another contributor to the county's budget deficit. In fiscal year 2024- 2025, over $24.3 million in aid went towards the vouchers. That's a jump from the $16.8 million that local and state governments paid out in FY 2023-2024. By the next fiscal year, the superintendent said that early estimates show that number will increase to $30 million. To better manage the county's budget, district leaders are reviewing all district and school allocations. The move will affect hundreds of school employees. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Clay County Spokesperson, Terri Dennis, sent Action News Jax this response: 'To proactively manage our resources and align with our projected budget, we have made adjustments to approximately 200 employee allocations. We want to assure our community that all employees impacted by these shifts have been offered new positions for which they are certified or qualified. These opportunities span a variety of roles, including instructional, support, and administrative positions, ensuring that we continue to leverage the talents of our dedicated staff. Superintendent Broskie also says the county is making other adjustments to better manage its resources during this financial challenge, like; Renegotiating district contracts Evaluating the profitability of all district programs Pausing all travel expenses Initiating a hiring freeze Florida lawmakers continue their state budget negotiations in Tallahassee. The legislative session was supposed to end on May 2nd. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Clay County District Schools to host Spring Educator Recruitment Fair May 6th.
Clay County District Schools invites passionate educators and aspiring instructional professionals to its Spring Educator Recruitment Fair on Tuesday, May 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center at Fleming Island High School, located at 2233 Village Square Parkway. With instructional positions available across all grade levels and content areas, the event offers job seekers an excellent opportunity to connect directly with school leaders from Clay County's 43 schools. Hiring teams will be on-site to conduct interviews and may extend conditional offers for the 2025–2026 school year to qualified candidates. 'Clay County District Schools is not only one of the top-performing districts in the state, but also a community that truly supports and values its teachers. If you are ready to grow your career and be part of something meaningful, we hope to see you there,' said Superintendent David Broskie. Applicants are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their résumé, certification details, and other supporting documents. To learn more about current job openings and what to expect at the event, visit and click the Jobs icon.
