St. Johns County is looking for teachers certified to join their workforce for the 2023-2024 school year!
We need teachers who are certified in the following areas:
ESE Varying Exceptionalities Teachers – Co-Teach and Support Facilitation
Self-Contained InD Teachers
Self-Contained EBD Teachers
Reading Teachers
School Counselors
World Language – Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL)
Math Teachers – Grades 5-9 and 6-12
Science Teachers – Grades 5-9 and 6-12
K-5 Teachers
If you are certified in these areas, please join us at an upcoming job fair so you can talk to the schools who have vacancies for the upcoming school year.
St. Augustine, FL (August 2023) – First Coast Technical College (FCTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christine Cothron as their Interim Director. This appointment became effective on Monday, July 24, 2023. Dr. Cothron will serve in this esteemed position during the transition period as the search for a permanent Director continues.
With an exceptional track record in career and technical education, Dr. Cothron brings a wealth of experience and leadership to First Coast Technical College. Having previously held this prominent role from 1997- 2012, she is well-equipped to steer the college through this critical phase. Dr. Cothron received her Doctorate and Master’s in Educational Leadership, Master’s in Guidance and Counseling and Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of North Florida.
“It is my pleasure to rejoin FCTC during this period and work with all the wonderful and knowledgeable staff who continue to assist in helping our students achieve their goals and dreams,” said Dr. Cothron.
Dr. Cothron is filling the position that Chris Force, FCTC’s Principal held since 2016. Ms. Force has moved to another role within the St. Johns County School District as a Career Academy Program Specialist at Bartram Trail High School. “Reflecting on the last seven years, I am most proud that the school is in a good financial position. At this time in my career, I am very excited to go back to my roots working with high school students and instructors. Bartram Trail has a strong history of exceptional career and technical education programs.”
According to Associate Superintendent Dawn Sapp, “We’re excited to have Dr. Cothron as Interim Director at FCTC. Her professional history and leadership allow for a smooth transition period as we seek the next Director who will lead FCTC’s future growth, expansion, and continued success.”
Mark your calendar! The St. Johns County School District will hold a district-wide “Meet the Teacher” event on Wednesday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. During this time, families will be welcome to visit their children’s schools.
Check your child’s school website for specific details about their school’s “Meet the Teacher” event.
St. Johns County School District has announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2023-2024 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast meals at no charge at the following sites:
Elementary school report cards are live in Home Access Center. Middle and high school report cards will be available in Home Access Center once end-of-course scores have been entered.
After schools close for the summer, kids and teens can still get free meals through Summer BreakSpot! No application is necessary, just show up to one of the thousands of meal sites across Florida.
Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinner. Locations include places like parks, libraries and churches.
Summer BreakSpot is available all summer long for kids and teens 18 and under.
Find a location near you by texting the word “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304.
At the monthly St. Johns County School Board meeting on Tues., May 9 an impasse presentation was added to the agenda by Superintendent Tim Forson. Mr. Michael Spellman, PA, who has represented the district during the impasse process presented the Special Magistrate’s report focusing on inconsistencies, many of which could pose legal questions and financial issues for the district. At the conclusion of Spellman’s presentation, Forson stated that he would be recommending that the school board accept the recommended decision of the Special Magistrate which include the following:
Pay for Performance: Increases added to base pay
Highly Effective: $2,029
Effective and Grandfathered: $1,522 –
Increases the Associate Teacher beginning salary from $35,000 to $36,000.
He then asked that the chief negotiators for the St. Johns Education Association (SJEA) and the school district, to meet and determine collective understanding of the impact on the salary schedule due to the statutory requirements that come from these increases.
As of today, negotiations are complete with SJEA for the 2022-2023 school year. The ratification vote for instructional staff in SJEA will be held Wed., May 17 and Thurs., May 18. If ratified, the agreements will then go to the school board for a vote.
In an effort to promote community health and well-being this summer, the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) will open its high school facilities to the public on select Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. View the flyer for details.
View the winners of the 2023 All County Middle School Art Show. To see all of the artwork displayed in the show, please visit the St. Augustine Art Association’s website or view it in person until April 30, 2023 at the St. Augustine Art Association located in downtown St. Augustine.
As a part of the adoption process for Social Studies Instructional Materials, all St. Johns County residents are invited to complete an evaluation of the instructional materials being considered for adoption recommendation from April 3rd through May 1st.
To submit your evaluation, you will need to create an account at EdCredible.com and select the Social Studies Adoption for St. Johns County School District.
St. Johns County School District is presented with a rebate check from FPL during the March 13, 2023, School Board Meeting.
On March 13th, Florida Power & Light (FPL) presented St. Johns County School District with a rebate check totaling $872,328 resulting from energy efficient equipment installations at two schools.
Florida Power & Light (FPL) offers rebates for installation of more energy efficient equipment which is used to operate and maintain our school facilities. The installation of new energy efficient ice storage systems were recently completed at Pine Island Academy and Tocoi Creek High School. These systems enable our facilities to make ice at night, when utility power demand is less, thus reducing the monthly electric bills through more favorable off-peak energy rates. The School District commends the Facilities & Operations Department for their efforts in researching, planning, and executing these projects to significantly reduce the energy costs to the District. We also thank FPL for this incentive and the collaborative efforts in achieving these savings.
To learn more about St. Johns County School District’s efforts to conserve energy reduce costs, please visit our Energy Managementwebsite.
The St. Johns County School District is hosting a Transition Fair for students with disabilities, their parents and guardians. Local vendors and agencies who provide supports and services to individuals with disabilities will be available to share information about their programs and community resources.
Event Details
Tuesday, April 4th
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
First Coast Technical College, Building C
Character Counts Conference Room
2980 Collins Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
The St. Johns County School District has begun the review process for the Social Studies Instructional Materials Adoption. Once available for review, the digital resources will be posted on the Instructional Materials Adoption web page and available for review. The core resources that have been submitted for evaluation were selected from the state adoption consideration lists when available. Additional resources for advanced programs may be reviewed from materials listed as appropriate for the program indicated.
Some print materials may be available for review. If you would like access to the available printed materials or require assistance reviewing the online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.3947. Materials are available for review from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM when district offices are open.
We encourage parent and community participation in our adoption process. If you would like to serve on a school committee and formally review the resources as a part of the school review team, please contact any school or our office at 904.547.3947 by April 21, 2023. Committee membership is limited. School administrators will select the appropriate number of reviewers from the list of interested participants.
View the winners of the 2023 All County High School Art Show. To see all of the artwork displayed in the show, please visit the St. Augustine Art Association’s website.
For the 2023-2024 school year, the school start and dismissal times will change for some K-8 academies. The start and dismissal times will not change for elementary schools, middle schools, or high schools.
In short, Freedom Crossing Academy will go on to the same schedule as Pine Island Academy, and Liberty Pines Academy will go on the same schedule as Palm Valley Academy and Valley Ridge Academy.
For more details, visit the School Hours web page.
Please join the St. Johns County School District’s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Advisory Committee for a virtual discussion on “Improving Mental Wellness in Children and Families.”
When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Virtually in Microsoft Teams
Presenters: Dr. Francesca M. Varallo Sims & Jarvis Paul Ramil from Baptist Health And Wolfson Children’s Hospital
