A strong push to increase teacher pay took center stage at a Tuesday night Clay County school board meeting.

Teachers, parents, and community members flooded the meeting to express their frustration after salary negotiations between the Clay County Education Association and the school district hit an impasse last week.

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“We stand with the teachers who have to work two to three jobs to stay afloat,” one community member said during public comments.

Local resident Dunia Jean-Baptiste urged the school board to reflect on their responsibilities.

“Clay County ranks high among Florida school districts for quality, yet when it comes to paying teachers, we rank near the bottom,” Dunia said. “If eve

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