St. Johns Classical Academy's governing board will discuss expanding enrollment at its Orange Park campus Friday, Oct. 16, five months after town officials approved a site plan limiting the school to 574 students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Green Cove Springs Police Department, 1001 Idlewild Ave. The board will not vote during the meeting, according to its published agenda.

Orange Park Campus Enrollment Expansion appears as a separate discussion item. The agenda does not specify whether board members will consider increasing the student cap, adding high school grades or pursuing other changes.

Town approval limits campus to 574 students

The Orange Park Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan for the charter school's campus at 1324 Kingsley Ave. on May 14, subject to three conditions.

The conditions require a staggered two-bell arrival and dismissal system with at least 30 minutes between bells, a kindergarten-through-eighth-grade limit and a maximum enrollment of 574 students.

The restrictions were intended to address traffic concerns associated with the school's growth.

Headmaster Anthony Bradley told the Planning and Zoning Board at its May 14 meeting that limiting enrollment to eighth grade was a strategic decision intended to accommodate current students while the school pursued traffic solutions.

Bradley said the school still hoped to eventually offer a full kindergarten-through-12th-grade program.

Board member Bement clarified during the meeting that the K-8 restriction originated with the school's proposal rather than a town-imposed requirement.

Any future expansion beyond the approved grade levels or enrollment limit would require additional town review and approval.

The school's May financial report recorded 451 students enrolled at the Orange Park campus as of April 30. A more recent enrollment figure was not immediately available.

Clay County school tax referendum on agenda

The governing board will also discuss the Clay County District Schools millage campaign ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

The agenda lists the item as "CCDS Millage Campaign / Advertisement" but does not explain what advertising or outreach the board may consider.

The referendum asks voters whether to renew an existing one-mill property tax for four additional years, from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031.

The measure would continue the existing tax rate rather than establish a new levy.

According to Clay County District Schools, the revenue supports school safety and security, including school resource officers, as well as competitive compensation for teachers and other school employees.

Eligible charter schools receive a proportionate share of the revenue.

More than $1.2 million was allocated to charter schools countywide during the 2025-26 school year, according to district figures cited by News4Jax.

The academy's agenda does not indicate whether the board intends to endorse the referendum.

Fleming Island elevator and school finances also under review

Other workshop topics include a memorandum of understanding with the Lions Council, the academy's parent support organization.

The agenda does not provide the proposed agreement's terms.

Board members will also review elevator contract options for the Fleming Island campus at 114 Canova Road.

Additional discussion items include financial reports for both campuses, marketing and governing board bylaws.

The academy operates tuition-free public charter schools in Orange Park and Fleming Island.

The governing board workshop begins at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16. No votes will be taken, according to the posted agenda.