Unfortunately, for the most part, our public schools here in Duval County suck. But I'm not reviewing the schools here, I'm reviewing this building and what goes on inside of this building.
This is where all the background activity happens that actually makes the schools run. All of the bills gets paid here, textbooks and supplies get ordered here, interviews for school staff/teachers gets done here, background checks get done here, etc. Also, if for some reason, you happen to need your official high school transcript and you graduated like more than a decade ago, you'll have to come here to get it.
If you don't work here in the building, then you'll have to stop at the desk just inside the entrance to get a pass. In order to do so, you'll need to show a legal photo ID, and you'll need to tell them where you need to go in the building and why.
Because there are so many employees here, parking will usually be an issue. More than likely, you'll have to park way out in the back lot.
My husband and I use to come here all the time until just a few months ago when his mother (who worked here) retired. They have a cafeteria on the 5th floor and she would often invite us to come have lunch with her.
This building sits directly on the Southbank. Inside the building, on the north side, there are beautiful views of the river, downtown Jacksonville, and the Jaguars Stadium. read more
