Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, September 9, 2024

Monday, September 9, 2024 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing 6:15 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Marcus Chambers *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2024 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Recognitions: Deleted Item 3.1 Proclamation to Recognize The Month of September, as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,"; added item 3.3 Recognition of members of our first responder community; added item 3.4 Bring Hope Now, Inc. is presenting the Okaloosa County School District with a $25,000 donation to support the Peer Support Program. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Recognitions: Deleted Item 3.1 Proclamation to Recognize The Month of September, as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,"; added item 3.3 Recognition of members of our first responder community; added item 3.4 Bring Hope Now, Inc. is presenting the Okaloosa County School District with a $25,000 donation to support the Peer Support Program. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Deleted - Proclamation to Recognize The Month of September, as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month," presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Recognition Recommended Action : Motion to adopt the Proclamation of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Public Content This item has been rescheduled for September 23, 2024. File Attachments Childhood Cancer Proclamation 2024.pdf (184 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Proclamation to Recognize the Week of September 17 through 23, 2024 as Constitution Week, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Recognition Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Proclamation designating the week of September 17 through 23, 2024, as "Constitution Week". Public Content In collaboration with The Choctawhatchee Bay Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Superintendent and the School Board of Okaloosa County recognize the week of September 17 through 23, 2024 as Constitution Week. File Attachments Constitution Proclamation 2024.pdf (209 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Proclamation designating the week of September 17 through 23, 2024, as "Constitution Week". Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.3 Recognition of members of our first responder community, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Our district created a powerful video for our students, highlighting the events of 9/11. Tonight, we are honored to have members of our first responder community who were involved in this project with us, and I would like to personally acknowledge their contributions. Audrey Adams - Communications Assistant Manager, OCSO Deputy Jon Wohlfarth – SRO/Edwins Elementary School, OCSO Deputy Josef Hall – Recognition for supporting our district and board meetings TSgt Mary Grace Gorrez, 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron, Hurlburt Field TSgt Yusef Gomez, 1st Special Operations Wing A33, Hurlburt Field (Tentative) The following individuals will be recognized at the Annual First Responder Cookout at the Destin Fire Control District on September 11: Lindsay Jaehnig (pronounced “Yaynig”) - Engineer/ Paramedic, Destin Fire Control District Geoff Duplessis - Firefighter/ Paramedic, Destin Fire Control District Doug Kocour – Captain, Destin Fire Control District 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.4 Bring Hope Now, Inc. is presenting the Okaloosa County School District with a $25,000 donation to support the Peer Support Program, presented by Peggy Brockman and Kathy Houchins with Be Hope Now, Inc. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Presentation Public Content Bring Hope Now, Inc. is awarding a $25,000 donation to the Okaloosa School District, funded by proceeds from their first two Bring Hope Dragon Boat races. This donation will support the continuation of the district’s peer support program, which plays a crucial role in saving the lives of students across the district. The funds may be used for ongoing expenses, supplies, and events related to the program. File Attachments Bring Hope Now School District Grant 9-24.pdf (75 KB) 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 26, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 2024, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 26, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 2024. File Attachments 8-26-2024 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (137 KB) 8-26-2024 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (75 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Meigs Middle School for cafeteria furniture in the amount of $20,000.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $20,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Meigs Middle School for cafeteria furniture in the amount of $20,000.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Meigs Middle School for cafeteria furniture in the amount of $20,000.00. The remaining cost of $10,012.36 will be covered by District 4 School Board Member ($6,000.00) and District 3 School Board Member ($4,012.36). File Attachments Meigs Cafe Furniture.pdf (106 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Longwood Elementary School for classroom flooring in the amount of $15,097.25, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $15,097.25 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Longwood Elementary School for classroom flooring in the amount of $15,097.25. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Longwood Elementary School for classroom flooring in the amount of $15,097.25. File Attachments Longwood Elementary 2024 Rooms 301, 302, & 304.pdf (335 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Longwood Elementary School for media center flooring in the amount of $18,963.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $18,963.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Longwood Elementary School for media center flooring in the amount of $18,963.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Longwood Elementary School for media center flooring in the amount of $18,963.00. File Attachments Longwood Elementary 2024 Media Center Carpet Tile.pdf (334 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Northwood Elementary School for classroom flooring in the amount of $6,812.25, presented by Marti Gardner and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,812.25 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Northwood Elementary School for classroom flooring in the amount of $6,812.25. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Northwood Elementary School for classroom flooring in the amount of $6,812.25. File Attachments Northwood Flooring 803.pdf (352 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Fort Walton Beach High School for updated stadium landscaping in the amount of $8,994.00, presented by Marti Gardner and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,994.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Fort Walton Beach High School for updated stadium landscaping in the amount of $8,994.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Fort Walton Beach High School for updated stadium landscaping in the amount of $8,994.00. The additional cost of $1,000.00 will be covered by the school with funds donated to this project. File Attachments FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL - Turf.pdf (385 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Meigs Middle School for cafeteria furniture in the amount of $4,012.36, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,012.40 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Meigs Middle School for cafeteria furniture in the amount of $4,012.36. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Meigs Middle School for cafeteria furniture in the amount of $4,012.36. The remaining cost of $26,000.00 will be covered by District 4 School Board Member ($6,000.00) and District 1 School Board Member ($20,000.00). File Attachments Meigs Cafe Furniture.pdf (106 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Meigs Middle School for cafeteria furniture in the amount of $6,000.00, presented by Tim Bryant, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Meigs Middle School for cafeteria furniture in the amount of $6,000.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Meigs Middle School for cafeteria furniture in the amount of $6,000.00. The remaining cost of $24,012.36 will be covered by District 3 School Board Member ($4,012.36) and District 1 School Board Member ($20,000.00). File Attachments Meigs Cafe Furniture.pdf (106 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Budget Amendment #11 - Fiscal Year 2023-2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,951,589.96 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #11 - Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Public Content On September 11, 2023, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. As the fiscal year progresses, we ask the School Board to amend the budget to more accurately reflect estimated revenues and appropriations. The amendments are results of various factors including: increases or decreases in estimated revenues to more accurately reflect revenues, and increases or decreases in appropriations to more accurately reflect estimated expenditures and/or better utilize funds for schools, departments, and projects. These amendments facilitate district operations to occur in a positive manner. These amendments properly reflect the estimated revenue and appropriations. The amendments show the estimated revenue and appropriations for each fund and provide a description of the amendments. Required by S.B.E. rule 6A-1.006. Additional New Revenue Appropriated/(Adjusted) During the Month of June 2024: Fund Name Fund No. Amount General Fund 1010 $ 221,941.02 Debt Service Funds 2xxx (1,457.20) Capital Project Funds 3xxx 1,729,835.44 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx/44xx 0.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 1,225.65 Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 45.05 Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx 0.00 Total - All Funds $1,951,589.96 File Attachments !BA 11 - June 2024 Final.pdf (1,772 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Final Monthly Financial Statement for June 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Final Monthly Financial Statement for June 2024 Public Content The final financial statement for the month ending June 30, 2024, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments Financial Statement 2024-06 - Final.pdf (779 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 09.09.2024.pdf (72 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Sole Source #25-06 N2Y, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $98,172.70 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 5475 IDEA- K12 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of various software subscriptions from N2Y for a total of $98,172.70, effective September 2, 2024, through September 1, 2025 and September 10, 2024, through September 9, 2025. Public Content Request approval to purchase various software subscriptions from N2Y for a total of $98,172.70. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 5475 IDEA-K12. Three (3) of the subscriptions are effective September 2, 2024, through September 1, 2025 and one (1) is effective September 10, 2024, through September 9, 2025. Copies of the quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-5876. File Attachments N2Y QUOTES.pdf (131 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $21,165.35 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2024-09-09.pdf (126 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Application for Impact Aid under P.L.81-874 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 naming the Authorized Representative and Core User Account Signer, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the application for Impact Aid under P.L. 81-874 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 naming the Authorized Representative and Core User Account Signer. Public Content P.L. 81-874 requires that School Board minutes reflect the authorized representative as part of the application process each year. The "Core User" must be an employee of the School District with the authority to sign the Impact Aid application. The appointed "Core User" will have the authority to create and manage two other users who will enter the District's detailed impact aid data into the system. The designated "Core User," with signature authority, is required to log into the system to electronically sign the finalized application. In light of the time required to complete this process, it is recommended the School Board again approve the Chief Financial Officer as the authorized representative with signature authority to file the Impact Aid application for fiscal year 2024-2025. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Superintendent's Annual Financial Report & Program Cost Report for Year Ended June 30, 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Superintendent's Annual Financial Report & Cost Report for Year Ended June 30, 2024. Public Content In accordance with rule 6A-1.0071(3), Florida Administrative Code, all sections of the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report (AFR), including the Cost Report, must be submitted for approval by the School Board prior to submission to the State. The AFR is the unaudited data submitted to DOE by Florida school districts. It includes revenue detailed by federal, state, and local sources, and expenditures detailed by function (the purpose of an expenditure) and object (what was purchased or the service obtained). The data is displayed by fund type, including General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Project Funds. The Cost Report identifies direct and indirect costs by program and measures statutory compliance as established in law. Programs include K-3 Basic, 4-8 Basic, 9-12 Basic, K-3 Basic with ESE Services, 4-8 Basic with ESE Services, 9-12 Basic with ESE Services, ESOL, ESE Support Level 254, and ESE Support Level 255. The report is based on fund, function, object, and center. File Attachments 2023-2024 AFR - Published 9.09.2024.pdf (2,273 KB) !Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Program Cost Report 9-9-24.pdf (1,885 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Renewal of ITB 22-01 Security Fence Bid-District Wide, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds As Available Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 22-01 Security Fence Bid-District Wide, effective September 28, 2024, through September 27, 2025. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB 22-01 Security Fence Bid-District Wide, based on same pricing, terms and conditions. The awarded vendors are American Eagle Fence, Harris Fence Installation, Inc., and Shalimar Fence. Funds will be paid from Capital funds as available and the contract is effective September 28, 2024, through September 27, 2025. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS.pdf (983 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: 3872AH Food Service-Smallwares and Small Equipment, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund (SFS), Project 3510 Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve renew Bid 3872AH Food Service-Smallwares and Small Equipment through Marion County Schools, effective through August 31, 2025. Public Content Request approval to renew Bid 3872AH Food Service-Smallwares and Small Equipment through Marion County Schools, based on fixed discount pricing. The contract is effective through August 31, 2025 and will be used as needed. Funds will be paid from Federal Fund (SFS), Project 3510 Contract Exclusions, and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Services, at (850) 301-3020. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS-MARION CO.pdf (4,089 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Application to the State of Florida for District Threat Management Coordinators (DTMC) Grant, TAPS # 25A406, presented by Danny Dean, Program Director, Office of Safe Schools and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $60,000.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : District Threat Management Coordinators (DTMC) Grant, TAPS # 25A406 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the application for District Threat Management  Coordinators (DTMC) Grant, TAPS # 25A406 Public Content Retroactive approval is requested for the submission of District Threat Management Coordinators (DTMC) Grant, TAPS # 25A406. This grant has been submitted to the State to meet the submission deadline. This grant is in the amount of $60,000.00, in accordance with the specific funding authority(ies) of FY 2024-2025 General Appropriations Act, Line 100; Rule Chapter 6A-1.0019(4)(a), Florida Administrative Code; Section 1006.07(7)(j). These recurring funds are provided to the Department of Education for District Threat Management Coordinators, pursuant to rule Chapter 6A-1.0019(4)(a), Florida Administrative Code. Each district superintendent must designate a district threat management coordinator to oversee the district’s threat management program. File Attachments Okaloosa_TAPS 25A406 Grant.pdf (8,094 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 School Health Services Plan for 2024-2026, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Health Services Plan for 2024-2026. Public Content The School Health Services Plan is a two-year document (2024-2026) designed to facilitate the establishment of local strategeies to implement activities mandated by law to meet the health of Florida's students and improve their chances for success in school. Although the Department of Healthin Okaloosa County takes the lead on preparing this document, the law required that this plan be collaboratively developed and approved by the Okaloosa County Health Department (CHD), the local school district (LEA), contracted health provder (Aveanna Health Care) and reviewed by the local School Health Advisory Commiittee (SHAC). For more inforamtion, contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services at 850-833-3108. File Attachments Okaloosa County 2024-2026 School Health Services Plan.pdf (447 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 124681 123404 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). NEW DROP ENTRIES DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Jennifer Franklin 112980 Teacher Laurel Hill 8/1/2024 Ginger Brogan 104811 Paraprofessional Crestview HS 11/1/2024 Cheryle Foraker 110549 Admin Asst II Asst Super MIS 10/1/2024 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Sept 9, 2024 Separations, Public.pdf (61 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Sept 9, 2024 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) Sept 9, 2024 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (56 KB) Sept 9, 2024 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (75 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee transfers. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been transferred in instructional and education support positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 File Attachments Sept 9, 2024 Transfers, Public.pdf (138 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Out-of-Field Report for the 2024- 2025 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2024-2025 school year. Public Content Teachers who are not teaching in their area of certification are considered out-of-field. The attached list of teachers are those teachers who are currently not teaching in their certified area. In order to meet State reporting timelines and hire additional teachers as needed, this report will be a fluid document. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments OOF Board Report for 9-9-2024.pdf (92 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,  Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #114498 for 5-days without pay. Public Content Suspension of Employee #114498 for five (5) days. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee #114498 for 5-days without pay. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #110742 for 3-days. Public Content Suspension of Employee #110742 for three (3) days. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee #110742 for 3-days. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave without pay. Public Content The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.2 Authorization for Professional Services for CMI price validation for TPM Program #6, Task Orders and Scope Modifications, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Dollar Amount : $75,000.00 Budget Source : Capital Funds - 1.50 Mill Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Authorization for Professional Services for CMI price validation for TPM Program #6, Task Orders and Scope Modifications, amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Public Content Approval is requested for the Authorization for Professional Services Agreement between CMI and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, price validation for TPM Program #6, Task Orders and Scope Modifications. Scope of Services: Investigate proposed work scope, prepare independent estimates for Probable Construction Costs and Review and Validate TPM's GMP for: TPM Program #6, Task Orders and Scope Modifications, amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Authorization for Professional Services for CMI price validation for TPM Program #6, Task Orders and Scope Modifications, amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments Out of State Student Trip Requests 9-9-24 SB.pdf (125 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 School Board Members' Travel Request to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Center 9001 Out-of-County Travel Recommended Action : Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Brett Hinely and School Board Member-Elect, Parker Destin, to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference, and Pre-Conferences, December 3-6, 2024; and is confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Public Content Florida Statute §1001.39 requires that School Board members who travel outside of the District, and are requesting reimbursement of travel expense in excess of $500, obtain approval from the School Board that the travel is for official School Board business and that it complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Mr. Hinely and Mr. Destin plan to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference, and Pre-Conferences in Tampa Bay, December 3-6, 2024. Motion & Voting Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Brett Hinely and School Board Member-Elect, Parker Destin, to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference, and Pre-Conferences, December 3-6, 2024; and is confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.2 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action,Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Subject : 14.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board with general comments - Form MIS 6120 General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Required Local Effort Millage Rate of 3.1310, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Required Local Effort Millage Rate of 3.1310 Mills. Public Content Florida State Law requires school districts to levy the Required Local Effort portion of the millage rate in order to receive State education funding. The Required Local Effort millage is set by the State, and Okaloosa School District’s must levy this amount in order to receive $147.5 million in State education funding for fiscal year 2024-2025. Over the past 30 years, the Required Local Effort has been on a downward projectory, dropping from 6.530 in fiscal year 1995-1996 to 3.131 in fiscal year 2024-2025 with small increases periodically mixed in. Please see the attached document which contains a comparison of millage and gross taxable value of property, an analysis of property taxes generated and the impact on homeowners, and a history of all millage rates approved since fiscal year 1995-1996. Even though the millage rate is decreasing, property taxes are expected to increase due to the increase in property value; therefore, the School District must advertise that it is proposing an increase to property taxes. Florida State Law requires school districts to levy the Required Local Effort portion of the millage rate in order to receive State education funding. The Required Local Effort millage is set by the State, and Okaloosa School District’s must levy this amount in order to receive $147.5 million in State education funding for fiscal year 2024-2025. File Attachments Agenda-DSB Millage Info FY 2025.pdf (158 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Required Local Effort Millage Rate of 3.1310 Mills. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Basic Discretionary Operating Millage Rate of 0.7480 Mills, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Discretionary Operating Millage Rate of 0.7480 Mills. Public Content The Florida Legislature set the maximum discretionary operating millage at 0.748 mills. All school districts levy this millage, and the State includes this millage when calculating the amount of funds a District receives. These funds support general operations. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Discretionary Operating Millage Rate of 0.7480 Mills. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.3 Capital Outlay Millage Rate of 1.5000 Mills, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Capital Outlay Millage Rate of 1.5000 Mills. Public Content School Boards may levy up to 1.5000 mills for capital outlay and maintenance. The State only provides about $1.0 million in capital funding to the District. Districts are required to raise all other capital funds through property tax and may supplement with voter approved sales tax. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Capital Outlay Millage Rate of 1.5000 Mills. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.4 Total Millage Levy of 5.3790, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the tentative Total Millage Levy of 5.3790 Mills. Public Content Over the past 30 years, the Required Local Effort has been on a downward projectory, dropping from 6.530 in fiscal year 1995-1996 to 3.131 in fiscal year 2024-2025 with small increases periodically mixed in. Please see the attached document which contains a comparison of millage and gross taxable value of property, an analysis of property taxes generated and the impact on homeowners, and a history of all millage rates approved since fiscal year 1995-1996. Even though the millage rate is decreasing, property taxes are expected to increase due to the increase in property value; therefore, the School District must advertise that it is proposing an increase to property taxes. The Total Millage Levy is made up of the following: Required Local Effort - Florida State Law requires school districts to levy the Required Local Effort portion of the millage rate in order to receive State education funding. The Required Local Effort millage is set by the State, and Okaloosa School District’s must levy this amount in order to receive $147.5 million in State education funding for fiscal year 2024-2025. Discretionary Operating Millage - The Florida Legislature set the maximum discretionary operating millage at 0.748 mills. All school districts levy this millage, and the State includes this millage when calculating the amount of funds a District receives. These funds support general operations. Capital Outlay Millage - School Boards may levy up to 1.500 mills for capital outlay and maintenance. The State only provides about $1.0 million in capital funding to the District. Districts are required to raise all other capital funds through property tax and may supplement with voter approved sales tax. File Attachments Agenda-DSB Millage Info FY 2025.pdf (158 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the tentative Total Millage Levy of 5.3790 Mills. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.5 Resolution 24-12 Adopting the Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-  2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt Resolution 24-12 Adopting the Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Public Content Motion to adopt Resolution 24-12 Adopting the Tentative Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. File Attachments Resolution 24-12 - ESE524 - FY 2025.pdf (84 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt Resolution 24-12 Adopting the Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.6 Okaloosa County School District Budget, General Fund, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, General Fund, in the amount of $410,227,220.93 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, General Fund, in the amount of $410,227,220.93 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.7 Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Food Service for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Food Service, in the amount of $25,488,611.70 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Food Service, in the amount of $25,488,611.70 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.8 Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Other Federal Programs - Fund 420, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Fund 420 - Other Federal Programs, in the amount of $26,033,194.47 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Fund 420 - Other Federal Programs, in the amount of $26,033,194.47 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.9 Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - ARP - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) - Fund 445, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - ARP - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) - Fund 445, in the amount of $1,441,319.21 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - ARP - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) - Fund 445, in the amount of $1,441,319.21 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.10 Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Other ARP Act Relief - Fund 446, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Other ARP Act Relief - Fund 446, in the amount of  $155,141.59 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion & Voting Motion to approve Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Other ARP Act Relief - Fund 446, in the amount of $155,141.59 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.11 Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) - Fund 490, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) - Fund 490, in the amount of $20,308,905.09 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion & Voting Motion to approve Okaloosa County School District Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) - Fund 490, in the amount of $20,308,905.09 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.12 Okaloosa County School District Budget, Debt Service Funds, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Debt Service Funds, in the amount of $27,668,570.08 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Debt Service Funds, in the amount of $27,668,570.08 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.13 Okaloosa County School District Budget, Capital Project Funds, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Capital Project Funds, in the amount of $325,868,693.54 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Capital Project Funds, in the amount of $325,868,693.54 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.14 Okaloosa County School District Budget, Internal Service Funds, For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Internal Service Funds, in the amount of $52,041,616.66 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget, Internal Service Funds, in the amount of $52,041,616.66 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.15 Okaloosa County School District Budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget in the amount of $889,233,273.27 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. File Attachments DSB FY 2025 for the Agenda Item.pdf (2,829 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Budget in the amount of $889,233,273.27 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.16 Resolution 24-13 Adopting the Okaloosa County School District Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 09, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 09, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt Resolution 24-13 Adopting the Okaloosa County School District Budget in the amount of $889,233,273.27 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. File Attachments Resolution 24-13 Adopt Final Budget FY 2025.pdf (104 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt Resolution 24-13 Adopting the Okaloosa County School District Budget in the amount of $889,233,273.27 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on September 9, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Public Hearing Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on September 9, 2024, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following: Okaloosa County School District Millage Rate and Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Any interested party who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered during this meeting, will need a record of proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Any person requiring special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent at (850) 689-7185 prior to this meeting. File Attachments 9-9-2024 Final Budget Hearing 2024-2025.pdf (10 KB) 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.3 Public Notice Meeting : Sep 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting.