Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, August 26, 2019

Monday, August 26, 2019 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Linda Evanchyk 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Recognitions: Added item 3.3 Recognition of Okaloosa County Educators for earning Google Educator, Apple Teacher, and Microsoft Innovative Educator designations Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Recognitions: Added item 3.3 Recognition of Okaloosa County Educators for earning Google Educator, Apple Teacher, and Microsoft Innovative Educator designations Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Wanda Avery on the occasion of her retirement, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Wanda Avery, Principal, Okaloosa STEMM Academy, retiring after 35 years of service in the school district. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Mike Fantaski on the occasion of his retirement, presented by the Superintendent Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Mike Fantaski, Principal, Lewis School, retiring after 30 years of service in the school district. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.3 Recognition of Okaloosa County Educators for earning Google Educator, Apple Teacher, and Microsoft Innovative Educator designations, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Level 1 Google Certified Educators in 2019 Angelica Espeseth (Riverside Elementary School) Principal, Melissa Kearley (Riverside Elementary School) Ann Hagan (Ruckel Middle School) Angela Marshall (Ruckel Middle School) Mary Jeter (Pryor Middle School) Jessica Sharpe (Shalimar Elementary School) Charlotte Wadsworth (Baker School) Morgan Walker (Shoal River Middle School) Jill Russ (Plew Elementary School) Principal, Tammy Matz (Plew Elementary School) Apple Teachers Jill Russ (Plew Elementary School)  Principal, Tammy Matz (Plew Elementary School) Lindsey Leach (Florosa Elementary School) Microsoft Innovative Educator Path Dustin Keith, Specialist, Instructional Technology 4. Visitors Subject : 4.1 Todd Cyrus - School District Infrastructure Funding Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Information File Attachments Todd Cyrus - Request to address School Board.pdf (271 KB) 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II, Northwood Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II, Northwood Elementary School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Heather Graham-Williams to the position of Assistant Principal II, Northwood Elementary School. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 6. Public Comment Subject : 6.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of July 25 - August 7, 2019 presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of July 25 – August 7, 2019, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel July 25 - Aug 7.pdf (14 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of July 25 - August 7, 2019, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of July 25 – August 7, 2019, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel July 25 - Aug 7.pdf (19 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 8, 2019; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 12, 2019, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2019 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 8, 2019; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 12, 2019. File Attachments 8-8-2019 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (258 KB) 8-12-2019 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (298 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.3 Adoption of School Board Resolution 19-05, for The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Danny Dean, Specialist, School Safety and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2019 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve adoption of School Board Resolution 19-05. Public Content The Board has provided Student Crime Watch Programs which report information received though anonymous tips to the appropriate law enforcement agency and school officials. By Resolution, the Board desires to continue these programs for the future. These programs promote safety by providing a mechanism that allows students and the community to anonymously relay information concerning unsafe and potentially harmful, dangerous, violent or criminal activities, or the threat of these activities, to appropriate public safety agencies and school officials. For additional information, please contact Danny Dean, 689-7127. File Attachments Resolution 19-05, The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida.pdf (78 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.4 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - 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. File Attachments Board Bills 8-26-19.3.pdf (18 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.5 School Donations, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $9,800.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receive 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-2019-08-26.pdf (417 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.6 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for July 2019, totaling $9,091,486.48, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $9,091,486.48. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for July 2019, totaling $9,091,486.48. File Attachments 01 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - July 2019.pdf (551 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.7 Exempted Purchase Over $25,000: Curriculum Associates - Northwood Elementary School, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director,  Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $59,945.94 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 0401 Title 1 - Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve Northwood Elementary School's purchase of software site licenses, books, and on- site Professional Development for a total of $59,945.44. Public Content Request approval for Northwood Elementary School's purchase of software site licenses, books, and on-site Professional Development for a total of $59,945.44. The purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b). Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 0401 Title 1 - Part A. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Dr. Donna Goode, Principal, Northwood Elementary School at (850) 689-7252. File Attachments CURRICULUM ASSOC-NORTHWOOD.pdf (865 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.8 Exempted Purchase Over $25,000: Curriculum Associates - Riverside Elementary School, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $28,596.23 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds and Federal Funds, Project 0401 Title 1 - Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve Riverside Elementary School's purchase of software site licenses, books and on- site Professional Development for a total of $28,596.23. Public Content Request approval for Riverside Elementary School's purchase of software site licenses, books and on-site Professional Development for a total of $28,596.23. The purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b). Funds will be paid from General Funds and Federal Funds, Project 0401 Title 1 - Part A. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Melissa Kearley, Principal, Riverside Elementary School at (850) 689-7203. File Attachments CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES-RIVERSIDE.pdf (310 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.9 Service Agreement #20-57 Grow Your Gift Services, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,940.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Internal Funds, Style Marchers Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #20-57 Grow Your Gift Services, LLC in the amount of $11,940.00, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #20-57 between Grow Your Gift Services, LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, FL, on behalf of Choctawhatchee High School, in the amount of $11,940.00 to provide musical instruction to band students. Funds will be paid from Internal Funds, Style Marchers. The contract is effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. A copy of the agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Bradley Parks, Band Director, Choctawhatchee HS at (850) 833-3614. File Attachments SA# 20-57.PDF (124 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.10 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2019 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus list dated August 26, 2019. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated August 26, 2019. These items will be sold through the Board approved On-line Auction Program. Please contact Steve Bolton for additional information, 689-7159. File Attachments Surplus Property list for August 26, 2019 Board Meeting.pdf (414 KB) Surplus Property Food Services list for August 26, 2019 Board Meeting.pdf (402 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.11 District Instructional Leadership and Faculty Development Grant Application, presented by Cindy Gates, Director l, Principal Evaluation and Special Programs, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $71,718.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Instructional Leadership & Faculty Development Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the District Instructional Leadership and Faculty Development Grant Application. Public Content The purpose of the Instructional Leadership and Faculty Development Grant is to provide professional learning for principals and district administrators in consistency of leadership practices, readiness for change consistency of leadership practices, rebuilding trust with employees, parents and the community and transparency and improved district communication. The focus is on leader behaviors that enhance and improve teachers’ abilities to improve student learning in their buildings. The dollar amount that a district may apply for in this particular application is based on a formula using unweighted FTE; the Okaloosa County School District allocation this year is 71,718.00. Continued professional development for our principals and district leaders is important for sustained success at both the building and district level. For additional information, please contact Cindy Gates, 833-3118. File Attachments RFA- 19-20 ILFD.pdf (907 KB) DOE101S - 19-20 ILFD.pdf (130 KB) 2.DOE100A-19-20 ILFD.pdf (394 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.12 Exempted Purchase Over $25,000: Studer Education, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $86,640.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : District Instructional Leadership & Faculty Development Grant and General Funds, Project 7016 Prof. Development Training-GF Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of Professional Development from Studer Education in the amount of $86,640.00. The contract is effective September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. Payments of $21,660.00 will be  made quarterly as follows: Nov. 30, Feb 29, May 31, Aug 31. Public Content Request approval of the purchase of Professional Development from Studer Education in the amount of $86,640.00. The contract is effective September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. Payments of $21,660.00 will be made quarterly as follows: Nov. 30, Feb 29, May 31, Aug 31. Funds will be paid as follows: $71,718.00 from District Instructional Leadership & Faculty Development Grant and $14,922.00 from General Funds, Project 7016 Prof. Development Training-GF. The purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(a). A copy of the proposal is attached. For additional information, please contact Cindy Gates, Director, Principal Evaluation at (850) 833-3118. File Attachments STUDER EDUC PROPOSAL.pdf (291 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.13 School-to-Work contracts between The School Board of Okaloosa County and School-to-Work providers to provide career experience opportunities to eligible students at Silver Sands School, presented by Melody Sommer, Program Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 27, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 27, 2019 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School-to-Work contracts between the School Board of Okaloosa County and School-to-Work program providers to provide career experience opportunities to eligible students enrolled in the School-to- Work program. Public Content The School-to-Work program provides career experience opportunities to eligible students with Individual Education Plans. File Attachments Branco Enterprises Inc. CiCi's Pizza #280.pdf (42 KB) Cinco Christian School.pdf (37 KB) City of Ft. Walton Beach.pdf (37 KB) Exodos Ministries, Inc..pdf (37 KB) Golden Corral Morningstar GC LLC.pdf (39 KB) Goodwill Industries, Inc. #681.pdf (36 KB) Hideaway Pizza, Inc..pdf (35 KB) Integrity Chiropractic.pdf (39 KB) Jackie's Beauty Salon.pdf (37 KB) Moe's Custom Graphics LLC.pdf (34 KB) Pick A Pair, Inc. DBA Uncle Bill's Family Restaurant.pdf (38 KB) Piggly Wiggly of FWB LLC.pdf (36 KB) R & J Subways, Inc., #2656.pdf (35 KB) R & J Subways, Inc., #35833.pdf (35 KB) Ruby Tuesday's, Inc..pdf (37 KB) Subway J. Hunter, Inc..pdf (36 KB) Target.pdf (36 KB) The Crestview Robert L. F. Sikes Library.pdf (37 KB) The Flower Basket Florist LLC.pdf (36 KB) The Waterfront Rescue Mission, Inc..pdf (36 KB) Wal-mart East, LP0944.pdf (35 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.14 Professional Learning Catalog for the 2019-2020 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the attached 2019- 2020 Professional Learning Catalog. Public Content The Professional Learning Catalog (formerly known as the Master In-Service Plan) functions as the district's comprehensive in-service program intended to meet the professional growth needs of Okaloosa County School District educators and staff. Please contact Karen Peek for additional information, 833-5857. File Attachments Professional Learning Catalog 2019-2020.pdf (1,314 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 Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.1 Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 114678 122901 120657 103686 118486 121193 119767 121085 109219 109923 102437 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.2 Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - 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). EMPLOYEE NAME POSITION LOCATION DROP START DATE Dubuisson, Debra Teacher Elliott Point 9/1/2019 Richardson, Anne Secretary Risk Management 10/1/2019 Crosslin, Patricia Teacher Elliott Point 8/1/2019 Cihanowic, Daniel Teacher Fort Walton Beach 8/1/2019 Johnson, Malaina Teacher Mary Esther 8/1/2019 Branscome, April Program Director Choice IT 9/1/2019 Brown, Janet V. Paraprofessional Walker 8/1/2019 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.3 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2019- 2020 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to issue contracts to the attached list of teachers who have cleared certification requirements. Public Content The attached list of teachers have cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2019-2020 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their contracts. Please contact Karen Peek for additional information, 833-5857. File Attachments Cleared 8-26-2019.pdf (57 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to issue contracts to the attached list of teachers who have cleared certification requirements. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.4 Out-of-Field Report for the 2019- 2020 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director, Professional Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Superintendent's submitted list of out- of-field teachers. 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 Karen Peek for additional information, 833-5857. File Attachments Out-of-Field Board Approval Report for 8-26-2019 Board Mtg - final.pdf (105 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Superintendent's submitted list of out- of-field teachers. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.5 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2019 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 August 26 2019 Separations Board Report, Public.pdf (44 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.6 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2019 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 for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments August 26, 2019 Instructional New Hire Board Report.pdf (219 KB) August 26, 2019 Support Personnel New Hire Board Report.pdf (220 KB) August 26, 2019 Substitute New Hires.pdf (40 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.7 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2019 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 August 26, 2019 Transfer Board Report.pdf (245 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.8 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2019 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Public Content Suspension of the following employee without pay for a period of 1 day: EID# 122960 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.9 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2019 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Public Content Suspension of the following employee without pay for a period of 1 day: EID# 119529 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.10 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2019 Recommended Action : Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Public Content The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate/reimburse sick leave to employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty. Joanna Grice, ESE Department, 75hrs Kathleen Shaw, Shoal River Middle School, 75hrs For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.11 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2019 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2019 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 Dewey Destin, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 10. Discussion Agenda Subject : 10.1 Items Moved from the Consent Agenda (if any) Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action 11. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 11.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 13. Attorney's Business Subject : 13.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. Motion & Voting Motion to authorize the Superintendent to approve a retainer agreement for legal defense counsel on behalf of the Board/District, in regard to potential litigation regarding former Superintendent, Mary Beth Jackson’s claim for reimbursement of attorneys’ fees. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 14. Superintendent's Business Subject : 14.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The attached list of out-of-state student trip requests have been approved by the Superintendent. File Attachments 8-26-2019 Out-of-State Student Field Trip Requests.pdf (25 KB) 14. Superintendent's Business Subject : 14.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 15. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 15.1 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 16. Public Comment Subject : 16.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 17. Public Hearing Subject : 17.1 Public Hearing on the School District's Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan, presented by Rita Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Discussion Public Content No Action Required - Public Input Only In accordance with Florida Statutes 1013.35, the District has prepared the proposed Capital Outlay Five-Year Work Plan for fiscal years 2019-2020 through 2023-2024. The Five-Year Plan reflects the estimated new revenue and corresponding new project appropriations. Also, the Plan reflects the carryover funds from fiscal year 2018-2019 and the corresponding existing appropriation for those funds. A public hearing will be held on August 26, 2019, to receive input from the public regarding the Capital Outlay Five-Year Work Plan. Copies of the plan will be distributed to the School Board and public prior to the August 26, 2019 School Board Meeting. 18. Adjournment Subject : 18.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.1 Notice of Attorney-Client Session Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The Okaloosa County School Board will have a Special Meeting for the purpose of conducting a closed attorney-client session to discuss issues relating to pending litigation in Okaloosa County Circuit Court Case Number 2019-CA-001613, on Thursday, August 22, at 8:15 a.m. The meeting will be conducted in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. The attorney-client portion of the meeting will be closed to the press and public pursuant to Florida law. File Attachments Public Notice 8-22-2019 Special Mtg-Atty Client.pdf (105 KB) 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - 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, on August 22, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.3 Notice of Capital Outlay Plan Budget Workshop Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The Okaloosa County school Board will conduct a Capital Outlay Plan Budget Workshop for the purpose of reviewing the District's proposed 2019-2020 Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan, on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. This meeting is open to the press and public. Any person requiring special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent of Schools at the School District Central Administration Complex, at (850) 689-7185 prior to the meeting. File Attachments Public Notice 8-22-2019 Capital Outlay Workshop.pdf (105 KB) 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.4 Notice of Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - 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 August 26, 2019, 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. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input on the School District's Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan. 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 irrelevent 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. 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.5 Public Notice Meeting : Aug 26, 2019 - 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.