Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, April 11, 2016 — reading text

Monday, April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting School District Administration Building Fort Walton Beach, Florida 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Rev. Chris Yancey Pledge of Allegiance led by Cathy Thigpen 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Nadia Fingall, Choctawhatchee High School, named The Florida Queen of the Court - The Best Female Basketball Player in the State, and named to the McDonald's All American Team, presented by the Superintendent Meeting :  Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Dr. Diane Kelley Smith on the occasion of her retirement, presented by the Superintendent Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Principal, Choctawhatchee High School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Choctawhatchee High School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Dr. James (Lee) Hale to the position of Principal, Choctawhatchee High School. Motion by Lamar White, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.2 Appointment of Assistant Principal I, Niceville High School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal I, Niceville High School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Jerral Horton to the position of Assistant Principal I, Niceville High School. Motion by Melissa Thrush, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.3 Appointment of School Board Office Manager, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of School Board Office Manager. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Jan Crawford to the position of School Board Office Manager. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Melissa Thrush. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of February 25 - March 16, 2016, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of February 25 - March 16, 2016, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Feb 25 - Mar 16.pdf (25 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of February 25 – March 16, 2016, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of February 25 – March 16, 2016, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Feb 25 - Mar 16.pdf (23 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.3 Financial, Operational, and Federal Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015, Report No. 2016-129, March 2016, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The State of Florida, Auditor General has issued Report No. 2016-129, March 2016, Financial, Operational, and Federal Single Audit for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015. The Auditor General requests that this report be presented to the District School Board at its next meeting and that it be filed as a part of the public records of the Board, making mention of this fact in the minutes of the Board. Motion to approve the State of Florida, Auditor General, Audit Report No. 2016-129, March 2016. File Attachments 2016-129 Final Audit Report 3-18-16.pdf (2,434 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.4 Self Help Project at Niceville High School to Resurface/Up-grade the Track, presented by Steve Bolton, Director of Facilities Planning and Maintenance, to the Board and Administration for information purposes. Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Discussion Public Content Niceville High School Self-Help Project to Resurface/Up-grade the Track Funds for the project will be raised through donations and sponsorships. The school will seek approval from the Board when all funds are raised and an account has been established. Attached: NHS Upgrade request, information and drawing. File Attachments NHS Track Resurfacing Project.pdf (183 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - 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 Rodney Walker, second by Melissa Thrush. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of Workshop Meeting of March 10, 2016; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 14, 2016, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of March 10, 2016; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 14, 2016. File Attachments 3-14-2016 Meeting DRAFT.pdf (166 KB) 3-10-2016 Workshop.pdf (156 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 Rodney Walker, second by Melissa Thrush. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital  Outlay Funds to Baker School for weightlifting equipment in the amount of $2,679.50, presented by Rodney Walker and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,679.50 Budgeted