Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, August 14, 2023

Monday, August 14, 2023 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Pastor Paul Mixon, Central Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance led by Lamar White *********************************************** 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/2023 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added Item 7.25 Purchase and Sale Agreement of Real Property in Baker, Florida, and Authorization to Advertise for a Public Hearing; added item 7.26 Choctawhatchee High School Course Code Adoption for the 2023-2024 School Year. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added Item 7.25 Purchase and Sale Agreement of Real Property in Baker, Florida, and Authorization to Advertise for a Public Hearing; added item 7.26 Choctawhatchee High School Course Code Adoption for the 2023-2024 School Year. Motion by Lamar White, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Davidson Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Cari Ruschmeier to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Davidson Middle School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Cari Ruschmeier to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Davidson Middle School. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 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 : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of July 24, 2023; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 24, 2023, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of July 24, 2023; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 24, 2023. File Attachments 7-24-2023 Workshop.pdf (159 KB) 7-24-2023 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (167 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shalimar Elementary School for classroom playground equipment in the amount of $1,424.97, presented by Lamar White, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,424.97 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 Shalimar Elementary School for classroom playground equipment in the amount of $1,424.97. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shalimar Elementary School for classroom playground equipment in the amount of $1,424.97. The equipment to be purchased is shown on the attached invoices. Everything will be funded with this Capital Outlay appropriation with the exception of the Horseshoe Set ($24.74) and Ring Toss ($23.74). These two items do not qualify as capital expenditures and will be funded by the school. File Attachments Shalimar Elem - Playground Equip.pdf (196 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Destin Elementary School for an outside wall wrap in the amount of $16,396.00, presented by Marti Gardner, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $16,396.00 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 Destin Elementary School for an outside wall wrap in the amount of $16,396.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Destin Elementary School for an outside wall wrap in the amount of $16,396.00. File Attachments Destin Elementary - Partial Wall Wrap - Estimate #0043848 (1).pdf (230 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Antioch Elementary School for Clear Touch Panels in the amount of $6,648.00, presented by Marti Gardner, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,648.00 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 Antioch Elementary School for Clear Touch Panels in the amount of $6,648.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Antioch Elementary School for Clear Touch Panels in the amount of $6,648.00. File Attachments Antioch Clear Touch Panels.pdf (347 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Budget Amendment #10 - Fiscal Year 2022-2023, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,479,668.47 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See attached budget amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #10 - Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Public Content On September 12, 2022, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. 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. New Revenue Appropriated/(Adjusted) During the Month of June 2023: Fund Name Fund No. Amount General Fund 1010 $3,059,405.22 Debt Service Funds 2xxx 63.65 Capital Project Funds 3xxx 1,751,123.63 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx/44xx (121,291.54) Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 4,195,818.99 Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 2,468,345.63 Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx (2,873,797.11) Total - All Funds $8,479,668.47 Note: The estimated budget for Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) was estimated to be $10.0 million in the District Summary Budget. Internal Funds are accounted for on a cash basis in a separate software program - School Funds Online. The estimated budget is only adjusted in June for reporting purposes. The actual revenue and expenditures for Internal Funds will be reported on the Annual Financial Report at year end and through the Internal Funds audit process. File Attachments !BA 10 - June 2023.pdf (1,264 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Monthly Financial Statement for June 2023, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for June 2023. Public Content The financial statement for the month ending June 30, 2023, 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 2023-06.pdf (819 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - 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.pdf (68 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $9,051.00 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-2023-08-14.pdf (117 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Addendum to Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and KEV Group, Inc., presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,357.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund (Software) & Capital Fund (Devices) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Addendum to Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and KEV Group, Inc. Original Agreement approved on March 27, 2023. Public Content School Funds Online is the bookkeeping software used by schools for Internal Funds and is a part of KEV Group, Inc. An Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and KEV Group, Inc., was approved by The Board on March 27, 2023. A request is being made for 3 more Clover devices. File Attachments ADDENDUM - Okaloosa County Schools, FL_July 20th,2023.pdf (205 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 RFQ 24-22 N2Y, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $79,792.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 4475 IDEA- Part B K-12 and General Funds, Project 3110 Instructional Material- ESE Digital Apps Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of software and services from N2Y, LLC for a total of $79,792.00, effective August 15, 2023. Public Content Request approval of the purchase of software and services from N2Y, LLC for a total of $79,792.00, effective August 15, 2023. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 4475 IDEA-Part B K-12 and General Funds, Project 3110 Instructional Material-ESE Digital Apps, and a copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments N2Y QUOTE.pdf (70 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Soliant Healthcare, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 0023 Itinerant Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve contracting with Soliant Healthcare, LLC, effective August 15, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Public Content Request approval to contract with Soliant Healthcare, LLC through tag on bid RFP 190806 through Escambia County Schools, based on their bid pricing, terms and conditions to provide Speech Language Pathologist Services. Services will be used as needed, and funding will be paid from General Funds, Project 0023 Itinerant Speech, effective August 15, 2023, through June 30, 2024. A letter of confirmation is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SOLIANT.pdf (215 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Trane, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $371,190.95 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds (1.50 Mill), Project 0319 HVAC Replacement Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of HVAC equipment and installation from Trane for Choctaw HS $59,280.30, Destin ES $59,724.95, Fort Walton Beach HS $81,723.99, Northwood ES $82,861.46, Shalimar  ES $44,575.03, and Okaloosa STEMM Academy $43,025.22, for a total of $371,190.95. Public Content Request approval to purchase HVAC equipment and installation from Trane for Choctaw HS $59,280.30, Destin ES $59,724.95, Fort Walton Beach HS $81,723.99, Northwood ES $82,861.46, Shalimar ES $44,575.03, and Okaloosa STEMM Academy $43,025.22, for a total of $371,190.95. Funds will be paid from Capital Funds, Project 0319 HVAC Replacement, and copies of the quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments CHOCTAW HS.pdf (334 KB) DESTIN ES.pdf (341 KB) FWB HS.pdf (342 KB) NORTHWOOD ES.pdf (347 KB) SHALIMAR ES.pdf (337 KB) OKALOOSA STEMM CENTER.pdf (325 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Renewal of Tag-On Bid ITB 3872AH Cafeteria Smallwares and Small Equipment, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds - School Food Service, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewing Tag-On Bid ITB 3872AH Cafeteria Smallwares and Small Equipment through Marion County Schools, effective September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024. Public Content Request approval to renew Tag-On Bid ITB 3872AH Cafeteria Smallwares and Small Equipment through Marion County Schools, awarded to multiple vendors, based on fixed discount pricing. The contract is effective September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, and will be used as needed. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions, and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, SFS, at (850) 301-3020. File Attachments RENEWAL.pdf (1,364 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Service Agreement #24-60 Connect ASL, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $486,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 4475 IDEA- Part B K-12 Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #24-60 between Connect ASL, Inc. and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the ESE Department, in an amount not to exceed $486,000.00, effective August 15, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #24-60 between Connect ASL, Inc. and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the ESE Department. The Provider will be paid $45.00 per hour for up to 10,800 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $486,000.00. This purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b). Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 4475 IDEA-Part B K-12, and the Agreement is effective August 15, 2023, through June 30, 2024. A copy of the Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SA 24-60 CONNECT ASL.pdf (341 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Service Agreement #24-61 Modern Therapeutx, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $402,600.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 0023 Itinerant Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #24-61 between Modern Therapeutx, LLC, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the ESE Department, in an amount not to exceed $402,600.00, effective August 15, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #24-61 between Modern Therapeutx, LLC, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the ESE Department. The Provider will be paid $61.00 per hour for up to 6,600 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $402,600.00. This Agreement is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b). Funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 0023 Itinerant Speech, and the Agreement is effective August 15, 2023, through June 30, 2024. A copy of the Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SA 24-61 MODERN THERAPEUTX, LLC.pdf (376 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Sunbelt Staffing, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $92,625.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 0023 Itinerant Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve contracting with Sunbelt Staffing to provide Teletherapy Speech Language Pathologist Services, for a contract amount not to exceed $92,625.00. The contract is effective August 15, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Public Content Request approval to contract with Sunbelt Staffing to provide Teletherapy Speech Language Pathologist Services for up to ten (10) candidates, 37.5 hours per week at $65.00 per hour, total service hours not to exceed 1425, for a total contract amount not to exceed $92,625.00. This agreement is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(a). The contract is effective August 15, 2023, through June 30, 2024. A copy of the Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SUNBELT AGREEMENT.pdf (573 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Renewal of Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Baker Fire District, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Baker Fire District, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective  September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024. Public Content Request approval to renew the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Baker Fire District, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024. The Agreement allows the Purchaser to purchase fuel as needed from the School Board at one of the School Board's fuel pump sites adhering to the Agreement terms and conditions. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments BAKER FD AGREEMENT.pdf (245 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Okaloosa County Comprehensive Head Start, submitted by Kathy Ard, ESE Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Public Content This agreement provides services for speech therapy, language therapy, and other educational related services for eligible prekindergarten children, ages 3 through 5, who are enrolled in the Head Start program. For additional information, please contact Kathy Ard, ESE Director, at 850-833-3164, or ardk@okaloosaschools.com. File Attachments OCSD MOU SY23-24 signed Head Start.pdf (237 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 School-to-Work contracts between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and School- to-Work providers to provide career experience opportunities to eligible students at Silver Sands and Richbourg Schools, presented by Amy Bowles, ESE Program Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve School-to-Work contracts between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and School-to Work providers to provide career experience opportunities to eligible students at Silver Sands and Richbourg Schools, commencing August 31, 2023, and terminating August 31, 2024. Public Content The School-to Work contracts provide career experience opportunities to eligible students at both Silver Sands and Richbourg Schools. Please contact Amy Bowles for additional information at 850-833-5866. File Attachments 20230719090628656.pdf (606 KB) 20230719090745884.pdf (792 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 School Affiliation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Beachside Pediatrics Associates, PA for the Practical Nursing Program at Okaloosa Technical College, presented by Jon Williams, Director and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Affiliation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Beachside Pediatrics Associates, PA, for the Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at Okaloosa Technical College for the 2023-2024 school year. Public Content The school affiliation agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Fl and Beachside Pediatrics Associates, PA is to provide clinical learning experience for students enrolled in the Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Okaloosa Technical College for the 2023-2024 school year. For more information contact Jon Williams, Direct 850-833-3500 or Brenda Restey LPN Director 850-833-3500 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Modification to the 2023-2024 Dental Services Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Children's Volunteer Health Network, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the modification to the Dental Services Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Children's Volunteer Health Network for the SY 2023-2024 to add Lewis School to the list of schools whose students can receive no cost dental services with parental consent. Public Content On July 24, 2023, The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to provide dental services to students in designated Okaloosa County Schools during the 2023-2024 school year, at no cost to the parent or school district. This modification to the MOU is to add Lewis School to the current list of schools already approved to receive these services. For additional information, please contact Teri Schroeder at 833-3108. File Attachments Final Addendum.pdf (116 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Okaloosa County School District 2023 -2024 Pupil Progression Plan, presented by Jeff Palmer, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District 2023-2024 Pupil Progression Plan. Public Content The Pupil Progression Plan has been revised to reflect new policies, procedures and legislation in effect for the 2023-2024 school year. Annually, three committees meet (elementary, middle school and high school); each committee includes administrative, instructional and OCEA representation. Each committee discusses needed changes pertinent to their school level and makes recommendations for revisions. New legislation which impacts pupil progression is also included in the document. Upon approval by the School Board, the PPP will be available on the OCSD website. For additional information on the Pupil Progression Plan, please contact: Director of Curriculum, Jeff Palmer at 833-4208. File Attachments Elementary PPP 2023-2024.pdf (1,277 KB) Elementary PPP Change Document 2023-2204.pdf (42 KB) Middle School PPP 2023-2024 .pdf (1,043 KB) Middle School PPP Change Document 2023-2204.pdf (44 KB) High School PPP 2023.pdf (2,917 KB) High School PPP Change Document 2023-2204.pdf (54 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Approval of Okaloosa County School District Bus Routes for the 2023-2024 school year, presented by Jay McInnis, Program Director of Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Okaloosa County School District Bus Routes for the 2023-2024 school year. Public Content Approval of the 2023-2024 Okaloosa County School Bus Routes. For further information please contact Jay McInnis at (850) 833-4162. File Attachments South Trans. Bus Routes.pdf (18,199 KB) Central Trans. Bus Routes.pdf (21,015 KB) North Bus Routes - 1.pdf (22,616 KB) North Bus Routes-2.pdf (20,509 KB) Trans Bus Routes -3.pdf (11,655 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.25 Purchase and Sale Agreement for Real Property in Baker, Florida, and Authorization to Advertise for a Public Hearing, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve advertising for a public hearing to receive input on the proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Okaloosa County Teachers Federal Credit Union and to give final approval to the Purchase Agreement. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input and consider approval for The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, to purchase real property containing approximately 0.92 +/- acres, Parcel Identification Number 06-3N-24-0000-0001-0020, as more particularly described and depicted in Exhibit "A". The property is located in Baker, Florida. Prior to final approval of the purchase the Board is required to conduct a public hearing after proper notice. For additional information, please contact Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, (850) 689-7159. File Attachments Purchase and Sale Agreement.pdf (1,675 KB) Property Appraisal.pdf (6,147 KB) Survey.pdf (70 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.26 Choctawhatchee High School Course Code Adoption for the 2023- 2024 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist,  Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Choctawhatchee High School Course Code Adoption for the 2023-2024 School Year. Public Content Request to adopt the attached course code for Choctawhatchee High School for the 2023-2024 School Year. Course title, course number, credit, requested weighting, and rationale for course adoption and weighting is attached. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum & Instruction, (850) 833-6313 File Attachments IB Psychology Course Adoption Request.pdf (190 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, 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 : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employee has been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 103833 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, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - 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 Retriement Option Program (DROP). NEW DROP ENTRIES DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Joan Pickard 100330 Assistant Principal Longwood ES 7/1/2023 Kimberly Miller 109266 Paraprofessional Laurel Hill 8/1/2023 Willie Harrison 104251 Trans Assistant Trans North 8/1/2023 Morris Jones 108174 Site Based Tech Maintenance 9/1/2023 Vickey Hix 103429 Lunchroom Staff Bruner MS 8/1/2023 Tulsa Moore 118547 Literacy Coach Shoal River MS 10/1/2023 Nancy Strong 119479 Teacher Baker School 8/1/2023 Joseph Dunn 118870 Band Director Crestview HS 9/1/2023 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Request to allocate Route Coordinator (one-year only), presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : No Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to allocate the position of Route Coordinator (one-year only), for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. Public Content The allocation of Route Coordinator position (one year only) is necessary in order to facilitate ongoing District transportation services due to departmental transition to new routing software and changing school start times due to new Florida Statute. File Attachments One Year Only - Route Coordinator FY 2024 2023-08-04.pdf (64 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to allocate the position of Route Coordinator (one-year only), for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. Motion by Lamar White, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Salary Schedule for Substitute & Temporary Personnel, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Salary Schedule for Substitute & Temporary Personnel. Public Content Proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 salary schedule for Substitute & Temporary personnel: Maintains fiscal year 2022-2023 pay rate for substitutes and temporary personnel. Adds a supplement of $2.50 per hour for instructional substitutes and temporary teachers in Self-Contained EBD Classrooms. Raises Bus Driver substitute hourly rate to the new lowest step per the Education Staff Professional salary schedule previously approved by the Board. Adds a category named Long Term Temporary Teacher Filling Vacant Teacher Position (20 - 59 Days) - This category allows a school to hire a temporary teacher to fill a vacant teacher position and receive the long term substitute rate upon hire. This temporary teacher must commit to 20 consecutive days within a 25-day period in the same position. File Attachments FY 2024 Subs & Temps - 2023-08-03 Draft.pdf (57 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Salary Schedule for Substitute & Temporary Personnel. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Out-of-Field Report for the 2023- 2024 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2023-2024 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 8-14-2023 - Final.pdf (113 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 Separations, Public UPDATED.pdf (248 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 Instructional, Public.pdf (44 KB) August 14, 2023 Ed Support, Public.pdf (36 KB) August 14, 2023 Substitute.pdf (99 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Lamar White, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 02, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 02, 2023 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 14, 2023 Transfers, Public.pdf (83 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 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: 125324 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 Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.10 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 14, 2023 Absolute Date : Aug 14, 2023 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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, 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 : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - 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 serve as the designee to approve the services and placement of eligible students with Lotus Learning and Arts Center. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White Motion to authorize the Superintendent to sign necessary documents related to Florida School Boards Insurance Trust (FSBIT) vehicle salvage claims. Motion by Lamar White, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - 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 Trip Requests - 8-14-23.pdf (99 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - 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 : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - 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 August 14, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Public Notice Meeting : Aug 14, 2023 - 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.