Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, February 22, 2021

Monday, February 22, 2021 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Tim Bryant *************************************************** NOTICE This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at http://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2021. A separate seating area has been set aside for the press and public who are in attendance at the meeting in accordance with social distancing guidelines as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Lamar White, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Colonel Daniele Mastroberti, representing the Consulate General of Italy in Miami, in appreciation of the renewal of the partnership and funding for the Italian program in the Okaloosa County School District through 2023,  presented by Superintendent Chambers Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content The renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Consulate General of Italy in Miami and the School Board of Okaloosa County was approved by the Board in June. The District's continued partnership, which is approved through 2023, allows students at Bluewater Elementary School, Ruckel Middle School, and Niceville High School to participate in Italian courses. The program funds teacher salaries and resources and also provides ongoing support for the Italian teachers. The Italian program is an asset to our District’s World Languages curriculum. Representing the Consulate General of Italy in Miami is Colonel Daniele Mastroberti, Italian Senior National Representative, Italian Training Supervisor, and Commander of the Italian F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Pilot Program at Eglin Air Force Base. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Jody Dunn, Crestview High School Band Director, recipient of the Florida Bandmasters Association's 2021 Oliver Hobbs Award for Consistent Superior Ratings, presented by Superintendent Chambers Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Jody Dunn, Crestview High School Band Director, as the recipient of the distinguished 2021 Oliver Hobbs Award. The award is given for consistent superior ratings at marching and concert band competitions. Mr. Dunn is recognized for his dedication in providing training and inspiration to music students and serving as a role model for his peers by excelling as a music educator, promoting excellence. File Attachments Jody Dunn - Oliver Hobbs Award.pdf (296 KB) 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Meigs Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month),  Meigs Middle School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Ernest "Joey" Chancellor to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Meigs Middle School. Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, 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 : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of January 22 - February 3, 2021, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of January 22 – February 3, 2021. File Attachments In-County Travel Jan 22 - Feb 3.pdf (15 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - 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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 4, 2021; Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 8, 2021, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 22, 2021 Absolute Date : Jan 22, 2021 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 4, 2021; Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 8, 2021. File Attachments 2-4-2021 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (236 KB) 2-8-2021 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (243 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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.3 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for STEM Coach, Curriculum and Instruction, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for a new job description for STEM Coach. Public Content The STEM Coach position will be funded through the DoDEA grant. The purpose of the position is to provide classroom teachers with strategies, tools, and techniques to effectively teach STEM related content to all students; model research-based instruction for teachers of science and provide feedback on observed lessons; prepare and present professional development district-wide and/or by individual school; and foster partnership opportunities. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments STEM Coach.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 and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.4 Budget Amendment #5 - Fiscal Year 2020-2021 presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 22, 2021 Absolute Date : Feb 22, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $10,795,152.99 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #5 - Fiscal Year 2020- 2021. Public Content On September 21, 2020, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. 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 January 2021: General Fund $ 378,214.11 Debt Service Funds 0.00 Capital Project Funds 10,326,837.56 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 88,000.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - Food Service 2,101.32 Total - All Funds $10,795,152.99 File Attachments !BA 05 - Jan 2021.pdf (1,387 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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.5 Monthly Financial Statement for January 2021 presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 22, 2021 Absolute Date : Feb 22, 2021 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for January 2021. Public Content The financial statement for the month ending January 31, 2021, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments !Financials - 2021-01-31.pdf (686 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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.6 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - 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 2.22.21 Detail-2.pdf (13 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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.7 School Donations, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $9,750.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve Schools 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-2021-02-22.pdf (432 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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.8 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for January 2021, totaling $18,035,076.53; and Bank Transfers for January 2021, totaling $48,000,000.00, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $18,035,076.53 and Bank Transfers in the amount of $48,000,000.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for January 2021, totaling $18,035,076.53; and Bank Transfers for January 2021, totaling $48,000,000.00. File Attachments 07 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - January 2021.pdf (557 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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.9 Renewal of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Online Auction Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewing the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Bidilla, Inc. to provide Online Auction Services. The agreement is effective February 12, 2021 through February 11, 2022. Public Content Motion to approve renewing the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Bidilla, Inc. to provide Online Auction Services under the same terms and conditions as the agreement between Bidilla, Inc. and Okaloosa County, Florida, Term Contract #C18-2680-PUR. The agreement will be used on an as needed basis and is effective February 12, 2021 through February 11, 2022. Attached are copies of the renewal document, and original contract documents. For additional information please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL CONFIRMATION.pdf (30 KB) ORIGINAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.pdf (2,479 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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.10 Renewal of ITB 17-01 Fuels: Gasoline and Diesel, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 17-01 Fuels: Gasoline and Diesel, effective March 12, 2021 through March 11, 2022. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB 17-01 Fuels: Gasoline and Diesel, based on original pricing, terms and conditions. The awarded vendor is Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc. Funds will be paid from General Funds. The contract is effective March 12, 2021 through March 11, 2022. Copies of the renewal letter and original award documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments RENEWAL OF ITB 17-01.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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.11 Surplus of school buses, presented by Jay McInnis, Program Director, Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Transportation Department to surplus the attached list of buses. Public Content Approval is requested for the Transportation Department to surplus the attached list of buses. Please contact Jay McInnis for additional information at 833-4162. File Attachments Surplus Buses 2021.pdf (406 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 Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, 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 : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 114994 121472 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 : Feb 22, 2021 - 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). DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Patrick, James 107770 Leaderman Maintenance 3/1/2021 Bass, Suzanne 119442 Teacher Antioch ES 7/1/2021 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.3 Out-of-Field Report for the 2020- 2021 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2020-2021 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 Karen Peek for additional information, 833-5857. File Attachments Reading Out-of Field Board Report for 2-22-2021 Board Mtg - Final.pdf (115 KB) Subject Out-of Field Board Report for 2-22-2021 Board Mtg - Final.pdf (115 KB) ESOL Out-of Field Board Report for 2-22-2021 Board Mtg - Final.pdf (118 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.4 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 22, 2021 Absolute Date : Feb 22, 2021 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 February 22, 2021 Separations Board Report, Public.pdf (40 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.5 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 22, 2021 Absolute Date : Feb 22, 2021 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 February 22, 2021 Instructional New Hire Board Report.pdf (205 KB) February 22, 2021 Support Personnel New Hire Board Report.pdf (209 KB) February 22, 2021 Substitute New Hire Board Report.pdf (100 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.6 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 22, 2021 Absolute Date : Feb 22, 2021 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 February 22, 2021 Transfer Board Report.pdf (249 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Lamar White, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.7 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 : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 22, 2021 Absolute Date : Feb 22, 2021 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. Jennifer Johnson, Northwood Elementary, 35hrs Maria Martinez, Transportation South, 18hrs Paige Mullins, Elliott Point Elementary, 27.5hrs Tracey Heiden, Northwood Elementary, 27.5hrs Kayla King, Northwood Elementary, 10hrs 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 Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.8 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 22, 2021 Absolute Date : Feb 22, 2021 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 10. Discussion Agenda Subject : 10.1 Items Moved from the Consent Agenda (if any) Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action 10. Discussion Agenda Subject : 10.2 Proclamation of Career and Technical Education Month in Florida, presented by April Branscome, Program Director, Career and Technical Education, and recommended by Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Discussion Recommended Action : Motion to adopt Governor DeSantis' Proclamation recognizing February 2021 Career and Technical Education Month in Florida. Public Content Governor DeSantis has issued an official proclamation recognizing February as CTE Month for the state of Florida! Governor DeSantis, along with Superintendent Chambers, reaffirms Florida’s commitment to Career and Technical Education with this proclamation for CTE Month. Celebrating CTE Month allows the Okaloosa County School District to share the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs in our district. Career and Technical Education programs are not just stand-alone courses. Each program is a coherent sequence of instruction that will ultimately lead to an industry-recognized credential, post-secondary opportunities, and careers in fields in which students have an interest. CTE programs prepare students to be college and career-ready by providing core academic skills, employability skills, and technical, job-specific skills. OCSD is deeply committed to supporting CTE programs in our middle school, high school, and post-secondary programs. CTE offers opportunities for ALL students and is for students who want to pursue a college education, enlist in the military or enter directly into the workforce. File Attachments Career and Technical Education Month.pdf (444 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt Governor DeSantis' Proclamation recognizing February 2021 Career and Technical Education Month in Florida. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 11. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 11.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 11.2 TPM Program #6, Task Order #12 - Pre-GMP District-Wide Sales Tax Construction Projects, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 22, 2021 Absolute Date : Feb 22, 2021 Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #12 - Pre-GMP District- Wide Sales Tax Construction Projects, in the amount of $3,750,000. Public Content Approval is requested for Program #6, Task Order #12, District-Wide Sales Tax Construction Projects. The Project descriptions are as follows: New Cafetorium Projects at: Plew Elementary School Ruckel Middle School Bob Sikes Elementary School Baker School Edwins Elementary School Shalimar Elementary School Wright Elementary School New Classroom Additions at: Crestview High School Laurel Hill School Elliott Point Elementary School Silver Sands School New Multipurpose Buildings at: Crestview High School Ft. Walton Beach High School Choctawhatchee High School Niceville High School Baker School Addition/Renovation/Expansion Projects at: Bob Sikes Elementary School Administrative Addition Crestview High School Administrative Addition Laurel Hill School Renovation of old Cafeteria Building into Multipurpose Building Pryor Middle School Cafeteria expansion Pre-GMP Budget - $3,750,000 For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments Fully Executed NTP Pre-GMP TO-12.pdf (499 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #12 - Pre-GMP District- Wide Sales Tax Construction Projects, in the amount of $3,750,000. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 13. Attorney's Business Subject : 13.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 14. Superintendent's Business Subject : 14.1 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - 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 : Feb 22, 2021 - 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 : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 17. Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Subject : 17.1 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 04-18 Extracurricular Activity Eligibility and Participation Guidelines For High School Students (Grades 9-12), presented by Brian Humphrey, Specialist, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 22, 2021 Absolute Date : Feb 22, 2021 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 04-18 Extracurricular Activity Eligibility and Participation Guidelines For High School Students (Grades 9-12). Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval on the revised School Board Policy 04-18 Extracurricular Activity Eligibility and Participation Guidelines For High School Students (Grades 9-12). The proposed revisions will implement provisions relating to the eligibility requirements for high school student athletes transferring between schools, in accordance with the Florida High School Activities Association bylaws. For additional information, please contact Brian Humphrey, 689-7198. File Attachments 04-18 Extracurricular Activity CJM redline 2-18-2021.pdf (122 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 04-18 Extracurricular Activity Eligibility and Participation Guidelines For High School Students (Grades 9-12). Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 18. Adjournment Subject : 18.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - 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 February 18, 2021, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.2 Notice of Public Hearing Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - 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 February 22, 2021, 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 and consider approval of the following: Revised School Board Policy 04-18 Extracurricular Activity Eligibility and Participation Guidelines For High School Students (Grades 9-12) 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 : 19.3 Public Notice Meeting : Feb 22, 2021 - 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.