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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Workshop Meeting
School District Central Administration Complex
Niceville, Florida
Training Room
9:00 a.m.
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NOTICE:
This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at
https://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2024
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1. Opening of Meeting
Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Procedural
2. Approval of Agenda
Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval
of Agenda
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as
amended:
Superintendent's Human Resources
Recommendations: Deleted item 8.7
Employee Termination, at the request
of Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources; added item 8.9
Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick
leave due to line-of duty
illness/injury/medical examination.
3. Recognitions
Subject : 3.1 Children in Crisis Change for
Children Campaign, presented by
Kitty Johnson, Member of the Board
of Directors, Children in Crisis
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Recognition
Public Content
Attending on behalf of Children in Crisis are Kitty Johnson and Mary Jane Ross, Members of the Board of Directors; and Kevin Maloney,
President/CEO; Justin Schwab Development Coordinator and Grant Writer.
Top Fundraisers in the "Change for Children Campaign” in the Okaloosa County Schools:
High School: Choctawhatchee High School
Middle School: Ruckel MS
Elementary School: Plew Elementary
Community School: Southside Primary
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 : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only)
Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for April
2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief
Financial Officer.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
In-County Travel paid for April 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer.
File Attachments
In-County Travel Summary 05.27.2025.pdf (71 KB)
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only)
Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for
April 2025, presented by Julie Perry,
Chief Financial Officer.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
Out-of-County Travel paid for April 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer.
File Attachments
Out-of-County Travel Summary 05.27.2025.pdf (68 KB)
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the
Workshop Meeting of May 12, 2025;
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
May 12, 2025, recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the
Workshop Meeting of May 12, 2025;
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
May 12, 2025.
File Attachments
5-12-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (142 KB)
5-12-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (79 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 2 School
Board Member Capital Outlay Funds
to Elliott Point Elementary School for
school electronic sign repairs and
updates to the existing sign structure
in the amount of $5,771.87, presented
by Parker Destin and recommended by
the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $5,771.87
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 Elliott Point
Elementary School for school
electronic sign repairs and updates to
the existing sign structure.
Public Content
District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Elliott Point Elementary School for school electronic sign
repairs and updates to the existing sign structure.
File Attachments
Elliott Point Sign.pdf (591 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 3 School
Board Member Capital Outlay Funds
to Baker School for classroom
flooring in the amount of $15,000.00,
presented by Linda Evanchyk and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $15,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary
Capital Outlay Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation
of District 3 School Board Member
Capital Outlay Funds to Baker School
for classroom flooring in the amount
of $15,000.00.
Public Content
District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Baker School for classroom flooring in the amount of
$15,000.00. The remaining cost of $9,936.76 will be paid by the school.
File Attachments
Baker School Flooring.pdf (21 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.5 Request to advertise a Public
Hearing for revision of School Board
Policy 04-44 Student Enrollment and
Educational Decisions, presented by
Tracey Lamb, Director I, Student
Services, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement
of a Public Hearing for revision of
School Board Policy 04-44 Student
Enrollment and Educational
Decisions.
Public Content
A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policy 04-44 Student
Enrollment and Educational Decisions. Proposed amendments to the policies are to update the current policies to ensure efficient and
effective District operations, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references
and make miscellaneous technical corrections.
The recommended changes are attached.
For additional information, please contact Tracey Lamb, 850-833-3108.
File Attachments
Policy 04-44 Student Enrollment - REDLINE.pdf (94 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.6 Request to advertise a Public
Hearing for adoption of revised
School Board Policies Chapter 6
(Personnel - General), presented by
Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to approve request to advertise
a Public Hearing for adoption of
revised School Board Policies Chapter
6 (Personnel - General).
Public Content
A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed revised School Board Policies Chapter 6 (Personnel -
General).
School Board Policy Chapter 6 (Personnel - General) underwent a comprehensive review to update current policies, implement
legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references, and make miscellaneous practical and
technical corrections.
The recommended changes are attached.
For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 850-833-5801.
File Attachments
School Board Policies Chapter 6, Personnel - General - REDLINE.pdf (499 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.7 School Board Policies - Chapter 7
(Personnel - Support) Review,
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to affirm School Board
Policies Chapter 7 (Personnel -
Support) as requiring no changes for
this review period.
Public Content
This item is offered in accordance with School Board Policy 01-07 (E), which states, "In order to ensure that School Board policies reflect
current practices and comply with existing law the School Board shall on a three-year cycle cause a comprehensive review of its policies
to be completed and updated as necessary."
The District has conducted its comprehensive review of Chapter 7 (Personnel - Support) and is making no recommendation for change
at this time.
For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 850-833-5801.
File Attachments
School Board Policies Chapter 7, Personnel-Support - REDLINE.pdf (140 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.8 Request to advertise a Public
Hearing for adoption of revised
School Board Policies Chapter 8
(Personnel - Instructional), presented
by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent
of Human Resources, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to approve request to advertise
a Public Hearing for adoption of
revised School Board Policies Chapter
8 (Personnel - Instructional).
Public Content
A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed revised School Board Policies Chapter 8 (Personnel -
Instructional).
School Board Policy Chapter 8 (Personnel - Instructional), underwent a comprehensive review to update current policies,
implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references, and make
miscellaneous practical and technical corrections.
The recommended changes are attached.
For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 850-833-5801.
File Attachments
School Board Policies Chapter 8, Personnel-Instructional - REDLINE.pdf (216 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.9 Request to advertise a Public
Hearing for adoption of revised
School Board Policies Chapter 9
(Personnel - Admin Managerial),
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent of Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve request to advertise
a Public Hearing for adoption of
revised School Board Policies Chapter
9 (Personnel - Admin Managerial).
Public Content
A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed revised School Board Policies Chapter 9 (Personnel - Admin
Managerial).
School Board Policy Chapter 9 (Admin Managerial) underwent a comprehensive review to update current policies, implement legislative
changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references, and make miscellaneous practical and technical
corrections.
The recommended changes are attached.
For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 850-833-5801.
File Attachments
School Board Policies Chapter 9, Personnel-Admin Managerial - REDLINE.pdf (162 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.10 Request to advertise a Public
Hearing for revision of School Board
Policy 11-05 Selecting Professional
Services, presented by Dr. Bill Smith,
Program Director, Facilities Planning,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement
of a Public Hearing for revision of
School Board Policy 11-05 Selecting
Professional Services.
Public Content
A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policy 11-05 Selecting
Professional Services. Proposed amendments to the policies are to update the current policies to ensure efficient and effective District
operations, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references and make
miscellaneous technical corrections.
The recommended changes are attached.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 850-689-7158.
File Attachments
11-05 Selecting Professional Services - REDLINE.pdf (87 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.11 Budget Amendment #8 - Fiscal
Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie
Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $1,759,121.63
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget
Amendment
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget
Amendment #8 - Fiscal Year 2024-
2025.
Public Content
On September 9, 2024, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. 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 April 2025:
Fund Name Fund No. Amount
General Fund 1010 $ 510,713.10
Debt Service Funds 2xxx 71.31
Capital Project Funds 3xxx 898,199.11
Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx/44xx 290,109.83
Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 0.00
Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 14,965.85
Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx 45,062.43
Total - All Funds $1,759,121.63
File Attachments
!BA 08 - Apr 2025.pdf (1,823 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.12 Monthly Financial Statement for
April 2025, presented by Julie Perry,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial
Statement for April 2025.
Public Content
The financial statement for the month ending April 30, 2025, 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 2025-04.pdf (836 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.13 Invoices to be approved for
payment, presented by Julie Perry,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop 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 Bill Summary 05.27.2025.pdf (66 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.14 School Donations, presented by
Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $9,267.17
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-2025-05-27.pdf (126 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.15 Payroll Warrant Register and
Accounts Payable Warrant Register
totaling $37,099,852.30; Self-Health
Insurance Claims and Fees totaling
$3,321,597.43; and Bank Transfers
totaling $0.00 for April 2025,
presented by Julie Perry, Chief
Financial Officer, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the
amount of $37,099,852.30, Self-
Health Insurance Claims and Fees in
the amount of $3,321,597.43, and
Bank Transfers in the amount of
$0.00.
Public Content
Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $37,099,852.30; Self-
Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,321,597.43; and Bank Transfers totaling $0.00 for April 2025 are being presented to the
School Board.
File Attachments
10 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - April 2025.pdf (110 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.16 Resolution 25-03 Authorizing the
Approval of a Third Amendment to
Lease Schedule for Certificates of
Participation (The School Board of
Okaloosa County, Florida, Master
Lease Program) 2022A Adding
Edwins Elementary School Roofing
that May Be Financed with the
Proceeds, presented by Julie Perry,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Certificates of Participation 2022A
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Resolution 25-03
Authorizing the Approval of a Third
Amendment to Lease Schedule for
Certificates of Participation (The
School Board of Okaloosa County,
Florida, Master Lease Program)
2022A Adding Edwins Elementary
School Roofing that May Be Financed
with the Proceeds.
Public Content
The Superintendent recommends approval of Resolution No. 25-03 which authorizes the approval of a third amendment to the lease
schedule for Certificates of Participation (The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, Master Lease Program) 2022A adding the
Edwins Elementary School roofing project that may be financed with the proceeds using declared savings of approximately $3.0 million.
File Attachments
Lease Schedule 2022A - Third Amendment - v1 - dist 5.14.25.pdf (224 KB)
Resolution 25-03 School Board - v1 - Series 2022A - Third Amendment.pdf (118 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.17 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over
$50,000: Benchmark, presented by
Vince Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $59,376.50
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6023 Reading
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of
Phonics Consumables and Digitial
Literacy Subscriptions from
Benchmark Education Company for a
total of $59,376.50
Public Content
Request approval to purchase Phonics Consumables in the amount of $15,400.00 and Digitial Literacy Subscription Renewals in the
amount of $43,976.50, for a total purchase amount of $59,376.50. The purchase is made through Santa Rosa County RFP 24-05 BG
Core Curriculum Enhancements, funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6023 Reading, and copies of the quotes are attached.
This request is for 2025-2026 School Year.
For additional information, please contact Sheila Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent, at (850) 833-5888.
File Attachments
BENCHMARK QUOTE-CONSUMABLES.pdf (168 KB)
BENCHMARK QUOTE-DIGITAL.pdf (224 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.18 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over
$50,000: Dell, presented by Vince
Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $65,579.40
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Fund, Project 5068 CAPE-
Information Technology
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of 30
Desktop PCs and Gaming Monitors
from Dell for a total of $65,579.40.
Public Content
Request approval to purchase 30 Alienware Aurora Act1250 Desktops PCs and 30 Alienware Gaming Monitors from Dell for a total of
$65,579.40. The purchase is made through Contract #23023/43210000-23-NASPO-ACS, and funding will be paid from General Fund,
Project 5068 CAPE-Information Technology. A copy of the quote is attached.
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Beasley, Program Director, Career & Technical Education (CTE), at (850) 833-5858.
File Attachments
DELL QUOTE.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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.19 Summer of 2025 Agreement with
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the
Emerald Coast, Inc., and The School
Board of Okaloosa County, Florida,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $7,545.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 5408 Title I-
Part A-Homeless Set-Aside (May-
June), and Project 6408 Title I-Part A
Homeless Set-Aside (July-August)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Summer of
2025 Agreement with The Boys &
Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, Inc.,
and The School Board of Okaloosa
County, Florida, effective June 2,
2025, through August 6, 2025.
Public Content
Request approval of the Summer of 2025 Agreement with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, Inc. The Provider will provide a
full day Summer Program, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the four (4) centers listed in the Agreement. The
Program is available to students who have been approved to attend, for an estimated total of $7,545, based on fixed pricing. funds will
be paid from Federal Funds, Project 5408 Title I-Part A-Homeless Set-Aside (May-June), and Project 6408 Title I-Part A Homeless Set-
Aside (July-August). The Agreement is effective June 2, 2025, through August 6, 2025.
For additional information, please contact Amy Dale, Title I, Director, at (850) 301-3008.
File Attachments
SUMMER 2025 AGREEMENT with E-Verify PublicRecords.pdf (187 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.20 Professional Service Agreement
#26-01 Nova Engineering and
Environmental, LLC, presented by
Vince Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $175,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Professional
Service Agreement #26-01 between
Nova Engineering and Environmental,
LLC, and The School Board of
Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf
of the Facilities Planning Department,
effective May 29, 2025 through May
28, 2026.
Public Content
Request approval of Professional Service Agreement #26-01 between Nova Engineering and Environmental, LLC, and The School
Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the Facilities Planning Department. The Provider will provide professional services to the
Facility and Maintenance Departments in the form of a Florida Licensed Building Official who will be the Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ) for the board. The Provider will be paid $14,583.33 per month, for a total contract amount not to exceed $175,000.00. This
contract is based on Escambia County Professional Services Contract #PD 23-24.0101-1. All funds will be paid from General Fund, and
the contract is effective May 29, 2025, through May 28, 2026. A copy of the agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, at (850) 689-7890.
File Attachments
SA #26-01.pdf (1,235 KB)
Consent
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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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.21 School Food Service Meal Price
Increase Effective July 1, 2025,
Section 205 of the Healthy, Hunger-
Free Kids Act of 2010, presented by
Stephen Anderson, Food Services
Program Director, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Federal Revenue - School Food
Service
Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Year 2025-
2026 meal price increases; to increase
current fully pay lunch price from
$2.70 to $3.00 for elementary and
secondary students, to increase current
fully pay breakfast price from $1.80 to
$2.00 for elementary and secondary
students, and to increase the Adult
lunch price from $4.65 to $5.00 and
the Adult breakfast meal price from
$2.60 to $3.00.
Public Content
To comply with federal price increase requirements, Food Services will increase student lunch prices from $2.70
to $3.00 per meal and student breakfast prices from $1.80 to $2.00 per meal for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Adult lunch price will also increase from $4.65 to $5.00 per meal and the Adult breakfast price to from $2.60
to $3.00 per meal.
Effective, July 1,2011, Section 205 of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requires school food authorities
(SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program to ensure that schools are providing the same level
of support for lunches served to students who are not eligible for free or reduced price lunches (i.e., paid
lunches) as they are for lunches served to students eligible for free lunches.
Consent
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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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.22 Sale and Disposal of Surplus
Property, presented by Bobby
McElroy, Program Director,
Maintenance, and recommended by
the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and
disposal of the property listed on the
attached surplus lists dated May 27,
2025.
Public Content
Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated February 24, 2025. These items will
be sold through the Board approved On-line Auction Program.
Please contact Bobby McElroy for additional information, 689-7159.
File Attachments
Surplus Property Items for May 27 2025 Meeting.pdf (102 KB)
Consent
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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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.23 Agreement between The School
Board of Okaloosa County, Florida
and PT Solutions Holdings, to provide
athletic training services and treatment
through licensed athletic trainers June
1, 2025 - July 31, 2025, presented by
John Spolski, Asst. Superintendent,
MIS/Community Relations, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $36,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement with
PT Solutions Holdings for athletic
trainer services and treatment through
licensed athletic trainers June 1, 2025
- July 31, 2025.
Public Content
Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and PT Solutions Holdings, to provide athletic training services and
treatment through licensed athletic trainers June 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025. Requesting coverage for FHSAA sanctioned or district
approved summer sports conditioning events to be held through June and July 2025 and seeking services for athletic injuries that occur
during an event.
For additional information, please contact John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS, at (850) 833-5884.
File Attachments
Okaloosa County School Board - Athletic Trainer Event Agreement -Summer - final - 05.19.2025.pdf (254 KB)
Consent
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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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.24 Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Summer Bridge Program application
for Summer 2025, presented by Amy
Dale, Program Director, Title I, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $35,500.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Summer Bridge Program
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Voluntary
Prekindergarten (VPK) Summer
Bridge Program narrative and budget.
Public Content
Motion to approve the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Summer Bridge Program narrative and budget. The application was previously
presented and approved to apply for the VPK Summer Bridge Program. This program is contingent upon student enrollment. If
enrollment does not support the program, then the program will not be held this summer.
For additional information, please contact Amy Dale at 850-301-3008.
File Attachments
VPK 2025 Summer Bridge Program narrative final.pdf (206 KB)
Summer Bridge Program DOE 101S FINAL.pdf (96 KB)
Consent
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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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.25 Title IX, Part A (TIXPA) -
Education of Homeless Children and
Youth (EHCY) Project application for
2025-2026, presented by Amy Dale,
Program , Title I, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $86,779.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Title IX, Part A (TIXPA) grant
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to apply
for the Title IX, Part A (TIXPA) grant.
Public Content
Okaloosa County School District received a 3 year Title IX, Part A grant for fiscal years 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027. The
attached application is for year 2 of the grant (2025-2026), and the projected allocation is $86,779.00. Due to the application deadline of
June 2, 2025, the narrative is being completed and will be presented to the School Board in June.
For additional information, please contact Amy Dale at 850-301-3008.
File Attachments
Title IX A3 - 25-26 TIXPA-EHCY DOE 100A.pdf (139 KB)
Consent
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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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.26 State Fire Marshall Public School
Fire Safety Report System, Fire Code
Compliance Reports for Okaloosa
County School District Facilities for
the 2024-2025 School Year, presented
by Danny Dean, Program Director,
Office of Safe Schools, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the submission of
the State Fire Marshall Public School
Fire Safety Report System, Fire Code
Compliance Reports for Okaloosa
County School District Facilities for
the 2024-2025 School Year. Pursuant
to § 1013.12, Florida Statutes, the
Board and any authority conducting
the fire safety inspection must certify
to the State Fire Marshal that the
annual inspection has been completed.
Public Content
Consent
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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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.27 Resurge Okaloosa - Adult
General Education (AGE) Program
Grant Application for fiscal year 2025-
2026, presented by Jon Williams,
Director, Okaloosa Technical College,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $323,950.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Resurge Okaloosa - Adult General
Education (AGE) Program
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Florida
Department of Education project
application for the Adult General
Education (AGE) grant for fiscal year
2025-2026
Public Content
Submission and subsequent awarding of the grant will allow Okaloosa Technical College to continue the Adult General Education
program. The program will serve high school dropouts in Okaloosa County to obtain their GED as well as integrate into career and
technical programs at Okaloosa Technical College. This will allow students the opportunity to seek employment in high skill and high
wage positions within Okaloosa County.
For further information contact Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at 833-3500.
File Attachments
460-1912B-2cg01 OTC AGE RFA and Narrative.pdf (2,175 KB)
FY 24-25 DOE 100A AGE.pdf (143 KB)
460-1912B-2CG01 OTC AGE AEFLA DOE101S.pdf (93 KB)
Consent
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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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.28 Master Services Agreement
between MGT Impact Solutions, LLC
and The School Board of Okaloosa
County, Florida, presented by Vince
Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $97,038.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Fund
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Master Services
Agreement between MGT Impact
Solutions, LLC and The School Board
of Okaloosa County, Florida for a total
cost of $97,083.00, effective May 19,
2025, through May 18, 2026.
Public Content
Request approval of the Master Services Agreement between MGT Impact Solutions, LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County,
Florida. The Agreement is in response to the April 28th board approved proposal from MGT Impact Solutions, LLC to provide student
forecast-boundary planning and services for District Zoning for a total cost of $97,083.00. Funds will be paid from General Funds. The
Agreement is effective May 19, 2025, through May 18, 2026 and a copy of the Agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS, at (850) 833-5884.
File Attachments
MSA-MGT IMPACT SOLUTIONS.pdf (1,340 KB)
Consent
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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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.29 Renewal of Florida School
Boards Insurance Trust Membership
and Property & Casualty Insurance
Program, presented by Sarah Cato,
Risk Management Director, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $7,309,022.00
Budgeted : Yes
Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewal of FSBIT
Membership and Property & Casualty
Insurance Program
Public Content
Recommending renewal of the fiscal year 2025-2026 FSBIT Membership and Property & Casualty Insurance Program at a cost of
$7,309,022.00.
If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact Sarah Cato 850-833-5823.
File Attachments
Q4 & Renewal Board Presentation.pdf (472 KB)
Consent
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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.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.30 Approval of Hanover Insurance
Group/FSBIT Full Release &
Assignment. Claim No. 00-00042339
and Reimbursement, presented by
Sarah Cato, Risk Management
Director, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $156,674.32
Budgeted : Yes
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Hanover Insurance
Group/FSBIT Full Release &
Assignment in Claim No. 00-
00042339.
Public Content
Requesting to approve Hanover Insurance Group/FSBIT Full Release & Assignment in Claim No. 00-00042339 and reimbursement in
the amount of $156,674.32.
Consent
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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.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on
Administrative Leave, presented by
Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave:
126727
124469
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred
Retirement Option Program, presented
by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program
(DROP).
NEW DROP ENTRIES
DROP Start
Employee Name EID Position Location Date
Henry Clay Townsend 120513 School Psychologist SIS ESOL 7/1/2025
Pamela Compton 102420 Lunchroom Staff School Food Services 7/1/2025
Sherri Ferrara 118239 Teacher Edge ES 7/1/2025
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.3 Personnel Recommendations,
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel
recommendations.
Public Content
The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or
hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions.
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801.
File Attachments
May 27, 2025 Ed Support New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB)
May 27, 2025 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB)
May 27, 2025 Substitute New Hires, public.pdf (73 KB)
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.4 Employee Transfers, presented by
Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
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
May 27, 2025 Transfers, Public.pdf (133 KB)
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.5 Employment Separations,
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
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
May 27, 2025 Separations Report, Public UPDATED.pdf (101 KB)
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.6 Employee Suspension, presented
by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of
employee #126140 for 5-days.
Public Content
Suspension of Employee #126140 for 5 days.
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.7 Deleted - Employee Termination,
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the termination of
employee #126727.
Public Content
Recommend employee #126727 be terminated.
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.8 Leave Without Pay, presented by
Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Budgeted : Yes
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.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.9 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 : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Public Content
Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination.
Name School Hours
Lisa Hiracheta Silver Sands School 6.0
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801.
Motion & Voting
10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business
Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the
Board's Representative to the
Construction Program
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action, Information
10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business
Subject : 10.2 TPM Program #6, Task Order
#38, GMP for District-Wide Fine and
Performing Arts, Niceville High
School Band Room Addition,
presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program
Director, Facilities Planning, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 12, 2025
Absolute Date : May 12, 2025
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $1,464,913.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Capital - Sales Tax
Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6,
Task Order #38, GMP for District-
Wide Fine and Performing Arts,
Niceville High School Band Room
Addition, in the amount of
$1,283,913.00, Owner Direct Purchase
(ODP) - Trane HVAC Equipment, in
the amount of $21,000.00 and
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
(FF&E), in the amount of
$160,000.00.
Public Content
Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #38, GMP for District-Wide Fine and Performing Arts, Niceville High School Band
Room Addition.
Niceville High School Band Room Addition: This GMP for the Niceville High School Band Room Addition consists of an addition to
the existing Band room on the Southeast corner of the campus. This new addition will house two (2) new group restrooms for student
use and a Janitor's closet. The addition will also include a large storage area for band equipment, instruments, uniforms, music, etc.
Three (3) new practice rooms will also be installed as part of the project. The existing band and chorus rooms will receive some minor
finish upgrades with new flooring and new wall paint.
Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $1,283,913.00
Pre-GMP Phase Services - Previously Authorized $254,716.00
Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - Trane HVAC Equipment $21,000.00
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) $160,000.00
Total Cost of Work $1,719,629.00
Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158.
File Attachments
TO38 GMP NHS Band Room Addition Ver 1.0.pdf (190 KB)
TO#38 Fine and Performing Arts Upgrades NHS GMP Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (33 KB)
Validation Letter TO38 GMP.pdf (212 KB)
TO38 CMI Cost Comparison.pdf (173 KB)
10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business
Subject : 10.3 TPM Program #6, Task Order
#45, GMP for Sales Tax Priority
Restroom Projects, presented by Dr.
Bill Smith, Program Director,
Facilities Planning, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 12, 2025
Absolute Date : May 12, 2025
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $899,153.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Capital - Sales Tax
Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6,
Task Order #45, GMP for Sales Tax
Priority Restroom Projects, in the
amount of $899,153.00.
Public Content
Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #45, GMP for Sales Tax Priority Restroom Projects.
Scope of Work:
Plew Elementary School Restroom Renovations – The work at this school consists of the replacement of existing wall hung
lavatories, painting of walls and exposed ceilings and new light fixtures installed in three (3) gang restrooms.
Kenwood Elementary School Restroom Renovations – The work at this school consists of the replacement of existing wall hung
lavatories, painting of walls and exposed ceilings, installation of new light fixtures and new epoxy flooring installed in four (4) gang
restrooms.
Lewis School Restroom Renovations – The work at this school consists of the replacement of existing wall hung lavatories, painting of
CMU walls, installation of new light fixtures in new acoustical ceilings and new exhaust fans installed in six (6) gang restrooms. A new
epoxy wall coating will be applied to the walls in two of the gang restrooms.
Davidson Middle School Restroom Renovations – The work at this school consists of the replacement of existing toilet partitions and
painting of walls in eight (8) gang restrooms.
Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) Restroom Renovations – The work at this school consists of the replacement of existing wall
hung lavatories, painting of walls, and installation of new light fixtures in five (5) gang restrooms. Women’s Restroom 112 and Men’s
Room 116 will also receive a new epoxy floor coating.
Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $899,153.00
Pre-GMP Phase Services - Previously Authorized $150,000.00
Total Cost of Work $1,049,153.00
Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158.
File Attachments
TO45 GMP DW ST RR Renovations Ver 1.0.pdf (187 KB)
TO#45 DW ST Restroom Projects GMP Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (33 KB)
TO45 Validation Letter CMI.pdf (209 KB)
TO45 CMI Cost Comparison.pdf (167 KB)
10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business
Subject : 10.4 TPM Program #6, Task Order
#24, Phase #3, Scope Modification #6,
GMP Central Administration
Renovation Project, presented by Dr.
Bill Smith, Program Director,
Facilities Planning, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 27, 2025
Absolute Date : May 27, 2025
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $3,062,762.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Capital - 1.50 Mill
Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6,
Task Order #24, Phase #3, Scope
Modification #6, GMP Central
Administration Renovation Project, in
the amount of $2,999,962.00, Owner
Direct Purchase (ODP) - HVAC
Equipment, in the amount of
$37,800.00, and Furniture, Fixtures
and Equipment (FF&E), in the amount
of $25,000.00.
Public Content
Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #24, Phase #3, Scope Modification #6, GMP Central Administration Renovation
Project.
Scope of Work:
This project consists of the demolition and reconfiguration of a portion of the existing OCSD Central Administration Complex into useable
office space for District staff. Work will include the installation of new walls and ceilings and selected floor finishes, as well as required
HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, Security, Audio Visual, Data and Communication Systems. New Trane Roof Top Mounted HVAC
units will be provided by OCSD as Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed Equipment in Phase 3.
The Total Cost of Work for Task Order #24, Phase #3, Scope Modification #6 is recapped below:
Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $2,999,962.00
Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - HVAC Equipment $37,800.00
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) $25,000.00
Total Cost of Work $3,062,762.00
Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158.
File Attachments
TO#24 Central Admin GMP Phase 3 Scope Mod #6 Comp Spreadsheet.pdf (33 KB)
TO24 GMP Phase 3 Scope Mod #6 Central Admin Renovation.pdf (218 KB)
Validation Letter TO24 GMP Phase 3 Scope Mod #6.pdf (210 KB)
TO24 Ph3 SM6 CMI Cost Comparison.pdf (183 KB)
11. Attorney's Business
Subject : 11.1 Consideration of
recommendations, updates, requests,
and pending legal matters
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters.
12. Superintendent's Business
Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip
Requests approved by the
Superintendent.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the
Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information.
File Attachments
Out of State Student Trip Requests - 5-27-25.pdf (357 KB)
12. Superintendent's Business
Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and
other matters addressed by the
Superintendent
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board.
File Attachments
Professional Services April 2025 updated.pdf (2,206 KB)
13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information
Subject : 13.1 Board Members'
Announcements/Requests for
Information
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop 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 : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
15. Public Hearing
Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for revision of
School Board Policy 02-20 Cellular
Telephone Allowance Program,
presented by John Spolski, Assistant
Superintendent, MIS/Community
Relations, recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : May 12, 2025
Absolute Date : May 12, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board
Policy 02-20 Cellular Telephone
Allowance Program.
Public Content
A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed revisions to School Board Policy 02-20 Cellular Telephone
Allowance Program. These revisions revise criteria for eligibility for a cell phone allowance and provides authority for exceptions to
account contract holder requirement.
The recommended changes are attached.
For additional information, please contact John Spolski, at 850-689-7117.
File Attachments
02-20 CELLULAR TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE PROGRAM - REDLINE.pdf (76 KB)
16. Adjournment
Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by
the Chairman
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type :
17. Public Notices
Subject : 17.1 Notice of Okaloosa School Board
Leasing Corporation Board of
Directors Meeting - 8:00 a.m.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
PUBLIC NOTICE
The members of the School Board of Okaloosa County will convene as the Board of Directors of the Okaloosa School Board Leasing
Corporation for the purpose of reviewing, approving and adopting Resolution No. LC 2025-01 approving a third amendment to Lease
Schedule No. 2022A to authorize and add certain roofing and other projects that may be financed with the proceeds of the outstanding
Certificates of Participation Series 2022A. This meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, or as soon thereafter as this
matter may be heard at the School District Central Administration Complex, in the Training Room, 202A Highway 85 North, Niceville,
Florida. This meeting is open to the press and public.
File Attachments
PUBLIC NOTICE - Leasing Corporation -5-27-25.pdf (11 KB)
AGENDA - Leasing Corp Meeting 5-27-2025.pdf (30 KB)
Resolution No. LC 2025-01.pdf (142 KB)
17. Public Notices
Subject : 17.2 Notice of Attorney-Client Session
- 8:15 a.m.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
The Okaloosa County School Board will have a Special Board Meeting for the purpose of conducting closed attorney-client sessions to
discuss litigation matters pending in the Circuit Court in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, in Case No. 2023-CA-1313. The Special
Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. The open portions of the meeting will be conducted at the School District
Central Administration Complex, Training Room, Niceville, Florida. The attorney-client portions of the meeting will be closed to the press
and public pursuant to Florida law.
File Attachments
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING - Attorney-Client Session 5-27-2025.pdf (59 KB)
17. Public Notices
Subject : 17.3 Notice of Student Disciplinary
Hearing - 8:30 a.m.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING
The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Student Disciplinary Hearing on May 27, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. or as soon
thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. In accordance
with Florida law, this hearing may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected student.
17. Public Notices
Subject : 17.4 Notice of Workshop
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop 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
May 27, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public.
17. Public Notices
Subject : 17.5 Notice of Public Hearing - 6:15
p.m.
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop 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 (date), beginning at (time) p.m. or as
soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. The
purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following:
Revised School Board Policy 02-20 Cellular Telephone Allowance Program
Any interested party who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter
considered during this meeting, will need a record of proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not
constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
Any person requiring special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the
Superintendent at (850) 689-7185 prior to this meeting.
17. Public Notices
Subject : 17.6 Public Notice
Meeting : May 27, 2025 - Workshop 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.