Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, October 14, 2013 — reading text

public accounting in the State of Florida, and the charter school's independently audited financial statements shall be included in this report, along with other information required pursuant to section 229.592, Florida Statues. The audit report is provided to the School Board of Okaloosa County for review and retained in the School Boards permanent files. The firm of Berman Hopkins Wright & Laham CPAs and Associates, LLP performed the 2012-2013 audit report for Okaloosa Academy, Inc. File Attachments Okaloosa 2013 Final.pdf (178 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.8 The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, Inc. - A Component Unit of the Okaloosa County District School Board - Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2013, presented by Rita Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Oct 14, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content Chapter 6A-1.0013, State Board of Education – Administrative Rules, requires the board of directors of each school board direct-support organization to provide for an audit of the school board direct-support organization to be conducted in accordance with the AICPA auditing standards. The audit report must include any notations of any failure to comply with the requirements of Florida Statues, State Board Rules the direct-support organization corporate charter and bylaws, and commentary as to financial management and irregularities. The independent certified public accounting firm of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC. performed the audit of the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, Inc. File Attachments OPSF 2012-2013 Audited Financial Statements.pdf (6,540 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.9 Report on School Counselors as Related to Customer Service, presented by Lois Handzo, Student Intervention Services Meeting : Oct 14, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Presentation Public Content This report will provide a brief analysis of the 2012-2013 School Climate Survey results specific to Question 12, "The guidance department at my child's school provides for the educational success of my student." Historical information and future plans for improvement in this area will be presented. File Attachments School Counselor Presentation to Board 10.2013.pptx (121 KB) School Counselor Information by School.pdf (275 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.10 Wellness Initiative Report, presented by Russ Frakes, Risk Management Specialist Meeting : Oct 14, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content Information item only. No Board action required. Presentation will update Board on Wellness Initiative with review of SY 2012-13 and Preview of SY 2013-14. File Attachments Wellness Initiative Review SY2012-13.pdf (114 KB) Wellness Iniative Goals and Objectives Final 2013-14 School Year.pdf (211 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.11 Report on Impact of Sequestration and the Federal Government Shutdown on Education Funding, presented by Rita Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Oct 14, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Report 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Oct 14, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Public Content Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Cathy Thigpen, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 23, 2013, as recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 14, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 23, 2013. Public Content The minutes, with any changes recommended by Board Members, must be approved by the Board. File Attachments 9-23-2013 Meeting DRAFT.pdf (186 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Cathy Thigpen, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Pryor Middle School for an iPad lab in the amount of $11,376.95, presented by Rodney Walker and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 14, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,376.95 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Pryor Middle School for an iPad lab in the amount of $11,376.95. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Pryor Middle School for an iPad lab in the amount of $11,376.95. File Attachments Pryor iPad Lab Quote.pdf (55 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Cathy Thigpen, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Niceville High School for office renovations and interior hall security entrance in the amount of $8,690.00, presented by Rodney Walker and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 14, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,690.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Niceville High School for office renovations and interior hall security entrance in the amount of $8,690.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Niceville High School in the amount of $8,690.00 for renovations: Install suspended ceiling and lighting in two offices – tile, lights, grid, electrical Renovate he nurse area into two offices – demolition, sheetrock, metal studs, doors, hardware Interior hall security entrance – aluminum frame, glass, glass doors, hardware Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Cathy Thigpen, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa