February 10, 2020

Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, February 10, 2020

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Monday, February 10, 2020 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Pastor Linda Mitchell, Community of Christ Church Pledge of Allegiance led by Lamar White 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, 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 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of January 9 – January 22, 2020, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of January 9 – January 22, 2020, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Jan 9 - Jan 22.pdf (21 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of January 9 – January 22, 2020, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of January 9 – January 22, 2020, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Jan 9 - Jan 22.pdf (13 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.3 Northwest Florida State College Collegiate High School - A Charter School and Restricted Fund of Northwest Florida State College - Financial Statements and Supplemental Information for the Year Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content In accordance with Chapter 10.850, Rules of the Auditor General, which governs the conduct of charter schools and similar entity audits performed in the State of Florida, the governing body of the charter school shall make annual progress reports to the Sponsor. The annual audit of the charter school shall be conducted by an independent public accountant licensed to practice 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 Mauldin & Jenkins Certified Public Accountants, LLC, performed the 2018-2019 audit report for Northwest Florida State College Collegiate High School. File Attachments NWFSC CHS audit report 2018-19.pdf (435 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.4 Liza Jackson Preparatory School has requested a 15-year renewal for its charter with The School Board of Okaloosa County, presented by Ann Flanagan, Specialist, Staff Development and Reading. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The Board of Directors of Liza Jackson Preparatory School is requesting a renewal of the school's charter for an additional 15 years beyond the current contract. The current charter expires June 30, 2021; however, request for renewal is made early in order to obtain financing for a new facility. A letter of request for renewal from Liza Jackson Preparatory School is attached. Please contact Ann Flanagan for additional information, 833-6312. File Attachments Renewal request letter - Liza Jackson Preparatory School.pdf (789 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 23, 2020; Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 27, 2020, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 23, 2020; Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 27, 2020. File Attachments 1-23-2020 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (263 KB) 1-27-2020 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (262 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shalimar Elementary School for iPads and iPad cases in the amount of $6,170.46, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,170.46 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shalimar Elementary School for iPads and iPad cases in the amount of $6,170.46. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shalimar Elementary School for iPads and iPad cases in the amount of $6,170.46. File Attachments Shalimar ES - iPads and cases.pdf (83 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.4 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Kenwood Elementary School for student desks in the amount of $9,920.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $9,920.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Kenwood Elementary School for student desks in the amount of $9,920.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Kenwood Elementary School for student desks in the amount of $9,920.00. File Attachments Kenwood - student desks.pdf (517 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.5 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Destin Middle School for flooring for three classrooms in the amount of $13,341.43, presented by Dewey Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $13,341.43 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Destin Middle School for flooring for three classrooms in the amount of $13,341.43. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Destin Middle School for flooring for three classrooms in the amount of $13,341.43. File Attachments Destin Middle School 2020 Room 146 LVT and 2 Rooms Like 306.pdf (288 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.6 Authorization to appropriate Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a payment in the amount of $106,095.00 to Charter Schools presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $106,095.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Federal Impact Aid Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve appropriation of Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a payment in the amount of $106,095.00 to Charter Schools. Public Content The District received its first Voucher for Impact Aid Section 8003 Payments dated January 14, 2020, in the amount of $3,558,063.06 for the 2020 Claiming Year (Claim Filed January 2019). The charter schools have made a request to receive Federal Impact Aid Funds for eligible students attending charter schools during the 2020 claiming year. The calculation for the 2020 claiming year is based on the number of eligible student cards submitted during the 2018-2019 school year. The payments to these schools are as follows: Okaloosa Academy $ 4,266.00 NWFSC Collegiate High School 23,617.00 Liza Jackson Preparatory School 78,212.00 Total $106,095.00 File Attachments Agenda - Fed Impact Aid 2020 Pmt 1 02102020.pdf (150 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.7 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills 2-10-20.pdf (12 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.8 School Donations, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $17,225.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School 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-2020-02-10.pdf (440 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.9 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $25,000: Innovative Employee Solutions, Inc./Princeton Staffing Solutions, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 0023 - Itinerant - Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve contracting with Innovative Employee Solutions, Inc./Princeton Staffing Solutions to provide Speech Language Pathology Services on an as-needed basis, effective February 11, 2020 through May 29, 2020. Public Content Request approval to contract with Innovative Employee Solutions, Inc./Princeton Staffing Solutions to provide Speech Language Pathology Services based on pricing, terms and conditions of RFP 190806 through Escambia County School District. Contractors will be paid $65 per hour and will be used on an as-needed basis. Funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 0023 - Itinerant - Speech. The contract is effective February 11, 2020 through May 29, 2020. A copy of the vendor letter of permission is attached. For additional information, please contact Heather Willis-Doxsee, Director, ESE at (850) 833-3106. File Attachments SIGNED VENDOR LETTER.pdf (695 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.10 Exempted Purchase: Freckle by Renaissance, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $16,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the 18-month software subscription with Freckle by Renaissance in the amount of $16,000.00, effective February 11, 2020 through August 11, 2021. Public Content Request approval for Destin Elementary School to purchase an 18-month software subscription from Freckle by Renaissance in the amount of $16,000.00. Funds will be paid from General Funds. The purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b). The contract is effective February 11, 2020 through August 11, 2021. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Joe Jannazo, Principal, Destin Elementary School at (850) 833-4360. File Attachments FRECKLES QUOTE.pdf (92 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.11 Service Agreement #20-83 Diamond Del's Gem Mining of Florida, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Varies Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #20-83 Diamond Del's Gem Mining of Florida, LLC., effective February 11, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #20-83 between Diamond Del's Gem Mining of Florida, LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, FL, on behalf of Okaloosa County Schools. The Provider will set up a mobile gem mining experience at participating schools. The Provider will be paid $12.00 per student participating per school. Funds will be paid by individual participating school. The contract is effective February 11, 2020 through June 30, 2020. A copy of the agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Science Specialist at (850) 833-4122. File Attachments SA# 20-83.PDF (128 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.12 Service Agreement #20-84 Jayson Jay-Peterson, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,422.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #20-84 Jayson Jay-Peterson in the amount of $6,422.00, effective February 11, 2020 through April 29, 2020. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #20-84 between Jayson Jay-Peterson and The School Board of Okaloosa County, FL, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, in the amount of $6,422.00 to provide instruction to students seeking employment in Cyber Security and or Technical Support careers in the Information Technology Industry. The Provider will be paid $38.00 per hour for up to 169 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,422.00. Funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The contract is effective February 11, 2020 through April 29, 2020. A copy of the agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Kelly Hayes, Principal, Okaloosa Technical College at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SA# 20-84.PDF (127 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.13 Service Agreement #20-85 Stephen W. Henson II, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,422.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #20-85 Stephen W. Henson II in the amount of $6,422.00, effective February 11, 2020 through April 29, 2020. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #20-85 between Stephen W. Henson II and The School Board of Okaloosa County, FL, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, in the amount of $6,422.00 to provide instruction to students seeking employment in Cyber Security and or Technical Support careers in the Information Technology Industry. The Provider will be paid $38.00 per hour for up to 169 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,422.00. Funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The contract is effective February 11, 2020 through April 29, 2020. A copy of the agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Kelly Hayes, Principal, Okaloosa Technical College at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SA# 20-85.PDF (68 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.14 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus list dated February 10, 2020. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated February 10, 2020. These items will be sold through the Board approved On-line Auction Program. Please contact Steve Bolton for additional information, 689-7159 File Attachments Surplus Property list for February 10, 2020 Board Meeting.pdf (413 KB) Surplus Property Food Service list for February 10, 2020 Board Meeting.pdf (396 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.15 Revised Okaloosa County School District 2020-2021 School Calendar, presented by Steve Horton, Assistant Superintendent, MIS, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the revised Okaloosa County School District 2020-2021 School Calendar. Public Content The recommended 2020-2021 school calendar was previously approved by the Board at its meeting on May 28, 2019. The 2020-2021 school year for students will start on August 11th, will finish the first semester before the Christmas break, and will end school for students the day before the Memorial Day holiday. The revision to the calendar reflects the last day for Teachers on June 3, 2021. For additional information contact, Steve Horton, 850-689-7184. File Attachments 2020-2021 School Calendar 2-10-20 with June 4 removed - final.docx.pdf (163 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.16 Course Adoptions for the 2019- 2020 School Year, presented by Denise Berry, Curriculum Specialist, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to adopt the attached course adoptions for the 2019-2020 School Year. Public Content Request to adopt the attached courses. Document are attached. For additional information, please contact Denise Berry, 833-3193. File Attachments 2019-20 Course Adoption IT Courses .pdf (158 KB) 2020-2021 STEMM Course Adoption Request.pdf (153 KB) 2020-2021 NHS Course Adoption Request.pdf (153 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, 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 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: None to Report 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 10, 2020 - 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). EMPLOYEE NAME POSITION LOCATION DROP START DATE Patrick, Cheryl Bookkeeper Bluewater Elementary 2/1/2020 Bruneau, Louann Teacher Richbourg 2/1/2020 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 2019- 2020 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field report for the 2019-2020 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 Out-Of-Field Board Report for 2-10-2020 Board Mtg - Final.pdf (103 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field report for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, 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 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 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 10, 2020 Separations Board Report, Public.pdf (39 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, 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 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 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 10, 2020 Instructional New Hire Board Report.pdf (202 KB) February 10, 2020 Support Personnel New Hire Board Report.pdf (205 KB) February 10, 2020 Substitute New Hire Board Report.pdf (14 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, 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 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 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 10, 2020 Transfer Board Report.pdf (230 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.7 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Public Content Suspension of the following employee without pay for a period of 1 day: EID# 121230 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.8 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 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 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. Raeann Alvey, Silver Sands, 7.5 hrs Casey Bilbrey, Meigs Middle School, 15 hrs Dey Doughty, Richbourg School, 7.5 hrs Dorinda Stewart, Silver Sands, 7.5 hrs Esther Gray, School Food Service, 24 hrs Kenneth Bernich, Choctawhatchee High School, 37.5 hrs Kolesia Brown, Shalimar Elementary School, 13.5 hrs Nakara Beliveau, Lewis School, 48.5 hrs Tonia Feagin, Longwood Elementary School, 12.75 hrs 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 Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2020 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2020 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 Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 10. Discussion Agenda Subject : 10.1 Items Moved from the Consent Agenda (if any) Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action 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 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 13. Attorney's Business Subject : 13.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - 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 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The attached list of out-of-state student trip requests have been approved by the Superintendent. File Attachments 2-10-2020 Student Trip Requests.pdf (94 KB) 14. Superintendent's Business Subject : 14.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - 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 10, 2020 - 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 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 17. Adjournment Subject : 17.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : 18. Public Notices Subject : 18.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - 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 6, 2020, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 18. Public Notices Subject : 18.2 Public Notice Meeting : Feb 10, 2020 - 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.
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