Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, May 5, 2022

Thursday, May 5, 2022 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 9:00 a.m. *************************************************** 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/2022 *************************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 (Workshop Only): Recognition of Olivia Keith, Crestview High School Student, for her heroic actions in saving a human life, presented by the Superintendent Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Olivia Keith applied CPR techniques that she learned through Crestview High School's Allied Health Career and Technical Program in saving the life of a classmate while at school. File Attachments Heroic Actions - Olivia Keith @Crestview HS 5-9-2022.pdf (245 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 (Workshop Only): Recognition of Bethany Touchton, Crestview High  School Student, for her heroic actions in saving a human life, presented by the Superintendent Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Bethany Touchton saved the life of a customer during her work shift at Winn-Dixie, by recognizing symptoms of the distressed customer and applying her knowledge of protocol that she has learned through Crestview High School's Allied Health Career and Technical Program. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.3 Proclamation of Take Stock in Children Month, presented by Linda Evanchyk Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Recognition Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Proclamation to recognize and proclaim May 2022 as Take Stock in Children Month. Public Content PUBLIC CONTENT A proclamation to declare the month of May as "Take Stock in Children Month," will be presented at the request of the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, the organization that sponsors the Take Stock in Children program. The program provides mentors to high school students who meet specific criteria to be in the program. Upon graduation these students receive a Bright Futures scholarship. Attending on behalf of the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation are its Board Members, along with Ms. Cindy Frazier, Ms. Susan Campbell and Ms. Miranda Cook, coordinators of the Okaloosa Take Stock in Children program. The Foundation Board has set a goal of reaching 100 students in the program, and this proclamation will give recognition to the program in an effort to achieve that goal. File Attachments Take Stock in Children Proclamation.pdf (86 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.4 Recognition of Kaleb Carter, Niceville High School, 2022 Florida High School Association Division 3-A Boys State Champion, in the 199 lb. Weightlifting Class, presented by the Superintendent Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Kaleb is the 2022 Class 3-A 199 lb. State Weightlifting Champion. He bench pressed 360 lbs., Clean & Jerked 305 lbs., which spear- headed a state runner-up finish for Niceville HS; the best in school history. Additionally he excels as a student at NHS with a 4.1 weighted GPA. Kaleb plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi and major in biochemistry with goals to become a radiologist. Kaleb is the first state champion weightlifter at NHS since 2011. File Attachments Kaleb Carter - 199 lb weightlifting 2022.pdf (246 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.5 Recognition of Okaloosa County School District Academic Team, 2022 State Champions, Division 2, Commissioner's Academic Challenge, presented by the Superintendent Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognizing OCSD Academic Team (Team Okaloosa) , 2022 State Champions, Division 2, Commissioner's Academic Challenge. Team Members: John "Jack" Cathell - Niceville High School Sarah @CeCe" Cameron - Ft Walton Beach High School Nicholas Ford- Niceville High School Zackery Freeman - Collegiate High School Vivian Price - Niceville High School Kendall Small - Niceville High School Christopher Seeling - Rocky Bayou Christian School Scarlett Stevens - Rocky Bayou Christian School Coaches: Lisa Nall, Dr. Michael Mosley and Julie Mosley File Attachments Academic Team - 2022 State Champions.pdf (257 KB) 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal I (12 Month), Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal I, Northwest Florida Ballet Academie. 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.2 Appointment of Assistant Principal I (10 Month), Baker School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal I (10 months), Baker School. 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 : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of March 24 - April 20, 2022, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of March 24 - April 20, 2022. File Attachments In-County Travel Mar 24-Apr 20.pdf (23 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.2 Quarterly Report: Short Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements Under the $5,000 Threshold, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content This report contains information regarding Short Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements entered into by the district or schools at a value less than $5,000 for the third quarter of FY 2022, January through March. A copy of the report is attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments CONTRACT-LEASE-JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2022.pdf (90 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.3 Quarterly Report: Service Agreements Under the $5,000 Threshold for Internal and Budgetary Funds, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content This report contains information regarding Service Agreements entered into by district schools at a value less than the $5,000 threshold for Internal and Budgetary Funds for the third quarter of FY 2022, January through March. A copy of the report is attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments Service Agreements under the $5,000 January 2022, through March 2022.pdf (82 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : May 5, 2022 - 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of April 21, 2022; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of April 21, 2022; Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 25, 2022, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of April 21, 2022; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of April 21, 2022; Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 25, 2022. File Attachments 4-21-2022 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (247 KB) 4-25-2022 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (252 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Longwood Elementary School for classroom flooring in the amount of $18,353.52, presented by Lamar White  and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $18,353.52 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 Longwood Elementary School for classroom flooring in the amount of $18,353.52. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Longwood Elementary School for classroom flooring in the amount of $18,353.52. File Attachments Longwood Elementary 2022 Rooms 408, 409, 410, 411, and ESOL.PDF (336 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.4 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Meigs Middle School for four iPad carts in the amount of $3,250.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,250.00 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 Meigs Middle School for four iPad carts in the amount of $3,250.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Meigs Middle School for four iPad carts in the amount of $3,250.00. File Attachments Meigs - 4 ipad carts.pdf (437 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.5 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Pryor Middle School for classroom tables and chairs in the amount of $8,060.76, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,060.76 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 Pryor Middle School for classroom tables and chairs in the amount of $8,060.76. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Pryor Middle School for classroom tables and chairs in the amount of $8,060.76. The remaining cost in the amount of $8,060.76 will be paid with District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Pryor Quote-Classroom tables & chairs.pdf (70 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.6 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Pryor Middle School for classroom tables and chairs in the amount of $8,060.76, presented by Marti Gardner and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,060.76 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 Pryor Middle School for classroom tables and chairs in the amount of $8,060.76. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Pryor Middle School for classroom tables and chairs in the amount of $8,060.76. The remaining cost in the amount of $8,060.76 will be paid with District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Pryor Quote-Classroom tables & chairs.pdf (70 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.7 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Niceville High School for sod replacement on the sidelines of the football field in the amount of $5,525.00, presented by Diane Kelley and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,525.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Niceville High School for sod replacement on the sidelines of the football field in the amount of $5,525.00. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Niceville High School for sod replacement on the sidelines of the football field in the amount of $5,525.00. File Attachments NHS - Turf Quote from Baldwin.pdf (175 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.8 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for Mathematics Textbooks (Instructional Materials) Adoption, pending DOE action on publisher appeals, presented by Ryan Gore, Program Director, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of Mathematics Textbooks (Instructional Materials), pending DOE action on publisher appeals. Public Content The Okaloosa County School District is participating in the state textbook adoption process in Mathematics K-12. The requested public hearing is for the adoption of the following materials as an alternate option should DOE not approve publisher appeals. A laddered recommendation process is being proposed based upon the results of the DOE appeal process. The publisher that is highest on the designated lists below, and approved by DOE at the conclusion of the appeals process, will be the recommended publisher for the corresponding course and grade span. Mathematics for College Statistics: 1. Savvas – Stats In Your World (Bock, Craine, Mariano, Velleman, De Veaux) 2. Savvas – Elementary Statistics (Triola) 3. Savvas – Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World (Larson)  Probability and Statistics Honors 1. Savvas - Stats: Modeling the World (Bock, Bullard, Velleman, De Veaux) 2. Bedford, Freeman and Worth – Stats: Modeling the World (Bock) Math for College Liberal Arts 1. Savvas – Thinking Mathematically (Blitzer) The publishers listed above were selected through a committee evaluation process. The textbook adoption information and the public review links are available on the Okaloosa County School District website at the following address: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/2022/public-notice/math-textbook-adoption-meeting Print materials may also be reviewed by contacting Ryan Gore at (850) 833-4208. File Attachments Request to Advertise Public Hearing - Summary Info Backup Publishers.docx.pdf (645 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.9 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - 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. File Attachments Board Bills 5-9-2022.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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.10 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,000.00 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-2022-05-09.pdf (112 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.11 Authorization to appropriate Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a payment in the amount of $54,231.00 to Charter Schools presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $54,231.00 Budgeted : Yes 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 $54,231.00 to Charter Schools. Public Content The District received its second Voucher for Impact Aid Section 7003 Payments dated April 19, 2022, for the 2022 Claiming Year (Claim Filed January 2021) in the following amounts: Section 7003(b) Basic Support - Dated April 19, 2022 $ 3,649,909.00 Less First Voucher - Dated January 22, 2022 (2,027,727.00) Equals Increase Due to Second Voucher - Dated April 19, 2022 $ 1,622,182.00 Section 7003(d) Disability Support $ 327,383.00 Less First Voucher - Dated January 22, 2022 (155,897.00) Equals Increase Due to Second Voucher - Dated April 19, 2022 $ 171,486.00 Section 7003(b) Basic Support - Increase Due to Second Voucher $1,622,182.00 Section 7003(d) Disability Support - Increase Due to Second Voucher 171,486.00 Total Increase Due to Second Voucher $1,793,668.00 The charter schools have made a request to receive Federal Impact Aid Funds for eligible students attending charter schools during the 2022 claiming year. The calculation for the 2022 claiming year is based on the number of eligible student cards submitted during the 2020-2021 school year. The payments to these schools are as follows: Center 9800 - Okaloosa Academy $ 3,144.00 Center 9805 - NWFSC Collegiate High School 12,322.00 Center 9807 - Liza Jackson Preparatory School 38,765.00 Total $54,231.00 File Attachments Agenda - Fed Impact Aid 2022 Pmt 2 2022-05-09.pdf (1,001 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.12 Renewal of Check Recovery Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Safe-Chek, Inc. for NSF check recovery services, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Check Recovery Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Safe-Chek, Inc. for NSF check recovery services. Public Content This agreement would continue to provide NSF check recovery services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, which will again guarantee the district and schools a 100% recovery of all NSF checks, up to a maximum of $2,500.00 per check, and within a 48-hour period. Other benefits Safe-Chek has provided are quicker reimbursement turn-around-time; reimbursement of fees charged by a respective bank; successful recovery services with no additional costs; and on a daily basis, Safe-Chek notifies each school of returned items and reimbursed items. File Attachments Safe-Chek FY 2022-2023.pdf (144 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.13 Renewal of RFP 17-01 External Independent Auditing Services Contract and the Letter of Engagement for the Okaloosa County School Board Financial Statement and Supplemental Information Audit for the Year Ended June 30, 2022, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $80,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of RFP 17-01 External Independent Auditing Services contract awarded to Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC., for two additional years per the terms of the current contract, the Letter of Engagement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC., for the Okaloosa County School Board Financial Statement and Supplemental Information Audit for the Year Ended June 30, 2022. Public Content On May 22, 2017, the School Board approved the award of RFP 17-01 External Independent Auditing Services to Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC. The contract awarded was to perform the Independent Audit of Okaloosa District Schools Financial Statement and Supplementary Information Audit for Fiscal Years Ending 2017, 2019, and 2020 with the option to renew the contract for two additional years. The purpose of this item is to request approval to renew the professional auditing services contract with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC., to perform the Financial Statement and Supplemental Information Audit for two additional years and to request approval of the Letter of Engagement for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022. The fee remains at $80,000, consistent with previous years and the final audit will be delivered to the School Board no later than January 31, 2023. File Attachments Okaloosa School District 2022 Engagement Letter.pdf (317 KB) DOC_20220419154153.pdf (171 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.14 Renewal of RFP 17-02 Internal Accounts Auditing Services Contract and the Letter of Engagement to Audit School Internal funds for the Year Ended June 30, 2022, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $70,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds – Fixed Charges – Project 9015 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of RFP 17-02 Internal Accounts Auditing Services contract awarded to Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC., for two additional years per the terms of the current contract the Letter of Engagement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC., to audit School Internal Funds for Year Ended June 30, 2022. Public Content On May 22, 2017, the School Board approved the award of RFP 17-02 Internal Accounts Auditing Services to Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC. The contract awarded was for the performance of the School Internal Funds Audit for fiscal years 2016-2017 through 2020-2021 with the option to renew the contract for two additional years. The purpose of this agenda item is to request approval to renew the professional auditing services contract with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC., to perform the School Internal Funds Audit for two additional years and to request approval of the Letter of Engagement for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022. The fee remains at $70,000, consistent with previous years and will be delivered to the School Board no later than October 31, 2022. File Attachments Okaloosa School District Internal Funds 2022 Engagement Letter.pdf (301 KB) DOC_20220419154153.pdf (171 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.15 Tag-On Bid: ITB 22-0036 Basketball/Tennis/Play Courts Resurfacing with Line Striping and Repairs, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Varies Recommended Action : Motion to approve tagging on to ITB 22-0036 Basketball/Tennis/Play Courts Resurfacing with Line Striping and Repairs through Sarasota County Schools, effective through April 4, 2023. Public Content Request approval to tag on with ITB 22-0036 Basketball/Tennis/Play Courts Resurfacing with Line Striping and Repairs through Sarasota County Schools. The contract was awarded to Sport Surface Pros, LLC, and Stewart Tennis & Fencing, Inc., based on fixed prices, and will be used as needed basis. The contract is effective through April 4, 2023, and a copy of the award documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments AWARD DOCUMENTS.pdf (1,388 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.16 Tag-On Bid Over $25,000:Strategic Equipment, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $60,935.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of Cafeteria equipment for Bluewater ES from Strategic Equipment, LLC in the amount of $60,935.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase Cafeteria equipment for Bluewater ES from Strategic Equipment, LLC in the amount of $60,935.00. The purchase is made through Osceola County Schools bid #SDOC-22-B-077-LH. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions, and a copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Service, at (850) 301-3020. File Attachments Strategic Equipment Quote.pdf (3,384 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.17 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $25,000: Emerald Coast Office Products, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $27,119.24 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 2454 ESSER II - Other (Triumph AI Grant Matching Funds) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of furniture in the amount of $27,119.24 for Davidson, Meigs, and Pryor Middle Schools from Emerald Coast Office Products. Public Content Request approval to purchase furniture in the amount of $27,119.24 for Davidson, Meigs and Pryor Middle Schools from Emerald Coast Office Products. The purchase will be made through State of Florida Alternate Contract #56120000-19, and will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 2454 ESSER II - Other. ESSER II is being utiized as the matching portion of the Triumph AI Grant. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact April Branscome, Program Administrator, CTE, at (850) 833-5858. File Attachments EMERALD COAST OFFICE PRODUCTS QUOTE.pdf (231 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.18 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $25,000: Howard Technology Solutions, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $35,882.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 2401 Title I - Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of technology equipment for Riverside Elementary School from Howard Technology Solutions in the amount of $35,882.00. Public Content Request approval for Riverside Elementary School to purchase technology equipment from Howard Technology Solutions in the amount of $35,882.00. The purchase is being made through PAEC #19-151 and will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 2401 Title I - Part A. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Melissa Kearley, Principal, Riverside ES, at (850) 689-7203. File Attachments HOWARD TECH QUOTE-RIVERSIDE.pdf (75 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.19 Tag-On Bid Over $25,000: Apple Store for Education Institution, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes  Dollar Amount : $51,475.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 2496 ARP- IDEA-PreKd ($26,191.00), Project 2475 IDEA-Part B ($7,644.00), Project 2495 ARP-IDEA-K12 ($17,640.00) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of computer equipment from Apple Store for Education Institution in the amount of $51,475.00. Public Content Request approval for the ESE Department to purchase computer equipment from Apple Store for Education Institution in the amount of $51,475.00. The purchase is made through State of Florida Alternate Contract #43211500-WSCA-15-ACS. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 2496 ARP-IDEA-PreKd ($26,191.00), Project 2475 IDEA-Part B ($7,644.00), Project 2495 ARP-IDEA-K12 ($17,640.00), and a copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments APPLE QUOTE-ESE.pdf (36 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.20 Exempted Purchase Over $25,000: AbleNet, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $30,527.30 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 2496 ARP- IDEA-PreK-D ($21,742.23) and  Project 2495 ARP-IDEA-K12 ($8,785.07). Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of My Way Kits from AbleNet, Inc. for the ESE Department, in the amount of $30,527.30. Public Content Request approval for the ESE Department to purchase My Way Kits from AbleNet, Inc. in the amount of $30,527.30. The purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b), and funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 2496 ARP-IDEA-Prek-D ($21,742.23) and Project 2495 ARP-IDEA-K12 ($8,785.07). A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments AbleNet QUOTE.pdf (884 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.21 Surplus and salvage of 1 1988 GMC 2500 (260P) pick-up truck, Vin #1GTFC24C2JE530301, presented by Jay McInnis, Program Director, Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Transportation Department to Surplus and salvage 1 1988 GMC 2500 (260P) pick-up truck, Vin #1GTFC24C2JE530301. Public Content Approval is requested for the Transportation Department to surplus and salvage 1 1988 GMC 2500 (260P) pick-up truck, Vin #1GTFC24C2JE530301. Please contact Jay McInnis for additional information at 833-4162. 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.22 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus list dated May 9, 2022. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated May 9, 2022. 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 May 9, 2022 Board Meeting.pdf (408 KB) Surplus Property Food Services list for May 9, 2022 Board Meeting.pdf (409 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. 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.1 Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 119147 118303 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 : May 5, 2022 - 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). None to report at this time. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.3 Request to double fill the Principal, Ruckel Middle School, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to double fill the position of Principal, Ruckel Middle School, beginning August 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022. Public Content The double filling of the Principal position at Ruckel Middle School is necessary to execute a seamless transition for the school. We are requesting to double fill the position for the period of time the current Principal is on leave - August 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 850-833-5801. File Attachments Double Fill - Principal Ruckel MS FY 2023 2022-04-29.pdf (64 KB) 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 : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 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 9, 2022 Separations, Public.pdf (44 KB) 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 : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 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 May 9, 2022 Substitute New Hires.pdf (99 KB) May 9, 2022 Support Personnel New Hire Board Report.pdf (208 KB) May 9, 2022 Instructional New Hire Board Report.pdf (206 KB) 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 : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 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 9, 2022 Transfer Board Report, Public.pdf (78 KB) 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 : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 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# 110455 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.8 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 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# 105128 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.9 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 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 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. Name School Hours Keisha Thomas Choctaw HS 7.5 Jennifer Seubert Crestview HS 75.0 Tammy McKenzie Crestview HS 7.5 Susan Brock Edwins Elementary 15.0 Melissa Bird Eglin Elementary 75.0 Christophe Gee Lewis School 10.0 Wendell Glover Maintenance 15.0 Raven Reynolds Richbourg School 7.5 Lana Holloway Riverside 13.0 Brigid Findley Silver Sands 7.5 Dorinda Stewart Silver Sands 22.5 Leslie Schrider Silver Sands 15.0 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.10 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 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. 10. Discussion Agenda Subject : 10.1 Items Moved from the Consent Agenda (if any) Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop 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 : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 11.2 TPM Program #6, Task Order #19, Pre-GMP for Richbourg School Building 12 Renovation, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $115,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : 3911- Other Capital - Capital Sales Tax P6TO19 Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program#6, Task Order #19, Pre-GMP for Richbourg School Building 12 Renovation, in the amount of $115,000.00. Public Content Approval is requested for Program #6, Task Order #19, Pre-GMP for Richbourg School Building 12 Renovation. The Project description is as follows: The work involved in the renovation of existing building 12 at Richbourg School consists of minor demolition and reconfiguration of the existing space into new classrooms, Teacher’s Lounge and Office space. This will involve the installation of new plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems as well as the required framing and finishes to support the new areas. The exterior will receive new entry doors and code-compliant windows as well as modifications to the existing fencing. New lighting will be provided for the exterior walkway as well. Pre-GMP Budget - $115,000 For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. 11. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 11.3 TPM Program #6, Task Order #20, Pre-GMP 2022-2023 Priority Roofing Projects, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : May 09, 2022 Absolute Date : May 09, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $750,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : 3911- Other Capital - Capital Sales Tax P6TO20 Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #20, Pre-GMP 2022-2023 Priority Roofing Projects, in the amount of $750,000.00. Public Content Approval is requested for Program #6, Task Order #20, 2022/2023 Priority Roofing Projects. The Project description is as follows: The work associated with this task order addresses roofing replacement or restoration projects at various schools throughout the District. These projects have been identified as the priority roofs to be addressed in the 2022-2023 school year. Schools identified in the priority list include, but are not limited to: Longwood Elementary, Bruner Middle, Silver Sands, Niceville High, Ruckel Middle, Laurel Hill, Richbourg, and Ft. Walton Beach High Schools. The work varies from campus to campus but will entail either tear-off and replacement or restoration of existing roofing systems with District standard Tremco materials. Pre-GMP Budget - $750,000.00 For additional information, please call Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. 13. Attorney's Business Subject : 13.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop 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 : May 5, 2022 - 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 and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments 5-9-2022 Student Trip Requests.pdf (85 KB) 14. Superintendent's Business Subject : 14.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop 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 : May 5, 2022 - Workshop 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 : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 17. Adjournment Subject : 17.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : 18. Public Notices Subject : 18.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearings Meeting : May 5, 2022 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct Student Disciplinary Hearings on May 5, 2022, beginning at 8:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville. 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. 18. Public Notices Subject : 18.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : May 5, 2022 - 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, on May 5, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 18. Public Notices Subject : 18.3 Public Notice Meeting : May 5, 2022 - 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.