Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, July 8, 2024 — reading text

Monday, July 8, 2024 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Tim Bryant *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2024 *********************************************** 1. Approval of Agenda Subject : 1.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jul 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 3. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 3.1 Appointment of Principal, Longwood Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Longwood Elementary School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Stephanie Wheat, to the position of Principal, Longwood Elementary School. Motion by Lamar White, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 3. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 3.2 Appointment of Principal, Okaloosa STEMM Academy, recommended by the Superintendent for approvals. Meeting : Jul 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Okaloosa STEMM Academy. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Kimberly Nihill-Taylor to the position of Principal, Okaloosa STEMM Academy. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 4. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 4.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Jul 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Opening of Meeting Subject : 6.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jul 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jul 8, 2024 - 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 Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of June 24, 2024; Minutes of the Budget Workshop Meeting of June 24, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 24, 2024, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of June 24, 2024; Minutes of the Budget Workshop Meeting of June 24, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 24, 2024. File Attachments 6-24-2024 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (88 KB) 6-24-2024 Budget Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (115 KB) 6-24-2024 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (94 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 8, 2024 - 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 Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bill Summary 07.08.2024.pdf (65 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 Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $48,740.50 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2024-07-08.pdf (98 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 Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Authorization to advertise the proposed Preliminary and Tentative Budget and Millage Rate for fiscal year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to authorize advertisement of the proposed Preliminary and Tentative Budget and Millage Rate for fiscal year 2024-2025. Public Content The District is required by law to advertise notice of its intent to tentatively adopt a millage rate and budget. These advertisements include the "Budget Summary," "Notice of Proposed Tax Increase," and "Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay." The "Notice of Proposed Tax Increase" is required if the projected revenue is higher than the previous year. The projected revenue could be higher due to increased property values, increased millage, or a combination of both. Millage rates include the following: 1. Required Local Effort - This millage