Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, June 23, 2025

Monday, June 23, 2025 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/o/ocsd/page/2025-school-board-meetings. *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Administrative Personnel Appointments: Deleted item 4.2 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Riverside Elementary School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Administrative Personnel Appointments: Deleted item 4.2 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Riverside Elementary School. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Principal, Davidson Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Public Content 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.2 Deleted - Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Riverside Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.3 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Elliott Point Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Public Content 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for May 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for May 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments In-County Travel Summary 06.23.2025.pdf (76 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for May 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for May 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Summary 06.23.2025.pdf (66 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.3 Updates to Okaloosa County School Health Services Manual 2025- 2026, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content Updates to this manual reflect current standards of care, policies and procedures related to the provision of school health services to students while in school. This manual is a collaborative work with the Okaloosa County School District's Student Services Department and Aveanna Health Care. File Attachments 25_26 REDLINED Health Services Manual Final.pdf (2,674 KB) Final 25_26 Health Services Manual Final.pdf (2,615 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of June 9, 2025; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of June 9, 2025; Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 9, 2025, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of June 9, 2025; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of June 9, 2025; Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 9, 2025. File Attachments 6-9-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (142 KB) 6-9-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (146 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Elliott Point Elementary School for fencing in the amount of $14,387.31, presented by Linda Evanchyk and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $14,387.31 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Elliott Point Elementary School for fencing in the amount of $14,387.31. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Elliott Point Elementary School for fencing in the amount of $14,387.31 File Attachments Elliott Point Fencing.pdf (955 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of the 2025-2026 Codes of Student Conduct (Elementary and Secondary), presented by Brian Humphrey, Specialist, Athletics and Discipline, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a public hearing for the adoption of the 2025-2026 Codes of Student Conduct (Elementary and Secondary). Public Content Request permission to advertise a public hearing to receive public input and consider adoption of the 2025-2026 Codes of Student Conduct (Elementary and Secondary). Please contact Brian Humphrey for questions or additional information, 850.689.7198. File Attachments 2025-2026 Eng. Elementary Code of Conduct 07.25.pdf (244 KB) 2025-2026 Eng. Secondary Code of Student Conduct 07.25.pdf (256 KB) 2025-2026 Spanish Elementary Code of Conduct 07.25.pdf (192 KB) 2025-2026 Spanish Secondary Code of Stu. Con 07.25.pdf (140 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for new School Board Policy 02-22, Risk Management Claims Settlement, presented by Jeffrey McInnis, Attorney to the Board, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for new School Board Policy 02-22, Risk Management Claims Settlement. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed new School Board Policy 02-22, Risk Management Claims Settlement. The proposed new rule deals with the authority of the Superintendent of Schools to approve, with specified dollar amounts, risk management claims and causes of action and also restitution and other settlement payments to the District. The purpose and effect of the proposed new rule is to authorize the Superintendent of Schools, after consultation with the School board attorney to approve certain risk management claims and causes of action up to specific dollar limits and to accept and approve certain restitutions or other settlement payments to the District on behalf of the School Board up to specific dollar limits. The new rule will also authorize the Superintendent or his/her designee to execute all necessary settlement documents for such matters. A copy of the proposed new policy is attached. File Attachments 02-22 Risk Management Claims Settlement - NEW.pdf (62 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-12 Student Technology and Internet Acceptable Use, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-12 Student Technology and Internet Acceptable Use. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed revision of School Board Policy 04-12, Student Technology and Internet Acceptable Use. The proposed amendments under the new policy deal with implementing requirements of 2025 legislation providing new regulations of student cell phone use at school. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to incorporate new regulations of student cell phone use at school into the existing Student Technology and Internet Acceptable Use Policy. A copy of the proposed policy is attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS & Instructional Technology, 850-689-7153. File Attachments 04-12 Student Technology Acceptable Use - REDLINE.pdf (111 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-32 Discipline, presented by Brian Humphrey, Specialist, Student Services, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-32 Discipline. Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed revisions to School Board Policy 04-32 Discipline. The proposed changes, in accordance with Florida law, at the end of the initial term of expulsion in threat event disciplinary cases, the period of expulsion may be extended by the School Board upon recommendation of the Superintendent for an additional period of time. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Brian Humphrey, Specialist, Student Services, at 850-689-7198. File Attachments 04-32 Discipline - REDLINE.pdf (91 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for new School Board Policy 04-51 Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for new School Board Policy 04-51 Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed new School Board Policy 04-51, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Acceptable Use Policy. The proposed new rule deals with establishing the parameters for acceptable use of Artificial Intelligence technology throughout the district for both students and district employees. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to set forth the parameters for the use of Artificial Intelligence technology for both students and district employees including establishing what is acceptable and unacceptable uses of such technology throughout the district. A copy of the proposed policy is attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, at 850-833-5108. File Attachments Policy 04-51 Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use - REDLINE.pdf (99 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Review of School Board Policies Chapter 10, Communicable Diseases, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the review of School Board Policies Chapter 10, Communicable Diseases. Public Content This item is offered in accordance with School Board Policy 01-07 (E), which states, "In order to ensure that School Board policies reflect current practices and comply with existing law the School Board shall on a three-year cycle cause a comprehensive review of its policies to be completed and updated as necessary." The District has conducted its comprehensive review of Chapter 10, Communicable Diseases and is making no recommendation for change at this time. For additional information, please contact Teri Schroeder, 850-833-3108. File Attachments Chapter 10 - Communicable Diseases - REDLINE.pdf (88 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 11-18 Public Conduct on Campus, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human  Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 11-18 Public Conduct on Campus. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed new School Board Policy 11-18, Public Conduct on School Property. The proposed amendments under the new policy deal with the protection of district students and staff from unauthorized recordings of conversations in violation of §934.03, Florida Statutes. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to implement the prohibition of unauthorized recording of conversations of district students or staff in violation of §934.03, Florida Statutes and authorizing certain actions to protect against any such unauthorized recordings. A copy of the proposed policy is attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, at 850-833-5108. File Attachments 11-18 Public Conduct on Campus.pdf (108 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Budget Amendment #9 - Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes  Dollar Amount : $2,096,673.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #9 - Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Public Content On September 9, 2024, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. As the fiscal year progresses, we ask the School Board to amend the budget to more accurately reflect estimated revenues and appropriations. The amendments are results of various factors including: increases or decreases in estimated revenues to more accurately reflect revenues, and increases or decreases in appropriations to more accurately reflect estimated expenditures and/or better utilize funds for schools, departments, and projects. These amendments facilitate district operations to occur in a positive manner. These amendments properly reflect the estimated revenue and appropriations. The amendments show the estimated revenue and appropriations for each fund and provide a description of the amendments. Required by S.B.E. rule 6A-1.006. New Revenue Appropriated/(Adjusted) During the Month of May 2025: Fund Name Fund No. Amount General Fund 1010 $ 795,425.55 Debt Service Funds 2xxx 63.77 Capital Project Funds 3xxx 949,719.59 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx/44xx 35,818.72 Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 0.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 269,462.37 Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx 46,183.00 Total - All Funds $2,096,673.00 File Attachments !BA 09 - May 2025.pdf (2,113 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Monthly Financial Statement for May 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for May 2025. Public Content The financial statement for the month ending May 31, 2025, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments Financial Statement 2025-05.pdf (836 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bill Summary 06.23.2025.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,500.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2025-06-23.pdf (102 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $33,573,971.99; Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,620,723.37; and Bank Transfers  totaling $20,000,000.00 for May 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $33,573,971.99, Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees in the amount of $3,620,723.37, and Bank Transfers in the amount of $20,000,000.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $33,573,971.99; Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,620,723.37; and Bank Transfers totaling $20,000,000.00 for May 2025 are being presented to the School Board. File Attachments 11 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - May 2025.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Municipal Advisory Services Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Ford & Associates, Inc., presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $12,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund - Fixed Charges Project 9015 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Municipal Advisory Services Agreement between  the School Board of Okaloosa County and Ford & Associates, Inc. Public Content The School Board will require Municipal Advisory services for existing outstanding Certificates of Participation (COPs) and/or bond issues. The scope of services to be provided under this Agreement shall consist of Municipal advisory services related to the Okaloosa County School Board’s COPs 2022A, COPs 2024 and outstanding bond issues. The term of this Agreement will be for three years and begins on the Effective Date and shall remain in force for a period of three years from such date and may be renewed for additional one-year periods thereafter by mutual agreement of the parties. In addition, the Municipal Advisor will be designated as the Board’s independent registered municipal advisor (“IRMA”) for purposes of SEC Rule 15Ba1-1(d)(3)(vi) (the “IRMA exemption”) with respect to the aspects of the Issue(s) or Product(s) described in this Agreement. File Attachments Okaloosa County Schools G-42 Disclosure Statement 02June2025.pdf (197 KB) Form - Affidavit of Compliance with Anti-Human Trafficking Laws - Eff 7-1-24 completed.pdf (197 KB) Okaloosa County Schools 2025 Agreement 06.04.2025.pdf (387 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Inventories from all schools and departments presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Board Approval Public Content The District currently owns 3,450 assets with an original value of $429.8 million and a current book value of $213.9 million as of June 23, 2025. The District is requesting Board Approval to remove 16 assets with a current book value of $4,663.92, reflecting an approximate 0.002% reduction in District assets. The Assets will be removed effective June 30, 2025. As required under General Authority and Law Implemented – Chapter 274, Florida Statutes, “Tangible Personal Property Owned by Local Governments”, a complete physical inventory of all property shall be taken annually, compared to property records, and all discrepancies shall be traced and reconciled. F.S. 274.02 File Attachments Inventory - Summary of Items to Remove FY25.pdf (123 KB) Inventory - Items to Remove with Paperwork.pdf (85 KB) Inventory - Items to Remove without Paperwork.pdf (91 KB) Inventory - Missing Items.pdf (89 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Sole Source SS#25-17 Frontline, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $96,382.92 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 6405 Title II- Part A ($66,115.32), and General Fund $30,267.60 Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewing the software subscriptions with Frontline Education for a total amount of $96,382.92, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval to renew the software subscriptions with Frontline Education for a total amount of $96,382.92 Funds will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 6405 Title II - Part A ($66,115.32), and General Fund $29,386.02. The contract is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, at (850) 833-5853. File Attachments FRONTLINE QUOTE.pdf (365 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Renewal of ITB 22-21 Fire Extinguishers and Kitchen Hood Systems Inspection, Maintenance and Repair, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds (1.50 Mill) Project 2395 - DW - Safety/ADA Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 22-21 Extinguishers and Kitchen Hood Systems Inspection, Maintenance and Repair to The Hiller Companies, effective June 28, 2025, through June 27, 2026. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB 22-21 Fire Extinguishers and Kitchen Hood Systems Inspection, Maintenance and Repair to The Hiller Companies, based on fixed prices, effective June 28, 2025, through June 27, 2026. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS ITB 22-02.pdf (299 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Parish Tractor Company, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $51,630.23 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of a Tractor from Parish Tractor Company for a total of $51,630.23 Public Content Request approval to purchase Kubota tractor from Parish Tractor Company for a total of $51,630.23, for Laurel Hill School Agriculture Program. The purchase is made through Sourewell Contract #112624-KBA, and funding will be paid from General Funds. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing Department at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments KUBOTA QUOTE.pdf (49 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., AMN Allied Services, LLC, CRA Therapy, Jackson Therapy Partners LLC, Orange Tree Staffing LLC, Princeton Staffing Solutions LLC, Soliant Health LLC, Stepping Stones Group, Talk of the Town Speech Therapy LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant - Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve contracting with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., AMN Allied Services, LLC, CRA Therapy, Jackson Therapy Partners LLC, Orange Tree Staffing LLC, Princeton Staffing Solutions LLC, Soliant Health LLC, Stepping Stones Group, Talk of the Town Speech Therapy LLC, through Escambia County Schools RFP 241904, effective through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval to contract with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., AMN Allied Services, LLC, CRA Therapy, Jackson Therapy Partners LLC, Orange Tree Staffing LLC, Princeton Staffing Solutions LLC, Soliant Health LLC, Stepping Stones Group, and Talk of the Town Speech Therapy LLC through Escambia County Schools RFP 241904, based on same pricing terms and conditions to provide various services as needed. Funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant - Speech and the contracts will be effective through June 30, 2026. Copies of the vendor confirmation letters are attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments VENDOR CONFIRMATION LETTERS.pdf (457 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: DEX Imaging, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $129,819.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 9121 Print Shop Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of a Duplo 350 Booklet System from DEX Imaging for a total of $129,819.00 Public Content Request approval to purchase a new Duplo 350 Booklet System from DEX Imaging for a total of $129,819.00, for the Print Shop. The purchase is made through GSA Contract #47QSMA22D08PD, and funding will be paid from General Funds, Project 9121 Print Shop. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Perry Rich, Print Shop Supervisor, at (850) 833-5890. File Attachments DEX IMAGING QUOTE.pdf (352 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Apptegy, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $107,273.25 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 3009 - Instructional & District Wide Software Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of software from Apptegy in the amount of $107,273.25, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval to purchase software from Apptegy in the amount of $107,273.25. The purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b). Funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 3009 - Instructional & District Wide Software, and the contract is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS & IT, at (850) 689-7153. File Attachments APPTEGY QUOTE.pdf (43 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Service Agreement #26-15 Emerald Coast Science Center-STEM Field Trips, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Funds Paid By Individual Participating Schools Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-15 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provide STEM Field Trips, in an amount not to exceed $1,560.00 per school per day, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-15 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provide STEM Field Trips. The Provider will be paid $13.00 per student for up to 120 students, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,560.00 per school per day. Funds will be paid by individual participating schools. The Agreement is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-4122. File Attachments GLOBAL ECSC SA 26-15 Field Trips.pdf (251 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.25 Service Agreement #26-16 Emerald Coast Science Center-Family Science Night, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Funds Paid By Individual Participating Schools Recommended Action : Service Agreement #26-16 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provided Family Science Night, in an amount not to exceed $1,050.00 per school, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-16 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provided Family Science Night. The Provider will be paid $525.00 per event, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,050.00 per school. Funds will be paid by individual participating schools. The Agreement is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-4122. File Attachments GLOBAL ECSC SA 26-16 Family Science Night.pdf (258 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.26 Service Agreement #26-17 Emerald Coast Science Center- Planetarium, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Funds Paid By Individual Participating Schools Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #25-06 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provide a Planetarium Program, in an amount not to exceed $1,750.00 per school per day, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-17 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provide a Planetarium Program. The Provider will be paid $250.00 per hour with a two (2) hour minimum, for a contract total amount not to exceed $1,750.00 per school per day. Funds will be paid by individual participating schools, and the contract is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. A copy of the Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-4122. File Attachments GLOBAL ECSC SA 26-17 Mobile Planetarium.pdf (255 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.27 Service Agreement#26-18 Emerald Coast Science Center-Plant Dissection, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director,  Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Funds Paid By Individual Participating Schools Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement#26-18 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provide Plant Dissection, not to exceed $1,600.00 per school per day, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement#26-18 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provide Plant Dissection. The Provider will be paid $8.00 per student for up to 200 students, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,600.00 per school per day. Funds will be paid by individual participating schools, and the Agreement is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-4122. File Attachments GLOBAL ECSC SA 26-18 Flower Dissection.pdf (253 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.28 Service Agreement #26-19 Emerald Coast Science Center-Science Matters, presented by Vince Windham, Program, Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes  Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Funds Paid By Individual Participating Schools Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-19 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provide Science Matters, in an amount not to exceed $1,575.00 per school per day, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-19 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provide Science Matters, The Provider will be paid $225.00 per hour/session for up to seven (7) hours per day, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,575.00 per school per day. Funds will paid by individual participating schools. The Agreement is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-4122. File Attachments GLOBAL ECSC SA 26-19 Science Matters Program.pdf (257 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.29 Service Agreement #26-20 Emerald Coast Science Center-Science Enrichment, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Funds Paid By Individual Participating Schools Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-20 between Emerald Coast  Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa Schools, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provide Science Enrichment, in an amount not to exceed $875.00 per school per day, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-20 between Emerald Coast Science Center, and The School Board of Okaloosa Schools, Florida, on behalf of the district, to provide Science Enrichment. The Provider will be paid $150.00 per hour/session for up to seven (7) hours per day, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,050.00 per school per day. Funds will be paid by individual participating schools. The Agreement is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-4122. File Attachments GLOBAL ECSC SA 26-20 Science Enrichment Program.pdf (258 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.30 Amendment to Service Agreement #25-69 The Speech Lab, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,485.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Amendment to Service Agreement #25-69 The Speech Lab, LLC, for an addition of 35.5 hours, based on $70.00 per hour, for an additional total of $2,485.00, effective through June 30, 2025. Public Content Request approval to amend Service Agreement #25-69 The Speech Lab, LLC. The Amendment adds an additional 35.5 hours, based on $70.00 per hour, for a total of $2,485.00, and total contract amount not to exceed to $93,835.00. The Amendment is effective through June 30, 2025, and funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant Speech. Copies of the Amendment and Service Agreement are attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments Amendment 1 SA #25-69 The Speech Lab LLC.pdf (6,729 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.31 Amendment to Service Agreement #25-43 Connect ASL, Inc, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 5475 IDEA-K12 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Amendment to Service Agreement #25-43 Connect ASL, Inc, to extend the delivery of service period from June 30, 2025 to July 31, 2025 Public Content Request approval to amend Service Agreement #25-43 Connect ASL, Inc. The Amendment will extend the delivery of service period from June 30, 2025 to July 31, 2025 to inlcude the VPK Summer Program. Copies of the Amendment and Service Agreement are attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments Amendment 1 SA #25-43 Connect ASL, Inc.pdf (1,529 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.32 Quarterly School Safety Compliance Report – 4th Quarter, in accordance with Rule 6a-1.0018(4)(f), F.A.C., presented by Danny Dean, Program Director, Safety, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Quarterly School Safety Compliance Report. Public Content In accordance with Rule 6a-1.0018(4)(f), F.A.C., at least quarterly, the School Safety Specialist must report to the Superintendent and the Board any noncompliance by the District with laws or rules regarding school safety. Records, information, photographs, audio and visual presentations, schematic diagrams, surveys, recommendations, or consultations or portions thereof relating directly to the physical security or fire- safety systems of the facility or revealing security or fire-safety systems held by an agency is confidential and exempt from release as a public record pursuant to § 119.071(3), Florida Statutes. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda  Subject : 7.33 Contract Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, presented by Christy Corbin, Assistant Principal, Okaloosa On-Line, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Contract Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, subject to the contractor entering into the School District's standard data protection agreement. Public Content After negotiations with Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC) and the review of these documents by the OCSD Board attorney, we are able to recommend this vendor to the Board to provide Florida Virtual School services to Okaloosa County public school students who meet the requirements of the program. This is an approved vendor by DOE to provide virtual services. OCSD will meet the requirements of the K12 VIP legislation (1002.45) by contracting with this approved state vendor for grades K-12.We would like to continue to make this vendor an option for an additional year to our families in the District and recommend approval of the attached contract for 2025-2026 school year. For questions, contact Christy Corbin 850-689-2043. File Attachments Panhandle 2025-2026 Contract.pdf (2,697 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.34 Contract between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and K12 Florida, LLC (STRIDE), for  Online Educational Products, presented by Christy Corbin, Assistant Principal, Okaloosa On-Line, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve Contract between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and K12 Florida, LLC (STRIDE), for Online Educational Products, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, subject to the contractor entering into the School District's standard data protection agreement. Public Content After negotiations with K12 Florida (STRIDE) personnel and the review of these documents by the OCSD Board attorney, we are able to recommend this vendor to the Board to provide K12 Florida (STRIDE) services to Okaloosa County public school students who meet the requirements of the program. This is an approved vendor by DOE to provide virtual services. OCSD will meet the requirements of the K12 VIP legislation (1002.45) by contracting with this approved state vendor for grades K-12. We would like to continue to make this vendor an option for an additional year to our families in the District and recommend approval of the attached contract for 2025-2026 school year. For questions, please contact Christy Corbin at 850-689-2043 File Attachments K12 2025-2026 Contract.pdf (14,987 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.35 Virtual School Services Agreement between Imagine Learning and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Christy Corbin, Assistant Principal, Okaloosa  On-Line, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve Virtual School Services Agreement between Imagine Learning and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Public Content After negotiations with Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) personnel and the review of these documents by the OCSD Board attorney, we are able to recommend this vendor to the Board to provide Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) services to Okaloosa County public school students who meet the requirements of the program. This is an approved vendor by DOE to provide virtual services. OCSD will meet the requirements of the K12 VIP legislation (1002.45) by contracting with this approved state vendor for grades K-12. We would like to continue to make this vendor an option for an additional year to our families in the District and recommend approval of the attached contract for 2025-2026 school year. For questions, please contact Christy Corbin at 850-689-2043. File Attachments Imagine Learning 2025-2026 Contract.pdf (32,215 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.36 Contract for Full Service Schools between The School Board of Okaloosa County and the Department of Health in Okaloosa, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $120,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Full Service Schools Allocation Recommended Action : Motion to approve the contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Department of Health in Okalooa. Public Content The Okaloosa County School District will collaborate with the Department of Health in Okaloosa County to maintain a Full Service School Health Services program to provide health services that include basic school health services along with additional specialized services. The Department will pay Okaloosa County School District a total amount not to exceed $120,000 to maintain Full Service Schools Health Services program. Contract end date is 6/30/2026/ For more information, contact Teri Schroeder at 850-833-3108. File Attachments 25_26 DOH-Okaloosa.pdf (18,157 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.37 Cooperative Agreement between the School District of Okaloosa County and the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center. Public Content The Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center will provide the Monique Burr Foundation's Child Safety Matters instruction to all elementary students in grades K-5 throughout the district to meet Florida Department of Education's required instruction standards for internet safety, human trafficking prevention and substance use / abuse prevention. Agreement term is August 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 File Attachments ECCAC 2025-2026.pdf (2,725 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.38 Contract for Health Services between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Aveanna Health Care, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,219,083.50 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 6004 - Nursing Contract - Schools; Project 1084 - Medicaid Reimbursement, and Project 2101 - Full Service Schools Recommended Action : Motion to approve the contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Aveanna Health Care, to provide school health services at designated school sites during the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content This is an exempted purchase for services over $25,000 under 6A-1.012(II)(A). Requesting approval of the contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Aveanna Health Care at school sites during the 2025-2026 school year based on fixed pricing for an estimated total of $2,219,083.50. Funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 6004 - Nursing Contract, Project 1084 - Medicaid Reimbursement, and Project 2101 - Full Service Schools. The contract is effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. For additional information, contact Teri Schroeder at 833-3108. File Attachments Aveanna 2025-2026.pdf (139 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.39 School Readiness Provider Contract, presented by Brooke Barron, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Readiness Provider Application for services, effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Public Content As mandated by Florida law, providers of services for children in programs receiving subsidized child care funding must annually complete the School Readiness Provider Contract. The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida will receive funding from the Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties for Southside Primary School. The Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties has developed the statewide School Readiness Provider Contract. The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, will begin the new contract year, July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, based on the approval of this agreement. For more information, please contact Brooke Barron at 850-833-4208. File Attachments SR 20205 2026 Contract.pdf (1,485 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.40 School Readiness Provider Contract, presented Brooke Barron, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Readiness Provider Application for services, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Public Content Mandated by Florida law, providers of services for children in programs receiving subsidized child care funding must annually complete the School Readiness Provider Contract. The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida will receive funding from the Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties for Wright Elementary School. The Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties has developed the statewide School Readiness Provider Contract. The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, will begin the new contract year, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 based on the approval of this agreement. For more information, please contact Brooke Barron at 850-833-4208. The contract is attached. File Attachments Early Learning Coalition Contract_Wright Elem_July 2025-June 2026.pdf (1,481 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.41 State of Florida Voluntary PreKindergarten Education Program Statewide Provider Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Brooke Barron, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the State of Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Statewide Provider Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Public Content The attached VPK Statewide Provider Agreement between the Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa and Walton Counties and The School Board of Okaloosa County is required in order to provide year-long and summer VPK in our district. For fiscal year 2025-2026, year-long VPK will be offered at the following schools: Bob Sikes Elementary School Edwins Elementary School Longwood Elementary School Mary Esther Elementary School Northwood Elementary School Okaloosa STEMM Academy Riverside Elementary School Southside Primary School Walker Elementary School File Attachments Florida Statue 1002.pdf (460 KB) VPK Copy of Contract for School Board.pdf (744 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.42 Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Northwest Florida Ballet, Inc. for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Brooke Barron, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : FEFP Base Funding Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Northwest Florida Ballet, Inc. for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Renew contract between the School District of Okaloosa County and the Northwest Florida Ballet, Inc. for the 2025-2026 School year. Contract shall be for one year commencing on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026. For more information contact Brooke Barron, 850-833-3240. File Attachments NFB signed contract.pdf (1,672 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.43 Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Florida Power & Light Company at Pineview School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith,  Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $21,156.17 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital - COP 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Florida Power & Light Company at Pineview School, in the amount of $21,156.17. Public Content Approval is requested for the Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Florida Power & Light Company at Pineview School, in the amount of $21,156.17. This agreement will provide new underground electrical service at Pineview School funded through Program 6 Task Order #35 - New Pineview School that was approved on April 24, 2023. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments FPL Underground Installation Agreement_Crestview K-8_Credits.pdf (353 KB) Pineview - Sketch and Legal Description.pdf (1,483 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.44 Agreement to grant Okaloosa Gas District a fifteen foot (15') wide utility easement at Pineview School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement to grant Okaloosa Gas District a fifteen foot (15') wide utility easement at Pineview School. Public Content Okaloosa Gas District is requesting The School Board of Okaloosa County grant a fifteen foot (15') wide utility easement at Pineview School located at 5200 Enzor Road, Crestview, Florida, parcel identification number of 24-3N-24-0000-0002-0010. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments OK Gas 15' Easement Pineview School.pdf (124 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.45 Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Florida Power & Light Company at Baker School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Florida Power & Light Company at Baker School. Public Content Approval is requested for the Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Florida Power & Light Company at Baker School. This agreement will provide new underground electrical service at Baker School. Program 6 Task Order #35 - 12 Classroom Addition at Baker School approved by the Board on March 25, 2024. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments FPL Underground Distribution Agreement - Baker School.pdf (390 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.46 Agreement to grant Florida Power & Light an Underground Easement at Baker School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement to grant Florida Power & Light an underground easement at Baker School. Public Content Florida Power & Light is requesting The School Board of Okaloosa County grant an underground easement (see exhibit "A") at Baker School, parcel identification number 06-3N-24-0750-000B-0190. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments FPL Underground Easement - Baker School.pdf (101 KB) Exhibit A FPL Underground Easement Sketches - Baker School.pdf (1,594 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.47 Agreement to grant Florida Power & Light an Easement at Baker School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement to grant Florida Power & Light an easement at Baker School. Public Content Florida Power & Light is requesting The School Board of Okaloosa County grant an easement (see exhibit "A") at Baker School, parcel identification number 06-3N-24-0750-PARK-0000. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments FPL Easement - Baker School.pdf (89 KB) Exhibit A FPL Easement Sketches - Baker School.pdf (431 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.48 IDEA, Part B, Entitlement K-12 Florida Department of Education Project Application for 2025-2026, presented by Kathy Ard, Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $9,610,235.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : IDEA, Part B, Entitlement K-12 Florida Department of Education Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Florida Department of Education IDEA, Part B, Entitlement K-12 Federal application for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Okaloosa County's projected allocation for the IDEA, Part B, Entitlement K-12 grant is $9,610,235.00. At this time, the narrative is being completed and due to the FDOE June 26, 2025. Once the 2025-2026 Federal Grant is complete and submitted to the FDOE, the narrative will be presented to the Okaloosa County School Board. For additional information, please contact Kathy Ard, Director, at 850-833-3164. File Attachments DOE 100A IDEA Part B K12 2025-2026.pdf (146 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.49 IDEA, Part B, Entitlement Pre-K Florida Department of Education Project Application for 2025-2026, presented by Kathy Ard, Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $396,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : IDEA, Part B, Entitlement Pre-K Florida Department of Education Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Florida Department of Education IDEA, Part B, Entitlement Pre-K Federal application for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Okaloosa County's projected allocation for the IDEA, Part B, Entitlement Pre-K grant is $396,000.00. At this time, the narrative is being completed and due to the FDOE June 25, 2025. Once the 2025-2026 Federal Grant is complete and submitted to the FDOE, the narrative will be presented to the Okaloosa County School Board. For additional information, please contact Kathy Ard, Director, at 850-833-3164. File Attachments DOE 100A IDEA Part B PreKd 2025-2026.pdf (148 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.50 Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast, presented by Rebecca Heald, Specialist, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $52,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Project 2086- SAI- Teenage Parent Program Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast for child care services provided to the students enrolled in the Teenage Parent Program. Public Content The Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast and the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, mutually agree to cooperate in serving pregnant and parenting students in the school district. Through this mutual agreement, child care placement will be provided to any pregnant or parenting student, enrolled in the Teenage Parenting Program, pursuing a high school diploma. File Attachments TAPP OK Schools 2025-2026-Partially.pdf (282 KB) TAPP OK 25-26-Anti-Human Trafficking Laws.pdf (249 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.51 Okaloosa County School District 2026-2027 School Calendar, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community Relations and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District 2026-2027 School Calendar, effective July 1, 2026. Public Content On Monday, April 21, 2025, the 2026-27 Calendar Committee convened. The committee was comprised of 20 people, with a selection of members on behalf of the Superintendent, OCEA, and OESP. A recommendation has been made to the Superintendent, and that recommendation is before you tonight. In summary – July 31- August 4 Flex (3 Days) August 7 , Jan. 6- PD Days (colored differently than Teacher Workdays, light blue) 10 traditional Workdays 179 Attendance Days The first day of school for students: Monday, August 11. Spring Break: Mar. 15-19 The last day of school for students: Thursday, May 27 (before Memorial day) Teachers finish by May 27 (with Flex Days, June 2) For additional information, please contact Duscha Ross, 850-689-7165. File Attachments 2026-27 Calendar by Month - Board DRAFT_20250603.pdf (133 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.52 Agreement for School Resource Officer Program between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and The Sheriff of Okaloosa County, Florida, for 2025-2026, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community Relations, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,255,771.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Project 3107 - Safe Schools Revenue, General Fund  Reserve, Charter School Reimbursements Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agreement for School Resource Officer Program between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and The Sheriff of Okaloosa County, Florida, for 2025-2026, effective July 16, 2025, through July 15, 2026. Public Content This is a recommendation to approve funding and the agreement for the School Resource Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Sheriff of Okaloosa County in the amount of $4,255,771.00. This agreement will be funded as follows: Source Amount Safe Schools - Estimated New Revenue $2,760,215.00 Safe Schools - Prior Years Carryover 0.00 General Fund Reserves 1,282,766.00 Charter School Reimbursement - Destin High School 70,930.00 Charter School Reimbursement - Okaloosa Academy 70,930.00 Charter School Reimbursement - Liza Jackson Preparatory 70,930.00 Total Proposed Budget $4,255,771.00 For additional information, please contact John Spolski, (850) 689-7117. File Attachments 25-26 SRO Contract Agreement.pdf (1,337 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.53 Approval of Marathon Health Employee Clinic Contract, presented by Sarah Cato, Director, Risk Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,100,911.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Health Insurance Funding Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Marathon Health Employee Clinic Contract. Public Content The Superintendent is recommending that the Board approve a contract with Marathon Health to build and run an Employee Health Clinic based on the recommendation of the Benefits Oversight Group and the Risk Management Director. Having an Employee Health Clinic will help offset claims expenses, assist with recruitment/retention, and provide health and wellness resources to our employee population. The fees are a one-time implementation fee of $98,700 and an annual fee of $1,002,211. The annual fee will be billed monthly. In addition, the District will be billed on a monthly basis for labs, injectables, and generic medications at a pass through rate. Fee Schedule Implementation Fee $98,700 Annual fee 1st year $1,002,211 Monthly passthrough costs $300,000 (labs, pharmacy, and injectables Building estimated costs $412,000 Total estimated costs $1,812,911 The attached is the contract through Marathon Health Direct Negotiated and exempt from bid under 6A.1012-15. If you have any questions or concerns or would like additional information please contact Sarah Cato 850-833-5823. File Attachments Marathon Health Services Agreement.pdf (15,605 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. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 124681 117120 121567 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). NEW DROP ENTRIES DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Vanessa Patterson 107747 Paraprofessional Wright ES 10/1/2025 Kim Ballard 105706 Secretary Mary Esther ES 7/1/2025 Steve Hall 104747 Custodian Central Complex 7/1/2025 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Administrative, Managerial, and Professional/Technical Personnel Recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Administrative, Managerial, and Professional/Technical Personnel Recommendations for the 2025-2026 School Year. Public Content The Superintendent's recommendations for Administrative, Managerial, and Professional/Technical personnel for the 2025-2026 school year. For more information, contact Dr. Lee Hale at (850) 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year. Public Content The attached list of teachers has cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent that they receive their contracts. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857.  File Attachments Cleared Provisionals for 2025-2026 School Year 6-18-2025.pdf (186 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments June 23, 2025 Separations, Public.pdf (103 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments June 23, 2025 Ed Support New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee transfers. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been transferred in instructional and education support positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 File Attachments June 23, 2025 Transfers, Public UPDATED.pdf (144 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Public Content Suspension of the following employee without pay: #117120. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 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 Adriana Santos Wade Silver Sands School 11.25 Ritchell Mabanag Wright Elementary 11.75 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.10 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,  Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 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. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.2 Authorization for Professional Services for CMI price validation for TPM Program #6, Task Orders and Scope Modifications, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $75,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds - 1.50 Mill or Sales Tax Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Authorization for Professional Services for CMI price validation for TPM Program #6,  Task Orders and Scope Modifications, amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Public Content Approval is requested for the Authorization for Professional Services Agreement between CMI and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, price validation for TPM Program #6, Task Orders and Scope Modifications. Scope of Services: Investigate proposed work scope, prepare independent estimates for Probable Construction Costs and Review and Validate TPM's GMP for: TPM Program #6, Task Orders and Scope Modifications, amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.3 TPM Program #6, Task Order #37, Scope Modification #2, GMP for Sales Tax HVAC Project, Niceville High School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $718,062.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital - Sales Tax Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #37, Scope Modification #2, GMP for Sales Tax HVAC Project, Niceville High School, in the amount of $718,062.00. Public Content Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #37, Scope Modification #2, GMP for Sales Tax HVAC Project, Niceville High School Classroom Chilled Water Supply/Return Piping Insulation. Niceville High School Classroom Chilled Water Supply/Return Piping Insulation Replacement Project – This project consists of the replacement of the existing Chilled water return and supply piping insulation in the classrooms on the 100, 200 and 300 hallways west of the main corridor. The existing piping insulation has failed and has allowed leaking of condensate onto the ceiling tiles that make up the soffits in the classrooms and in the mechanical rooms in each classroom. This failed insulation will be removed and replaced with new. Existing soffit will be removed and reinstalled after the work is complete. Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $718,062.00 Pre-GMP Phase Services - Previously Authorized 90,000.00 Total Cost of Work $808,062.00 Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments TO37 SM#2 NHS Piping Insulation Project GMP Ver 1.0.pdf (207 KB) OCSD TO#37 SM#2 Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (33 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.4 TPM Program #6, Task Order #38, Scope Modification #1, GMP for District-Wide Fine and Performing Arts, Crestview High School Band Room Addition, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $933,482.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital - 1.5 Mill Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #38, Scope Modification #1, GMP for District-Wide Fine and Performing Arts, Crestview High School Band Room Addition, in the amount of $783,482.00, and Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E), in the amount of $150,000.00. Public Content Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #38, Scope Modification #1, GMP for District-Wide Fine and Performing Arts, Crestview High School Band Room Addition. Crestview High School Band Room Addition – This GMP for the Crestview High School Band Room addition consists of an addition on the southeast corner of the existing Chorus/Band Building at the front of the school. This new addition will be a storage area for band equipment and seasonal instruments. The existing Band Room will receive some minor finish upgrades with new paint and acoustical panels applied to the walls. New instrument storage cabinets will be provided as well as an upgraded A/V system. Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $783,482.00 Pre-GMP Phase Services - Previously Authorized 155,784.00 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) 150,000.00 Total Cost of Work $1,089,266.00 Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments TO38 GMP SM#1 Crestview Band Room Addition Ver 1.0.pdf (210 KB) OCSD TO#38 SM#1 Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (33 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.5 TPM Program #6, Task Order #39, Scope Modification #2, District- Wide Parking & Paving, Crestview High School Parking Reconfiguration Project (Phase 2) and Meigs Middle School New Parking Lot, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,261,253.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital - Sales Tax & 1.5 Mill Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #39, Scope Modification #2, District-Wide Parking & Paving, Crestview High School Parking Reconfiguration Project (Phase 2) and Meigs Middle School New Parking Lot, in the amount of $1,261,253.00. Public Content Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #39, Scope Modification #2, District-Wide Parking & Paving, Crestview High School Parking Reconfiguration Project (Phase 2) and Meigs Middle School New Parking Lot. Crestview High School Parking Reconfiguration Project (Phase 2) – This project consists of the reconstruction of the asphalt parking lot at the front of the school. The existing parking lot is bound by concrete curbs that will remain in most places, except at the Main entry to the school where they will be reconstructed/reconfigured for better drainage, safe access and traffic flow. An existing storm sewer structure and piping will be relocated to address existing drainage issues. Lot drainage is accomplished via surface flow. New parking lot lighting will be installed as part of the project. Phase 2 will be divided into Phase 2A and 2B to allow for some work to be completed before school starts in August. This scope does not include areas identified on the drawings as Phase 1 or Phase 3. This will be funded through Capital 1.50 Mill. Meigs Middle School Parking Lot Project – This project consists of the construction of a new asphalt parking lot with appropriate striping and signage near the front of the school off Richbourg Ave. The new parking lot will be bounded by flat concrete curbs. Lot drainage is accomplished via surface flow. One short section of new sidewalk will be provided to extend the existing sidewalk to the end of the property. This will be funded through Capital Sales Tax. Total Cost of Work - $1,261,253.00 Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments TO39 GMP Crestview High Ph2 Meigs Paving Ver 1.0.pdf (229 KB) OCSD TO#39 SM#2 Ph2 Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (33 KB) 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments Out of State Student Trip Requests - 6-23-25.pdf (124 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 Designation of School Board Members to serve as the Advocacy Representative and Alternate on the Florida School Boards Association Advocacy Committee Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to designate (board member) to serve as the Board's Advocacy Representative and (board member) to serve as the alternate on the Florida School Boards Association Advocacy Committee through June 30, 2026. Public Content In order to encourage equal representation of all school boards in the FSBA legislative efforts, Article XI, Section 1 of the FSBA Bylaws calls for each district school board to annually designate a board member and an alternate to serve on the FSBA Advocacy (previously called Legislative) Committee. These Advocacy Committee members serve as the key architects of the FSBA Legislative Platform and as essential advocates in our local, state, and federal lobbying efforts. A policy change was approved at the Annual Joint Conference (December 2019) that restructured committees, placing the Advocacy Committee as the overarching, statewide committee. This change also shifted the Legislative Committee to a smaller, more focused subcommittee of the Advocacy Committee, alongside the Federal Relations subcommittee. The Advocacy Committee will begin work in early August and will be appointing its Legislative and Federal subcommittee members by September 1. These roles and responsibilities include: Representing your district in statewide advocacy Engaging with policymakers and education stakeholders Attending monthly meetings Leading local advocacy and reporting efforts The committee term is from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Mr. Bryant currently serves as the Board's representative and Parker Destin serves as the alternate. Motion & Voting Motion to designate Tim Bryant to serve as the Board's Advocacy Representative and Parker Destin to serve as the alternate on the Florida School Boards Association Advocacy Committee through June 30, 2026. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.2 Appointments to the Okaloosa County Value Adjustment Board Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of a School Board Member, an Alternate, and a Business Representative to the Okaloosa County Value Adjustment Board. Public Content The School Board is requested annually to appoint a School Board Member and one community business person to serve on the Okaloosa County Value Adjustment Board. The Value Adjustment Board cannot meet without a School Board Representative present; therefore, it is recommended that an alternate School Board Member be appointed. Current representatives are: Linda Evanchyk, Tim Bryant (alternate), and Mike Carroll (business representative). Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Linda Evanchyk as the School Board’s representative, Tim Bryant as the School Board’s alternate representative. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.3 School Board Member Travel Request Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Center 9001 Out-of-County Travel Recommended Action : Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Tim Bryant to attend the COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference, Washington D.C., September 7-9, 2025. This travel has been confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Public Content Florida Statute §1001.39 requires that School Board members who travel outside of the District, and are requesting reimbursement of travel expense in excess of $500, obtain approval from the School Board that the travel is for official School Board business and that it complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Mr. Bryant has requested to attend the COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference, Washington, D.C.; September 7-9, 2025. Motion & Voting Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Tim Bryant to attend the COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference, Washington D.C., September 7-9, 2025. This travel has been confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.4 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action,Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Subject : 14.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board with general comments - Form MIS 6120 General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearings - 8:15 a.m. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct Student Disciplinary Hearings on June 23, 2025, beginning at 8;15 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. In accordance with Florida law, this hearing may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected students. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on June 23, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.3 Notice of Public Workshop - 11:00 a.m. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Public Content A Workshop to review the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 district department budgets will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, on June 23, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. This Board Workshop is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/ocsd/page/2025- school-board-meetings. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.4 Public Notice Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting.