Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, November 10, 2025

Monday, November 10, 2025 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Boardroom 6:00 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Linda Evanchyk *********************************************** 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Administrative Personnel Appointments: Deleted item 4.1 Appointment of Principal, Northwood Elementary School Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Administrative Personnel Appointments: Deleted item 4.1 Appointment of Principal, Northwood Elementary School Motion by Lamar White, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Proclamation of National Education Support Professionals Day, presented by Superintendent Marcus Chambers. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Proclamation of National Education Support Professionals Day designated as November 19, 2025. Public Content The Superintendent will present a Proclamation recognizing November 19, 2025, as National Education Support Professionals Day. File Attachments Proclamation - Education Support Professional Day 2025.pdf (298 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Proclamation of National Education Support Professionals Day designated as November 19, 2025. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Deleted - Appointment of Principal, Northwood Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Northwood Elementary School, effective January 5th. 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.2 Appointment of Director, Human Resources, recommended by the  Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Director, Human Resources, effective January 13th. Public Content Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Steve Chatman to the position of Director, Human Resources, effective January 13th. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.3 Appointment of Program Director, Facilities, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Program Director, Facilities effective February 3, 2026. Public Content Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Dustin Keith to the position of Program Director, Facilities, effective February 3, 2026. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 Destin High School, Inc., Basic Financial Statements and Supplementary Information for the Year Ended June 30, 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content In accordance with Chapter 10.850, Rules of the Auditor General, which governs the conduct of charter schools and similar entity audits performed in the State of Florida, the governing body of the charter school shall make annual progress reports to the Sponsor. The annual audit of the charter school shall be conducted by an independent public accountant licensed to practice public accounting in the State of Florida, and the charter school's independently audited financial statements shall be included in this report, along with other information required pursuant to section 229.592, Florida Statutes. The audit report is provided to the School Board of Okaloosa County for review and retained in the School Board's permanent files. The Auditor is required to determine whether or not the charter school is in a state of financial emergency based on criteria specified in Florida Statute 218.503(1). Per the attached audit report, Destin High School, Inc., did not meet any of the conditions described in Florida Statute Section 218.503(1); therefore, the school was not considered to be in a financial emergency for fiscal year 2024- 2025. However, upon the District’s review of the annual financials under provisions of the State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.0081(2) (a)1.b., it was determined that there was a Deteriorating Financial Condition and required notices were sent out by the District’s Chief Financial Officer. The firm of King & Walker, Certified Public Accountants, 2803 W. Busch Blvd., Ste. 106, Tampa, FL 33618, performed the 2024-2025 audit report for Detin High School, Inc. File Attachments Destin High School Audit FY 2025.pdf (765 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda  items as recommended by the Superintendent. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of October 27, 2025; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of October 27, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 27, 2025, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of October 27, 2025; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of October 27, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 27, 2025. File Attachments 10-27-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (152 KB) 10-27-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (154 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Elliott Point Elementary School for Academic Team Buzzers in the amount of $762.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $762.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Elliott Point Elementary School for Academic Team Buzzers in the amount of $762.00. ($734 plus shipping) Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Elliott Point Elementary School for Academic Team Buzzers in the amount of $762.00. File Attachments Elliott Point Academic Team Buzzers.pdf (685 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Elliott Point Elementary School for archery targets in the amount of $1,770.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,770.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Elliott Point Elementary School for archery targets in the amount of $1,770.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Elliott Point Elementary School for archery targets in the amount of $1,770.00. File Attachments Elliott Point Archery Targets.pdf (54 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Northwood Elementary School for cafeteria paint in the amount of $8,089.20, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,089.20 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Northwood Elementary School for cafeteria paint in the amount of $8,089.20. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Northwood Elementary School for cafeteria paint in the amount of $8,089.20. File Attachments Northwood Cafeteria Paint.pdf (222 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Davidson Middle School for gym wall padding in the amount of $2,344.13, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,344.13 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Davidson Middle School for gym wall padding in the amount of $2,344.13. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Davidson Middle School for gym wall padding in the amount of $2,344.13. File Attachments Davidson Gym Wall Pad.pdf (29 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Eglin Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $18,026.14, presented by Brett Hinely and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $18,026.14 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Eglin Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $18,026.14. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Eglin Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $18,026.14. File Attachments Eglin Clear Touch Panels.pdf (76 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Lewis School for risers in the amount of $12,756.83, presented by Brett Hinely and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $12,756.83 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Lewis School for risers in the amount of $12,756.83. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Lewis School for risers in the amount of $12,756.83. File Attachments Lewis Risers.pdf (388 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Lewis School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $586.01, presented by Brett Hinely and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $586.01 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Lewis School  for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $586.01. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Lewis School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $12,103.56. The original appropriation of $11,517.55 was approved at the August 11, 2025 School Board Meeting. There was in increase of $586.01 since the original quote was approved. File Attachments Lewis School - ClearTouch Panels New Quote.pdf (76 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 11.10.2025.pdf (66 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Request to close current bank account with PNC Bank and open a new account at ServisFirst Bank, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve request to close current bank account with PNC Bank and open a new account at ServisFirst Bank. Public Content Per School Board Policy 2-8(A), the School Board must approve all depositories of School Board funds, including school internal accounts. Approved depositories must be banks, savings and loan associations, or credit unions authorized to conduct business in Florida pursuant to Chapter 280, Florida Statutes. Pryor Middle School is requesting approval to close its current Internal Funds checking account at PNC Bank due to monthly service fees that cannot be waived. The school seeks to open a new account at ServisFirst Bank, which provides comparable banking services without monthly service fees. This change will allow the school to preserve more funds for student activities and school needs. File Attachments Pryor MS - Changing Banks.pdf (40 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $22,600.00 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-2025-11-10.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Addendum to Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and KEV Group, Inc., presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $30,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve Addendum to Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and KEV Group, Inc. Original Agreement approved on March 27, 2023. Public Content School Funds Online is the bookkeeping software used by schools for Internal Funds and is a part of KEV Group, Inc. An Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and KEV Group, Inc., was approved by The Board on March 27, 2023. A request is being made to extend the end of the contract from January 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026, in order to align the contract with the fiscal year. File Attachments Kev Group Contract Addendum.pdf (241 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Southeast Office Products & Paper, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $132,852.51 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 4119 OTC-WD- CAP GRANT  Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of furniture for OTC North in the amount of $132,852.51 Public Content Request approval to purchase furniture for OTC North in the amount of $132,852.51. The purchase is made through OMNIA Contract #158057 and funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 4119 OTC-WD-CAP GRANT. Copies of the quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Jon Williams, OTC Director, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SoutheastOfficeProductsQUOTE 10.22.25.pdf (1,119 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Playmore Recreational Products., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $102,160.09 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Fund, Project 5341 DW- Safety/ADA Playgrounds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of new playground equipment for Eglin Elementary and Lewis School in the amount of $102,160.09 Public Content Request approval to purchase playground equipment for Eglin Elementary School in the amount of $42,260.39 and for Lewis School in the amount of $59,899.70 for a combined purchase total of $102,160.09. The purchases are made through the School District of Manatee County Contract 26-0041-MR and funding will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 5341 DW Safety/ADA Playgrounds. Copies of the quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Bobby McErloy, Program Director, Maintenance Department, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments #EST2372 Eglin Elementary.pdf (482 KB) #EST2383 Lewis K-8 PG.pdf (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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Secondary Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program (CAP Grant) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Jennifer Beasley, Program Director, Career and Technical Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Nov 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Nov 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $210,778.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Florida Department of Education-CAP Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Secondary Workforce Development Capitalization Program (CAP Grant) Year 2025-2026 in the amount of $210,778. Public Content The Secondary Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program (CAP Grant) will be used as a funding source to purchase equipment and supplies for the Cybersecurity Program at Destin High School and to renovate and update the Welding Lab at Crestview High School. This will enhance learning opportunities for the students to train effectively, which will lead to high skill, high wage jobs within the local workforce. For more information, contact Jennifer Beasley, CTE Program Director, at 850-833-5858. File Attachments 460_OkaloosaSchools 9-12CTE 25_26_CAPGRANT_DOE100A.pdf (33 KB) 460_OkaloosaSchools_9-12CTE_25-26_CAPGRANT__Projected Equipment Purchases.pdf (75 KB) 460_OkaloosaSchools_9-12CTE_25-26_CAPGRANT_Project Performance Accountablity.pdf (61 KB) 460_OkaloosaSchools_9-12CTE_25-26_CAPGRANT_DOE101S.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Amendment to Agreement with Early Learning Coalition as Related to TAPP Program, presented by Rebecca Heald, Specialist, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Nov 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Nov 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the amendment to the Early Learning Coalition as related to TAPP Program. Public Content Currently, the District makes two payments for TAPP day care: one payment to Early Learning Coalition (ELC) and one payment to the day care to cover the parent's portion. The ELC-EC desires to adjust the agreed upon daily rates to address parent co-pays. This agreement would allow the District to make one payment for TAPP day care to the ELC. The ELC would then pay the parent's portion to the day care. This would streamline the process and be the same cost for the District. Please contact Rebecca Heald at (850) 833-3108 for additional information. File Attachments TAPP Okaloosa 25-26 Terms of Contract Amendment.pdf (115 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content There are no new employees to report that have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave at this time. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular 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 11-10-2025 Meeting.pdf (136 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Out-of-Field Report for the 2025- 2026 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Teachers who are not teaching in their area of certification are considered out-of-field. The attached list of teachers are those teachers who are currently not teaching in their certified area. In order to meet state reporting timelines and hire additional teachers as needed, this report will be a fluid document. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments OOF Board Report for November 10, 2025.pdf (135 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Position Allocations – Pineview School Assistant Principal & Secretary presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Nov 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Nov 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $84,580.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the allocation of an Assistant Principal and Secretary to Pineview School. Public Content In order to prepare for the August 2026 opening of Pineview School, the Superintendent is recommending a 12-Month Assistant Principal position and a 12-Month Secretary position be allocated at this time. The positions will be advertised and filled with a start date of January 1, 2026. The projected cost is for January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. File Attachments Position Cost - Pineview School Asst Princ & Secretary FY 2026 2025-10-30.pdf (67 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the allocation of an Assistant Principal and Secretary to Pineview School. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Nov 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Nov 10, 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 November 10, 2025 Separations, Public.pdf (93 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Nov 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Nov 10, 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 November 10, 2025 Substitute New Hire, Public.pdf (79 KB) November 10, 2025 Instructional New Hire, Public.pdf (91 KB) November 10, 2025 Ed. Support New Hire, Public.pdf (54 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Lamar White, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Nov 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Nov 10, 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 November 10, 2025 Transfers, Public.pdf (135 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Nov 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Nov 10, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #12679. Public Content Suspension without pay of Employee #126979. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee #12679. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Nov 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Nov 10, 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 Kim De Veeny Wright Elementary 2.75 Leigh Martin Niceville High 7.50 Rhonda Ward Transportation North 20.00 Erica Ramey Fort Walton Beach High 14.00 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 Motion & Voting Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Nov 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Nov 10, 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular 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 11-10-25 Out of State Student Trip Requests.pdf (104 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular 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 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular 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 : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Annual Organizational Meeting - 8:30 a.m. Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct its annual Organizational Meeting on November 10, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m., in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on November 10, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.3 Public Notice Meeting : Nov 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting.