Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, February 9, 2026

Monday, February 9, 2026 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Boardroom 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/page/2026-school-board-meetings *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Crestview High School student Donovan Morales, 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A Boys Swimming 50-meter and 100-meter Freestyle State Champion, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Crestview High School student Donovan Morales, 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A Boys Swimming 50-meter and 100-meter Freestyle State Champion. File Attachments Crestview Boys Swim State Champ - Donovan Morales - 2025.pdf (301 KB) 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Principal, Walker Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Walker Elementary School. 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 : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - 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 Hearings of January 26, 2026; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 26, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 26, 2026, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of January 26, 2026; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 26, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 26, 2026. Public Content File Attachments 1-26-2026 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (151 KB) 1-26-2026 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (142 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 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,500.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00. The remaining cost of $7172.75 will be funded through District 2 School Board Member ($2,500.00) and District 4 School Board Member ($4,672.75) Capital Outlay funds. File Attachments Southside Stage Drapes.pdf (180 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 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,500.00 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 Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00. The remaining cost of $7,172.75 will be funded through District 1 School Board Member ($2,500.00) and District 4 School Board Member ($4,672.75) Capital Outlay funds. File Attachments Southside Stage Drapes.pdf (180 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 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $4,672.75, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,672.75 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 Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $4,672.75. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $4,672.75. The remaining cost of $5,000.00 will be funded through District 1 School Board Member ($2,500.00) and District 2 School Board Member (2,500.00) Capital Outlay funds. File Attachments Southside Stage Drapes.pdf (180 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 Budget Amendment #4 - Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $845,164.78 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #4 - Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Public Content On September 8, 2025, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. 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 December 2025: Fund Name Fund No. Amount General Fund 1010 $369,980.35 Debt Service Funds 2xxx 203.40 Capital Project Funds 3xxx 451,813.35 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx (24,035.48) Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 0.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 13,608.73 Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx 33,594.43 Total - All Funds $845,164.78 File Attachments !BA 04 - Dec 2025.pdf (960 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 Monthly Financial Statement for December 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for December 2025. Public Content The financial statement for the month ending December 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 2025-12.pdf (862 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 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - 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 Bills Summary 02.09.2026.pdf (67 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 Request to Write Off Internal Funds NSF Checks as Uncollectible, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 09, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $953.50 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Internal Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve request to write off Internal Funds NSF Checks as uncollectible. Public Content Internal Funds NSF Checks that are at least one year old by January 1 are submitted annually to the School Board for write-off consideration. Five schools have submitted a total of six uncollectible Internal Funds checks for the time period covering January 2024 and December 2024. The affected schools are requesting permission to write off these checks totaling $953.50. A list of individual checks is attached. 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 Service Agreement #26-107 Baybreeze Development, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $21,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-107 between Baybreeze Development Inc. and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective February 10, 2026, through September 10, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-107 with Baybreeze Development Inc., on behalf of Facilities Department. The Provider will support and assist the Okaloosa County School District Facilities Operations. To include but not limited to work with the Florida Inventory of Schoolhouses (FISH), the District Five Year Work Plan, Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Projects and any or all other activities of the Facilities Department, as requested. The Provider will be paid $3,000.00 per month, for up to seven (7) months, for a total contract amount not to exceed $21,000.00. The Agreement is effective February 10, 2026, through September 10, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Grant Meyer, Assistant Superintendent - Operations, at (850) 226-4851. File Attachments SA 26-107 Baybreeze Development, Inc2.pdf (484 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 2025-2026 Class Size Reduction Compliance Plan, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community Relations, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Class Size Reduction Compliance Plan. Public Content As required by Section 1003.03(4), F.S., a class size compliance plan must be approved and submitted to the FLDOE. For more information, please contact John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent of MIS/Community Relations, at 850-689-7117. File Attachments Compliance Plan Formatted.pdf (185 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 Request for Course Adoptions for Okaloosa Technical College - South & North Campuses for the 2026-2027 School Year, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 09, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the course code adoptions for Okaloosa Technical College - North Campus for the Engineering Technology Class and for the extension of the Okaloosa Up Program for Okaloosa Technical College - South Campus. Public Content Please see the attached information for course titles, numbers, credits, and rationale for course adoption for the Engineering Technology class held at OTC - North Campus and the Okaloosa Up Program extension held at OTC - South Campus for the 2026-2027 school year. For more information, please contact Jon Williams at 850-833-3500 or williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com. File Attachments COURSE REQUEST OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE NORTH AND SOUTH SY 26.docx (21 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 Request for Course Code Adoption for the 2026-2027 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction,  and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Course Code Adoption for the 2026-2027 School Year. Public Content Please see the attached course title, course number, credit, requested weighting, and rationale for the requested course adoption. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments JROTC Course Adoption.pdf (96 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 Request for Course Code Adoption for the 2026-2027 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the course code adoption for the 2026-2027 school year. Public Content Please see the attached information for course titles, course numbers, credits, and rationale for course adoption and weighting. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments Game Simulation and Animation Program Adoption.pdf (128 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 106215 127728 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - 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 Employee Name EID Position Location DROP Start Date Steven Woods 119472 Delivery Personnel School Food Service 07/01/2026 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 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 : Feb 9, 2026 - 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 2-9-2026 Meeting.pdf (141 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 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 : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop 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 February 9, 2026.pdf (132 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employment Separations, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 09, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. File Attachments February 9, 2026 Separations, Public Corrected.pdf (99 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 09, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. File Attachments February 9, 2026 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB) February 9, 2026 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (91 KB) February 9, 2026 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (76 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Transfers, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 09, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. File Attachments February 9, 2026 Updated Transfers, Public.pdf (133 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 09, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey 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 : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - 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 : Feb 9, 2026 - 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 2-9-26 Out of State Student Trip Requests.pdf (336 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. File Attachments Spolski SBW 2-9-26-FTE.pdf (392 KB) Cognia 2026.pdf (2,419 KB) Employee Health Clinic.pdf (3,795 KB) First Semester & Superintendent Updates.pdf (7,826 KB) 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - 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 : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Workshop 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 February 9, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Public Notice Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - 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.