Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, July 28, 2025 — reading text

Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with §1003.42, Florida Statutes. Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input and consider approval for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education. The Okaloosa County School District is preparing documentation and public availability of major instructional materials relating to reproductive health and disease, for the 2025-2026 school year, as required by §1003.42, Florida Statutes. This public hearing is for the annual approval of major instructional materials used for the following Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education courses taught in the school district that require state standards on reproductive health and disease.  Middle Grades Life Science Biology 1 Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Medical Skills and Services CTE: Health Science Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Allied Health Assistant 3 CTE: Emergency Medical Responder 3 CTE: Medical Interventions CTE: Practical Nursing The course and material information and the public review link below are available on the Okaloosa County School District Website. https://okaloosaschools.com/page/reproductive-health-and-disease-education Printed material information can also be reviewed by contacting Tami Ellis (850) 833-4122. File Attachments 2_Reproductive Health and Disease Education Exemption form.pdf (379 KB) Allied Health Assistant 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (333 KB) Anatomy and Physiology Standards and Materials.pdf (345 KB) Biology Standards and Materials.pdf (328 KB) Emergency Medical Responder 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (334 KB) Medical Interventions HB545 Materials.pdf (308 KB) Medical Skills and Services HB545 Materials.pdf (332 KB) MJ Life Science Standards and Materials.pdf (328 KB) Practical Nursing HB545 Materials.pdf (320 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 as amended 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 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Athletic Trainer, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Athletic Trainer. Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input and consider approval on the new job description for Athletic Trainer. The purpose of this position is to provide critical athletic training services for the health and safety of the Okaloosa County School District's High School and Middle School athletes. For additional information, please contact Dr. Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Athletic Trainer.pdf (126 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 as amended 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 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for a new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer. Public Content A Public Hearing is being requested to receive public input and consider approval for the new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer. The proposed job description outlines responsibilities that include the clear and effective communication between the District, community, media, and stakeholders enhancing awareness, understanding, and support of the District's work. Please contact Lee Hale for additional information at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Specialist - Public Information Officer.pdf (107 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 as amended 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 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Program Director, Federal Programs, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,  Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of Public Hearing for a new job description for Program Director, Federal Programs. Public Content A Public Hearing is being requested to receive input and consider approval for a new job description for Program Director, Federal Programs. The proposed job description outlines responsiblities that include securing and facilitating competitive grants for the district and individual schools. Please contact Lee Hale for additional information at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Program Director - Federal Programs.doc.pdf (100 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 as amended 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 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 : Jul 28, 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 07.28.2025.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended 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 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer,