Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, April 26, 2021

Monday, April 26, 2021 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Rev. Jeff Thompson, Niceville Christian Church Pledge of Allegiance led by Diane Kelley *************************************************** NOTICE This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at http://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2021. A separate seating area has been set aside for the press and public who are in attendance at the meeting in accordance with social distancing guidelines as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). *************************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Deleted item 8.18 Cooperative Agreement between Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource System (FDLRS) FDOE Discretionary Project and Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties, at the request of Heather Willis-Doxsee, Director, Exceptional Student Education and Student Services Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Deleted item 8.18 Cooperative Agreement between Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource System (FDLRS) FDOE Discretionary Project and Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties, at the request of Heather Willis-Doxsee, Director, Exceptional Student Education and Student Services Motion by Lamar White, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Kylee Bobb, Fort Walton Beach High School, 2021 Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content In July, Kylee Bobb, a senior at Fort Walton Beach High School was named the Distinguished Young Women of Okaloosa County for the Class of 2021. Kylee was one of 11 high school senior girls from various high schools in Okaloosa County. Kylee was evaluated in the categories of Scholastics, Interview, Talent, Fitness and Public Speaking. Kylee won in the following categories - Fitness, Self Expression, Interview and Overall Winner. In February, Kylee competed at the State level and walked away with the title - Distinguished Young Woman of Florida! She was evaluated in the same categories and won in Interview, Public Speaking, Talent and Fitness. She will represent our county and state at the National level this June. Kylee is currently the valedictorian for the class of 2021 at Fort Walton Beach High School. She is co-captain of the Stars Dance Team. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Beta Club. She is also the Mu Alpha Theta Vice President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and has been a Viking Scholar for the past 3 years. She was selected to attend the HOBY Leadership conference for Fort Walton Beach High School and received a National Dance Alliance All-American Scholarship for her leadership and danceability. Kylee attends Beachside Community Church where she is involved in the Insideout youth group and serves in the nursery every week. The mission of the Distinguished Young Women program is to empower high school young women by providing scholarship opportunities, developing self-confidence and teaching crucial life skills needed for success in college and beyond. File Attachments Kylee Bobb - DYW 2021.pdf (244 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Ruckel Middle School Dance Team, State Champions in the Junior High Jazz Division at the  UDA National Dance Team Championships, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognizing Ruckel Middle School Dance Team as the State Champions in the Junior High Jazz Division at the UDA National Dance Team Championships. Students are listed below: Blakeley Peterson Ashlee Culbertson Harper Dannelly Gracie Dennison Callie House Mia Cate Marchand Julia Milz Kalli Kerschitz Layne Wright Sophia Gonzalez Adri Robinson Addi (Ella) Carron Alli Culbertson Anna McMahon Coaches: Michelle Fisher and Kimberlyn Porter File Attachments Ruckel Dance Res 2021.pdf (265 KB) 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Principal, Kenwood Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Kenwood Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Peggy Nehring to the position of Principal, Kenwood Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.2 Appointment of Principal, Edwins Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Edwins Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Kathleen Armstrong to the position of Principal, Edwins Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion by Lamar White, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.3 Appointment of Principal, Davidson Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Davidson Middle School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Holly Tew to the position of Principal, Davidson Middle School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 6. Public Comment Subject : 6.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of March 25 – April 7, 2021, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of March 25 – April 7, 2021, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Mar 25 - April 7.pdf (110 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.2 Quarterly Report: Short Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements Under the $5,000 Threshold, presented by Vince  Windham, Program Director, Purchasing. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content This report contains information regarding Short Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements entered into by the district or schools at a value less than $5,000 for the first quarter of 2021, January through March. A copy of the report is attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments CONTRACT-LEASE-JANUARY-MARCH 2021.pdf (86 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.3 Quarterly Report: Service Agreements Under the $5,000 Threshold for Internal and Budgetary Funds, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content This report contains information regarding Service Agreements entered into by district schools at a value less than the $5,000 threshold for Internal and Budgetary Funds for the first quarter of 2021, January through March. A copy of the report is attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments SERVICE AGREEMENTS-JANUARY-MARCH 2021.pdf (78 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of April 8, 2021; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of April 8, 2021; Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 12, 2021, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of April 8, 2021; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of April 8, 2021; Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 12, 2021. File Attachments 4-8-2021 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (257 KB) 4-12-2021 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (265 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for Secondary English Language Arts Textbook (Instructional Materials) Adoption, presented by Ann Flanagan, Reading Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No  Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of Secondary English Language Arts (Instructional Materials) Textbook. Public Content The County School District is participating in the state textbook adoption process in English Language Arts K-12. This public hearing is for the adoption of SAVVAS myPerspectives and Carnegie Education Windows and Mirrors for secondary ELA classes. Both publishers were selected through committee evaluation and school-based votes. The textbook adoption information and the public review links below are available on the Okaloosa County School District Website. SAVVAS My Perspectives: (recommended for Middle School ELA and English 1-4) https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr6 https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr7 https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr8 https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr9 https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr10 https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr11 https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr12 Carnegie Education Windows and Mirrors (recommended for English 1-4): https://discover.carnegielearning.com/FL-ELA-review i Print materials can also be reviewed by contacting Ann Flanagan at (850) 833-6312. A recommendation is being make to the Board of Education for the adoption of SAVVAS myPerspectives for grades 6-12 and Carnegie Education Windows and Mirrors 9-12. File Attachments Request for a public hearing and consideration an adoption for secondary English Language Arts Textboooks.pdf (435 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.3 Budget Amendment #7 - Fiscal Year 2020-2021 presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,401,218.58 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #7 - Fiscal Year 2020- 2021. Public Content On September 21, 2020, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. 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 March 2021: General Fund $ 42,699.49 Debt Service Funds 0.00 Capital Project Funds 4,887.11 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 1,113,576.56 Other Special Revenue Funds - Food Service 240,055.42 Total - All Funds $1,401,218.58 File Attachments !BA 07 - Mar 2021.pdf (1,571 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.4 Monthly Financial Statement for March 2021 presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for March 2021. Public Content The financial statement for the month ending March 31, 2021, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments !Financials - 2021-03-31.pdf (706 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.5 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - 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. File Attachments Board Bills 4.26.21-2.pdf (83 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.6 School Donations, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $500.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve Schools Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receive 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-2021-04-26.pdf (416 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.7 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for March 2021, totaling $29,089,306.77; and Bank Transfers for March 2021, totaling $70,000.00, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent), Report Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $29,089,306.77 and Bank Transfers in the amount of $70,000.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for March 2021, totaling $29,089,306.77; and Bank Transfers for March 2021, totaling $70,000.00. File Attachments 09 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - March 2021.pdf (557 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.8 Renewal of the Food Service Management Operations Contract for RFP 20-01, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of the Food Service Management Operations Contract for RFP 20-01 between The School Board of Okaloosa County, FL and The Nutrition Group. The renewal is effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Public Content Request approval to renew the Food Service Management Operations Contract for RFP 20-01 between The School Board of Okaloosa County, FL and The Nutrition Group, based on the fixed meal rate of $3.533. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds. The renewal is effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Service, at (850) 301-3020. File Attachments 2021-2022 CONTRACT RENEWAL.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.9 Renewal of ITB 17-F-226 Ramp Systems & Stair Systems, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds, Project 5343 District Wide Ramp Replace Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 17-F-226 Ramp Systems & Stair Systems through Clay County School District, effective June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB 17-F-226 Ramp Systems & Stair Systems through Clay County School District. The bid is based on fixed prices and will be used on an as needed basis. Funds will be paid from Capital Funds, Project 5343 District Wide Ramp Replace. The contract is effective June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL OF ITB 17-F-226.pdf (9,300 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.10 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: ITB 17C-65K Term Contract to Repair, Motorize and Refurbish Bleachers and Basketball Backstops, presented by Vince Windham Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds, Project 2310 District Wide-Minor Repair & Maintenance Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewal of Tag-On Bid ITB 17C-65K Term Contract to Repair, Motorize and Refurbish Bleachers and Basketball Backstops, through Palm Beach County School District, effective May 11, 2021 through May 10, 2022. Public Content Request approval to renew Tag-On Bid ITB 17C-65K Term Contract to Repair, Motorize and Refurbish Bleachers and Basketball Backstops through Palm Beach County School District. The bid, based on fixed prices, will be used on an as needed basis. Funds will be paid from Capital Funds, Project 2310 District Wide-Minor Repair & Maintenance. The contract is effective May 11, 2021 through May 10, 2022. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL-ITB 17C-65K.pdf (909 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.11 Exempted Purchase Over $25,000: Scholastic, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $41,969.92 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 1401 Title I - Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchases from Scholastic in the amount of $41,969.92. Public Content Request approval for Longwood ES to purchase Scholastic Phonics Readers Kits in the amount of $23,543.02 and various books from Scholastic in the amount of $16,426.90, for a combined total amount of $41,969.92. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 1401 Title I - Part A. Copies of the quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Yvonne Michna, Principal, Longwood ES, at (850) 833-4329. File Attachments SCHOLASTIC QUOTE-BOOKS.pdf (88 KB) SCHOLASTIC QUOTE-PHONICS READER KITS.pdf (287 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.12 Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement for Disaster Transportation Services between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc., D/B/A Hawthorn House, presented by Jay McInnis, Program Director, Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement for Disaster Transportation Services between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc., D/B/A Hawthorn House, effective May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022. Public Content This Agreement is needed in the event of inclement weather or other disaster where Lessee's facilities must be vacated. Lessor shall lease to Lessee one (1) motor vehicle during times of disaster. The vehicle shall be a sixty-five (65) passenger school bus selected by Lessor from its rolling fleet. The effective dates of the agreement will be May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022. For further information please contact Jay McInnis at 833-4162. File Attachments Hawthorn House.pdf (723 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.13 Instructional Continuity Plan, presented by Sheila Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $95,532.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Corona Virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the submitted Instructional Continuity Plan. Public Content The Instructional Continuity Plan funds will ensure continuity of the instructional and learning support services provided to OCSD when standard operating procedures are disrupted due to emergency situations. For additional information, please contact Sheila Lightbourne at 850-833-5888. File Attachments ICPs application.pdf (362 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.14 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II) Fund under the Coronavirus Response  and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, presented by Sheila Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $23,041,507.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : ESSER II Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Florida Department of Education project application for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II) Fund under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act. Public Content Okaloosa County School District's projected ESSER II allocation is $23,041,507.00. At this time only the assurances and project application have been submitted to Florida Department of Education. OCSD will provide detailed information once guidance from FLDOE is provided. For more information, please contact Sheila Lightbourne at 850-833-5888. File Attachments ESSER II Assurances.pdf (531 KB) ESSER II project application for School Board.pdf (579 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.15 Computer Science Teacher Bonuses Grant application for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, presented by April Branscome, Program Director, Career and Technical Education, and recommended by the Superintendent. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $9,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Computer Science Teacher Bonuses Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Computer Science Teacher Bonuses Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2020- 2021, in the amount of $9,000.00. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools will use funds from this grant to supply eligible teachers with either a $500 or $1,000 bonus, less the District’s portion of Retirement and FICA benefits, through the regular payroll process. For any teacher currently working at a charter school, the district will transfer the full bonus amount to the school so it can provide the bonus to its teacher(s) through its payroll process. This grant supports Florida’s Strategic Plan, including the Vision: “Florida will have an efficient world-class education system that engages and prepares all students to be globally competitive for college and careers.” By encouraging and supporting the most effective Computer Science teachers, this grant supports the following components of the Plan: Measure 23: Improving the Retention of High-Quality Teachers Goal 3: Skilled Workforce and Economic Development Measure 4: (K-12 Computer Science) Access in Computer Science For additional information, please contact April Branscome, 833-5858. File Attachments CSTB Grant App - Signed 4-1-21.pdf (1,762 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.16 ESEA Federal Programs 2021- 2022 applications, presented by Amy Dale, Specialist, Title I/IX, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $10,235,914.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Title I part A, Title I part D, Title II, Title III, Title IV part A- FDOE Grant Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve ESEA Federal Programs 2021-2022 applications. Public Content Okaloosa County's projected 2021-2022 Federal Programs allocation is $10,235,914.00. At this time the narratives are being completed by Title I, Title II, Title III and Title IV Specialists/TSA and are respectfully due May 1 and June 1, 2021. Once the 2021-2022 Federal Programs grant narratives are complete, the narratives will be presented to the Okaloosa County School Board for approval. For additional information, please contact Amy Dale at 850-301-3008 File Attachments ESEA progam application.pdf (314 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.17 Request to submit 2021-2022 Department of Defense Education (DoDEA) Grant Application, Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools, presented by Lisa Tucker, ESOL Coordinator, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,974,200.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : DoDEA Grant Funds Recommended Action : Motion so submit an Application for the Department of Defense Education (DoDEA) Grant, Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military- Connected Schools. Public Content The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking innovative applications for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of world language programs targeting elementary and secondary students in districts with a 10% or greater Military-connected student enrollment. The minium award for the competitive grant is $500,000 and may be used up to a maximum of $3,000,000 for a period of five years. The attached document explains how funds would be used. For more information, please contact Lisa Tucker, 850-833-3107. File Attachments DODEA WL 2021 -4-2021 (00000002).pdf (84 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.18 Deleted - Cooperative Agreement between Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource System (FDLRS) FDOE Discretionary Project and Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties, submitted by Heather Willis-Doxsee,  Director, Exceptional Student Education and Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 27, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 27, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : FDOE Discretionary Project (Escambia County is the fiscal agent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement between Florida Diagnostice Learning Resource System (FDLRS) FDOE Discretionary Project and Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties. Public Content FDLRS Emerald Coast Associate Center is a state-funded project which provides diagnostic and learning resources for exceptional students, assists in educational evaluations, and facilitates the provision of instruction and services to exceptional students and their families. These funds benefit Escambia, Santa Rosa Okaloosa Counties. The four functions of FDLRS are: Child Find, Human Resource Development, Parent Services and Assistive Technology. The total dollar amount reflects services provided across all three districts. For additional information, please contact Heather Willis-Doxsee, 850-833-3164. File Attachments FY 22 FDLRS Emerald Coast Agreement.pdf (1,016 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.19 Course Adoptions for the 2020- 2021 School Year, presented by Denise Berry, Curriculum Specialist, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to adopt the attached Okaloosa Technical College course adoptions for the 2020-2021 School Year. Public Content 2020-2021 Request for Course Adoption. Document is attached. For additional information, please contact Denise Berry, 833-3193. File Attachments 2020-21 OTC Course Request April.pdf (155 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 Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.20 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.1 Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: EID #117190 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.2 Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular 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). DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Sanders, Kelli 119757 Principal Antioch ES 7/1/2021 Tredway, Chris 107638 Band Director Davidson MS 4/1/2021 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.3 Out-of-Field Report for the 2020- 2021 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director, Professional Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2020-2021 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 Karen Peek for additional information, 833-5857. File Attachments Subject Out-of Field Board Report for 04-26-2021 Board Mtg.pdf (975 KB) Reading Out-of Field Board Report for 04-26-2021 Board Mtg.pdf (1,844 KB) ESOL Out-of Field Board Report for 04-26-2021 Board Mtg.pdf (766 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.4 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 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 April 26, 2021 Separations Board Report, Public.pdf (42 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.5 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 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 for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments April 26, 2021 Support Personnel New Hire Board Report.pdf (210 KB) April 26, 2021 Substitute New Hire Board Report.pdf (101 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.6 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 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 April 26, 2021 Transfer Board Report.pdf (216 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Lamar White, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.7 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 10. Discussion Agenda Subject : 10.1 Items Moved from the Consent Agenda (if any) Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action 11. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 11.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 12. Information Technology Seat Management Contract Subject : 12.1 CACI Task Order No. 2-183 for Bob Sikes Elementary School for Locking Hardware, presented by Dustin Keith, Specialist, Seat Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,808.44 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : 3711.7400.0684.9025.2395 Recommended Action : Motion to approve CACI Task Order No. 2-183 for Bob Sikes Elementary School for Locking Hardware, in the amount of $6,808.44. Public Content Install access control for rooms 6 and 7. Each room will get a single maglock on both doors of each room. Maglocks will be controlled by a receiver and transmitter. Fire alarm release relay and power to be supplied by others. For additional information contact Dustin Keith, 850-689-7151. File Attachments Task Order 2-183.pdf (210 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve CACI Task Order No. 2-183 for Bob Sikes Elementary School for Locking Hardware, in the amount of $6,808.44. Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 12. Information Technology Seat Management Contract Subject : 12.2 CACI Task Order No. 2-188 for Richbourg/Best Chance North Camera Installs, presented by Dustin Keith, Specialist, Seat Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $16,769.77 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Outlay Security Cameras Recommended Action : Motion to approve CACI Task Order No. 2-188 for Richbourg/Best Chance North Camera Installs in the amount of $16,769.77. Public Content Installation of 7 cameras, 1-32 channel DVR for IP cameras and 1-24 port POE switch provided by district. For additional information contact Dustin Keith, 850-689-7151. File Attachments Task Order 2-188.pdf (232 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve CACI Task Order No. 2-188 for Richbourg/Best Chance North Camera Installs in the amount of $16,769.77. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 12. Information Technology Seat Management Contract Subject : 12.3 CACI Task Order No. 2-191 Security Camera Repair Support, presented by Dustin Keith, Specialist, Seat Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $100,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Outlay Security Cameras Recommended Action : Motion to approve CACI Task Order No. 2-191 for Security Camera Repair Support, in the amount of $100,000.00 Public Content The purpose is to provide funding for Security 100 Camera Repair Labor. All cameras, supporting equipment and parts will be supplied by OCSD. Labor will be charged against this task order, by school/location, number of cameras being replaced/repaired by date. All requests will be recorded in ServiceNow, work performed will be tracked in ServiceNow and work completed (sign off by District/School POC will be recorded in ServiceNow.) This data will be used to invoice against this Task Order. Telaforce will notify the VRM when 80% of funding has been expended. For additional information contact Dustin Keith, 850-689-7151 File Attachments Task Order 191 Rev 1 Funding for Security Camera Repair_Replacment 4.26....pdf (158 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve CACI Task Order No. 2-191 for Security Camera Repair Support, in the amount of $100,000.00 Motion by Lamar White, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 13. Attorney's Business Subject : 13.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 14. Superintendent's Business Subject : 14.1 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 15. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 15.1 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 16. Public Comment Subject : 16.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 17. Public Hearing Subject : 17.1 Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Program Director, Data Scientist, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 26, 2021 Absolute Date : Apr 26, 2021 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to adopt a new job description for Program Director, Data Scientist. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval of a new job description for Program Director, Data Scientist. The purpose of this position is to promote effective communication between the school system, the community, media, and other stakeholders to increase awareness, knowledge and support of the work of schools and the District and to implement and coordinate District and community initiatives benefiting students and schools. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Program Director - Data Scientist 4-26-2021.pdf (79 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt a new job description for Program Director, Data Scientist. Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 18. Adjournment Subject : 18.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.1 Notice of Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on April 26, 2021, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval on a new job description for Program Director, Data Specialist. Any interested party who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered during this meeting, will need a record of 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 irrelevent evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Any person requiring special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent at (850) 689-7185 prior to this meeting. 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.2 Public Notice Meeting : Apr 26, 2021 - 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.