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

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)