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Thursday, August 4, 2016
Workshop Meeting
School District Administration Building
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
9:00 a.m.
1. Opening of Meeting
Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the
Chairman
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Procedural
2. Approval of Agenda
Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and
Approval of Agenda
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda
as amended: Consent item
7.21, DoDEA - Contract with
Harvard_EOL, is deleted.
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop
Only)
Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for
the period of July 7 - 21, 2016,
presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
In-County Travel paid for the period of July 7 - 21, 2016, presented by Rita
R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer
File Attachments
In-County Travel July 7 - 21.pdf (14 KB)
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop
Only)
Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid
for the period of July 7 - 21,
2016, presented by Rita R.
Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of July 7 - 21, 2016, presented by
Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer
File Attachments
Out-of-County Travel July 7 - 21.pdf (14 KB)
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop
Only)
Subject : 6.3 403(b)/457(b) Voluntary
Retirement Savings Plan
Enhancement
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Information, Report
Public Content
The Benefits Oversight Group has reviewed and approved the following enhancement to the 403(b) and
457(b) Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans:
The addition of a simplified enrollment process – QuickEnroll
During the past five years participation in the Plans has decreased from approximately 25% to the
present rate of less than 15%. This is due in part to the following factors:
• Demographics – more participants are retiring and fewer new hires enrolling
• Fewer number of “service-basedâ€� representatives involved in enrollment activities
• More employees desiring to access benefits online
The Plan administrator, TSA Consulting Group, Inc.(TSACG) has recommended the addition of a
simplified enrollment process and a qualified default investment account to allow employees to
establish an account in either Plan within minutes. This “QuickEnroll� process can be accessed
by any computer, tablet or smartphone. The employee selects a percentage of compensation that is
initially directed to an interest-bearing, principal-guaranteed account. At any time after enrollment, the
employee may allocate their account balance and/or contributions to a number of mutual fund options
or exchange their account to any of the existing investment providers authorized in the Plan without
penalty.
TSACG will support the QuickEnroll process with communications materials including pamphlets,
posters, etc. at no cost to the District.
File Attachments
Okaloosa County Schools - BOG Presentation 0816.pptx (1,044 KB)
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop
Only)
Subject : 6.4 United Healthcare Update
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Information, Report
Public Content
A presentation will be made to the Board reporting on the group medical
insurance program with United Healthcare.
File Attachments
UHC Presentation - Board Meeting [Autosaved].pdf (915 KB)
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent
Agenda
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - 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 Special Meeting of July
20, 2016; Minutes of the
Workshop Meeting of July 21,
2016; Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of July 25, 2016,
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Minutes of the Special
Meeting of July 20, 2016;
Minutes of the Workshop
Meeting of July 21, 2016;
Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of July 25, 2016.
File Attachments
7-25-2016 Meeting DRAFT.pdf (172 KB)
7-21-2016 Workshop DRAFT.pdf (165 KB)
7-20-2016 Special 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 2
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Elliott Point
Elementary School for
classroom desks and chairs, in
the amount of $2,760.00,
presented by Dewey Destin
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $2,760.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : School Board Member
Discretionary Capital Outlay
Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve
Appropriation of District 2
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Elliott Point
Elementary School for
classroom desks and chairs, in
the amount of $2,760.00.
Public Content
District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated
to Elliott Point Elementary School for classroom desks and chairs in the
amount of $2,760.00.
File Attachments
Elliott Point ES Quote Desks Chairs - Order Confirmation
#848431274-001.msg (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 : 7.4 Appropriation of District 1
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Pryor Middle
School for classroom
furniture, Dell Chromebooks,
and Chromebook charging
cart, in the amount of
$14,947.36, presented by
Lamar White and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $14,947.36
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 Pryor Middle
School for classroom
furniture, Dell Chromebooks,
and Chromebook charging
cart, in the amount of
$14,947.36.
Public Content
District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated
to Pryor Middle School for classroom furniture, Dell Chromebooks and
Chromebook charging cart, in the amount of $14,947.36. Any remaining cost
will be absorbed by Pryor Middle School. These items will assist with the
creation of model classrooms to accommodate ELA/IR and Math/IM 100-
minute block classes.
File Attachments
Pryor MS Quote-classroom furniture,Chromebooks, Chromebook charging
cart.pdf (769 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 Budget Amendment #10 -
Fiscal Year 2015-2016
presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $2,602,043.89
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget
Amendment
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget
Amendment #10 - Fiscal Year
2015-2016
Public Content
On September 14, 2015, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2015-2016. 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 June 2016:
General Fund $2,439,257.19
Debt Service Funds (361,778.18)
Capital Projects Funds 320,455.07
Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 4,535.41
Other Special Revenue Funds - Food Service 199,574.40
Total - All Funds $2,602,043.89
File Attachments
!BA 10 - June 2016.pdf (2,153 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 Monthly Financial
Statement for June 2016
presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly
Financial Statement for June
2016
Public Content
The financial statement for the month ending June 30, 2016, is being
submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by
S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008.
File Attachments
!Financials 2016-06.pdf (572 KB)
Consent
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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 Invoices to be approved
for payment, presented by
Rita R. Scallan, Chief
Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - 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 Rita R.
Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval.
File Attachments
Board Bill 8-8-16.pdf (10 KB)
Consent
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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 School Donations,
presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Aug 08, 2016
Absolute Date : Aug 08, 2016
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $29,003.20
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : Donations
Recommended Action : Motion to approve School
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
District Donation List - Foundation FY 2015-2016.pdf (54 KB)
Donations 2016-08-08.pdf (76 KB)
Donations 2016-08-08 Backup.pdf (423 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 Letter of Engagement
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and Carr,
Riggs & Ingram for the
Okaloosa County School
Board Financial Statement
and Supplementary
Information Audit for the Year
Ended June 30, 2016,
presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Aug 08, 2016
Absolute Date : Aug 08, 2016
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $80,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Fund
Recommended Action : Approval
Public Content
The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida is currently in the final year of a five year contract with
the auditing firm of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C., to perform the Financial Statement and
Supplementary Information audit. A motion to engage the professional auditing services of CRI for
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016 is requested. The fee for fiscal year 2015-2016 is $80,000.00. The
audit will be delivered to the School Board no later than March 31, 2017.
File Attachments
Okaloosa Engagement Letter.pdf (239 KB)
Consent
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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 Okaloosa County School
Bus Routes for the 2016-2017
school year, presented by Jay
McInnis, Program Director of
Transportation, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Okaloosa
County School Bus Routes for
the 2016-2017 school year.
Public Content
Approval of the 2016-2017 School Bus Routes for Okaloosa County Schools.
File Attachments
Bus Schedule 2016-2017 School Year - final.pdf (3,035 KB)
Consent
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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 Motor Vehicle Lease for
Disaster Transportation
Services between the School
Board of Okaloosa County and
Belvedere Commons of Fort
Walton Beach, presented by
Jay McInnis, Transportation
Director, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Motor
Vehicle Lease for Disaster
Transportation Services
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and
Belvedere Commons of Fort
Walton Beach, effective
August 1, 2016 through July
31, 2017.
Public Content
This Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services provides the
terms and conditions for Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach to
lease one motor vehicle during times of disaster when the their facilities
must be vacated. The vehicle shall be a sixty-five (65) passenger school bus
selected by the School District's transportation director or designee.
Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach will pay $70 per day for the
vehicle for each day the vehicle is in their possession plus $1.35 per mile for
all mileage that the vehicle is driven from the point of delivery to the return
site. This lease will commence August 1, 2016 and terminate July 1, 2017.
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 Sale and Disposal of
Surplus Property, presented
by Steve Bolton, Director,
Facilities Planning and
Maintenance, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Aug 08, 2016
Absolute Date : Aug 08, 2016
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale
and disposal of the property
listed on the attached Fixed
Assets for 9914 (Surplus)
document dated July 29, 2016.
Public Content
Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached Fixed
Assets for 9914 (Surplus) document dated July 29, 2016, through the Board approved On-line
Auction Program.
File Attachments
Assets Added to Surplus Since May 24 2016 - Agenda 8-8-16(2).pdf (317 KB)
Consent
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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 Exempted Purchase:
Curriculum Associates for
Title 1: presented by Vince
Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $66,300.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 7401
Title 1 - Part A
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
purchases from Curriculum
Associates in the amount of
$66,300.
Public Content
Request approval of the purchases from Curriculum Associates in the
amount of $66,300 for i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction Reading and Math
software licenses. Funding will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 7401
Title 1-Part A. The purchases are exempt under 6A-1.012(11)(b) and
effective August 9, 2016 through August 8, 2017. Copies of the quotes are
attached.
For additional information, please contact Sandy Arteaga, Specialist, Title 1
at (850) 833-3008.
File Attachments
CURRICULUM ASSOC QUOTE-TITLE 1.pdf (86 KB)
Consent
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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 Exempted Purchase:
Discovery Education for
Curriculum Department,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing
Department, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $223,080.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Funds, Project 6123
Reading Instruction
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
purchase from Discovery
Education in the amount of
$223,080.
Public Content
Request approval to purchase the Discovery Education Benchmark
Assessment Package with Progress Zone in the amount of $223,080.
Funding will be paid from General Funds, Project 6123 Reading Instruction.
The contract is effective 8/9/2016 through 6/30/2017. The purchase is
exempt under 6A-1.012(11)(b) and a copy of the contract is attached.
For additional information, please contact Marcus Chambers, Assistant
Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction at (850) 833-3191.
File Attachments
DISCOVERY EDUC QUOTE.pdf (120 KB)
Consent
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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 : 7.15 Renewal of ITB 16-01
Petroleum Products &
Antifreeze, presented by
Vince Windham, Program
Director, Purchasing, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
renewal of ITB 16-01
Petroleum Products &
Antifreeze.
Public Content
Request approval to renew ITB 16-01 Petroleum Products & Antifreeze. The
vendor is Davison Oil and pricing is based on fixed pricing. Purchases will be
made on an as needed basis using general funds. The renewal is effective
September 15, 2016 through September 14, 2017 and a copy of the renewal
documentation is attached.
For additional information, please contact Jay McInnis, Program Director,
Transportation at (850) 689-7303.
File Attachments
RENEWAL OF ITB 16-01.pdf (109 KB)
Consent
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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 : 7.16 Service Agreement
#17-39 Victoria Donahoo,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing
Department, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $2,160.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Internal Funds, Band
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service
Agreement #17-39 between
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, FL and Victoria
Donahoo.
Public Content
Request approval of Service Agreement #17-39 between The School Board
of Okaloosa County, FL and Victoria Donahoo to provide Percussion and
Musical Instruction Services. The Provider will be paid $15.00 per hour for
up to 144 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,160.00. Funds
will be paid from Internal, Band. The contract is effective August 16, 2016
through May 16, 2017 and a copy is attached.
For additional information, please contact Hank Phillips, Band Director,
Pryor Middle School at (850) 833-3613.
File Attachments
SA# 17-39.pdf (47 KB)
Consent
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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 : 7.17 Updated MIS 4352,
Information Systems/
Programming Attendance
Waiver Form, presented by
Nick Kootsouradis, Assistant
Superintendent of Operations,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Aug 08, 2016
Absolute Date : Aug 08, 2016
Recommended Action : Motion to approve updated
MIS 4352, Information
Systems/Programming
Attendance Waiver Form.
Consent
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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 : 7.18 Attendance Waiver List,
presented by Nick
Kootsouradis, Assistant
Superintendent of Operations,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Aug 08, 2016
Absolute Date : Aug 08, 2016
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Attendance
Waivers as presented
Consent
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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 : 7.19 Memorandum of
Understanding between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Northwest Florida,
presented by Henry Kelley,
Program Director, Community
Affairs, and recommended by
the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Aug 08, 2016
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Memorandum of
Understanding between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Northwest Florida,
effective July 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2017.
File Attachments
BBBS 2016-2017 MOU.pdf (62 KB)
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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 : 7.20 Agreements between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and School-to-Work
program providers to provide
career experience
opportunities to eligible
students, submitted by
Melody Sommer, Program
Director, Exceptional Student
Education, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Aug 09, 2016
Absolute Date : Aug 09, 2016
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : N/A
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Agreements between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and the following
School-to-Work program
providers: Exodos Ministries
Thrift Store, The Flower
Basket, Goodwill Big Bend
Industries, Hideaway Pizza,
More 4 Less, Publix, Subway
(Ferdon Blvd.), Subway
(Walmart), Robert L. F. Sikes
Library, Uncle Bill's Family
Restaurant, Walmart #944,
Waterfront Mission.
Public Content
The School-to-Work program provides valuable career experience to eligible
Exceptional Student Education students.
File Attachments
Uncle Bill's - Richbourg - 2017.pdf (67 KB)
More 4 Less - Richbourg - 2017.pdf (243 KB)
Exodos - Richbourg - 2017.pdf (253 KB)
Subway Walmart - Richbourg - 2017.pdf (63 KB)
Waterfront Mission - Richbourg - 2017.pdf (247 KB)
Flower Basket - Richbourg - 2017.pdf (245 KB)
Publix Crestview - Richbourg - 2017.pdf (62 KB)
Walmart - Richbourg - 2017.pdf (246 KB)
Subway Ferdon - Richbourg - 2017.pdf (63 KB)
Crestview Library - Richbourg - 2017.pdf (253 KB)
Goodwill - Richbourg - 2016.pdf (255 KB)
Hideaway Pizza - Richbourg - 2017.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 : 7.21 Deleted - DoDEA -
Contract with Harvard_EOL,
presented by Dr. Sandy
Arteaga, Title I/X Specialist,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Aug 08, 2016
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $93,693.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Special Revenue, Project 5488
DoDEA - Science
Recommended Action : Motion to approve DoDEA
contract with Harvard_EOL
between The School Board of
Okaloosa County and
Harvard_EOL.
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 : 7.22 DoDEA - Contract with
Smithsonian, presented by Dr.
Sandy Arteaga, Title I/X
Specialist, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Aug 08, 2016
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $53,090.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source :
Special Revenue, Project 5488
DoDEA - Science
Recommended Action : Motion to approve DoDEA-
Contract with Smithsonian
between The School Board of
Okaloosa County and
Smithsonian.
Public Content
Under the DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) Grant that was awarded to OCSD,
Smithsonian will provide expertise in camera trapping and surveys of wildlife populations to school
community in Okaloosa County School District, Florida. Smithsonian will share Ecology and Science
learning to the school population using our website eMammal and a system of camera traps collecting
wildlife images county-wide. They will help maintain volunteer teams to disperse and retrieve cameras
in approved locations, including training of volunteers and tracking progress. They will provide expert
review of all images provided by volunteers to ensure correct species identification. Smithsonian will
make one (1) trip to the county to participate in School or District event. They will maintain
functionality of the eMammal website by maintaining the site integrity and conduct security upgrades
and patches as needed to allow the site to be used to upload data from volunteers and to provide
county-based data to the school curriculum lessons. They will advise the School District on any
curriculum developed that includes wildlife images and the eMammal tool.
File Attachments
CURRICULUM AND INST DEPT - SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.pdf (174
KB)
APPENDIX A-Revised-Smithsonian.pdf (167 KB)
Appendix B - Financial Performance Reporting Requirements (2).pdf (191
KB)
Appendix C -Prime award _DODEA (2).pdf (88 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 : 7.23 Kindergarten Report
Card, presented by Jeff
Palmer, Director of
Elementary Education, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting :
Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
updated Kindergarten Report
Card.
Public Content
Rather than a typical report card, Okaloosa County Kindergarten teachers use an age-appropriate
comprehensive reporting system. The system includes a quarterly assessment checklist that is fully
aligned to the Florida State Standards. In addition to the quarterly checklists, the system includes a
Teacher Guide providing explicit directions for administering each assessment element, a Parent Guide,
a mid-quarter parent progress report, and an appendix. The appendix, which was developed by a
group of Kindergarten teachers, includes all resources required to administer the assessment system.
Prior to the end of the 2016 school year, all Kindergarten teachers were provided the opportunity to
submit feedback concerning both the Kindergarten Report Card and Curriculum Guides. Initial revisions
were then made to the report card based on teacher feedback. A group of Kindergarten teachers
received the initial revisions via email. This group then met and collaborated with District Instructional
Coaches on to provide additional feedback and approve the final revisions. The assessment system is
completed online; MIS has developed a program that calculates each individual skill score once the
teacher has entered the raw score. A Kindergarten representative per school is trained to serve as a
resource in communicating the annual revisions. Upon approval by the School Board, the Parent Guide
will be available on the OCSD website.
For more information contact Jeff Palmer at 833-4208.
File Attachments
2016-2017 Parent Guide Kindergarten Report Card[1].pdf (258 KB)
2016-2017 KG Report Card Teacher Guide[1].pdf (414 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 : 7.24 Additional Course
Adoptions for the 2016-2017
School Year, presented by
Sheila Lightbourne, Director
of Secondary Education, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
attached course adoptions for
the 2016-2017 School Year.
Public Content
Request to adopt the attached courses. Course titles, course numbers, credit, requested weighting, and rational for
course adoption and weighting is attached.
For more information contact April Branscome, Career and Technical Education Specialist at 833-5858 or Kelly Hayes,
Assistant Principal, Okaloosa Technical College at 833-3500.
File Attachments
CHOICE July REQUEST FOR COURSE ADOPTION 2016-2017 School
Year.pdf (124 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 : 7.25 Addendum to the Master
Contract between the School
Board of Okaloosa County and
the Okaloosa County
Educational Support
Professional Association,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Addendum to the Master
Contract between the
Okaloosa County School
District and the Okaloosa
County Educational Support
Professional Association.
Public Content
Addendum to the Master Contract between the Okaloosa County School
District and the Okaloosa County Educational Support Professional
Association.
File Attachments
ESP 16-17 Master Contract Ratifications for voting.pdf (45 KB)
Ed Support Salary Schedule FY 2017 DRAFT.pdf (104 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 : 7.26 Addendum to the Master
Contract between the School
Board of Okaloosa County and
the Okaloosa County
Education Association,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Master
Contract between the School
Board of Okaloosa County and
the Okaloosa County
Education Association.
Public Content
Addendum to the Master Contract Ratifications
File Attachments
Instructional Salary Schedule FY 2017 DRAFT.PDF (100 KB)
Instructional Evaluation System 2016-2017 DRAFT.pdf (2,420 KB)
OCEA 2016-2017 Master Contract Ratifications for voting.pdf (47 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 : 7.27 Proposed Fiscal Year
2016-2017 salary schedules
for Administrative,
Managerial and Professional/
Technical personnel,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
proposed fiscal year
2016-2017 salary schedules
for Administrative,
Managerial and Professional/
Technical personnel.
Public Content
Proposed fiscal year 2016-2017 salary schedules for Administrative, Managerial and Professional/Technical
personnel.
Pay for Performance Salary: Effective 2.01%; Highly Effective 2.69%, also a
general improvement of 1%.
File Attachments
FY 2017 Subs & Temps.pdf (56 KB)
Admin Salary Schedule FY 2017 DRAFT.PDF (81 KB)
Prof-Tech Salary Schedule FY 2017 DRAFT.PDF (64 KB)
Managerial Salary Schedule FY 2017 DRAFT.PDF (64 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 : 7.28 Personnel
recommendations, presented
by Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel
recommendations.
Public Content
The purpose of this item is to present a lost of employees who have been
hired or transferred in the instructional and educational support positions or
hired for substitute positions.
File Attachments
August 8, 2016 Ed Support Board Report.pdf (124 KB)
August 8, 2016 Instructional Board Report.pdf (132 KB)
BOARD REPORT AUGUST 8, 2016.pdf (35 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 : 7.29 Employment
Separations, presented by
Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve
employment seperations.
Public Content
Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa
County School District.
File Attachments
SeparationsAugust8th2016.pdf (48 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 : 7.30 Reinstatement/
Reimbursement of sick leave
due to line-of duty illness/
injury/medical examination,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
reinstatement/reimbursement
of sick leave due to line-of-
duty illness/injury/medical
examination.
Public Content
The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate/reimburse sick leave to
employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty.
Theresa Brim, Riverside Elementary, 7.75 hours
Kim DeVenny, Wright Elementary, 75.00 hours
Carl Grimes, Exceptional Student Education, 7.50 hours
Stephen Hall, Custodial Services, 75.00 hours
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 : 7.31 Leave Without Pay,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
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.
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 : 7.32 Employee Suspension,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
suspension of employee.
Public Content
Suspension of employee EID# 118979
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 :
7.33 Employee Suspension,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
suspension of employee.
Public Content
Suspension of employee EID#121309
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 : 7.34 Employee Suspension,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
suspension of employee.
Public Content
Suspension of employee EID#100292
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. Discussion Agenda
Subject : 8.1 Application for Florida's
Best and Brightest Teacher
Scholarship Program
2016-2017, presented by
Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action, Discussion
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Application for Florida's Best
and Brightest Teacher
Scholarship Program
2016-2017.
Public Content
The 2016 Legislature executed Florida Statute 1012.731, The Florida Best and Brightest Teacher
Scholarship Program. This statute requires the school board of each district to determine the eligibility
of classroom teachers who qualify for the scholarship. The statute established the following eligibility
requirements for the scholarship. The individual applying must:
1. Be a classroom teacher as defined in section 1012.01(2)(a) and employed by a Florida school
district, charter school or the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in school year 2016/2017;
2. Submit an official record that demonstrates his or her composite score on either the ACT or
SAT and was at or above the 80th percentile;
3. (A) A new hire and not evaluated pursuant to section 1012.34, or
(B) Have received and evaluation of highly effective on his or her evaluation
File Attachments
Best and Brightest Teacher Info and Application.pdf (141 KB)
dps-2016-84b.pdf (73 KB)
dps-2016-84a.pdf (52 KB)
dps-2016-84.pdf (105 KB)
8. Discussion Agenda
Subject : 8.2 Items Moved from the
Consent Agenda (if any)
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action
11. Attorney's Business
Subject : 11.1 Consideration of
recommendations, updates,
requests, and pending legal
matters
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - 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 Correspondence,
requests and other matters
addressed by the
Superintendent
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other
matters with the Board.
13. Board Members' Announcements/Request
for Information
Subject : 13.1 Board Members'
Announcements/Request for
Information
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action, Information
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.1 Public Hearing for
adoption of revised School
Board Policies in Chapter 12,
School District
Transportation, presented by
Jeff McInnis, Attorney to the
Board, and recommended by
the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve revised
School Board Policies in
Chapter 12, School District
Transportation.
Public Content
A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval
of revised School Board Policies in Chapter 12, School District
Transportation. The revisions will update the current policies relating to
transportation services for the School District.
File Attachments
Chapter 12 - Transportation.pdf (151 KB)
Chapter 12 Transportation-REDLINED.pdf (148 KB)
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.2 Public Hearing for
adoption of revised School
Board Policy 07-07 Drug and
Alcohol Testing Program for
Commercial Driver's License
Holders, presented by Jeff
McInnis, Attorney to the
Board, and recommended by
the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve revised
School Board Policy 07-07
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Program For Commercial
Driver's License Holders.
Public Content
A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval
of revised School Board Policy 07-07 Drug and Alcohol Testing Program For
Commercial Driver's License Holders. The proposed revisions will amend
and update the drug and alcohol testing program for holders of Commercial
Driver's Licenses who are employed by the School Board.
File Attachments
07-07 Drug and Alcohol Testing for CDL Holders.pdf (113 KB)
07-07 Drug and Alcohol Testing for CDL Holders-REDLINED.pdf (132 KB)
15. Adjournment
Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the
meeting by the Chairman
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type :
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.1 Notice of Workshop
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the School District Administration Building, Fort Walton
Beach, on August 4, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public.
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.2 Notice of Public Hearing
- 6:15 p.m.
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - Workshop
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
August 8, 2016, beginning at 6:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the School District
Administration Building, Fort Walton Beach. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and
consider approval of:
• Revision of School Board Policies in Chapter 12, School District Transportation
• Revision of School Board Policy 07-07 Drug and Alcohol Testing
Program For Commercial Driver's License Holders.
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 the School District Administration Building at (850)
833-3110 prior to this meeting.
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.3 Public Notice
Meeting : Aug 4, 2016 - 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 the School District Administration
Building at (850) 833-3110.
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.