Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, January 25, 2021 — reading text

Northwest Florida State College, a Charter Collegiate High School, as a Collegiate High School Program for the NWFSC service area as outlined in s. 1007.279 F.S. The Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of a Collegiate High School Program as defined in s. 1007.273. F.S. For more information, please contact Cindy Gates, 850-833-4208. File Attachments Collegiate High School Program Contract Agreement 2021-2022 (1).pdf (599 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.23 The Okaloosa County School District 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Calendars, presented by Duscha Ross, Program Director, Information Systems, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 25, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 25, 2021 Absolute Date : Jan 25, 2021 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Calendars. Public Content The calendar committee was made up of (18) people with selections of members from the Superintendent (including school administrators and parents), OCEA and OCESPA. A recommendation has been made to the Superintendent, and that recommendation is before you tonight. Both Calendars have the start of school for students on August 10th, finishes the first semester before the Winter break, and ends school for students before the Memorial Day holiday. For additional information, please contact Duscha Ross, 689-7165. File Attachments 2021-22 Calendar by Month - Recommended.pdf (190 KB) 2022-23 Calendar by Month - Recommended.pdf (197 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.24 Triumph Gulf Coast Pre- Application Grant Funding, presented by Steve Horton, Assistant Superintendent, MIS, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 25, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 25, 2021 Absolute Date : Jan 25, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Triumph Gulf Coast Pre-Application Grant Funding in the amount of $828,000.00. Public Content The Okaloosa County School District is submitting a Pre-Application for grant funding through Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. to establish a program in Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Logistics and Distribution. The District is seeking $828,000 in Triumph Gulf Coast funding to develop program. The funding requested in this grant will support initial salaries, curriculum, professional development, and equipment and supplies. This Pre-Application gives Triumph Gulf Coast the opportunity to review the request and give initial feedback. This Pre- Application will not result in any funding for the School District. To receive funding, a second application will have to be approved by the School Board and Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. at a future date. Please contact Steve Horton for additional information, 689-7117. File Attachments Triumph Pre-Application AI - Logistics and Distribution OCSD.pdf (273 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, 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 : Jan 25, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 121886 122732 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 : Jan 25, 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). None to Report at this time. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.3 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2020- 2021 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 25, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2020- 2021 school year. Public Content The attached list of teachers have cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2020-2021 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their contracts. Please contact Karen Peek for additional information, 833-5857. File Attachments Cleared Provisional List for 1-25-2021 Board Mtg.pdf (57 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lamar White, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.4 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 : Jan 25, 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 1-25-2021 Board Mtg.pdf (112 KB) ESOL Out-of Field Board Report for 1-25-2021 Board Mtg.pdf (110 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.5 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources,  and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 25, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 25, 2021 Absolute Date : Jan 25, 2021 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa