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coordination of the Florida Harm Prevention and Threat Management (FHP-TM)
model in order to maintain a safe and supportive environment for students, staff, and the community.
Please contact Lee Hale for additional information, 833-5801.
File Attachments
DRAFT District Threat Management Coordinator.pdf (144 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 and all of the Consent Agenda
items as recommended by the
Superintendent.
Motion by Parker Destin, second by
Brett Hinely.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett
Hinely, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.23 Request to advertise a Public
Hearing for adoption of a new job
description for Technician, Safety and
Security Systems, presented by Lee
Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Apr 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Apr 28, 2025
Absolute Date : Apr 28, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement
of a public hearing for a new job
description for Technician, Safety and
Security Systems.
Public Content
The proposed job description focuses on supporting the management and coordination of the District's technological safety
and security systems, helping to ensure these systems are effectively implemented and maintained to promote a safe and
secure learning environment.
Please contact Lee Hale for additional information, 833-5801.
File Attachments
DRAFT Safety and Security Systems Technician.pdf (145 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 and all of the Consent Agenda
items as recommended by the
Superintendent.
Motion by Parker Destin, second by
Brett Hinely.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett
Hinely, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.24 Request to advertise a Public
Hearing for adoption of a new job
description for Director, Office of Safe
Schools, presented by Lee Hale,
Assistant Superintendent, Human
Resources, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Apr 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Apr 28, 2025
Absolute Date : Apr 28, 2025
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement
of a public hearing for a new job
description for Director, Office of Safe
Schools.
Public Content
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and district-wide oversight of the school safety program by directing the
implementation of best practices in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. This role is responsible for ensuring
the District’s full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, rules, and school board policies related to school
safety.
Please contact Lee Hale for additional information, 833-5801.
File Attachments
DRAFT Director Office of Safe Schools.pdf (91 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 and all of the Consent Agenda
items as recommended by the
Superintendent.
Motion by Parker Destin, second by
Brett Hinely.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett
Hinely, Lamar White
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on
Administrative Leave, presented by
Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources
Meeting : Apr 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
There are no new employees that have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave at this time.
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred
Retirement Option Program, presented
by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources.
Meeting : Apr 28, 2025 - 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).
NEW DROP ENTRIES
DROP Start
Employee Name EID Position Location Date
Murunda Stevens 113328 Paraprofessional Bruner MS 10/1/2025
Kimberly Whaley 118546 Asst. Band Director Crestview HS 7/1/2025
Robert Martin 106101 CDL Trainer Trans Central 5/1/2025
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.3 Employment Separations,
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Apr 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Apr 28, 2025
Absolute Date : Apr 28, 2025
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 28, 2025 Separations, Public.pdf (62 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve employee
separations.
Motion by Tim Bryant, second by
Brett Hinely.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett
Hinely, Lamar White
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.4 Waiver of the OCEA Master
Contract, requested by Okaloosa
Technical College, to adjust the
standard work week for the 2025-2026
school year, presented by Jon
Williams, Director, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Apr 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Apr 28, 2025
Absolute Date : Apr 28, 2025
Recommended Action : Motion to approve an extension of the
waiver request of the OCEA Master
Contract, requested by Okaloosa
Technical College, to adjust the
standard work week for the 2025-2026
school year.
File Attachments
0701 OTC Contract Waiver 2025.pdf (167 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve an extension of the
waiver request of the OCEA Master
Contract, requested by Okaloosa
Technical College, to adjust the
standard work week for the 2025-2026
school year.
Motion by Brett Hinely, second by
Tim Bryant.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett
Hinely, Lamar White
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.5 Personnel Recommendations,
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Apr 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Apr 28, 2025
Absolute Date : Apr 28, 2025
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 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 28, 2025 Ed Support New
