Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, March 10, 2025

Monday, March 10, 2025 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 9:00 a.m. *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2024 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 7.18 School Readiness Contract, at the request of Brooke Barron, Director I, Curriculum & Instruction; Added item: 7.19 Appropriation of District 3 School Member Capital Outlay Funds to Edge Elementary School for a ClearTouch Panel. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Ruckel Middle School Dance Team, 2025 Universal Dance Association (UDA) Junior High Division Game Day State Champions, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Ruckel Middle School Dance Team, 2025 Universal Dance Association (UDA) Junior High Division Game Day State Champions. (Back to Back Champs in this Division- Won in ’24 and ‘25) Other awards this year: State- Junior High Division Pom- 2nd Place Nationals- 6th in the nation for Junior High Pom 8th in the nation for Junior High Game Day Event- National Dance Team Championship Team Members: Maia Jimenez Reese Davis Rayna Lopez Olivia Labounty Addison Canet Elizabeth Rodriguez Evangeline Elliott Chesney Franklin Eva Dobreva Ellie Maynard Zakaria Williamson Elsa McCann Savannah Hastings Oliviah Ryals Adelyn McDonald Elena Boswell Allison Bruzek Lilyana Wight Adriana Devan Coaches: Taylor Ditty Sierra Williams File Attachments 2025 Ruckel Dance UDA State Champions Res.pdf (347 KB) 2025 Ruckel Dance UDA State Champs .pdf (339 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Ruckel Middle School Cheerleading Team, 2025 Large Junior High Division National Champions, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Ruckel Middle School Cheerleading Team, 2025 Junior High National Champions, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Team Members: Addison Adams Ella Allard Reagan Alt Julia Bagdasarov Sloan Baldock Emma Ballard Blakely Boswell Emarie Boswell Brooklyn Bradley Kennedy' Curtis Aaliyah Dark Kenzie Hall Teagan Harvell Addyson Howk Aylin Laenen Brynlee Lerner Hallie Matherne Fiona McCallen Aubree Michaud Linley Rainer Willa Ross Lily Rush Taylor Sanders Emma Stephens Molly Strawn Myla Tucker File Attachments 2025 Ruckel Cheer National Champions Res.pdf (346 KB) 2025 Ruckel Cheer State Champs Cert.pdf (341 KB) 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 Financial and Federal Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, Report No. 2025-118, February 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The State of Florida Auditor General has issued the Financial and Federal Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, Report No. 2025-118, February 2025. The Auditor General requests that this report be presented to the District School Board at its next meeting and that it be filed as a part of the public records of the Board, making mention of this fact in the Minutes of the Board. The report indicates no findings in either the District's Financial Statements nor in its Federal Awards. File Attachments Financial and Federal Single Audit-FY Ending 2024-06-30.pdf (812 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - 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 Workshop Meeting of February 24, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2025, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 24, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2025. File Attachments 2-24-2025 Workshop.pdf (121 KB) 2-24-2025 Meeting.pdf (122 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 Florosa Elementary School for professional learning room furniture in the amount of $1,000.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Florosa Elementary School for professional learning room furniture in the amount of $1,000.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Florosa Elementary School for professional learning room furniture in the amount of $1,000.00. The remaining cost of $30,497.12 will be covered by District 4 School Board Member ($1,347.36) and District 3 School Board Member ($29,149.76). File Attachments Florosa Furniture - PL Room.pdf (40 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 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Florosa Elementary School for professional learning room furniture in the amount of $29,149.76, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $29,149.76 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Florosa Elementary School for professional learning room furniture in the amount of $29,149.76. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Florosa Elementary School for professional learning room furniture in the amount of $29,149.76. The remaining cost of $2,347.36 will be covered by District 4 School Board Member ($1,347.36) and District 2 School Board Member ($1,000.00). File Attachments Florosa Furniture - PL Room.pdf (40 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 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Florosa Elementary School for professional learning room furniture in the amount of $1,347.36, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,347.36 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Florosa Elementary School for professional learning room furniture in the amount of $1,347.36. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Florosa Elementary School for professional learning room furniture in the amount of $1,347.36. The remaining cost of $30,149.76 will be covered by District 2 School Board Member ($1,000.00) and District 3 School Board Member ($29,149.76). File Attachments Florosa Furniture - PL Room.pdf (40 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 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - 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 Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 03.10.2025.pdf (70 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 : 7.7 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $26,420.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives 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-2025-03-10.pdf (122 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 : 7.8 Okaloosa County School District Proposed Budget from Revenue Share for the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Program, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Mar 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,099.50 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Program Revenue Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Proposed Budget from Revenue Share for the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Program for the 2024-2025 school year. Public Content Florida Statute 318.1215, Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act, authorizes a $5 Civil Traffic Penalty to be assessed on each traffic ticket to fund Driver Education Programs. Florida Statute 318.1215 states the following: Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 318.121, a Board of County Commissioners may require, by ordinance, that the Clerk of the Court collect an additional $5 with each civil traffic penalty, which shall be used to fund driver education programs in public and nonpublic schools. The ordinance shall provide for the board of county commissioners to administer the funds, which shall be used for enhancement, and not replacement, of driver education program funds. The funds shall be used for direct educational expenses and shall not be used for administration. Each driver education program receiving funds pursuant to this section shall require that a minimum of 30 percent of a student's time in the program be behind-the-wheel training. This section may be cited as the "Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act. The Board of County Commissioner's enacted a county ordinance directing that a special penalty of $5 be assessed against all non- criminal traffic citations issued in the county. Attached is the District's proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 along with the intended use of those funds. The secretary for the Board of County Commissioners has acknowledged that the items requested would be appropriate expenditures from these funds. File Attachments 24-25 FY Traffic Education Funds Request-Dori Slosberg Act wQuoteBackUp.pdf (2,232 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 Tag-On Bid: ITB 25-0285-B-MC Walk-in Cooler/Freezer, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve tagging on to ITB 25-0285-B-MC Walk-in Cooler/Freezer through Brevard County, FL. Public Content Request approval to tag on to ITB 25-0285-B-MC Walk-in Cooler/Freezer through Brevard County, FL, based on fixed pricing. Federal funds, project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions will be utilized to make purchases on an as needed basis. The contract is effective through February 11, 2028. Copies of the award documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Service at (850) 301-3084. File Attachments AWARD DOCUMENTS ITB 25-0285-B-MC.pdf (2,364 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 : 7.10 Tag-On Bid: Bid Award #SDOC- 25-B-059-GC Large Kitchen Equipment and Smallwares, Catalog Discount Bid, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve tagging on with Osceola County Schools Bid Award #SDOC-25-B-059-GC Large Kitchen Equipment and Smallwares, Catalog Discount Bid Public Content Request approval to tag on with Osceola County Schools Bid Award #SDOC-25-B-059-GC Large Kitchen Equipment and Smallwares, Catalog Discount Bid. The bid was awarded to multiple vendors based on discount percentage off pricing, and will be used on an as needed basis. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions, and a copy of the award tabulation is attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Service, (850) 301-3084. File Attachments BID TABULATION SDOC-25-B-059-GC.pdf (3,104 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 : 7.11 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Howard Technology, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $75,022.32 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 1488 DODEA- ENGAGE Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of Cleartouch equipment from Howard Technology in the amount of $75,022.32. Public Content Request approval to purchase Cleartouch equipment from Howard Technology in the amount of $75,022.32. The purchase is made through PAEC Contract #23-165 and funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 1488 DODEA-ENGAGE. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Specialist, Curriculum Department, at (850) 833-5888. File Attachments HOWARD TECHNOLOGY QUOTE.pdf (75 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 : 7.12 Tag-On Bid: ITB 21-095-DM Large Kitchen Equipment, Catalog Discount Bid, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve tagging on with Pasco County Schools ITB 21-095- DM Large Kitchen Equipment, Catalog Discount Bid Public Content Request approval to tag on with Pasco County Schools ITB 21-095-DM Large Kitchen Equipment, Catalog Discount Bid. The bid was awarded to multiple vendors based on discount percentage off pricing, and will be used on an as needed basis. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions, and a copy of the award tabulation is attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Service, (850) 301-3084. File Attachments PASCO CO SCHOOLS-AWARD OF ITB 21-095-DM LARGE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.pdf (1,926 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 : 7.13 Amendment to Service Agreement #25-90 850 Therapy, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $48,480.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 2019 Itinerant Tchs OCC/PHYS Therapy Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Amendment to Service Agreement #25-90 850 Therapy, LLC, for an additional 352.5 hours to the COTA Position, based on $64.00 per hour, for a total of $48,480.00, effective through June 30, 2025. Public Content Request approval to amend Service Agreement #25-90 850 Therapy, LLC. The Amendment adds 352.5 hours to the COTA Position, based on $64.00 per hour, for a total of $48,480.00, and total contract amount not to exceed $99,825.00. The Amendment is effective through June 30, 2025, and funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 2019 Itinerant Tchs OCC/PHYS Therapy. Copies of the Amendment and Service Agreement are attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SA #25-90 850 Therapy, LLC Amendment.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Memorandum of Understanding Between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Big Smiles Florida, PA, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Big Smiles Florida, PA. Public Content Big Smiles Florida desires to coordinate with The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida for the purpose of providing preventive dental services to children in designated Okaloosa County Schools, with parent/guardian consent and at no cost to the family or the School District. The term of the MOU is March 10, 2025 - June 30, 2026. For more information, contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services at 850-833-3108. File Attachments FloridaBIGsmiles_Final Doc.pdf (354 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 : 7.15 Secondary Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive  Program (CAP Grant) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Jennifer Beasley, Program Director, Career and Technical Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Mar 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $274,904.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Florida Department of Education-CAP Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Secondary Workforce Development Capitalization Program (CAP Grant) Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $274,904. Public Content The Secondary Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program (CAP Grant) will be used as a funding source to purchase equipment and supplies for the new CTE Agriculture Program at Baker School. This program will enhance learning opportunities for the students to train effectively, which will lead to high skill, high wage jobs within the local workforce. For more information, contact Jennifer Beasley, CTE Program Director, at 850-833-5858. File Attachments 460 - DOE 100a - CTE - WD - CAP Grant 20250221.pdf (121 KB) 460 - DOE 101s - CTE - WD - CAP Grant 20250221.pdf (107 KB) 460 - PPA - CTE - WD - CAP Grant 20250221.pdf (119 KB) 460 - Proj Equipment - CTE - WD - CAP Grant 20250221.pdf (94 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 : 7.16 Request for Course Code Adoption for the 2025-2026 School Year for Crestview High School, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Course Code Adoption for the 2025-2026 School Year - Crestview High School. Public Content Please see the attached information for course title, course number, credit, requested weighting, and rationale for course adoption and weighting. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments American Policital System.pdf (136 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 : 7.17 Request for Course Code Adoption for the 2025-2026 School Year for all High Schools, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No  Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Course Code Adoption for the 2025-2026 School Year - High Schools Public Content Please see the attached information for course title, course number, credit, requested weighting, and rationale for course adoption and weighting. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments Capstone Project with Industry Partners Course Adoption_.pdf (95 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 : 7.18 School Readiness Provider Contract, presented by Brooke Barron, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Readiness Provider Application for services, effective March 25, 2025, through June 30, 2025. Public Content As mandated by Florida law, providers of services for children in programs receiving subsidized child care funding must annually complete the School Readiness Provider Contract. The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida will receive funding from the Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties for Southside Primary School. The Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties has developed the statewide School Readiness Provider Contract. The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, will begin the new contract year, March 25, 2025, through June 30, 2025, based on the approval of this agreement. For more information, please contact Brooke Barron at 850-833-4208. File Attachments Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract.pdf (3,980 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 : 7.19 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Edge Elementary School for a ClearTouch Panel in the amount of $6,013.37, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,013.37 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Edge Elementary School for a ClearTouch Panel in the amount of $6,013.37. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Edge Elementary School for a ClearTouch Panel in the amount of $6,013.37. File Attachments Edge ClearTouch.pdf (75 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. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 126727 124379 126614 124681 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 : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop 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 Employee Name EID Position Location DROP Start Date Patrick Miller 107172 Custodian Bluewater ES 7/1/2025 Wanda Brunson 108459 Secretary Trans Central 3/1/2025 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Proposed Revision to Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Salary Schedule for Professional/Technical Personnel presented by Lee Hale, Assistant  Superintendent - Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approved revised Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Salary Schedules for Professional/Technical Personnel. Public Content The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Salary Schedule for Professional/Technical personnel was approved on September 23, 2024. The Professional/Technical Salary Schedule is unique in that Pay Grades 1 and 2 are paid in the same manner as Administrative personnel and Pay Grades 3, 4, and 5 are paid in the same manner as Education Staff Professionals. The Superintendent is recommending that this salary schedule be split into two salary schedules: Professional/Technical #1 (Pay Grades 1 and 2) and Professional/Technical #2 (Pay Grades 3, 4, and 5). When the Administrative and Managerial Salary Schedules were approved in September, they each included a provision that would allow employees promoted to these schedules to be placed on the salary schedule in the appropriate pay grade at the lowest step which reflects an increase in pay then receive an additional three steps. The Superintendent is recommending that employees upon promotion to the Professional/Technical Salary Schedule also receive an additional three steps. These recommended changes will be effective July 1, 2024. File Attachments FY 2025 Prof-Tech #1 - Salary Schedule - Proposed Revision.pdf (65 KB) FY 2025 Prof-Tech #2 - Salary Schedule - Proposed Revision.pdf (69 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Out-of-Field Report for the 2024- 2025 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2024-2025 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 Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments OOF Board Report for 03-10-2025.pdf (179 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Mar 10, 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 March 10, 2025 Separations, Public.pdf (59 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Mar 10, 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 March 10, 2025 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (78 KB) March 10, 2025 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) March 10, 2025 Ed Support New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Mar 10, 2025 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 March 10, 2025 Transfers, Public.pdf (134 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Mar 10, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to Approve 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. Name School Hours Melissa Franklin Crestview High 22.50 Stephanie Smedley Riverside Elementary 3.00 Felicia Ritnour Lewis School 75.00 Daniel Wortham Davidson Middle 75.00 Lisa Hiracheta Silver Sands 15.75 Tracie Lay Baker School 33.75 Aaron Steele Richbourg School 12.50 Timothy Miller Richbourg School 10.50 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Mar 10, 2025 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. 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - 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 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action,Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Subject : 14.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board with general comments - Form MIS 6120 General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Attorney-Client Session Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The Okaloosa County School Board will have a Special Board Meeting for the purpose of conducting closed attorney-client sessions to discuss litigation matters pending in the Circuit Court in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, in Case No. 2023-CA-000985F. The Special Meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The open portions of the meeting will be conducted at the School District Central Administration Complex, Training Room, Niceville, Florida. The attorney-client portions of the meeting will be closed to the press and public pursuant to Florida law. File Attachments NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING - Attorney-Client Session 3-10-2025.pdf (56 KB) 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on March 10, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.3 Public Notice Meeting : Mar 10, 2025 - 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 (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.