Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026 — reading text

Monday, January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Boardroom 5:00 p.m. Public Hearing 5:15 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Lamar White *********************************************** 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/page/2026-school-board-meetings *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 7.27First Amendment to Grant Award Agreement Between Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, for the Health Academy of Northwest Florida Project #271. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 7.27First Amendment to Grant Award Agreement Between Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, for the Health Academy of Northwest Florida Project #271. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Dr. Lee Hale on the occasion of his retirement, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Dr. Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, on the occasion of his retirement, for his 30 years of distinguished service, dedication, achievements, and leadership in Okaloosa County Schools. 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Northwood Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Northwood Elementary School. Public Content Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Haleigh Moore to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Northwood Elementary School. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 State of Florida State Board of Administration - Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Florida PRIME) - (An External Investment Pool) - For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024 - Financial Audit-Report No. 2026-050 November 2025 Meeting : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The Auditor General of the State of Florida has issued Report No. 2026-050 November 2025, State of Florida, State Board of Administration, Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Florida Prime) (An External Investment Pool) Financial Audit for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024. The Auditor General requests that this report be presented to the School Board at its next meeting and that it be filed as a part of the public records of the School Board. File Attachments State of Florida State Board of Administration Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund-Florida Prime- 2026-050.pdf (609 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 In-County Travel paid for November 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for November 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments In-County Travel Summary 01.12.2026.pdf (71 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.3 Out of County Travel paid for November 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out of County Travel paid for November 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Summary 01.12.2026.pdf (60 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Lamar White, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of December 8, 2025; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of December 8,  2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2025, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of December 8, 2025; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of December 8, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2025. File Attachments 12-8-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (166 KB) 12-8-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (175 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 Lamar White, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Edwins Elementary School for signage in the amount of $2,713.98, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,713.98 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 Edwins Elementary School for signage in the amount of $2,713.98. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Edwins Elementary School for signage in the amount of $2,713.98. File Attachments Edwins - Signage.pdf (208 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for