Okaloosa County School Board — Emergency Meeting, August 26, 2020 — reading text

March 9, 2020 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19. 4. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a Pandemic on March 12, 2020. 5. The President of the United States of America declared a National Health Emergency due to COVID-19 on March 13, 2020. 6. National, state and local health authorities strongly recommend the use of face coverings as a public health measure. 7. A number of cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Okaloosa County. Thus, it is necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the School District of Okaloosa County, Florida, students and personnel and to mitigate against substantial loss to the District. This emergency policy contains safety measures which are necessary to address these concerns. File Attachments 01-29 Face Coverings During COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency 8-24-2020.pdf (145 KB) Notice of Intent to Adopt a Proposed Emergency Rule - Policy 01-29.pdf (116 KB) 5. Adjournment Subject : 5.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 26, 2020 - Emergency Meeting Type : 6. Public Notices Subject : 6.1 Public Notice Meeting : Aug 26, 2020 - Emergency 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. File Attachments 8-26-2020 Emergency Meeting.pdf (109 KB)