Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, December 8, 2025 — reading text

Agreement #26-89 with Heath Blumer, for an increase of 116.75 hours at an hourly rate of $43.00, for an additional total of $4,903.50, extending services through May 22, 2026. Public Content Request approval to amend Service Agreement #26-89 with Heath Blumer. The Amendment adds an additional 116.75 hours, based on $43.00 per hour, for a total of $4,903.50, and a total contract amount not to exceed $14,835.00. The Amendment is extending services through May 22, 2026, and funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. Copies of the Amendment and Service Agreement are attached. For additional information, please contact Scott Huerkamp, Assistant Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments Amendment SA #26-89 Heath Blumer_Redacted.pdf (763 KB) SA #26-89 Heath Blumer_Redacted.pdf (737 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 : 7.24 Renewal of Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective December 10, 2025, through December 9, 2026. Public Content Request approval to renew the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida. The Agreement allows the Purchaser to purchase fuel as needed from the School Board at one of its fuel pump sites adhering to the Agreement terms and conditions. The Agreement is effective December 10, 2025, through December 9, 2026, and copies of the renewal are attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments Liza Jackson Fuel Purchasing Agreement 25.26.pdf (981 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 : 7.25 Renewal of Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Okaloosa Academy, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Okaloosa Academy, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective December 10, 2025, through December 9, 2026. Public Content Request approval to renew the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Okaloosa Academy, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida. The Agreement allows the Purchaser to purchase fuel as needed from the School Board at one of its fuel pump sites adhering to the Agreement terms and conditions. The Agreement is effective December 10, 2025, through December 9, 2026, and copies of the renewal are attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments Okaloosa Academy Fuel Purchasing Agreement 25.26.pdf (33 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 : 7.26 Memorandum of Agreement For Collaboration with The University of Florida Board of Trustees and The School Board of Okaloosa County Florida, presented by Amy Dale, Director, Elementary Education, and recommended for approval by the Superintendent. Meeting : Dec 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Memorandum of Agreement for collaboration with The University of Florida Board of Trustees and The School Board of Okaloosa County Florida. Public Content The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) entered into a partnership with Florida Tutoring Advantage effective July 1, 2025, to provide high-impact tutoring services in reading and mathematics for K-5 students. This initiative is designed to address substantial deficiencies in literacy and numeracy, ensuring students receive targeted support aligned with Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards. Although the agreement became effective in July 2025, Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) will begin implementation in January 2026 . The Memorandum of Agreement is attached. File Attachments Okaloosa Draft District MOA UF edit December 2025.pdf (250 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 : 7.27 State of Florida Classroom Technology Grant TAPS# 26A526, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for Approval. Meeting : Dec 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Dec 08, 2025 Absolute Date : Dec 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Dollar Amount : $330,000.00 Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve State of Florida Classroom Technology Grant TAPS# 26A526. Public Content The purpose of this grant will be the integration of ClearTouch interactive panels into 3rd and 4th grade classrooms across Okaloosa County which is expected to significantly enhance student engagement, instructional effectiveness, and academic outcomes. These grade levels are critical for foundational skill development in reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, and scientific inquiry. ClearTouch panels will provide teachers with dynamic tools to deliver interactive lessons, visualize complex concepts, and facilitate collaborative learning experiences. Students will benefit from the engagement created by hands-on digital activities that support diverse learning styles and promote deeper understanding of core content. Additionally, the technology will help bridge learning gaps by enabling differentiated instruction and real-time feedback, ultimately contributing to improved performance on state assessments and long-term academic success. Requested funds - $330,000. Note: Grant was generated and due during a window between Board Meetings. We submitted the grant on 11/13/2025. File Attachments Okaloosa 330 Grant.pdf (1,388 KB) 460 - OCSD - Application - Classroom Technology Final V1A.pdf (92 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 : 7.28 School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of  Okaloosa County, Florida, and Healthcare for Kids for the Practical Nursing Program (LPN) and the Professional Nursing LPN-RN Program at Okaloosa Technical