March 14, 2022

Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, March 14, 2022

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Monday, March 14, 2022 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Pastor S. L. Thigpen, Beulah First Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance led by Marcus Chambers *************************************************** 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/2022 *************************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations: Deleted Item 9.7 Employee Termination Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations: Deleted Item 9.7 Employee Termination Motion by Lamar White, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Proclamation to designate March 2022 as National Theatre in Our Schools Month, presented by Superintendent Chambers Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Recognition Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Proclamation to recognize and proclaim March 2022 as National Theatre in Our Schools Month. Public Content Proclamation of Theatre in Our Schools Month to honor the positive impact of theatre education on student achievement and to bring awareness of the importance of theatre arts in the educational curriculum. Fort Walton Beach High School Senior, Amy Syverson, serves on the International Thespian Student Leadership Council (ITSLC). The ITSLC is an initiative of the International Thespian Society with the goal of connecting student leaders from across the world to better theatre education for all students. For more information, please contact Lisa Tucker, Specialist, Lisa.Tucker@Okaloosaschools.com or 850-833-3107. File Attachments Theatre in Our School Month Proclamation 3.14.2022.pdf (10 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Proclamation to recognize and proclaim March 2022 as National Theatre in Our Schools Month. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Proclamation to observe March 2022 as National Fine Arts Appreciation Month, presented by Superintendent Chambers Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Recognition Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Proclamation to recognize and proclaim March 2022 as National Fine Arts Appreciation Month. Public Content Proclamation of Fine Arts Appreciation Month to honor the continued excellence and positive impacts of the fine and performing arts educational program on student achievement. Fine Arts education in the schools includes a broad range of educational experiences and academic content accessible to all students through band, chorus, art, and theater courses. For more information, please contact Lisa Tucker, Specialist, Lisa.Tucker@Okaloosaschools.com or 850-833-3107. File Attachments Fine Arts Appreciation Proclamation 3-14-2022.pdf (196 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Proclamation to recognize and proclaim March 2022 as National Fine Arts Appreciation Month. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 6. Public Comment Subject : 6.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of February 10-24, 2022, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of February 10-24, 2022. File Attachments In-County Travel Feb 10-24.pdf (21 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of February 10-24, 2022, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of February 10-24, 2022. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Feb 10-24.pdf (14 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.3 Update on the OPPAGA Performance Audit issued August 28, 2020, presented by Steve Horton, Deputy Superintendent Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The OPPAGA Performance Audit issued August 28, 2020, was conducted in conjunction with the Half-Cent Sales Tax Referendum of November 3, 2020. Undergoing an OPPAGA Performance Audit is a statutory requirement for any school district seeking a voter referendum for a half-cent sales surtax. The audit reviews areas within the district that are associated with the proposed sales tax program and provides recommendations. The audit report for Okaloosa County stated that, “Based upon the procedures performed and the results obtained, the audit objectives have been met.” The Audit Report was originally submitted to the School Board on September 10, 2020. Please contact Steve Horton for additional information, 850-689-7164. File Attachments OPPAGA Performance Audit Update 20220310 -2.pdf (359 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 24, 2022; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of February 24, 2022; Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 28, 2022, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 24, 2022; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of February 24, 2022; Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 28, 2022. File Attachments 2-24-2022 Special Meeting - Attorney-Client Session - DRAFT.pdf (97 KB) 2-24-2022 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (247 KB) 2-28-2022 Meeting Minutes-DRAFT.pdf (261 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.3 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Crestview High School for a marquee sign in the amount of $10,000.00, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $10,000.00 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 Crestview High School for a marquee sign in the amount of $10,000.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Crestview High School for a marquee sign in the amount of $10,000.00. The remaining cost will be paid by donation from Destiny Church in the amount of $25,000.00, and school funds in the amount of $750.00. The approval of this appropriation is pending approval of the self-help project for construction of a new marquee sign in front of the Crestview High School campus. File Attachments Complete Signs Quote - Crestview High School.pdf (43 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.4 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular 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. File Attachments Board Bills 3-14-2022.pdf (13 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.5 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,500.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receive 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-2022-03-14.pdf (429 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.6 Payroll Calendars for 2022-2023, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Payroll Calendars for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Public Content Florida School Districts are required to comply with Florida Statutes 1011.60(3)(b) which specifies that “all personnel shall be paid in accordance with payroll period schedules adopted by the School Board and included in the official salary schedule in order to participate in the Florida Education Finance Program.” Fiscal Year 2022-2023 payroll calendars are based on the school calendar which was approved by the School Board at the January 25, 2021, School Board Meeting. File Attachments payroll calendars 2022-23.pdf (114 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.7 Tag-On bid Purchase Over $25,000: Howard Technology Solutions-Title I, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $106,703.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 2401 Title I - Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of equipment and supplies from Howard Technology Solutions for Title I in the amount of $106,703.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase equipment and supplies from Howard Technology Solutions in the amount of $106,703.00. The purchase is made through State of Florida Alternate Contract 52161500-ACS-16-1. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 2401 Title I - Part A. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Amy Dale, Specialist, Title I & Title IX, at (850) 833-3521. File Attachments HOWARD TECHNOLOGY-TITLE I.pdf (76 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.8 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $25,000: Howard Technology-Bruner Middle School, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $58,376.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 2401 Title I - Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of equipment and supplies from Howard Technology Solutions for Bruner Middle School in the amount of $58,376.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase equipment and supplies from Howard Technology Solutions in the amount of $58,376.00. The purchase is made through State of Florida Alternate Contract 52161500-ACS-16-1. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 2401 Title I - Part A. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Gary Massey, Principal, Bruner MS, at (850) 833-3266. File Attachments HOWARD TECH QUOTE-BRUNER.pdf (79 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.9 Tag-On Bid: ITB SDOC 22-B- 077-KP Large Kitchen Equipment, Catalog Discount Bid, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approved tagging on with Osceola County Schools ITB SDOC 22-B-077-KP for Large Kitchen Equipment, Catalog Discount Bid. Public Content Request approval to tag on with Osceola County Schools ITB SDOC 22-B-077-KP for 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) 901-3020. File Attachments BID TABULATION FOR ITB SDOC-22-B-077-KP.pdf (156 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.10 Exempted Purchase Over $25,000: Continental Press, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $121,231.60 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 2418 Title III - Part A - ELL, and Project Title III - Part A - ELL Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of books and supplies from Continental Press, Inc. in the amount of $121,231.60. Public Content Request approval to purchase books and supplies from Continental Press, Inc. in the amount of $121,231.60. The purchase is exempt under 6A- 1.012(11)(b). Funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 2418 Title III - Part A - ELL, and Project Title III - Part A - ELL, and a copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Lisa Tucker, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-3107. File Attachments CONTINENTAL PRESS QUOTE.pdf (56 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.11 Exempted Purchase Over $25,000: Scholastic, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $91,901.39 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 2401 Title I - Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of books from Scholastic, Inc. in the amount of $91,901.39. Public Content Request approval to purchase books from Scholastic, Inc. in the amount of $91,901.39. The purchase is exempt under 6A-1.012(11)(b), and funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 2401 Title I - Part A. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Amy Dale, Specialist, Title I, at (850) 301-3008. File Attachments SCHOLASTIC QUOTE.pdf (351 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.12 Self-Help Project, Construct a new Marquee Sign at Crestview High School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Self-Help Project for Crestview High School to construct a new Marquee Sign in front of the Campus, in the amount of $35,750.00. Public Content Crestview High School is requesting the approval for a Self-Help Project to construct a new Marquee Sign in front of the Campus. The funding is being provided through: Destiny Church donation of $25,000 upon Board approval Mr. Timothy Bryant $10,000 upon Board approval Crestview High School internal account $750 The construction of the new sign would enhance the clarity with which the community can view advertisements of academic achievements, clubs and organizations, athletic events and achievements among various other informational strands. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments Letter from Crestview High School.pdf (246 KB) Complete Signs Quote - Crestview High School.pdf (43 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.13 Sale and Disposal of Real Property, F.I.S.H Parcel 69 (Parcel ID: 05-5N-22-0000-0021-0000), request for a spot survey, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Recommended Action : Request approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), a spot survey amending the Okaloosa County School District, Five Year Survey, for the sale and disposal of real property, F.I.S.H Parcel 69 (Parcel ID: 05-5N-22-0000-0021- 0000) located in Laurel Hill, Florida. Public Content Request approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), a spot survey amending the Okaloosa County School District, Five Year Survey, for the sale and disposal of real property, F.I.S.H Parcel 69 (Parcel ID: 05-5N-22-0000-0021-0000) located in Laurel Hill, Florida. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for more information, 689-7158. 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.14 Sale and Disposal of Real Property, F.I.S.H Parcel 76 (Parcel ID: 35-4N-22-0000-0014-0000), request for a spot survey, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Recommended Action : Request approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), a spot survey amending the Okaloosa County School District, Five Year Survey, for the sale and disposal of real property, F.I.S.H Parcel 76 (Parcel ID: 35-4N-22-0000-0014- 0000) located in Dorcas, Florida. Public Content Request approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), a spot survey amending the Okaloosa County School District, Five Year Survey, for the sale and disposal of real property, F.I.S.H Parcel 76 (Parcel ID: 35-4N-22-0000-0014-0000) located in Dorcas, Florida. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for more information, 689-7158. 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.15 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus list dated March 14, 2022. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated March 14, 2022. These items will be sold through the Board approved On-line Auction Program. Please contact Steve Bolton for additional information, 689-7159. File Attachments Surplus Property Food Services list for March 14, 2022 Board Meeting.pdf (402 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.16 Request permission to apply for the IDEA, Part B, K-12 Entitlement Flow-Through American Rescue Plan (ARP) Allocations Grant and IDEA, Part B, Preschool Entitlement Flow- Through American Rescue Plan (ARP) Allocations Grant, presented by Kathy Ard, Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,648,769.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : IDEA Part B, K-12 Entitlement ARP Funds, and IDEA Part B, Preschool Entitlement ARP Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve request for permission to apply for the IDEA Part B, K-12 Entitlement ARP Funds, and IDEA Part B, Preschool Entitlement ARP Funds Grants. Public Content The American Rescue Plan (ARP) IDEA is a one-time funding opportunity, offering the first COVID-19 related targeted IDEA resources to address the challenges faced in ensuring services for children with disabilities. For additional information, please contact Kathy Ard, ESE Director, at 833-3164. File Attachments Okaloosa 100A AARP K-12 Funds.pdf (57 KB) Okaloosa 100A AARP Preschool Funds.pdf (56 KB) 460 - Okaloosa ARP IDEA Narrative and Support.pdf (179 KB) 460 - Okaloosa ARP IDEA K-12 Application and Budget.pdf (151 KB) 460 - Okaloosa ARP IDEA Preschool Application and Budget.pdf (138 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.1 Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 119597 119202 116985 125053 124960 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.2 Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - 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). DROP Employee Name EID Position Location Start Date Leisa Marelli 100014 Teacher Baker School 3/1/2022 Cori Henry 105937 Teacher Silver Sands 3/1/2022 Rod Taylor 117472 Teacher Niceville HS 3/1/2022 Lynn Lancaster 103731 Teacher Bruner MS 7/1/2022 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.3 Out-of-Field Report for the 2021- 2022 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2021-2022 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 Karen Peek for additional information, 833-5857. File Attachments ESOL OOF Board Report for 3-14-2022.pdf (104 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.4 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 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 14, 2022 Separations Report, Public.pdf (40 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.5 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 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 for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments March 14, 2022 Support Personnel New Hire Board Report.pdf (210 KB) March 14, 2022 Substitute New Hires.pdf (100 KB) March 14, 2022 Instructional New Hire Board Report.pdf (211 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Lamar White, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.6 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 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 14, 2022 Transfer Board Report.pdf (415 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.7 Deleted - Employee Termination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the employee termination. Public Content Recommend employee #105625 be terminated. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.8 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Public Content Suspension of the following employee without pay: EID# 119597 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2022 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 10. Discussion Agenda Subject : 10.1 Items Moved from the Consent Agenda (if any) Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action 11. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 11.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 13. Attorney's Business Subject : 13.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 14. Superintendent's Business Subject : 14.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular 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 and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments 3-14-2022 Student Trip Requests.pdf (109 KB) 14. Superintendent's Business Subject : 14.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 15. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 15.1 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 16. Public Comment Subject : 16.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 17. Adjournment Subject : 17.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : 18. Public Notices Subject : 18.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular 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, on March 10, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 18. Public Notices Subject : 18.2 Public Notice Meeting : Mar 14, 2022 - Regular 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.
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