Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, March 23, 2026

Monday, March 23, 2026 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Boardroom 5:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Dr. Ronnie Bearden, First Methodist Church Pledge of Allegiance led by Brett Hinely *********************************************** 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 : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 7.23 Certification of the Okaloosa County School District Facilities FISH Data for 2026, presented by Dustin Keith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval; added item 7.24 High School Athletic Game Admission Price Proposal, presented by the high school principals and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Public Content Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 7.23 Certification of the Okaloosa County School District Facilities FISH Data for 2026, presented by Dustin Keith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval; added item 7.24 High School Athletic Game Admission Price Proposal, presented by the high school principals and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Motion by Parker Destin, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Youth Leadership Council Presentation. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information, Presentation Public Content The Youth Leadership Council, endorsed by Okaloosa County Commissioners and the Okaloosa County School District, recognizes the importance of community service and leadership. This group works collaboratively to complete service projects for our county, schools, and community. For additional information, please contact John Spolski, 850-833-5884. 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Director I, Academic and Student Services, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Director I, Academic and Student Services. Public Content This appointment is to fill an existing position that became vacant effective March 11, 2026. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Duscha Ross to the position of Director I, Academic and Student Services. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 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 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for February 2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for February 2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments In County Travel Summary 03.23.2026.pdf (62 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for February 2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for February 2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Out of County Travel Summary 03.23.2026.pdf (62 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.3 Okaloosa County District School Board Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The Independent Certified Public Accounting Firm of Carr, Riggs & Ingram performed an audit of the Financial Statements and Federal Awards of the Okaloosa County District School Board. They have issued the attached Audited Financial Statement for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025. Also attached is the District's representation letter. The report is presented to the School Board as an information item only, which does not require a vote; however, the presentation of the report is filed as a part of the public records of the Board and reflects this fact in the minutes of the School Board. Audit Report will be provided prior to the Board meeting. File Attachments Audit Report Management Representation Letter - FY25.pdf (5,555 KB) Okaloosa County District School Board - Published 2025 Audit Report.pdf (661 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Mar 23, 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of March 9, 2026; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of March 9, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 9, 2026, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of March 9, 2026; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of March 9, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 9, 2026. File Attachments 3-9-2026 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (136 KB) 3-9-2026 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (86 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $15,000.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $15,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $15,000.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $15,000.00. The remaining balance of $16,495.55 will be funded through School Board Member Capital Outlay funds from District 2 ($2,000.00), District 3 ($4,000.00), and District 4 ($2,000.00), with the remaining amount provided through school funds from Project 5909 ($5,097.00) and Project 4005 ($3,398.55). File Attachments Choctawhatchee High School 2026 Band Room Flooring.pdf (340 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $2,000.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,000.00 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 Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $2,000.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $2,000.00. The remaining balance of $29,495.55 will be funded through School Board Member Capital Outlay funds from District 1 ($15,000.00), District 3 ($4,000.00), and District 4 ($2,000.00), with the remaining amount provided through school funds from Project 5909 ($5,097.00) and Project 4005 ($3,398.55). File Attachments Choctawhatchee High School 2026 Band Room Flooring.pdf (340 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Crestview High School for a digital fingerprinting device in the amount of $3,611.00, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,611.00 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 Crestview High School for a digital fingerprinting device in the amount of $3,611.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Crestview High School for a digital fingerprinting device in the amount of $3,611.00. The remaining balance of $3,000.00 will be funded through District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Crestview High Digital Fingerprint Machine.pdf (193 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $4,000.00, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,000.00 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 Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $4,000.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $4,000.00. The remaining balance of $27,495.55 will be funded through School Board Member Capital Outlay funds from District 1 ($15,000.00), District 2 ($2,000.00), and District 4 ($2,000.00), with the remaining amount provided through school funds from Project 5909 ($5,097.00) and Project 4005 ($3,398.55). File Attachments Choctawhatchee High School 2026 Band Room Flooring.pdf (340 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $2,000.00, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,000.00 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 Choctawhatchee High School for band  room flooring in the amount of $2,000.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for band room flooring in the amount of $2,000.00. The remaining balance of $29,495.55 will be funded through School Board Member Capital Outlay funds from District 1 ($15,000.00), District 2 ($2,000.00), and District 3 ($4,000.00), with the remaining amount provided through school funds from Project 5909 ($5,097.00) and Project 4005 ($3,398.55). File Attachments Choctawhatchee High School 2026 Band Room Flooring.pdf (340 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Crestview High School for a digital fingerprinting device in the amount of $3,000.00, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,000.00 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 digital fingerprinting device in the amount of $3,000.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Crestview High School for a digital fingerprinting device in the amount of $3,000.00. The remaining balance of $3,611.00 will be funded through District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Crestview High Digital Fingerprint Machine.pdf (193 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content File Attachments Board Bills Summary 03.23.2026.pdf (65 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $7,970.82 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-2026-03-23.pdf (115 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $34,150,357.64; Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $2,633,495.32; and Bank Transfers totaling $0.00 for February 2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $34,150,357.64, Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees in the amount of $2,633,495.32, and Bank Transfers in the amount of $0.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $34,150,357.64; Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $2,633,495.32; and Bank Transfers totaling $0.00 for February 2026 are being presented to the School Board. File Attachments 08 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - February 2026.pdf (91 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Payroll Calendars for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Payroll Calendars for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 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 2026-2027 payroll calendars are based on the school calendar which was approved by the School Board at the June 23, 2025, School Board Meeting. File Attachments Proposed Payroll Calendars FY 26-27.pdf (116 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Renewal of ITB 20-12 Door Replacement & Repair-District Wide Bid, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds As Available Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 20-12 Door Replacement & Repair- District Wide Bid, effective April 14, 2026, through April 13, 2027. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB 20-12 Door Replacement & Repair-District Wide Bid. The awarded vendor is Anchor Door & Hardwood, LLC. and the bid will be used as needed, based on fixed awarded pricing, and will be paid from Capital Funds as available. The contract is effective April 14, 2026, through April 13, 2027, and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Robert McElory, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS-ITB 20-12.pdf (172 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: TransFinder, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $242,910.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital 1.50 Mill & General Funds, Project 5399 Bus Video Management System Recommended Action : Motion to approve purchase of TransFinder hardware and licenses Public Content Request approval to purchase TransFinder hardware and license. The contact is for two (2) years. Year 1 is effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $242,910.00. This covers the initial hardware and installation which will be funded with Capital 1.50 Mill ($232,110) and the software which will be funded with General ($10,800). Year 2 is effective July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, in the amount of $75,000.00. Year 2 pays for the software, maintenance, and cellular data and will be funded with General. The total contract amount is $317,910.00. Only Year 1 allocation is shown above. The purchase is exempt under 6A-1.012(11)(b). Contract documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Ryan Gore, Director, Transportation, at (850) 689-7303 File Attachments TRANSFINDER QUOTE.pdf (969 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Proposed School Operational Support Staffing Grid and School Supplement Grid - Discretionary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve Proposed School Operational Support Staffing Grid and School Supplement Grid - Discretionary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Public Content The proposed School Operational Support Staffing Grid for fiscal year 2026-2027 is attached. The orange areas on the Staffing Grid indicate proposed changes for the new year, and the blue areas indicate changes made during fiscal year 2025-2026. The School Staffing Grid Notes explain the changes being recommended by the Superintendent. The School Operational Support Staffing Grid is subject to availability of funds. The School Supplement Grid is also being submitted for approval. The orange areas are the supplements recommended for Pineview School for fiscal year 2026-2027. The blue areas indicate supplements that were approved through negotiations (theater, high school boys volleyball, and beach volleyball) and changes in fiscal year 2025-2026. File Attachments School Staffing Grid FY 2027.pdf (148 KB) School Staffing Grid Notes FY 2027.pdf (90 KB) School Supplements FY 2027.pdf (131 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Service Agreement #26-110 Dr. Dana Stephens, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $12,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 3488 DoDEA Engage 2.0 Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-110 between Dr. Dana Stephens, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Curriculum Department, in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00, effective March 24, 2026, through November 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-110 between Dr. Dana Stephens, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Curriculum Department, to provide third-party evaluation services. Services shall include: (a) formal data collection on student test scores and grades; and (b) informal discussion/focus groups with educators, parents, students, and community-based educational organizations. The Provider will be paid $4,500.00 for period one and $7,500.00 for period two evaluations, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,000.00. Funds will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 3488 DoDEA Engage 2.0. The Agreement is effective March 24, 2026, through November 30, 2026, a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-4122. File Attachments SA #26-110 Dr. Dana Stephens.pdf (621 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus list dated March 23, 2026. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated March 23, 2026. These items will be sold through the Board approved On-line Auction Program. Please contact Bobby McElroy for additional information, 689-7159. File Attachments Surplus Items for March 23 2026 Meeting.pdf (176 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Agreement to grant Okaloosa Gas District a Utility Easement at Edwins Elementary School, presented by Dustin Keith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement to grant Okaloosa Gas District a Utility Easement at Edwins Elementary School. Public Content Okaloosa Gas District is requesting The School Board of Okaloosa County grant a utility easement at Edwins Elementary School located at 350 Hollywood Blvd., SW, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548, parcel identification number 15-25-24-0000-0003-0000. Please see Exhibit 'A' attached. Please contact Dustin Keith for additional information, 689-7151. File Attachments Ok Gas District Easement Agreement - Edwins ES.pdf (327 KB) Ok Gas District Exhibit A - Edwins ES.pdf (248 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Summer Voluntary Pre- Kindergarten Program (VPK) for 2026, presented by Amy Bowles, Principal, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $62,089.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : State Voluntary Pre-K Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Summer Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program for 2026. Public Content The Superintendent recommends the Okaloosa County School District offer the Summer VPK Program in 2026. The budget has been based on a probable enrollment of 24 students. The information attached provides an overview of the program to include locations and dates. Staff training will be provided prior to the program's start. Attachment includes the Summer VPK informational flyer, budget, Memorandum of Agreement with OCESPA, and Memorandum of Agreement with OCEA. Please contact Amy Bowles for additional information at 689-7211. File Attachments 2026 SVPK Agenda Item.pdf (1,209 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Request for Course Code Adoption for the 2026-2027 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Course Code Adoption for the 2026-2027 School Year. Public Content Please see the attached course title, course number, credit, requested weighting, and rationale for the requested course adoption. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments AICE Course Adoption.pdf (375 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Summer School Programs for 2026 (SIS - Summer Intensive Studies and ESY - Extended School Year), presented by Dr. Belinda Small, Assistant Superintendent of Academics & Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Educational Enrichment (AKA SAI) Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve Summer School Programs for 2026 (SIS - Summer Intensive Studies and ESY - Extended School Year). Public Content Attached you will find the summer school schedules to include Summer Intensive Studies (SIS) for Elementary and Secondary and Extended School Year (ESY). Please contact the following people for additional information on the programs: Elementary SIS - Amy Dale, Elementary Curriculum Director (850-833-4208) Secondary SIS - Dr. Belinda Small, Assistant Superintendent of Academics & Student Services (850-833-5888) Extended School Year (ESY) - Judy Peacock, Program Director ESE (850-833-5866) File Attachments 2026 Summer Intensive Studies Elementary.pdf (223 KB) 2026 Summer Intensive Studies Secondary.pdf (456 KB) 2026 Extended School Year.pdf (196 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida State College for 2026-2027, presented by Brooke Barron, Director I, Principal Development & Evaluation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida State College, effective for the 2026-2027 School Year. Public Content 2026-2027 Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida State College. Please contact Brooke Barron at 850-833-4208 for additional information. File Attachments Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement.pdf (224 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Certification of the Okaloosa County School District Facilities FISH Data for 2026, presented by Dustin Keith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Annual Certification of Facilities Data, OEF FISH Certification form for 2026. Public Content In accordance with Florida Statute 1013.31 (1)(d), each year, each district shall review the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) and shall certify to the Office of Educational Facilities that the inventory is current and accurate. This certification is due prior to April 1 of each year. Please contact Dustin Keith for additional information, 689-7151. File Attachments 2026 OEF FISH Certification.pdf (231 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 High School Athletic Game Admission Price Proposal, presented by the high school principals and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the increase in general game admission prices for students and adults effective the 2026- 2027 school year. Public Content The principals of Choctawhatchee, Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville High Schools have requested an increase in general game admission prices for students and adults beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. File Attachments OCSD High School Athletic Ticket Price Proposal 3-2026.pdf (132 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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 121109 127774 127728 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - 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). NEW DROP ENTRIES DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Stacy Christopherson 104432 Teacher Southside 7/1/2026 Karen Bradley 105359 Daycare Coordinator Northwood ES 7/1/2026 Frances Palmer 104361 Teacher Plew ES 7/1/2026 Linda Dawn Phillips 124940 Speech Pathologist ESE 7/1/2016 Alana Anglea 103973 Bus Driver Trans North 7/1/2026 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at (850) 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Employment Separations, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. File Attachments March 23, 2026 Updated Separations, Public.pdf (99 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. File Attachments March 23, 2026 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (75 KB) March 23, 2026 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB) March 23, 2026 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (90 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employee Transfers, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee transfers. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have transferred in instructional, education support or administrative positions. For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at (850) 833-5801. File Attachments March 23, 2026 Transfers, Public.pdf (129 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employee Termination, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the termination of employee #121109. Public Content Recommend employee #121109 be terminated. For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at (850) 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the termination of employee #121109. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 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 Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 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 Julie Bass Baker School 7.50 Christie Norris Florosa Elementary 10.00 Rhonda Ward Transportation North 4.75 Paz Comitre Destin Elementary 36.75 Michelle Boegly Silver Sands School 45.00 Kimberly Strickland Southside Primary 8.50 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 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 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.2 TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #7, GMP Wright Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Project, presented by Dustin Keith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and presented by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 23, 2026 Dollar Amount : $2,825,147.00 Budget Source : Sales Tax Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #7, GMP Wright Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Project, in the amount of $2,438,407.00; Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E), in the amount of $245,000.00 and Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - HVAC Equipment, in the amount of $141,740.00. Public Content Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #7, GMP Wright Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Project. Scope of Work: Wright Elementary School Old Cafeteria Renovation Project – This project consists of a major renovation of the existing Cafeteria and Kitchen Building which entails conversion of the space into new classrooms with supporting offices, storage rooms and restrooms. All areas will receive new interior finishes and new HVAC systems. The existing roof system on the building will be removed and replaced with a new standing seam metal roof system, complete with new soffit and gutters/downspouts. The Total Cost of Work for Task Order #12, Scope Modification #7 is recapped below: Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $2,438,407.00 Pre-GMP Phase Services - Previously Authorized $173,738.00 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) $245,000.00 Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) $141,740.00 Total Cost of Work $2,998,885.00 Please contact Dustin Keith for additional information, 689-7151. File Attachments TO12 SM #7 GMP Wright Cafeteria Reno Ver 1.0.pdf (225 KB) TO#12 Mod #7 Wright Cafe Renovation Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (131 KB) TO12 SM7 CMI Validation Letter.pdf (391 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #7, GMP Wright Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Project, in the amount of $2,438,407.00; Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E), in the amount of $245,000.00 and Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - HVAC Equipment, in the amount of $141,740.00. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular 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 23, 2026 - 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 again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments Out of State Student Trip Requests - 3-23-26.pdf (94 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. File Attachments Superintendents Business SBW 3.23.26.pdf (80,747 KB) 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 School Board Members' Travel Request to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Joint Conference Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Center 9001 Out-of-County Travel Recommended Action : Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, and Brett Hinely to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Joint Conference, December 10-12, 2026;  and is confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Public Content Florida Statute §1001.39 requires that School Board members who travel outside of the District, and are requesting reimbursement of travel expense in excess of $500, obtain approval from the School Board that the travel is for official School Board business and that it complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. An itemized list detailing all anticipated travel expenses is attached. Mr. Bryant, Mr. Destin, Ms. Evanchyk, and Mr. Hinely plan to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Joint Conference in Tampa Bay, June 10- 12, 2026. Mr. Bryant's expenses will be covered by FSBA. File Attachments 26 FSBA-FADSS Annual Summer Joint Conference Estimated Expenses.pdf (209 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, and Brett Hinely to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Joint Conference, June 10-12, 2026; and is confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.2 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular 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 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearing - 8:30 a.m. Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Student Disciplinary Hearing on March 23, 2026, beginning at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. In accordance with Florida law, this hearing may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected student. File Attachments PUBLIC NOTICE - Student Disciplinary Hearing 3-23-2026.pdf (73 KB) 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Mar 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on March 23, 2026, 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 23, 2026 - 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.