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

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