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

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