Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, June 14, 2021 — reading text

Monday, June 14, 2021 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Marcus Chambers *************************************************** NOTICE This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at http://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2021. A separate seating area has been set aside for the press and public who are in attendance at the meeting in accordance with social distancing guidelines as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). *************************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Lamar White, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Rita Scallan on the occasion of her retirement, presented by Superintendent Chambers Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Rita Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, retiring after 21 years of service and dedication to the Okaloosa County School District. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Dennis Samac on the occasion of his retirement, presented by Superintendent Chambers Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Dennis Samac, Principal, Eglin Elementary School, retiring after 35 years of service in the Okaloosa County School District. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.3 Recognition of the 2020-2021 Kids Tag Art Program Winners, presented by Ben Anderson, Okaloosa County Tax Collector Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content The Kids Tag Art Program is a county-wide art project and fundraiser for elementary school art programs in Okaloosa County. All profits generated from the sale of tags benefit each school's art program and helps in providing classroom art supplies. The Tax Collector's Choice Award: Maila Martin, Northwood Elementary School The Sheriff's Choice Award: Thomas Check, Elliott Point Elementary School The Superintendent's Choice Award: Emma Amador, Riverside Elementary School A list of Distinction Award Winners is attached. File Attachments 2021 KTA Spring Award Winners and Totals.pdf (507 KB) 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Director I, Operational Services, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Director 1, Operational Services, effective July 1, 2021. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Grant Meyer to the position of Director 1, Operational Services, effective July 1, 2021. Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.2 Appointment of Athletic Director, Choctawhatchee High School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Athletic Director, Choctawhatchee High School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Andrew (Andy) Thigpen to the position of Athletic Director, Choctawhatchee High School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.3 Appointment of Assistant Principal I (12 Month), Choctawhatchee High School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal I (12 Month), Choctawhatchee High School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Ryan Lanpher to the position of Assistant Principal I (12 Month), Choctawhatchee High School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion by Lamar White, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.4 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Shalimar Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Shalimar Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Jennifer Lewis to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Shalimar Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion by Lamar White, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.5 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Elliott Point Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Elliott Point Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Dawn Johnson to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Elliott Point Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, 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 : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of May 6-26, 2021, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of May 6-26, 2021. File Attachments In-County Travel May 6-26.pdf (19 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of May 6-26, 2021, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of May 6-26, 2021. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel May 6-26.pdf (13 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jun 14, 2021 - 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 Diane Kelley, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of May 20, 2021; Minutes of Workshop