Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, July 14, 2025

Monday, July 14, 2025 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 9:00 a.m. *********************************************** 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/o/ocsd/page/2025-school-board-meetings. *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of the 2024-2025 Okaloosa County School District Outstanding School Volunteer, presented by Superintendent Chambers Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Public Content The 2024-2025 Okaloosa County School District Outstanding Volunteer: Nathan Basnett - Adult Volunteer of the Year, Lewis School 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Richbourg School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Richbourg School. Public Content 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.2 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Ruckel Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Ruckel Middle School. Public Content 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.3 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Davidson Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Davidson Middle School. Public Content 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 : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of June 23, 2025; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of June 23, 2025; Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 23, 2025, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of June 23, 2025; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of June 23, 2025; Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 23, 2025. File Attachments 6-23-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (161 KB) 6-23-2025 Budget Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (126 KB) 6-23-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (164 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for a new sound system in the amount of $7,000.00, presented by Lamar White, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $7,000.00 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 a new sound system in the amount of $7,000.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for a new sound system in the amount of $7,000.00. The remaining cost of $14,591.00 will be funded by District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($2,200.00) and by the school ($12,391.00). File Attachments Choctawhatchee High School-Daktronics Order Documents-861801-1-3.pdf (291 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Fort Walton Beach High School for flooring in the amount of $8,323.25, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,323.25 Budgeted : No 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 Fort Walton Beach High School for flooring in the amount of $8,323.25. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Fort Walton Beach High School for flooring in the amount of $8,323.25. File Attachments FWB HS Flooring.pdf (52 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Destin Middle School for classroom flooring in the amount of $13,104.00, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $13,104.00 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 Destin Middle School for classroom flooring in the amount of $13,104.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Destin Middle School for classroom flooring in the amount of $13,104.00. File Attachments Destin Middle School Classroom Flooring.pdf (337 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for a new sound system in the amount of $2,200.00, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,200.00 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 a  new sound system in the amount of $2,200.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for a new sound system in the amount of $2,200.00. The remaining cost of $19,391.00 will be funded by District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($7,000.00) and by the school ($12,391.00). File Attachments Choctawhatchee High School-Daktronics Order Documents-861801-1-3.pdf (291 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop 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. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 07.14.2025.pdf (74 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $88,500.00 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-2025-07-14.pdf (71 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Resolution 25-04 Exercising Flexibility to Transfer Funds Allocated to the School District from the Funds Received for Academic Acceleration Options, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,541,595.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Academic Acceleration Options Supplement Recommended Action : Motion to approve Resolution 25-04 Exercising Flexibility to Transfer Funds Allocated to the School District from the Funds Received for Academic Acceleration Options. Public Content File Attachments Resolution 25-04 Categorical Flexible Spending FY 2025.pdf (125 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Authorization to advertise the proposed Preliminary and Tentative Budget and Millage Rate for fiscal year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize advertisement of the proposed Preliminary and Tentative Budget and Millage Rate for fiscal year 2025-2026. Public Content The District is required by law to advertise notice of its intent to tentatively adopt a millage rate and budget. These advertisements include the "Budget Summary," "Notice of Proposed Tax Increase," and "Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay." The "Notice of Proposed Tax Increase" is required if the projected revenue is higher than the previous year. The projected revenue could be higher due to increased property values, increased millage, or a combination of both. Millage rates include the following: 1. Required Local Effort (RLE) This millage is set by the State and is currently projected to be 3.124, a decrease of 0.007 when compared to fiscal year 2024-2025. The RLE for fiscal year 2024-2025 included a Prior-Period Funding Adjustment (PPFA) of 0.002 mills. The final RLE millage will be provided to school districts no later than July 19. All school districts must levy the RLE in order to receive Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funding from the State. Okaloosa's fiscal year 2025-2026 FEFP State funding is currently projected to be $173.4 million. The RLE has been on a downward projectory for the last 31 years, dropping from 6.530 in fiscal year 1995-1996 to a projected 3.124 for fiscal year 2025-2026 with small increases periodically in the mix. 2. Discretionary Operating This millage rate is 0.748. The State expects all Districts to levy this millage and includes this projected funding in the locally funded portion of the FEFP. 3. Capital Improvement This millage rate is 1.500. This is the amount the State allows Districts to levy. The State only provides approximately $1.0 million in Capital funding to school districts. All other funds must be raised through a combination of millage and sales tax. The advertisements must be in a newspaper of general paid circulation in the county or on the School District's website. The size, format, and placement of the advertisements are specified in the Truth-In-Millage (TRIM) guidelines and must not be modified. The advertisements will be on the School District's website on July 25, 2025. The direct link is www.okaloosaschools.com/page/public- notices. This page may also be accessed from the School District's homepage by clicking on "School District" and then "Public Notices." A public hearing to tentatively adopt a millage rate and budget must be held not less than 2 days or more than 5 days after the day that the advertisement is first published. Accordingly, the public hearing to tentatively adopt the millage rate and the budget is scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025, beginning at 6:15 p.m. 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: Annual Purchase Agreement for Indefinite Quantity Environmental Contracting Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Fund, Project 2313 DW - Environmental/IAQ/T&B Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of tag- on Annual Purchase Agreement for Indefinite Quantity Environmental  Contracting Services through Escambia County Schools, effective June 22, 2025, through June 21, 2026. Public Content Request approval to renew tag-on Annual Purchase Agreement for Indefinite Quantity Environmental Contracting Services through Escambia County Schools. The contract will be used as needed and is effective June 22, 2025, through June 21, 2026. Funding will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 2313 DW - Environmental/IAQ/T&B, and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS-ESCAMBIA INDEFINITE QUANTITY ENVIRONMENTAL.pdf (436 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Raptor Technologies, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $85,269.54 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General fund, Project 3009 Instructional & District Wide Software, Recommended Action : Motion to approve the annual software license renewal of Raptor products and services for a total of $85,269.54, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval to renew annual software licenses through Raptor for a total of $85,269.54. The purchase is exempt through 6A- 1.012(11)(b), and funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 3009 Instructional & District Wide Software. The contract is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy of the renewal notice is attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS & IT, at (850) 689-7153 File Attachments RAPTOR QUOTE.pdf (186 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Service Agreement #26-22 James Kempfer, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Access Public Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $58,520.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-22 between James C. Kempfer, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Marine Services Technologies Instruction in an amount not to exceed $58,520.00, effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-22 between James. C. Kempfer, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Marine Services Technologies Instruction. The Provider will be paid $38.00 per hour for up to 1,540 hours, for a contract amount not to exceed $58,520.00. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The Agreement is effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Scott Huerkamp, Assistant Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SA #26-22.pdf (754 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Service Agreement #26-23 Blake Dickeson, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $56,715.72 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-23 between Blake Dickeson, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Practical Nursing Instruction in an amount not to exceed $56,715.72, effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-23 between Blake Dickeson, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Practical Nursing Instruction. The Provider will be paid $38.84 per hour for up to 1,460.24 hours, for a contract amount not to exceed $56,715.72. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The Agreement is effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Scott Huerkamp, Assistant Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SA #26-23.pdf (780 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Service Agreement #26-24 Maria Pavone, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $27,663.79 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-24 between Maria Pavone and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, in an amount not to exceed $27,663.79, effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-24 between Maria Pavone and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Practical Nursing Instruction. The Provider will be paid $38.84 per hour for up to 712.25 hours, for a total contract not to exceed $27,663.79. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The Agreement is effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Jon Williams, Principal, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SA #26-24.pdf (706 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. 7. Consent Agenda  Subject : 7.16 Service Agreement #26-25 Patricia Loveridge, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $27,663.79 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-25 between Patricia Loveridge, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Practical Nursing Instruction in an amount not to exceed $27,663.79, effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-25 between Patricia Loveridge, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Practical Nursing Instruction. The Provider will be paid $38.84 per hour for up to 712.25 hours, for a contract amount not to exceed $27,663.79. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The Agreement is effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Scott Huerkamp, Assistant Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SA #26-25.pdf (688 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Service Agreement #26-26 Steven Bair, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval.  Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $16,598.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-26 between Steven Bair, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Cyber Security Instruction in an amount not to exceed $16,598.00, effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-26 between Steven Bair, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Cyber Security Instruction. The Provider will be paid $43.00 per hour for up to 386 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $16,598.00. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The Agreement is effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Scott Huerkamp, Assistant Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SA #26-26.pdf (751 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Service Agreement #26-27 Elizabeth Morgan, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,600.00  Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-27 between Elizabeth Morgan, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Technology Support Services in an amount not to exceed $11,600.00, effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-27 between Elizabeth Morgan, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Technology Support Services. The Provider will be paid $40.00 per hour for up to 290 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,600.00. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The Agreement is effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Scott Huerkamp, Assistant Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SA #26-27.pdf (711 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Service Agreement #26-28 Jayson Jay Peterson, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,600.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition  Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-28 between Jayson Jay Peterson, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Technology Support Services in an amount not to exceed $11,600.00, effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-28 between Jayson Jay Peterson, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide Technology Support Services. The Provider will be paid $40.00 per hour for up to 290 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,600.00. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The Agreement is effective July 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Scott Huerkamp, Assistant Director, Okaloosa County Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SA #26-28.pdf (695 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Service Agreement #26-29 Synced Up Designs, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $14,500.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 4005 Band Program and Internal Funds, Band Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-29 between Synced Up Designs and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School, in an  amount not to exceed $14,500.00, effective July 21, 2025, through August 11, 2025. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-29 between Synced Up Designs and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School. The Provider will provide Custom music composition for Fall 2025. The Provider will be paid $14,500.00 upon receiving full composition, for a total contract amount not to exceed $14,500.00. Funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 4005 Band Program in the amount of $9,000.00 and Internal Funds, Band, in the amount of $5,500.00. The Agreement is effective July 21, 2025 through August 11, 2025, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Derek Fields, Band Director, Fort Walton Beach High School, at (850) 833-3300. File Attachments SA #26-29.pdf (750 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Service Agreement #26-30 Jamie Fields, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $15,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Internal Funds, Band Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-30 between Jamie Fields and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, effective July 21, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-30 between Jamie Fields and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School. The Provider will be Director of Color Guard and will be paid $1,250.00 per month for up to 12 months for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,000.00. Funds will be paid from Internal Funds, Band and the Agreement is effective July 21, 2025, through June 30, 2026. A copy of the Service Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Lindsey Smith, Principal, Fort Walton Beach High School, at (850) 833-3300. File Attachments SA #26-30.pdf (1,334 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus lists dated July 14, 2025. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated July 14, 2025. 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 July 14 2025 Meeting.pdf (93 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Crestview Rehabilitation Center, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College and recommended by Superintendent for approval Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Affiliation Agreeemnt between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Crestview Rehabilitation Center for the Practical Nursing Program and Professional Nursing LPN-RN Program for a term of three (3) years. Public Content This Affiliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences required as part of the required curriculum for the Practical Nursing Program and Professional Nursing LPN-RN Program. This Agreeement will be in effect for three years. For more information contact Jon Williams at 850-833-3500 or williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com. File Attachments Affiliation Agreeement Crestview Rehabilitation Center_001.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and The  State of Florida, Department of Health, Okaloosa County Health Department, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and State of Florida, Department of Health, Okaloosa County Health Department for the Practical Nursing Program and Professional Nursing LPN-RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College for a term of three (3) years. Public Content The Affiliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences required as part of the required curriculum for the Practical Nursing Program and Professional Nursing LPN-RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College. This agreement will be in effect for three (3) years. For more information contact Jon Williams at 850- 833-3500 or williamsj2@okaloosasschools.com. 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.25 Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College and recommended by Superintendent for approval Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation for the Licensed Practical Nursing Program and Professional Nursing LPN-RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College, for a term of three (3) years. Public Content This affiliation agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences required as part of the required curriculum for the Practical Nursing Program and Professional Nursing LPN-RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College. This Agreement will be in effect for three (3) years. For more information contact Jon Williams at 850- 833-3500 or williamsJ2@okaloosaschools.com. File Attachments WESTWOOD AFFILIATION AGREEMENT.pdf (259 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.26 Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Bridgeway Center presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College and recommended by Superintendent for approval Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Bridgeway Center for the Practical Nursing Program and Professional Nursing LPN-RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College, for a term of three (3) years. Public Content This Affiliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences required as part of the required curriculum for the Practical Nursing Program and Professional Nursing LPN-RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College. This agreement will be in effect for three (3) years. For more information contact Jon Williams at 850- 833-3500 or williamsJ2@okaloosaschools.com. File Attachments AFFILIATION AGREEEMENT BRIDGEWAY CENTER.pdf (411 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.27 Title I Part A, Title II Part A, Title III Part A, Title IV Part A Florida Department of Education Project Application Narratives for 2025-2026 SY, presented by Amy Dale, Director, Elementary Curriculum, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $9,408,228.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Title I Part A, Title II Part A, Title III Part A, Title IV Part A Florida Department of Education Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Florida Department of Education ESEA Consolidated Federal applications narratives for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Okaloosa County's projected allocation from the Florida Department of Education for Title I, Part A ($7,099,330.00); Title II, Part A ($1,211,279.00); Title III, Part A ($496,013.00) and Title IV, Part A ($601,606.00) consolidated application has been completed with narratives and budgets. Completed applications are being presented to the Okaloosa County School Board for approval. For additional information, please contact Amy Dale, Elementary Curriculum Director at 850-301-3008. File Attachments 6.12.25 FINAL Title I 2025-26 Consolidated Application (2).pdf (640 KB) 6.12.25 FINAL Title II 2025-26 Consolidated Application FINAL.pdf (292 KB) 6.12.25 Final Title III 2025-26 Consolidated Application FINAL.pdf (251 KB) 6.12.25 Final Title IV 2025-26 Consolidated Application.pdf (304 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.28 FOCUS Software Annual Renewal, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS & Instructional Technology and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $443,867.57 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : 1010.7400.0365.9022.3398 Recommended Action : Approval Public Content This is for the annual renewal of the FOCUS SIS & ERP software including software maintenance for the School District. This program manages student, Finance, HR, and multiple other departments' data and puts that data in the hands of those that need it. Approval of this purchase will be retroactive to a July 1, 2025 start date. File Attachments Invoice_FOCUS_SCHOOL_SOFTWARE $443,867.57.pdf (64 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.29 Renewal of AllyHealth Employee Benefits Program, presented by Sarah Cato, Director, Risk Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $249,600.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Internal Service Fund - Self-Funded Medical Recommended Action : Motion to Approve renewal of AllyHealth Employee Benefits Program. Public Content In continuous agreement with our Benefits Oversight Group, it is recommended that we continue to offer AllyHealth for our Employees health needs. AllyHealth provides an online platform that delivers a Mental Health, Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program to all Okaloosa County School District employees and their family members: Virtual mental health - includes 10 free therapy sessions per year with a MH professional (including psychiatrists), 24/7 access and continued long-term care (over 10) at $90/session Telemedicine - includes 24/7 access to board certified doctors, unlimited use with $0 co-pays or fees and RX's called in to local pharmacy Integrated Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - includes legal and financial consultation and referral services, provides assistance with locating child and elder care services and life/career coaching  Health and Wellness Coaching - connects employees with certified wellness coaches to assist with achieving wellness goals, weight loss, stress reduction and smoking cessation These benefits will be extended to all employees - not just those that are eligible for benefits - and their dependents leading to greater overall job satisfaction and increased productivity while redirecting costs from the self-funded group medical plan. The cost of the plan is $6.50 per month per employee (no increase over previous contract) for an estimated 3,200 employees for an estimated total projected cost of $249,600. This plan is to be funded using Self-Funded Medical dollars and Tech credits. Any questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Sarah Cato at (850) 833-5823. File Attachments Renewal Letter - County of Okaloosa School District 2025-2026.pdf (152 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.30 TremCare Services Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI), a subsidiary of Tremco Incorporated, to provide roof warranties, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Budget Source : Capital Outlay Recommended Action : Motion is requested for the approval of TremCare Services Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI), a subsidiary of Tremco Incorporated, to provide roof warranties for multiple school sites, effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Public Content Approval is requested for Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI), a subsidiary of Tremco Incorporated, to provide roof warranties for multiple school sites for a period of one year. A sample warranty agreement is attached. The TremCare Gold Services Agreement provides the following services: 1. Inspection, Preventative Maintenance and Housekeeping 2. Roof Inspection Reporting 3. Storm Reports 4. Leak Response Program 5. Owner's Responsibilities 6. Service Agreement Exclusions and Limitations 7. Other Terms For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments TREMCARE - Sample Warranty Agreement.pdf (270 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.31 Joint Use Facility License Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and The Board of County County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida, at Shalimar Elementary School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Joint Use Facility License Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and The Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida, at Shalimar Elementary School, effective July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2026. Public Content Motion to approve the Joint Use Facility License Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, FL and The Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida. The County desires to extend the existing License Agreement with the new agreement attached for the continued joint use of the facilities at Shalimar Elementary School. Scope of use of Facilities: A. The Licensed Premises shall be used by the School Board for its school physical education program and other school sponsored and approved events. B. The Licensed Premises shall be used by County for community educational/recreational programs, for the promotion and support of community recreational programs and other incidental purposes as are reasonably related thereto. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments 2025 Joint Use Facility License Agreement Shalimar.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.32 Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Okaloosa County and North Florida Medical Centers, Inc., presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Okaloosa County and North Florida Medical Centers,Inc. to provide preventative dental services, at no cost to school district or parents, to students in the school setting with parent consent, at designated schools. MOU term is August 1, 2025 - July 10, 2026. Public Content North Florida Medical Centers, Inc. desires to coordinate with OCSD for the purpose of providing on-site preventative dental care to students, with parent consent, at designated schools. These services will be provided at no cost to the School District or the parent/guardian. MOU term is August 1, 2025 - July 10, 2026. For more information or questions, contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services at 850-833-3108. File Attachments Okaloosa County School District MOU 2025-2026 NFMCMobile Dental Clinic 2025-05 E Verify (signed).pdf (1,801 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.33 Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Children's Home Society, to provide in-school mental health services to students, with parent consent, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Children's Home SOciety, to provide in-school mental health services to students with parent consent. Public Content Children's Home Society is a community-based mental health provider that provides mental health services to children and their families. Through this cooperative Agreement, CHS will collaborate with the OCSD school- based mental health providers to provide services and supports to student with parent consent. The term of the Agreement is August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026. For more information or questions, please contact Teri Schroeder at 850-833-3108. File Attachments CHS 25_26 final.pdf (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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.34 Memorandum of Understanding between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Children's Volunteer Health Network, to provide preventative and restorative dental services to students with parent consent, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and the Children's Volunteer Health Network. Public Content The Children's Volunteer Health Network, Inc., a Florida non-profit organization, desires to coordinate with The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, for the purpose of providing dental services, at no cost to students or the School District, for children attending designated Okaloosa County Schools. The term of the agreement is August 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. For additional information or questions, please contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services at 850-833-3108. File Attachments CVHN Final Agreement.pdf (241 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.35 Memorandum of Understanding between the Consulate General of Italy in Miami and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Brooke Barron, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $75,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Funded by Italian Consulate Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Consulate General of Italy in Miami and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida. Public Content The Italian Cooperative Program is funded by the Italian Consulate to provide staffing for the Italian World Language courses at Ruckel Middle School and Niceville High School. The agreement is effective for the 2025- 2026 school year. For more information, please contact Brooke Barron, 850-833-4208. File Attachments MOU OCSD Italian Program - Revised 7..25-1.pdf (555 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. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 127374 118979 118913 103106 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop 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 Victoria Hayden 109700 Principal Crestview HS 07/01/25 Polly Brunson 118084 Guidance Counselor Baker School 07/01/25 Tamara Kachline 117036 Lead Custodian Longwood ES 07/01/25 Patricia Sansom 108060 TSA Okaloosa Tech College 07/01/25 Christopher McDaniel 117145 Teacher Choctaw HS 10/01/25 Lori Poyner 112539 Bus Driver Trans North 09/01/25 Sherri Chavez 108966 Asst. Principal Florosa ES 07/01/25 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 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 July 14, 2025 Separations, Public.pdf (105 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 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 in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments July 14, 2025 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) July 14, 2025 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (58 KB) July 14, 2025 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (73 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 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 July 14, 2025 Transfers, Public.pdf (140 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 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. 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.2 Funding and Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) for Central Administration Building (Phase 3) Furniture of Task Order #24, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $444,951.59 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital - 1.5 Mill Recommended Action : Motion to approve Funding and Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) for Central Administration Building (Phase 3) Furniture of Task Order #24, in the amount of $444,951.59. Public Content Approval is requested for Funding and Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) for Central Administration Building (Phase 3) Furniture of Task Order #24, in the amount of $444,951.59. The Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) has been broken into two separate quotes due to delivery needed in two separate shipments. For additional information, please call Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments TO24_Central Admin_Phase 3 part 1_RQL_06.24.25.pdf (135 KB) TO24_Central Admin_Phase 3 part 2_RQL_06.24.25.pdf (215 KB) CENTRAL ADMIN PH 3_FINAL LAYOUT_06.24.2025.pdf (1,444 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.3 Program #6, Task Order #35, Pineview School, Destin Elementary School, and Baker School Additions, Prime Contract Change Order presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : ($6,000,000.00) Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital - COPs 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Prime Contract Change Order for Program #6, Task Order #35, Pineview School, Destin Elementary School, and Baker School Additions, credit to the GMP, in the amount of $6,000,000.00. Public Content Approval to accept the Prime Contract Change Order for Program #6, Task Order #35, Pineview School, Destin Elementary School, and Baker School Additions. Credit to Owner's portion of Shared Savings funds for Program #6, Task Order #35, Pineview School, Destin Elementary School, and Baker School Additions. The Contract Value will be changed by Prime Contract Change Order, in the amount of $6,000,000.00. Task Order Fund District - 60% Titan - 40% Total #35 - Pineview School, Destin COPs Elementary School, $6,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $10,000,000.00 2024 and Baker School Additions Total - Partial Shared $6,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $10,000,000.00 Savings Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments TO35 PCCO 02 $10M Shared Savings Partial.pdf (89 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.4 Program #6, Task Order #2, District-Wide School Security Upgrade and Fencing, Prime Contract Change Order, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities  Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : ($8,170.44) Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds - Sales Tax Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Prime Contract Change Order for Program #6, Task Order #2, District-Wide School Security Upgrade and Fencing, Credit to the GMP, in the amount of $8,170.44. Public Content Approval to accept the Prime Contract Change Order for Program #6, Task Order #2, District-Wide School Security Upgrade and Fencing. Credit for Owner's portion of Shared Savings funds for Program #6, Task Order #2, District-Wide School Security Upgrade and Fencing. The Contract Value will be changed by Prime Contract Change Order, in the amount of $8,170.44. District - Titan - Task Order Fund Total 60% 40% #2 - DW - School Security Sales $8,170.44 $5,446.96 $13,617.40 Upgrade and Fencing Tax Total Shared Savings $8,170.44 $5,446.96 $13,617.40 For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments TO02 PCCO11 Shared Savings Final.pdf (24 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.5 Program #6, Task Order #30, Time & Materials, Construction of New Electrical Service at Lewis School and Crestview High School with Upgrades at Niceville High School, Prime Contract Change Order, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : ($44,000.70) Budget Source : Capital Funds - 1.50 Mill Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Prime Contract Change Order for Program #6, Task Order #30, Time and Materials, Construction of New Electrical Service at Lewis School and Crestview High School with Upgrades at Niceville High School, Credit to the Time & Materials, in the amount of $44,000.70. Public Content Approval to accept the Prime Contract Change Order for Program #6, Task Order #30, Time & Materials, Construction of New Electrical Service at Lewis School and Crestview High School with Upgrades at Niceville High School. Credit for de-obligation of unused funds on Task Order #30, Time & Materials, Construction of New Electrical Service at Lewis School and Crestview High School with Upgrades at Niceville High School. The Contract Value will be changed by Prime Contract Change Order, in the amount of $44,000.70. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments TO30 PCCO01 Deobligation of funds.pdf (24 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.6 Program #6, Task Order #42, Time & Materials, Pryor Middle School Flooring Replacement, Prime Contract Change Order, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : ($7,811.01) Budget Source : Capital - Sales Tax Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Prime Contract Change Order for Program #6, Task Order #42, Time & Materials, Pryor Middle School Flooring Replacement, Credit to the Time & Materials, in the amount of $7,811.01. Public Content Approval to accept the Prime Contract Change Order for Program #6, Task Order #42, Time & Materials, Pryor Middle School Flooring Replacement. Credit for deobligation of unused funds on Task Order #42, Time & Materials, Pryor Middle School Flooring Replacement. The Contract Value will be changed by Prime Contract Change Order, in the amount of $7,811.01. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments TO42 PCCO01 Deobligation of funds.pdf (24 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.7 Program #6, Task Order #25, Time & Materials Task Order, District- Wide Stadium Repairs, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $25,000.00 Budget Source : Capital Funds - 1.50 Mill Recommended Action : Motion to approve the increased amount to Program #6, Task Order #25, Time & Materials Task Order, District-Wide Stadium Repairs, increasing the amount but not to exceed from $250,000.00 to $275,000.00. Public Content Approval is requested to increase the amount to Program #6, Task Order #25, Time & Materials Task Order, District-Wide Stadium Repairs, for the purchase of required new bleachers and repairs to other bleachers/seats at various schools, increasing the amount but not to exceed from $250,000.00 to $275,000.00. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop 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 : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop 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. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop 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 : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-44 Student Enrollment and Educational Decisions, presented by Tracey Lamb, Director I, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approved revised School Board Policy 04-44 Student Enrollment and Educational Decisions. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policy 04-44 Student Enrollment and Educational Decisions. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policies are to update the current policies to ensure efficient and effective District operations. The proposed amendments under the new policy make revisions to current policy provisions that address parental rights when parents have fifty-fifty (50-50) Time Sharing of their Child(ren) by Court Order. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Tracey Lamb, 850-833-3108. File Attachments Policy 04-44 Student Enrollment - REDLINE.pdf (94 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policies Chapter 6, Personnel - General, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve revised School Board Policies Chapter 6, Personnel - General. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input and to consider approval of revised School Board Policies Chapter 6, Personnel - General. School Board Policy Chapter 6 (Personnel - General) underwent a comprehensive review to update current policies, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references, and make miscellaneous practical and technical corrections. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 850-833-5801. File Attachments School Board Policies Chapter 6, Personnel - General - REDLINE.pdf (499 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.3 Public Hearing School Board Policies Chapter 7, Personnel-Support, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to affirm no changes to School Board Policies Chapter 7, Personnel - Support. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input and to consider approval of revised School Board Policies Chapter 6, Personnel - General. School Board Policy Chapter 6 (Personnel - General) underwent a comprehensive review to update current policies, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references, and make miscellaneous practical and technical corrections. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 850-833-5801. File Attachments School Board Policies Chapter 7, Personnel-Support - REDLINE.pdf (140 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.4 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policies Chapter 8, Personnel - Instructional, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve revised School Board Policies Chapter 8, Personnel - Instructional. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input and to consider approval of revised School Board Policies Chapter 8, Personnel - Instructional. School Board Policies Chapter 8, Personnel - Instructional underwent a comprehensive review to update current policies, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references, and make miscellaneous practical and technical corrections. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 850-833-5801. File Attachments School Board Policies Chapter 8, Personnel-Instructional - REDLINE.pdf (216 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.5 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policies Chapter 9, Personnel - Admin Managerial, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve revised School Board Policies Chapter 9, Personnel - Admin Managerial. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input and to consider approval of revised School Board Policies Chapter 9, Personnel - Admin Managerial. School Board Policies Chapter 9, Personnel - Admin Managerial underwent a comprehensive review to update current policies, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references, and make miscellaneous practical and technical corrections. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 850-833-5801. File Attachments School Board Policies Chapter 9, Personnel-Admin Managerial - REDLINE.pdf (162 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.6 Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 11-05 Selecting Professional Services, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval.New Agenda Item Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve revised School Board Policy 11-05 Selecting Professional Services. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policy 11-05 Selecting Professional Services. Proposed amendments to the policies are to update the current policies to ensure efficient and effective District operations.The proposed amendments under the new policy deal with updates to the statutory citations and further clarifying language to existing policy provisions. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 850-689-7158. File Attachments 11-05 Selecting Professional Services - REDLINE.pdf (87 KB) 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearings - 8:15 a.m. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct Student Disciplinary Hearings on July 14, 2025, beginning at 8:15 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room 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 students. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop 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, Florida, on July 14, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.3 Notice of Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on July 14, 2025, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following: Revised School Board Policies, Chapter 6-9 Revised School Board Policy 04-44 Student Enrollment and Educational Decisions Revised School Board Policy 11-05 Selecting Professional Services Any interested party who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered during this meeting, will need a record of 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. Any person requiring special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent at (850) 689-7185 prior to this meeting. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.4 Public Notice Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Workshop 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.