Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, January 11, 2016

Monday, January 11, 2016 Regular Meeting School District Administration Building Fort Walton Beach, Florida 6:00 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Cathy Thigpen 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Rodney Walker. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 4. Visitors Subject : 4.1 Rick Stevens - School Starting Time Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Information File Attachments Stevens - Request to Speak on January 11th.pdf (79 KB) 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Principal, Elliott Point Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Elliott Point Elementary School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Kathy Ard as Principal, Elliott Point Elementary School. Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.2 Transfer of Jon Williams to Principal, Silver Sands School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the transfer of Jon Williams to Principal of Silver Sands Elementary School effective February 5, 2016. Public Content The Superintendent is recommending the transfer of Jon Williams, Principal at Shalimar Elementary School to Principal at Silver Sands School. Motion & Voting 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of November 19 – December 9, 2015, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of November 19 – December 9, 2015, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Nov 19 - Dec 9.pdf (91 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Out-Of-County Travel paid for the period of November 19 – December 9, 2015, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-Of-County Travel paid for the period of November 19 – December 9, 2015, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Nov 19 - Dec 9.pdf (80 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - 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 Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of Special Meeting-Attorney- Client Session of December 10, 2015; Minutes of Student Disciplinary Hearing of December 10, 2015; Minutes  of Workshop Meeting of December 10, 2015; Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 14, 2015, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting-Attorney-Client Session of December 10, 2015; Minutes of Student Disciplinary Hearing of December 10, 2015; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of December 10, 2015; Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 14, 2015. File Attachments 12-14-2015 Meeting DRAFT.pdf (174 KB) 12-10-2015 Workshop DRAFT.pdf (183 KB) 12-10-15 Atty-Client Session DRAFT.pdf (67 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to CHOICE High School and Technical Center to replace doors in the amount of $10,000.00, presented by Rodney Walker and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $10,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to CHOICE High School and Technical Center to replace doors in the amount of $10,000.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to CHOICE High School and Technical Center to replace doors in the amount of $10,000.00. The remaining cost will be paid by the school. File Attachments CHOICE Door Replacement.pdf (36 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Budget Amendment #3 - Fiscal Year 2015-2016, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #3 - Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Public Content On September 14, 2015, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2015-2016. As the fiscal year progresses, we ask the School Board to amend the budget to more accurately reflect estimated revenues and appropriations. The amendments are results of various factors including: increases or decreases in estimated revenues to more accurately reflect revenues, and increases or decreases in appropriations to more accurately reflect estimated expenditures and/or better utilize funds for schools, departments, and projects. These amendments facilitate district operations to occur in a positive manner. These amendments properly reflect the estimated revenue and appropriations. The amendments show the estimated revenue and appropriations for each fund and provide a description of the amendments. Required by S.B.E. rule 6A-1.006. New Revenue Appropriated/(Adjusted) During the Month of November 2015: General Fund $ 15,020.86 Debt Service Funds 51,121.16 Capital Projects Funds 4,595.85 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 388,526.98 Other Special Revenue Funds - Food Service 1,049.62 Total - All Funds $ 460,314.47 File Attachments !BA 03 - Nov 2015.pdf (1,421 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Monthly Financial Statement for November 2015, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for November 2015. Public Content The financial statement for the month ending November 30, 2015, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments !Financials 2015-11.pdf (565 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular 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 Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills 1-11-16.pdf (12 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 School Donations presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 11, 2016 Absolute Date : Jan 11, 2016 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $12,434.91 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve acceptance of donations Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receive donations over $5,000.00 from public and private donors, some of whom wish to remain anonymous. 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 the purpose of the donation. Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, both curricular and extra curricular. File Attachments Donations 2016-01-11.pdf (229 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for November 2015, totaling $31,384,007.19; and Bank Transfers for November 2015, totaling $7,250,000, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $31,384,007.19 and Bank Transfers in the amount of $7,250,000.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for November 2015, totaling $31,384,007.19; and Bank Transfers for November 2015 totaling $7,250,000.00, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments MIS 3478 - Warrant Register November 2015.pdf (307 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Renewal of ITB 14-07 Remanufactured Bus Parts, Presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of award for ITB 14-07 Remanufactured Bus Parts awarded to Test Calibration Company, based on fixed pricing. Public Content Motion to approve the renewal of award for ITB 14-07 Remanufactured Bus Parts, based on fixed pricing to purchase remanufactured bus parts on an as needed basis. The vendor is Test Calibration Company and the contract is effective February 10, 2016 through February 9, 2017. Funds will be paid from general funds and a copy of the renewal confirmation and original award tabulation are attached. For additional information, please contact Jay McInnis, Program Director, Transportation at (850) 833-7609. File Attachments RENEWAL-ITB 14-07.pdf (126 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Renewal of ITB 15-09 Telecommunication Services for Wide Area Network (WAN), presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $151,068.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of the award for ITB 15-09 Telecommunication Services for Wide Area Network (WAN) for an additional year of service with Cox Communications Gulf Coast, LLC and Southern Light, LLC. Public Content Request approval to renew the award of ITB 15-09 Telecommunication Services for Wide Area Network (WAN) for an additional year of service with Cox Communications Gulf Coast, LLC in the amount of $133,248.00 and Southern Light, LLC in the amount of $17,820.00 to provide high-speed, non-wireless telecommunications connectivity district wide. The amounts are based on a 12-month contract period before E-Rate is applied. The contract will be effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Funding will be paid from general funds. Copies of the renewal confirmation letters and the original award tabulation are attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director of MIS & IT at (850) 689-7184. File Attachments Renewal ITB 15-09.pdf (2,024 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Renewal of ITB 15-10 Internet Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $21,408.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of the award for ITB 15-10 Internet Services to Cox Communications Gulf Coast,  LLC to provide internet service district wide. Public Content Request approval to renew the award of ITB 15-10 Internet Service to Cox Communications Gulf Coast, LLC in the amount of $21,408 to provide internet services district wide. This amount is based on a 12-month contract period before E-Rate is applied. The contract will be effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Funding will be paid from general funds. Copies of the renewal confirmation and original tabulation are attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director of MIS & IT at (850) 689-7184. File Attachments Renewal ITB-15-10.pdf (1,303 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Revision to the 2015-2016 Master In-Service  Plan, presented by Denise McLaughlin, Professional Development Specialist, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the revison to the 2015-2016 Master In- service Plan. Public Content The following component was added to the 2015-2016 Master In-Service Plan: PDA Online: Effective Teaching Practices for Students with Disabilities: Focusing on the Content Areas. For more information please contact Denise McLaughlin at 833-4208. File Attachments PDA Eff Tch Prac for SWD.pdf (357 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 2015-2016 SAC Membership for Okaloosa County Schools, presented by Debbie Davis, Specialist, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the 2015-2016 SAC Membership for Okaloosa County Schools. Public Content School Advisory Councils are required to submit their membership annually and have it board approved. 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 Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Personnel recommendations, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) 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 or transferred in the instructional and educational support positions or hired for substitute positions. File Attachments January 11, 2016 Ed Support Board Report.pdf (40 KB) January 11, 2016 Instructional Board Report.pdf (34 KB) BOARD REPORT JANUARY 11, 2016 SUB HIRES.pdf (35 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Employment Separations, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve employment seperations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. File Attachments SeparationsJanuary11th2016 (3).pdf (57 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Leave Without Pay, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) 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. 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 Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Reinstatement/ Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/ injury/medical examination, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the reinstatement/reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of- duty illness/injury/medical examination. Public Content The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate/reimburse sick leave to employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty. Jose Fernandez, Niceville High, 7.50 hours Joseph Johnson, Bob Sikes, 4.00 hours Elaine Salas, Exceptional Student Education, 37.50 hours Amy Taylor, Meigs Middle, 5.00 hours 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 Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Employee Suspensions, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employees. Public Content Suspension of employee EID# 102427 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 Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2015-2016 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director of Teacher Evaluation/ Certification, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to issue contracts to the attached list of teachers who have cleared certification requirements. Public Content The attached list of teachers have cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2015-2016 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their contracts. File Attachments CLEARED PROV 1-11-2016.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Attendance Waiver List, presented by Nick Kootsouradis, Assistant Superintendent of Operations, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 11, 2016 Absolute Date : Jan 11, 2016 Recommended Action : Motion to approve Attendance Waivers as presented. 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 Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Adult Ed Course Adoption, presented by Sheila Lightbourne, Director of Secondary Curriculum, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve adoption of the following Adult Education courses for use beginning January 2016 at CHOICE: 1. EEV0203, 300 hours, Addition to the current Solar program (Solar Thermal System Design, Installation and Maintenance Helper).  2. EEV0204, 300 hours, Addition to the current Solar program (Solar Thermal System Design, Installation and Maintenance Technician). Public Content These adult education courses add to the current Solar program to increase the length and program. 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 Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 8. Discussion Agenda Subject : 8.1 Resolution No. 16-01 Relating to School Board Meetings and Providing for a Procedure Regarding Legislative Prayer as a Ceremonial Matter before Business Occurring at Meetings of the School Board, presented by Jeff McInnis, Attorney to the Board, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve Resolution No. 16-01 Relating to School Board Meetings and Providing for a Procedure Regarding Legislative Prayer as a Ceremonial Matter before Business Occurring at Meetings of the School Board. File Attachments Resolution 16-01re Invocation.pdf (40 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve Resolution No. 16-01 Relating to School Board Meetings and Providing for a Procedure Regarding Legislative Prayer as a Ceremonial Matter before Business Occurring at Meetings of the School Board. Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Rodney Walker No: Melissa Thrush, Lamar White 8. Discussion Agenda Subject : 8.2 Items Moved from the Consent Agenda (if any) Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates,  requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. Motion & Voting Motion for approval to retain the law firm of Harrison Sale McCloy to provide legal services to the District with respect to an employee suspension appeal matter, under the same terms and conditions as the prior representation agreement with the Board Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Information File Attachments 1-11-2016 Student Trip Requests.pdf (3,214 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters  addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 14. Adjournment Subject : 14.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : 15. Public Notices Subject : 15.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearing Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Student Disciplinary Hearing on January 7, 2016, beginning at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the School District Administration Building, Fort Walton Beach. In accordance with Florida law, this hearing may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected student. 15. Public Notices Subject : 15.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the School District Administration Building, Fort Walton Beach, on January 7, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 15. Public Notices Subject : 15.3 Public Notice Meeting : Jan 11, 2016 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at the School District Administration Building at (850) 833-3110.