Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, February 26, 2024

Monday, February 26, 2024 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing 6:15 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Diane Kelley *********************************************** 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/district/sb/meetings/2024 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendation: Deleted item 8.9 Employee Suspension; deleted item 8.10 Employee Suspension; deleted item 8.11 Employee Termination, at the request of Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendation: Deleted item 8.9 Employee Suspension; deleted item 8.10 Employee Suspension; deleted item 8.11 Employee Termination, at the request of Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.  Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Choctawhatchee High School Indianettes Dance Team, State Champions at the 2024 Universal Dance Association (UDA) Florida Championships, Varsity Game Day Division, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognizing Choctawhatchee High School Indianettes Dance Team as the State Champions at the 2024 Universal Dance Association Florida Championships, in the Small Varsity Game Day Division. Back to back champions in Small Varsity Game Day Division (2023 & 2024 UDA State Champions) The Championship Team Members are listed below: Khameela Layco-Mitchell Alyssa Vinson Eryanna Gray Triniti Carter Addison Millhouse Katherine Evans Danae Parsons Denise Slaton Coach & Choreographer: Dee Dee Shank Additional Choroegraphers: Chrissy Miller & Amanda Layco-Mitchell File Attachments 2024 Choctaw Dance State Champions Res.pdf (287 KB) 2024 Choctaw Dance UDA Champions Cert.pdf (306 KB) 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Lewis School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Lewis School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Kristin Gilmore to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Lewis School. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 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 : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for January 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for January 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Report Summary 02.26.2024.pdf (70 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for January 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for January 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Report Summary 02.26.2024.pdf (85 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.3 Risk Management and Insurance Program Update, presented by Russ Frakes, Program Director, Risk Management Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content The Okaloosa County School Board will be updated on various topics related to the operation of the property & casualty insurance program. For additional information, please contact Russ Frakes at (850) 833-3190. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 12, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2024, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 12, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2024. File Attachments 2-12-2024 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (133 KB) 2-12-2024 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (136 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for library bookshelves in the amount of $4,985.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Dollar Amount : $4,985.00 Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approved the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for library bookshelves in the amount of $4,985.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for library bookshelves in the amount of $4,985.00. File Attachments STEMM Library Bookshelves.pdf (68 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Silver Sands School for Hydraulic Lift in the amount of $589.05, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $589.05 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 Silver Sands School for Hydraulic Lift in the amount of $589.05. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Silver Sands School for Hydraulic Lift in the amount of $589.05. File Attachments Silver Sands Chair.pdf (721 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Budget Amendment #5 - Fiscal Year 2023-2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,012,836.59 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #5 - Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Public Content On September 11, 2023, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. 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 January.  Fund Name Fund No. Amount General Fund 1010 $ 166,898.12 Debt Service Funds 2xxx 2,651.95 Capital Project Funds 3xxx 829,521.81 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx/44xx 0.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 0.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 13,764.71 Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx 0.00 Total - All Funds $1,012,836.59 File Attachments !BA 05 - Jan 2024.pdf (1,649 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Monthly Financial Statement for January 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for January 2024 Public Content The financial statement for the month ending January 31, 2024, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments Financial Statement 2024-01.pdf (842 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 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 : Feb 26, 2024 - 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 Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 02.26.2024.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $15,767.92 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-2024-02-26.pdf (127 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $31,246,785.19; Self Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $2,425,460.91; and Bank Transfers totaling $70,000,000.00 for January 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $31,246,785.19, Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees in the amount of $2,425,460.91, and Bank Transfers in the amount of $70,000,000.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $31,246,785.19; Self Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $2,425,460.91; and Bank Transfers totaling $70,000,000.00 for January 2024 are being presented to the School Board. File Attachments 07 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - January 2024.pdf (162 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Authorization to appropriate Federal Impact Aid Funds (2023 Payment #3) and make a payment in the amount of $1,000.00 to Charter Schools, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Impact Aid Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve appropriation of Federal Impact Aid Funds (2023 Payment #3) and make a payment in the amount of $1,000.00 to Charter Schools. Public Content On December 11, 2023, the School Board approved making a Federal Impact Aid Funds payment (2023 Payment #3) to applicable charter schools. The item requested a payment of $571.00 to Destin High School; however, the amount should be $1,571.00. Requesting permission to pay the additional $1,000.00 to the school. File Attachments Agenda - Fed Impact Aid 2023 Pmt 3 Correction 2024-02-26.pdf (163 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Renewal of ITB 23-05 Lattice Service for Portables, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Fund, Project 2353 DW Portable Repairs and Relocation Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 23-05 Lattice Service for Portables, awarded to Ferrin Campbell  Construction, LLC, based on fixed bid pricing, effective March 14, 2024, through March 13, 2025. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB 23-05 Lattice Service for Portables, awarded to Ferrin Campbell Construction, LLC, based on fixed bid pricing. Funding will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 2353 DW Portable Repairs and Relocation, and the contract is effective March 14, 2024, through March 13, 2025. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS FOR ITB 23-05.pdf (1,403 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $25,000: Howard Technology, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $55,196.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 4401 Title I-Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of equipment from Howard Technology for Northwood Elementary School in the amount of $55,196.00. Public Content Request approval of the purchase of equipment from Howard Technology for Northwood Elementary School in the amount of $55,196.00. The purchase is made through PAEC Contract #23-165, and funding will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 4401 Title I-Part A. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Dr. Donna Goode, Principal, Northwood Elementary School, at (850) 689-7252. File Attachments HOWARD TECHNOLOGY QUOTE.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: MTS- 906BC Playgrounds and Related  Equipment, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Varies Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewing Tag-On Bid MTS-906BC Playgrounds and Related Equipment through Volusia County Schools, effective January 31, 2025. Public Content Request approval to renew Tag-On Bid MTS-906BC Playgrounds and Related Equipment through Volusia County Schools. The contract is based on discount pricing, was awarded to multiple vendors, and will be used on an as needed basis. Funding will vary, and the contract is effective through January 31, 2025. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS FOR VOLUSIA CO.pdf (4,176 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Service Agreement #24-118: Emerald Coast Science Center-Plant Dissection, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $15,600.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 3457 ARP- Targeted Math & Stem Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #24-118 between Emerald Coast Science Center and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the District, for a hands-on Plant Dissection experience, in an amount not to exceed $15,600.00, effective February 27, 2024, through May 31, 2024. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #24-118 between Emerald Coast Science Center and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the District, for a hands-on Plant Dissection experience. The Provider will be paid $6.50 per student for up to 2,400 3rd grade students, for a total amount not to exceed $15,600.00. Funding will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 3457 ARP-Targeted Math & Stem. The Agreement is effective February 27, 2024, through May 31, 2024, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Science Specialist, Curriculum Department, at (850) 833- 4122. File Attachments SA #24-118.pdf (250 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus lists dated February 26, 2024. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated February 26, 2024. These items will be sold through the Board approved On-line Auction Program. Please contact Steve Bolton for additional information, 689-7159. File Attachments Surplus Property list for February 26, 2024 Board 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Agreement to grant a water tank site and twenty foot (20') wide ingress and egress easement to the City of Crestview, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement for granting a water tank site and twenty foot (20') wide ingress and egress easement to the City of Crestview. Public Content The City of Crestview is requesting The School Board of Okaloosa County grant a water tank site and twenty foot (20') wide ingress and egress easement to construct, operate, maintain and repair an elevated water storage tank, water well and associated piping, including the right of ingress and egress thereto and therefrom, along, under and across the property of the new Crestview K-8 School located in Crestview, Florida. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments City of Crestview Utility Easement - K-8 School Site.pdf (106 KB) Crestview K-8 Tank Site Sketch.pdf (134 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Contract Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Northwest Florida State College for the 2024-2025 School Year, acknowledging the Collegiate High School Program 2024-2025, presented by Brooke Barron, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Contract Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Northwest Florida State College for the 2024-2025 School Year, acknowledging that the existing Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College meets the requirements for establishing a Collegiate High School Program for the Northwest Florida State College service area as outlined in §1007.273, Florida Statutes. Public Content This contract agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) acknowledges the existing Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College, a Charter Collegiate High School, as a Collegiate High School Program for the NWFSC service area as outlined in §1007.273, Florida Statutes. The Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of a Collegiate High School Program as defined in §1007.273, Florida Statutes. For more information, please contact Brooke Barron, 850-833-3240. File Attachments Northwest Florida State College Collegiate HS Program.pdf (1,858 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Code Adoption for the 2024-2025 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the CTE Course Code Adoption for the 2024-2025 School Year. Public Content Request to adopt the attached course for the 2024 - 2025 School Year. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum & Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments Course Adoption Machine Learning and Applications 24-25 SY.pdf (109 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 No Cost Contract Extension with the University of Florida for services outlined in the artificial Intelligence Institute's Grant funded by Triumph Gulf Coast, presented by Jerral Horton, Program Administrator, CTE, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the No Cost Contract Extension with the University of Florida for services  outlined in the artificial Intelligence Institute's Grant funded by Triumph Gulf Coast. Public Content The Okaloosa County School District and the Career Technical Education Department submitted a grant to Triumph Gulf Coast LLC in 2021. Initial contract began on February 2022 and will now end May 31, 2024. The grant was to implement the Artificial Intelligence Program track in local middle and high schools. Part of the grant was a contract with the University of Florida’s EQuIPD program. The contract provided the teachers of Okaloosa County with a full-time mentor. Our contract with the University of Florida was ending at the end of February. The University of Florida has offered to extend the contract at no cost to OCSD. This will provide the teachers with continued mentorship until the end of this school year. For additional information, please contact Jerral Horton, Program Administrator, CTE, at (850) 833-5871. File Attachments No Cost Extension J. Carter UF PEx.pdf (211 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Approval of 2023-2024 Class Size Plan, presented by Steve Horton, Deputy Superintendent, Operations, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Class Size Plan as required pursuant to §1003.03, F.S. Public Content Request for approval of 2023-2024 Class Size Plan pursuant to §1003.03, F.S. For additional information, please contact Steve Horton at (850) 689-7117. File Attachments Class Size Plan.pdf (158 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: EID 118028 123337 105105 112451 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 : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). NEW DROP ENTRIES DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Therese Litscher 111153 Paraprofessional Lewis 7/1/2024 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 : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 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 UPDATED Feb 26, 2024 Separations, Public.pdf (59 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Request to double fill the position of Program Director, Career & Technical Education Department, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $35,184.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : CAPE Funding  Recommended Action : Motion to approve request to double fill the position of Program Director, Career & Technical Education. Public Content The double filling of the Program Director position at Career & Technical Education Department is necessary to execute a seamless transition for the department. We are requesting to double fill the position beginning March 11, 2024, and ending upon Ms. Branscome's retirement on June 28, 2024. The double fill cost will be covered using department CAPE funds. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 850-833-5801. File Attachments Double Fill - CTE Program Director FY 2024 2024-02-14.pdf (65 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve request to double fill the position of Program Director, Career & Technical Education. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Feb 26, 2024 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB) Feb 26, 2024 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) Feb 26, 2024 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (117 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 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 Feb 26, 2024 Transfers, Public.pdf (133 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee EID 126423. Public Content Suspension of Employee #126423 for 1 day. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee EID 126423. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Public Content Suspension of the following employee without pay for a period of 1 day. EID: 105260 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Deleted - Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #109765. Public Content Suspension of Employee #109765 for 10 day(s). For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.10 Deleted - Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #106208. Public Content Suspension of Employee #106208 for 3 day(s). For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.11 Deleted - Employee Termination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the employee termination. Public Content Recommend employee #116349 be terminated. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.12 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to Approve 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. Name School Hours Nancy Penick Lewis School 69.50 Stefanie Sapp Northwood Elem 37.50 Jennifer Badger Bruner Middle For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 Motion & Voting Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.13 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular 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 : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular 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 : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular 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 Submission of Peggy Gorday Bruner Award Ballots Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.2 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular 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 : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 06-34 Retirement, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 06-34 Retirement. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policy 06-34 Retirement. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to align District procedures for employees who separate by postponing retirement. The proposed amendments under the new policy sick leave payout procedures for employees who choose to be in DROP for 8 years and change the creditable years of experience language for retirement incentive. The recommended changes are attached. Please contact Lee Hale, at 850-833-5801. File Attachments 06-34 RETIREMENT - REDLINE.pdf (89 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 06-34 Retirement. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 15. Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for adoption of Resolution 24-04 approving the proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Scott Unlimited, LLC, for a parcel of real property located at 5749 John Givens Road, Crestview, Florida, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 26, 2024 Absolute Date : Feb 26, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt Resolution 24-04 approving the proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Scott Unlimited, LLC, for a parcel of real property located at 5749 John Givens Road, Crestview, Florida. Public Content The School Board under Resolution 24-04 has determined that it is in the best interest of The School District Okaloosa County, Florida, to acquire a parcel of real property located at 5749 John Givens Road, Crestview, Florida, from Scott Unlimited, LLC, which parcel of land contains 7.66 +/- acres. A Public Hearing on the proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement will be held at 6:15 p.m. Central Time, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, Monday, February 26, 2024, in the Training Room at the School Board’s Central Administration Complex, located at 202 Highway 85 North, Niceville, Florida. For additional information, please contact Bill Smith at (850) 689-7158. File Attachments Teel & Waters Appraisal - John Givens Road.pdf (3,678 KB) EquiValue Appraisal - John Givens Road.pdf (4,289 KB) Resolution 24-04 Givens Road sale.pdf (4,433 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt Resolution 24-04 approving the proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Scott Unlimited, LLC, for a parcel of real property located at 5749 John Givens Road, Crestview, Florida. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular 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 February 26, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Public Hearing Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - Regular 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 February 26, 2024, 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 Policy 06-34 Retirement Purchase and Sale Agreement of Real Property - 5749 John Givens Road, Crestview, Florida 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 : 17.3 Public Notice Meeting : Feb 26, 2024 - 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 (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.