Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, February 10, 2025

Monday, February 10, 2025 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Linda Evanchyk *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/ocsd/page/2025-school-board-meetings. *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Risk Management: Added item 6.1 Risk Management and Insurance Program Update Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Risk Management: Added item 6.1 Risk Management and Insurance Program Update Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Choctawhatchee High School Indianettes Dance Team,  State Champions at the 2025 Universal Dance Association (UDA) Florida Championships, Small Varsity Pom Division, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognizing Choctawhatchee High School Indianettes Dance Team as the State Champions at the 2025 Universal Dance Association Florida Championships, in the Small Varsity Pom Division. The last time they won this title was in 2020. They have since been back-to-back champions in the Small Varsity Game Day Division, securing the UDA State Championship in both 2023 and 2024 The Championship Team Members are listed below: Vladilynn Carbonel Lucy Carroll Ann Elise England Ella Evans Katherine Evans Addison Millhouse Khameela Layco-Mitchell Nevaeh O'Neal Denise Slaton Alyssa Vinson Kassidy Williams Coach and Choreographer: Dee Dee Shank File Attachments 2025 Choctaw Dance State Champions Res.pdf (288 KB) 2025 Choctaw Dance UDA Champions Cert.pdf (292 KB) 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 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 Risk Management and Insurance Program Update, presented by Sarah Cato, Program Director, Risk Management Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - 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 Sarah Cato at (850) 833-5823 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 27, 2025; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 27, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 27, 2025, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 27, 2025; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 27, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 27, 2025. File Attachments 1-27-2025 Special Meeting - Attorney-Client Session - DRAFT.pdf (50 KB) 1-27-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (131 KB) 1-27-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (130 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Mary Esther Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of  $2,500.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,500.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Mary Esther Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $2,500.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Mary Esther Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $2,500.00. The remaining cost of $3,443.00 will be funded by District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Mary Ester Clear Touch Panels.pdf (77 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $5,725.00, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,725.00 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 Okaloosa STEMM Academy for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $5,725.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $5,725.00. The remaining cost of $17,175.00 will be covered by District 5 School Board Member ($11,450.00) and District 4 School Board Member ($5,725.00). File Attachments STEMM - ClearTouch Panels.pdf (75 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Riverside Elementary School for a sound system in the amount of $2,980.36, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,980.36 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Riverside Elementary School for a PA System in the amount of $2,980.36. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Riverside Elementary School for a PA System in the amount of $2,980.36. File Attachments Riverside Sound System.pdf (267 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $5,725.00, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,725.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $5,725.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $5,725.00. The remaining cost of $17,175.00 will be covered by District 5 School Board Member ($11,450.00) and District 3 School Board Member ($5,725.00). File Attachments STEMM - ClearTouch Panels.pdf (75 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Mary Esther Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $3,443.00, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,443.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Mary Esther Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $3,443.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Mary Esther Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $3,443.00. The remaining cost of $2,500.00 will be covered by District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Mary Ester Clear Touch Panels.pdf (77 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $11,450.00, presented by Brett Hinely and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,450.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $11,450.00. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $11,450.00. The remaining cost of $11,450.00 will be covered by District 4 School Board Member ($5,725.00) and District 3 School Board Member ($5,725.00). File Attachments STEMM - ClearTouch Panels.pdf (75 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Budget Amendment #4 - Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $416,176.44 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #4 - Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Public Content On September 9, 2024, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. 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 December 2024: Fund Name Fund No. Amount General Fund 1010 $258,769.29 Debt Service Funds 2xxx 13,973.49 Capital Project Funds 3xxx 723,694.87 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx/44xx (591,316.33) Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 0.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 11,055.12 Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx 0.00 Total - All Funds $416,176.44 File Attachments !BA 04 - Dec 2024.pdf (1,857 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Monthly Financial Statement for December 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for December 2024. Public Content The financial statement for the month ending December 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 2024-12.pdf (851 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - 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 02.10.2024.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 Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $64,750.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2025-02-10.pdf (129 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Authorization to appropriate Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a payment in the amount of $83,520.00 to Charter Schools, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $83,520.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Impact Aid Recommended Action : Motion to appropriate Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a payment in the amount of $83,520.00 to Charter Schools. Public Content The District received its first Voucher for Impact Aid Section 7003 Payments dated December 28, 2024, for the 2025 Claiming Year (Claim Filed January 2024) in the following amounts: Section 7003(b) Basic Support - Dated December 28, 2024 $2,017,449.00 Section 7003(d) ESE Support - Dated December 28, 2024 152,985.00 Total Received $2,170,434.00 The Charter Schools have made a request to receive Federal Impact Aid Funds for eligible students attending charter schools during the 2025 claiming year. The calculation for the 2025 claiming year is based on the number of eligible student cards submitted during the 2023-2024 school year. The payments to these schools are as follows: Center 9700 - Destin High School $ 3,669.00 Center 9800 - Okaloosa Academy 751.00 Center 9805 - NWFSC Collegiate High School 17,347.00 Center 9807 - Liza Jackson Preparatory School 61,753.00 Total Charter School Payments $83,520.00 File Attachments Agenda - Fed Impact Aid 2025 Pmt 1 2025-02-10.pdf (1,094 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Application to the State of Florida for Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant, presented by Danny Dean, Program Director, Office  of Safe Schools, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $445,011.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : State of Florida Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the application for State of Florida Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant. Public Content Approval is requested for the submission of Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant, TAPS #25A097. This grant is in the amount of $445,011.00, in accordance with the specific funding authority(ies) of House Bill 543 (2023), Section 42. These funds will be used to improve the safety and security of school buildings based upon recommendations from the security risk assessment completed by the District as required by section 1006.07(6), F.S. and School Hardening Needs Report. 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Surplus of school buses, presented by Ryan Gore, Program  Director, Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Transportation Department to surplus the attached list of school buses. Public Content Approval is requested for the Transportation Department to surplus the attached list of school buses. Please contact Ryan Gore for additional information at 833-4162. File Attachments Surplus Buses 2025.pdf (97 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Application for 2024-2025 School Year Renewal of the AFRL EFA Initiative Request for the District Science Department, presented by  Tami Ellis, Science Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $50,000.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : EFA Inititaive Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the 2024-2025 school year application for renewal of the AFRL EFA Initiative Grant request for the District Science Department. Public Content The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) will work with the Okaloosa District Science Department towards continued funding for STEM and Science Fair activities for the 2024-2025 school year. The grant application/white paper is attached. For additional information or questions please contact Tami Ellis, 850-833-4122. File Attachments 2024-25_Growing STEM Engagement White Paper_11.15.24.docx.pdf (201 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Collaboration Opportunity for MTSS Professional Development during the 2025-2026 School Year, presented by Rebecca Heald, Specialist, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Apr 01, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : na Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between The University of South Florida Board of Trustees and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida. Public Content Recommend approval of the memorandum of understanding between The University of South Florida Board of Trustees and The School Board of Okaloosa County. The MOU proposes collaborative professional development during the 2025-2026 school year with a focus on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports process and implementation. File Attachments USF_PSRtl_MOU_ Okaloosa Jan 2025.pdf (144 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Computer Science Teacher Bonuses Grant application for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Jennifer Beasley, Program Director, Career and Technical Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,000.00 Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Computer Science Teacher Bonuses Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025, in the amount of $6,000.00. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools will use the funds from this grant to supply eligible teachers with either a $500 or $1,000 bonus, depending on the certification. The District's portion of the FICA benefits will be withheld prior to payment through the regular payment process. Retirement is not applicable. For any teacher currently working at a charter school, the District will transfer the full bonus amount to the school so it can provide the bonus to its teacher(s) through the payroll process. This grant supports Florida's Strategic Plan, including the Vision: "Florida will have an efficient world-class education system that engages and prepares students to be globally competitive for colleges and careers." By encouraging and supporting the most effective Computer Science teachers, this grant supports the following components of the Plan: Measure 23: Improving the Retention of High-Quality Teachers Goal 3: Skilled Workforce and Economic Development Measure 4: (K-12 Computer Science) Access to Computer Science File Attachments Form for Requesting CS Teacher Bonus.pdf (160 KB) 460_Okaloosa Project Application 100a.pdf (27 KB) 460_Okaloosa Project Performance Accountability Form.pdf (59 KB) 460 Okaloosa Budget Narrative Form 101S.pdf (89 KB) 460_Okaloosa Narrative.pdf (70 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Reimbursement of Internal Funds to Center 0581 presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $187,172.54 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve reimbursement of Internal Funds to Center 0581. Public Content Approval requested to reimburse Internal Funds to Center 0581. 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 Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 124395 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 10, 2025 - 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). Employee Name EID Position Location DROP Start Date Grace George 118494 Teacher Elliott Point ES 2/1/2025 Pamella Randolph 103282 Speech Pathologist ESE 7/1/2025 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Forgiveness of four (4) workdays for employees due to inclement weather, January 21st through January 24th, 2025, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve forgiveness of four (4) workdays for employees due to inclement weather, January 21st through January 24th, 2025. Public Content The Superintendent is recommending the attached payroll procedures for the inclement weather days - January 21st through January 24th, 2025. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 833-5801. File Attachments Weather Memo.pdf (394 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve forgiveness of four (4) workdays for employees due to inclement weather, January 21st through January 24th, 2025. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Out-of-Field Report for the 2024- 2025 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2024-2025 school year. Public Content Teachers who are not teaching in their area of certification are considered out-of-field. The attached list of teachers are those teachers who are currently not teaching in their certified area. In order to meet State reporting timelines and hire additional teachers as needed, this report will be a fluid document. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments OOF Board Report for 2-10-2025 - Final.pdf (114 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Feb. 10, 2025 Separations, Public, 2.pdf (58 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Feb. 10, 2025 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (75 KB) Feb. 10, 2025 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) Feb. 10, 2025 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee transfers. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been transferred in instructional and education support positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 File Attachments Feb. 10, 2025 Transfers, Public, Updated.pdf (137 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of Employee #124395 for 10-days. Public Content Suspension of Employee #124395 for ten (10) days. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of Employee #124395 for 10-days. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #108807 for 1-day. Public Content Suspension of Employee #108807 for one (1) day. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee #108807 for 1-day. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.10 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 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 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 Frances Barron Southside Primary 75.00 Tracy Broxson Riverside Elementary 5.00 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 Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.11 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Feb 10, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave without pay. Public Content The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - 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 10, 2025 - 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. File Attachments Out of State Student Trip Requests - 2-10-25.pdf (105 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - 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 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - 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 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - 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 10, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Public Notice Meeting : Feb 10, 2025 - 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.