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

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