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Monday, September 22, 2014
Regular Meeting
School District Administration Building
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
6:00 p.m.
1. Opening of Meeting
Subject : 1.1 Invocation offered by
Cathy Thigpen
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Procedural
1. Opening of Meeting
Subject : 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance led
by Melissa Thrush
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Procedural
1. Opening of Meeting
Subject : 1.3 Call to Order by the
Chairman
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Procedural
2. Approval of Agenda
Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and
Approval of Agenda
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda
as amended:
Added - Consent 7.24
Permission to pay a Materials
and Supplies Stipend to
qualified Adult Vocational
Teachers, Behavior Analysts,
Occupational Therapists,
Physical Therapists, School
Psychologists, Social Workers,
and Staffing Specialists
Added - Consent 7.25
Contract Extension
Agreement for Food
Management Services Non-
Profit Food Service Program
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and Sodexo
American, LLC
Added - Consent 7.26
Contract Modification
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc.
Added - Consent 7.27
Appropriation of District 4
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Best Chance
North for DLP Projectors in
the amount of $1,198.00
Added - Consent 7.28
Appropriation of District 4
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Richbourg
School for DLP Projectors and
Mimio in the amount of
$2,426.40
Added - Consent 7.29
Amendment to the
Cooperative Agreement
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and the
Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice
Deleted - Consent 7.29
Amendment to the
Cooperative Agreement
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and the
Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice
Public Content
A board member may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda
for more information or moved to the Discussion Agenda to be voted on
separately. Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will
approve the Agenda.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the Agenda
as amended:
Added - Consent 7.24
Permission to pay a Materials
and Supplies Stipend to
qualified Adult Vocational
Teachers, Behavior Analysts,
Occupational Therapists,
Physical Therapists, School
Psychologists, Social Workers,
and Staffing Specialists
Added - Consent 7.25
Contract Extension
Agreement for Food
Management Services Non-
Profit Food Service Program
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and Sodexo
American, LLC
Added - Consent 7.26
Contract Modification
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc.
Added - Consent 7.27
Appropriation of District 4
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Best Chance
North for DLP Projectors in
the amount of $1,198.00
Added - Consent 7.28
Appropriation of District 4
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Richbourg
School for DLP Projectors and
Mimio in the amount of
$2,426.40
Added - Consent 7.29
Amendment to the
Cooperative Agreement
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and the
Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice
Deleted - Consent 7.29
Amendment to the
Cooperative Agreement
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and the
Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice
Motion by Cathy Thigpen,
second by Cindy Frakes.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
5. Personnel Appointments
Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Principal,
CHOICE High School and
Technical Center,
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appointment of Principal,
CHOICE High School and
Technical Center.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
appointment of Robert (Jerry
Sansom) to the position of
Principal, CHOICE High
School and Technical Center.
Motion by Cindy Frakes,
second by Cathy Thigpen.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
5. Personnel Appointments
Subject : 5.2 Appointment of Human
Resource Specialist,
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appointment of Human
Resource Specialist.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
appointment of Lindsay
Maxey to the position of
Human Resource Specialist.
Motion by Cathy Thigpen,
second by Cindy Frakes.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
5. Personnel Appointments
Subject : 5.3 Appointment of Paula
Alexander, Food Service
Manager, Wright Elementary,
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appointment of Paula
Alexander to the position of
Food Service Manager, Wright
Elementary.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
appointment of Paula
Alexander to the position of
Food Service Manager, Wright
Elementary School.
Motion by Cindy Frakes,
second by Cathy Thigpen.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
5. Personnel Appointments
Subject : 5.4 Appointment of Charles
Smith, Food Service Manager,
Ruckel Middle School,
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appointment of Charles Smith
to the position of Food Service
Manager, Ruckel Middle
School.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
appointment of Charles Smith
to the position of Food Service
Manager, Ruckel Middle
School.
Motion by Melissa Thrush,
second by Cindy Frakes.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
6. Committee and Staff Reports
Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for
the period of August 21 -
September 3, 2014, presented
by Rita R. Scallan, Chief
Financial Officer
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
In-County Travel paid for the period of August 21 - September 3, 2014,
presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer
File Attachments
In-County Travel Aug 21 - Sept 3.pdf (13 KB)
6. Committee and Staff Reports
Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid
for the period of August 21 -
September 3, 2014, presented
by Rita R. Scallan, Chief
Financial Officer
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of August 21 - September 3, 2014,
presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer
File Attachments
Out-of-County Travel Aug 21 - Sept 3.pdf (14 KB)
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Minutes of
the Workshop Meeting of
September 4, 2014; Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of
September 8, 2014,
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Minutes of the Workshop
Meeting of September 4,
2014; Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of September 8,
2014.
Public Content
The minutes, with any changes recommended by Board Members, must be
approved by the Board.
File Attachments
9-4-2014 Workshop DRAFT.pdf (179 KB)
9-8-2014 Meeting DRAFT.pdf (185 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.2 School Donations,
presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $10,850.00
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : Donations
Recommended Action : Motion to approve school
donations.
Public Content
Okaloosa County Schools periodically receive 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
Donation - September 22, 2014.pdf (14 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.3 Invoices to be approved
for payment, presented by
Rita R. Scallan, Chief
Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Dollar Amount : $2,508.94
Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for
payment.
Public Content
As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and
District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved
for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
File Attachments
Board Bills 9-22-14.pdf (13 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.4 Payroll Warrant Register
and Accounts Payable Warrant
Register for August 2014,
totaling $16,539,575.54; and
Bank Transfers for August
2014, totaling $7,195,000.00,
presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in
the amount of $16,539,575.54
and Bank Transfers in the
amount of $7,195,000.00.
Public Content
Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant
Register for August 2014 totaling $16,539,575.54; and Bank Transfers for August 2014, totaling
$7,195,000.00, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
File Attachments
MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - August 2014.pdf (90 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.5 Surplus and disposal of
the greenhouse located at the
STEMM Center, presented by
Dr. Bill Smith, Director of
Facilities, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the surplus
and disposal of the
greenhouse located at the
Okaloosa STEMM Center.
Public Content
The Greenhouse, Asset/Property Number V31755, located at the Okaloosa STEMM Center has fallen into
disrepair and cannot be made useful. Approval is requested to surplus and dispose of the greenhouse.
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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.6 SS Solutions, Inc.,
Purchase Order for Services,
presented by Rita Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Fiscal Impact : No
Dollar Amount : $70,924.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Fund
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the SS
Solutions, Inc., purchase
order for services related to
investigation and monitoring
of equity complaints and
related personnel issues and
student issues. The total
amount of the purchased
services is $70,924. Term of
the agreement is September
23, 2014 through June 30,
2015.
Public Content
The Superintendent recommends issuing a purchase order to SS Solutions, LLC to provide an
individual who will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Investigates and monitors Equity complaints related to personnel issues and
student issues.
2. Compiles Equity reports as needed.
3. Facilitates assistance with equity issues as needed by schools.
4. Maintains close working relationships with parents, community, and school
personnel in providing guidance on NCLB Act.
5. Conducts hearings as specified in Personnel Procedures.
6. Oversees drug testing and appropriate referrals.
7. Provides training for Newcomers Orientation and Code of Ethics for the
District.
8. Abides by and facilitates adherence to all applicable laws, rules, regulations,
policies, procedures; maintains professional ethical standards; maintains high level of
professional development/knowledge.
9. Establishes and facilitates school-based lay Advisory and Academic
Excellence Society committees to assist low performing subgroup students.
10. Collaborates with district and school officials regarding diversity recruiting
and retention.
11. Serves as the district liaison for community organizations which share the
same goal of improving academic performance of the lowest performing students.
12. Performs other such duties as may be needed to attain job goal and as
assigned by the Superintendent.
The agreement will begin on September 23, 2014 and end on June 30, 2015 for a total
cost of $70, 924, however the District will not incur an additional cost because the
funding will be offset by not filling the 12-Month Human Resources Specialist - Non-
Instructional Professional Development position for fiscal year 2014-2015,
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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.7 School-to-Work Contract
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and Bubble
Valley Smoothies to provide
career experience
opportunities to eligible
students, submitted by
Melody Sommer, Program
Director, Exceptional Student
Education, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2014
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : N/A
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School-
to-Work Contract between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Bubble Valley
Smoothies to provide career
experience opportunities to
eligible students enrolled in
the School-to-Work program.
Public Content
The School-to-Work program provides valuable career experience to eligible
Exceptional Student Education students.
File Attachments
school-to-work Richbourg.pdf (423 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.8 Office of Program Policy
Analysis and Government
Accountability (OPPAGA)-
School Safety and Security
Best Practices Self-
Assessment presented by
Andy Johnson, Specialist Safe
Schools, Athletics and Health,
recomnmended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School
Safety & Security Best
Practices With Their
Associated Indicators 2013-14
School Safety and Security
Self-Assessment Form to be
sent to the State Department
of Education.
Public Content
the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
(OPAGGA) Report is a Self Assessment for the Okaloosa County School
District's Safety and Security Best Practices. This annual report includes
safety policies and procedures that are currently in place within multiple
departments of the school district.
File Attachments
OPPAGA 2014 Report.pdf (286 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.9 Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and the Okaloosa
County Sheriff's Office for the
CHOICE Information
Technology Institute CSI
Program at Crestview High
School for the 2014-2015
school year, presented by
Andy Johnson, Specialist, Safe
Schools, Athletics, and Health,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $60,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Crestview High School
Discretionary Fund
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and the Okaloosa
County Sheriff's Office for the
CHOICE Information
Technology Institute CSI
Program at Crestview High
School for the 2014-2015
school year.
Public Content
This is an agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa County Sheriff's
Office. This agreement provides payment to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office from the Okaloosa
County School District for providing an instructor to the CHOICE Information Technology Crime Scene
Investigation program at Crestview High School.
File Attachments
Crestview HS CSI Program Agreement with Sheriff 2014-2015.pdf (350 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.10 Memorandum of
Agreement between
Automotive Youth Educational
Systems (AYES) and The
School Board of Okaloosa
County, FL, presented by Patti
Bonezzi, Program Director,
Career and Technical
Education, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 15, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 19, 2014
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Memorandum of Agreement
between The School Board of
Okaloosa County, FL and
Automotive Youth Educational
Systems (AYES).
Public Content
The purpose of this agreement is to improve the quality of the Automotive
Programs at CHOICE High School and Technical Center and Crestview High
School. The Automotive Youth Educational Systems has the ability to
provide a school-to-career model program with curriculum, coaching,
guidance and an online recording system to track student progress through
the AYES Model. This organization also works with industry partners and
the ASE Industry Education Alliance in providing donations of vehicles,
components, tools and other teaching aids and equipment so that students
can meet the current needs of the automotive industry.
In addition, AYES will provide assistance in engaging local employers within
the automotive industry to provide non-paid career shadowing opportunities
to qualified students as well as paid internships focusing on varied work
experiences emphasizing skill development.
File Attachments
AYES MOU SEP 2014.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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.11 ITB 15-01 Custodial
Chemicals and Supplies,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $365,624.37
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Funds, Project 2011,
Custodial Services
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
committee's recommendation
to award ITB 15-01 Custodial
Chemicals and Supplies to
Supreme Paper Supplies.
Goods will be purchased on an
as needed basis, based on
fixed pricing at an estimated
annual cost of $365,624.37.
This three (3) year bid will be
effective October 14, 2014
through October 13, 2017. A
copy of the Tabulation and
Recommendation of Award is
attached.
Public Content
Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award ITB 15-01
Custodial Chemicals and Supplies to Supreme Paper Supplies. Goods will be
purchased on an as needed basis, based on fixed pricing at an estimated
annual cost of $365,624.37. This three (3) year bid will be effective October
14, 2014 through October 13, 2017. A copy of the Tabulation and
Recommendation of Award is attached.
For additional information, please contact Bill Smith, Director, Facilities at
(850) 689-7158.
File Attachments
ITB_15-01.pdf (208 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.12 Amendment to Service
Agreement #15-37 Literacy
Links, presented by Vince
Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $68,200.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
amendment to Service
Agreement #15-37 between
Literacy Links and The School
Board of Okaloosa County, on
behalf of the Curriculum and
Instruction Department. The
changes are as follows:
1) Add Destin Elementary
School for a one (1) day
training at the rate of
$2,200.00;
2) Amend the total contract
amount not to exceed from
$66,000.00 to $68,200.00;
3) All other terms and
conditions of the original
Service Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
Funding for the additional day
will be paid by Destin
Elementary School from
general funds. Copies of the
amendment and original
agreement are attached.
Public Content
Request approval of the amendment to Service Agreement #15-37 between
Literacy Links and The School Board of Okaloosa County, on behalf of the
Curriculum and Instruction Department. The changes are as follows:
1) Add Destin Elementary School for a one (1) day training at the rate of
$2,200.00;
2) Amend the total contract amount not to exceed from $66,000.00 to
$68,200.00;
3) All other terms and conditions of the original Service Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
Funding for the additional day will be paid by Destin Elementary School
from general funds. Copies of the amendment and original agreement are
attached.
For additional information, please contact Marti Gardner, Director,
Elementary Education at (850) 833-4208.
File Attachments
Amendment to SA# 15-37.pdf (167 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.13 Service Agreement
#15-57 Josh Bledsoe,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $7,320.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Internal Funds, Band/Band
Booster
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service
Agreement #15-57 between
Josh Bledsoe and The School
Board of Okaloosa County, on
behalf of Crestview High
School. The Provider will be
responsible for the training of
band students in all aspects of
playing on a variety of low
brass instruments. The
Provider will be paid $20.00
per hour, up to three hundred
and sixty-six (366) hours, for a
total contract amount not to
exceed $7320.00. All funds
will be paid from Internal,
Band/Band Booster. The
agreement is effective
September 23, 2014 through
June 30, 2015. A copy of the
agreement is attached.
Public Content
Request approval of Service Agreement #15-57 between Josh Bledsoe and
The School Board of Okaloosa County, on behalf of Crestview High School.
The Provider will be responsible for the training of band students in all
aspects of playing on a variety of low brass instruments. The Provider will be
paid $20.00 per hour, up to three hundred and sixty-six (366) hours, for a
total contract amount not to exceed $7320.00. All funds will be paid from
Internal, Band/Band Booster. The agreement is effective September 23, 2014
through June 30, 2015. A copy of the agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact Jody Dunn, Band Director,
Crestview High School at (850) 689-7177.
File Attachments
SA# 15-57.pdf (38 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.14 Service Agreement
#15-60 Matthew Fossa,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $4,500.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Internal Funds: Band Boosters
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service
Agreement #15-60 between
Matthew Fossa and The
School Board of Okaloosa
County, on behalf of Niceville
High School. The Provider will
instruct double reed students
in the following areas:
1) Breath production/
conservation;
2) European oboe fingering
systems vs. symphonic
conservatory systems;
3) review & explore double;
4) provide 'Master Class'
opportunities;
5) coach students auditioning
for All State/All County;
6) prepare senior oboist for
college auditions.
The Provider will be paid
$50.00 per hour, up to ninety
(90) hours, for a total contract
amount not to exceed
$4,500.00. Funds will be paid
from Internal Account, Band
Boosters. The agreement is
effective September 23, 2014
through May 30, 2015. A copy
of the agreement is attached.
Public Content
Request approval of Service Agreement #15-60 between Matthew Fossa and
The School Board of Okaloosa County, on behalf of Niceville High School.
The Provider will instruct double reed students in the following areas:
1) Breath production/conservation;
2) European oboe fingering systems vs. symphonic conservatory systems;
3) Review & explore double;
4) Provide 'Master Class' opportunities;
5) Coach students auditioning for All State/All County, and;
6) Prepare senior oboist for college auditions.
The Provider will be paid $50.00 per hour, up to ninety (90) hours, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $4,500.00. Funds will be paid from Internal
Account, Band Boosters. The agreement is effective September 23, 2014
through May 30, 2015. A copy of the agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact Dan Wooten, Band Director,
Niceville High School at (850) 833-4114.
File Attachments
SA# 15-60.pdf (45 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.15 Service Agreement
#15-61 The Bangor
Interpreting Agency,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $62,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Special Revenue, Project
5475, IDEA - Part B
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service
Agreement #15-61 between
The Bangor Interpreting
Agency and The School Board
of Okaloosa County, on behalf
of the Exceptional Student
Education Department. The
Bangor Interpreting Agency
will contract with Nancy
Ordway to provide Cued
Speech Transliterating
Services for a hearing
impaired student enrolled at
Niceville High School.
Services will include:
a) Services will be based on
the student's Individual
Education Plan (IEP);
b) Monitoring the student in
the classroom to assist
student with accessing
education;
c) Consult with teachers and
other District Staff;
d) Maintaining any necessary
documentation relevant to
student progress;
e) Serve as a member of the
IEP team, and;
f) Participate in IEP meetings,
school assemblies, and other
educationally related school
activities for the purpose of
providing a mode of
communication for the
student.
The Provider will be paid
$50.00 per hour, up to one
thousand two hundred forty
(1,240) hours, for a total
contract amount not to exceed
$62,000.00. Funds will be
paid from Special Revenue,
Project 5475, IDEA - Part B.
The agreement is effective
September 23, 2014 through
June 5, 2015. A copy of the
agreement is attached.
Public Content
Request approval of Service Agreement #15-61 between The Bangor
Interpreting Agency and The School Board of Okaloosa County, on behalf of
the Exceptional Student Education Department. The Bangor Interpreting
Agency will contract with Nancy Ordway to provide Cued Speech
Transliterating Services for a hearing impaired student enrolled at Niceville
High School. Services will include:
a) Services will be based on the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP);
b) Monitoring the student in the classroom to assist student with accessing
education;
c) Consult with teachers and other District Staff;
d) Maintaining any necessary documentation relevant to student progress;
e) Serve as a member of the IEP team, and;
f) Participate in IEP meetings, school assemblies, and other educationally
related school activities for the purpose of providing a mode of
communication for the student.
The Provider will be paid $50.00 per hour, up to one thousand two hundred
forty (1,240) hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $62,000.00.
Funds will be paid from Special Revenue, Project 5475, IDEA - Part B. The
agreement is effective September 23, 2014 through June 5, 2015. A copy of
the agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact Melody Sommer, Program
Director, Exceptional Student Education at (850) 833-5899.
File Attachments
SA# 15-61.pdf (42 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.16 Attendance Waiver List,
presented by Nick
Kootsouradis, Assistant
Superintendent for
Operations, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Attendance
Waivers as presented.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a
consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single
motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and
thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the
request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
Consent Agenda and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.17 Personnel
recommendations, presented
by Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel
recommendations.
Public Content
The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been
hired or transferred in the instructional and educational support positions or
hired for substitute positions.
File Attachments
September 22, 2014 Instructional Board Report (2).pdf (48 KB)
Substitute New Hires Board Report 09-22-2014.pdf (97 KB)
September 22, 2014 Ed Support Board Report.pdf (50 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.18 Employment
Separations, presented by
Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve
employment separations.
Public Content
Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa
County School District.
File Attachments
Separationsseptember22nd2014.pdf (43 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.19 Leave Without Pay,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave
without pay.
Public Content
The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave
and will not be paid for their leave.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a
consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single
motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and
thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the
request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
Consent Agenda and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.20 Termination of Employee,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
termination of employee
#115452.
Public Content
The Superintendent is recommending the termination of employee #115452.
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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.21 Out-of-Field Report for
the 2014-2015 school year,
presented by Karen Peek,
Program Director of Teacher
Evaluation/Certification, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the the
Out-of-Field Report for
2014-2015.
Public Content
The attached list of teachers have been placed in classes for which they do
not have the required certification. The State requires these teachers be
reported to the Board as being Out-of-Field.
File Attachments
Fall OOF Board Report.pdf (26 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.22 Florida Department of
Education Digital Classroom
Grant Application, presented
by Steve Horton, Assistant
Superintendent, Information
Systems, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion of approve the Florida
Department of Education
Digital Classroom Grant
Application.
File Attachments
Digital Classroom Plan 2014-2015.pdf (154 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject :
7.23 Professional
Development for Digital
Learning, presented by Steve
Horton, Assistant
Superintendent, Information
Systems, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve
Professional Development for
Digital Learning.
File Attachments
OKALOOSA Professional Development for Digital Learning Project
Application.pdf (164 KB)
OKALOOSA DOE101s Professional Development for Digital Learning.pdf (16
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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.24 Permission to pay a
Materials and Supplies
Stipend to qualified Adult
Vocational Teachers, Behavior
Analysts, Occupational
Therapists, Physical
Therapists, School
Psychologists, Social Workers,
and Staffing Specialists,
presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $13,934.25
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Various General Fund
itinerant projects, Fixed
Charges (in lieu of Federal),
and Workforce Development
Recommended Action : Motion to approve payment of
a materials and supplies
stipend to qualified Adult
Vocational Teachers, Behavior
Analysts, Occupational
Therapists, Physical
Therapists, School
Psychologists, Social Workers,
and Staffing Specialists.
Public Content
The District has distributed stipends for materials and supplies to eligible PreK-12 classroom
teachers and other specific instructional staff pursuant to Florida Statutes 1012.71(1). The
funding source is provided by the State through the Florida Teachers Classroom Supply
Assistance Program categorical allocation. The State does not provide funding for Adult
Vocational Teachers, Behavior Analysts, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, School
Psychologists, Social Workers, and Staffing Specialists.
Based on past practice, the District recommends that eligible employees in the above
referenced positions, which are ineligible pursuant to F.S. 1012.71(1), receive a stipend
equivalent to the amount distributed to eligible Florida Teachers Classroom Supply
Assistance Program positions. The proposed stipends will be funded from various General
Fund itinerant projects, Fixed Charges (in lieu of Federal), and Workforce Development. The
estimated total cost is $13,934.25. These employees shall use the stipend for the purpose of
purchasing materials and supplies consistent with the rules and requirements of the Florida
Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program. The amounts to be distributed are as
follows:
Stipend Per Full Time - $275.00
Stipend Per Half Time - $137.50
File Attachments
Permission to Pay Material and Supply Stipend for Eligible Positions.pdf
(208 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.25 Contract Extension
Agreement for Food
Management Services Non-
Profit Food Service Program
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and Sodexo
American, LLC, presented by
Rita R. Scallan, Chief
Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Food Service
Recommended Action : Request approval of the
Contract Extension
Agreement for Food Service
Management Services Non-
Profit Food Service Program
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and Sodexo
America, LLC. The current
agreement for food service
management services will
expire on September 30,
2014. The Contract Extension
Agreement will extend the
term of the agreement for a
period of nintey (90) days,
October 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2014.
File Attachments
CONTRACT RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR FOOD MANAGEMENT
SERVICES - October 2014 Extension (2).pdf (13 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.26 Contract Modification
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc., presented
by Vince Windham, Program
Director, Purchasing, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Budgeted : Yes
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Contract Modification
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc. This
agreement will extend the
term of the current agreement
for a period of sixty (60) days,
October 1, 2014 through
November 30, 2014, with the
same terms and conditions.
Public Content
The Contract Modification Agreement will extend the term of the current agreement for a period of sixty
(60) days, October 1, 2014 through November 30, 2014. All terms, conditions and requirements as
contained in the Okaloosa School Board RFP 09-P04 Energy Savings Program - HVAC System Control
Program and the Siemens response to the RFP are incorporated into this agreement by reference.
File Attachments
Siemens Contract Modifications Agreement 9-22-2014.pdf (15 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.27 Appropriation of District
4 School Board Member
Capital Outlay Funds to Best
Chance North for DLP
Projectors in the amount of
$1,198.00, presented by
Cathy Thigpen and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $1,198.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Board Member Discretionary
Capital Outlay Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appropriation of District 4
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Best Chance
North for DLP projectors in
the amount of $1,198.00.
Public Content
District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Best Chance North for DLP
projectors in the amount of $1,198.00.
File Attachments
Okaloosa - Best Chance - CTSQ1769 (2).pdf (28 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.28 Appropriation of District
4 School Board Member
Capital Outlay Funds to
Richbourg School for DLP
Projectors and Mimio in the
amount of $2,426.40,
presented by Cathy Thigpen
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $2,426.40
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Board Member Discretionary
Capital Outlay Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appropriation of District 4
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Richbourg
School for DLP projectors and
mimio in the amount of
$2,426.40.
Public Content
District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Richbourg School for DLP
projectors and mimio in the amount of $2,426.40.
File Attachments
richbourgquote.pdf (493 KB)
Okaloosa - Richbourg - CTSQ1770.pdf (28 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.29 Deleted - Amendment to
the Cooperative Agreement
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and the
Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice, presented by
Jeff McInnis and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Amendment to the
Cooperative Agreement
between the School Board of
Okaloosa County and the
Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice.
Public Content
The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) has amended the Cooperative Agreement between the
Okaloosa School District and DJJ to implement training requirements under the Prison Rape Elimination
Act (PREA). This contract amendment will add those training requirements to the District's Cooperative
Agreement with DJJ. The amendment is also being required by the Florida Department of Education.
This Amendment was approved by the Board on June 9, 2014.
File Attachments
Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with DJJ.pdf (561 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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.30 Approval of the Consent
Agenda
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - 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
Public Content
Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will approve
the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
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 Cathy Thigpen,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
8. Discussion Agenda
Subject : 8.1 Items Moved from the
Consent Agenda (if any)
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
10. Information Technology Seat Management
Contract
Subject : 10.1 L-3 Task Order #: 2-01
Support for Food Service
Department Applications and
Devices, presented by Dustin
Keith, Seat Management
Specialist, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $12,000.00
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : School Food Services,
Funding strip
5020-7610-0310-9008
Recommended Action : Motion to approve L-3 Task
Order #: 2-01 Support for
Food Service Department
Applications and Devices,
effective July 1, 2014 through
June 30, 2019.
Public Content
The purpose of this agreement is to provide support for Food Service Department specific
applications and/or their equivalent and any other applications or devices not currently covered under
the seat/support contract agreement.
Work directly with Food Service staff and/or MCS Support or their equivalent to resolve issues.
Provide documentary evidence of the work performed and time required to complete the task.
Designate a POC for billing and service related inquires. Courtesy notice should be given prior to
performing services that will require several hours of labor to complete.
File Attachments
Task Order 2-01.pdf (244 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve L-3 Task
Order #: 2-01 Support for
Food Service Department
Applications and Devices,
effective July 1, 2014 through
June 30, 2019.
Motion by Melissa Thrush,
second by Cathy Thigpen.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
10. Information Technology Seat Management
Contract
Subject : 10.2 L-3 Task Order #2-02
Telecommunications Support,
presented by Dustin Keith,
Seat Management Specialist,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Sep 22, 2014
Absolute Date : Sep 22, 2014
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve L-3 Task
Order #2-02
Telecommunications Support.
Public Content
Reference: IT Seat Management Outsourcing Contract, Section 2.2
Additional Services. This Task Order will serve as a blanket platform for all
Telecommunications support and installation/maintenance as needed by the
Okaloosa County School District.
File Attachments
Task Order 2-02.pdf (193 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve L-3 Task
Order #2-02
Telecommunications Support.
Motion by Cathy Thigpen,
second by Cindy Frakes.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy
Frakes, Cathy Thigpen,
Melissa Thrush, Rodney
Walker
12. Attorney's Business
Subject : 12.1 Consideration of
recommendations, updates,
requests, and pending legal
matters
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make
requests regarding legal matters.
13. Superintendent's Business
Subject : 13.1 Correspondence,
requests and other matters
addressed by the
Superintendent
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other
matters with the Board.
14. Board Members' Announcements/Request
for Information
Subject : 14.1 Board Members'
Announcements/Request for
Information
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
Board Members may request information or address concerns and other
matters.
15. Adjournment
Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the
meeting by the Chairman
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Procedural
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.1 Notice of Attorney-Client
Session
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
PUBLIC NOTICE
The School Board of Okaloosa County will have a Special Meeting for the purpose of conducting a
closed attorney-client session to discuss issues relating to pending litigation in Division of
Administrative Hearings Case Number 14-0430TTS against the District on Monday, September 22,
2014, at 4:15 p.m. The meeting will be conducted at the School District Administration Building, Fort
Walton Beach, Florida. The attorney-client portion of the meeting will be closed to the press and public
pursuant to Florida law.
File Attachments
09-22-2014 Attorney-Client Session.pdf (7 KB)
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.2 Notice of Student
Disciplinary Hearing
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING
The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Student Disciplinary Hearing on September 22,
2014, beginning at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the School District
Administration Building, Fort Walton Beach. In accordance with Florida law, this hearing may be closed
to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected student.
File Attachments
9-22-2014 SDH.pdf (8 KB)
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.3 Public Notice
Meeting : Sep 22, 2014 - 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.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special
accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours
before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at the School District Administration
Building at (850) 833-3110.