Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, September 22, 2014 — reading text

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