Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, July 14, 2025 — reading text

Monday, July 14, 2025 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing 6:15 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Marcus D. Chambers *********************************************** 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 : Jul 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda 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 the 2024-2025 Okaloosa County School District Outstanding School Volunteer, presented by Superintendent Chambers Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 14, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 14, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Public Content The 2024-2025 Okaloosa County School District Outstanding Volunteer: Nathan Basnett - Adult Volunteer of the Year, Lewis School 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Richbourg School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Richbourg School. Public Content Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Janette Dunn to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Richbourg School. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.2 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Ruckel Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Ruckel Middle School. Public Content Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Michael Denton, to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Ruckel Middle School. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.3 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Davidson Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Davidson Middle School. Public Content Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Letavious Wilkes, to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Davidson Middle School. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Jul 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jul 14, 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 Brett Hinely, 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 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of June 23, 2025; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of June 23, 2025; Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 23, 2025, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of June 23, 2025; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of June 23, 2025; Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 23, 2025. File Attachments 6-23-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (161 KB) 6-23-2025 Budget Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (126 KB) 6-23-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (164 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 Brett Hinely, 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 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for a new sound system in the amount of $7,000.00, presented by Lamar White,  and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $7,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for a new sound system in the amount of $7,000.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for a new sound system in the amount of $7,000.00. The remaining cost of $14,591.00 will be funded by District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($2,200.00) and by the school ($12,391.00). File Attachments Choctawhatchee High School-Daktronics Order Documents-861801-1-3.pdf (291 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 Brett Hinely, 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 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Fort Walton Beach High School for flooring in the amount of $8,323.25, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,323.25 Budgeted : No