Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, August 11, 2025

Monday, August 11, 2025 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Linda Evanchyk *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/ocsd/page/2025-school-board-meetings. *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Public Content Recognitions: Item 9.1 Naming of the Ruckel Middle School cafetorium as The Dr. Ginny Morgan Cafetorium would be moved to item 3.5 under Recognitions. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Kate Jannazo, Destin Middle School (8th Grader), 2025 Florida Youth Running  Association (FLYRA) 600g Javelin State Champion, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Kate Jannazo, Destin Middle School (8th Grader), 2025 Florida Youth Running Association (FLYRA) Girls 600g Javelin State Champion, presented by Superintendent Chambers. File Attachments Kate Jannazo - Middle School Javelin State Champ - 2025.pdf (297 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Noah Finkler, Destin Middle School (8th Grader), 2025 State of Florida National Civics Bee Champion, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Okaloosa County proudly celebrates Destin Middle School 8th grader Noah Finkler, 2025 State of Florida National Civics Bee Champion! Noah secured first place at the Florida State Finals on May 31 at Florida State University, earning a $1,000 prize and a spot in the National Civics Bee Championship this fall in Washington, D.C., where he will represent Florida against top students from across the nation. File Attachments Noah Finkler - 1st Place State Civics Bee.pdf (309 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.3 Proclamation to Recognize August 21,2025, as "Fentanyl Education and Awareness Day," presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Proclamation to Recognize August 21,2025, as  "Fentanyl Education and Awareness Day." Public Content This proclamation designates August 21, 2025, as Fentanyl Education and Awareness Day in alignment with Florida Statute 683.3343. The proclamation aims to raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and support education and prevention efforts to protect youth and the community. File Attachments Fentanyl Education and Awareness Day - Proclamation 2025.pdf (182 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Proclamation to Recognize August 21,2025, as "Fentanyl Education and Awareness Day." Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.4 Military Officials to recognize the School District's Purple Star Initiative and encourage support for School Board Resolution 25-07 in support of military-connected students and their families and committing to connect military student and families to the resources and services they need to ensure a successful school experience, as recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Board Resolution No. 25-07 committing to connect military students and families to the resources and services they need to ensure a successful school experience. File Attachments Resolution 25-07 - Military Children and Families.pdf (133 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve School Board Resolution No. 25-07 committing to connect military students and families to the resources and services they need to ensure a successful school experience. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. 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 : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Aug 11, 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of July 28, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 2025, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of July 28, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 2025. File Attachments 7-28-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (161 KB) 7-28-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (156 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. 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 Longwood Elementary School for a new front sign in the amount of $4,830.43, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,830.43 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 Longwood Elementary School for a new front entry sign in the amount of $4,830.43. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Longwood Elementary School for a new front entry sign in the amount of $4,830.43. File Attachments Longwood Sign - 8-11-25 SB Meeting.pdf (89 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. 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 front entrance signage in the amount of $8,646.62, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,646.62 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Fort Walton Beach High School for front entrance signage in the amount of $8,646.62. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Fort Walton Beach High School for front entrance signage in the amount of $8,646.62. File Attachments FWBHS Signage.pdf (92 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shalimar Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $12,145.56, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $12,145.56 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shalimar Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $12,145.56. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shalimar Elementary School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $12,145.56. File Attachments Shalimar ClearTouch.pdf (82 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Davidson Middle School for a lawn mower in the amount of $15,989.22, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $15,989.22 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Davidson Middle School for a lawn mower in the amount of $15,989.22. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Davidson Middle School for a lawn mower in the amount of $15,989.22. File Attachments Davidson Lawn Mower.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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bob Sikes Elementary School for televisions in the amount of $4,452.20, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,452.20 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bob Sikes Elementary School for televisions in the amount of $4,452.20. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Bob Sikes Elementary School for televisions in the amount of $4,452.20. File Attachments Bob Sikes TVs.pdf (481 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bluewater Elementary School for office flooring in the amount of $9,612.75, presented by Brett Hinely and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $9,612.75 Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bluewater Elementary School for office flooring in the amount of $9,612.75. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Bluewater Elementary School for office flooring in the amount of $9,612.75. File Attachments Bluewater Elementary 2025 Office Area LVP 7 Offices.pdf (340 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Edge Elementary School for cafeteria hallway flooring in the amount of $9,767.40, presented by Brett Hinely and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $9,767.40 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Edge Elementary School for cafeteria hallway flooring in the amount of $9,767.40. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Edge Elementary School for cafeteria hallway flooring in the amount of $9,767.40. File Attachments Edge Elementary 2025 Cafeteria Hallway Front Upper Lever and Back Upper Level.pdf (294 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Lewis School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $11,517.55, presented by Brett Hinely and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,517.55 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Lewis School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $11,517.55. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Lewis School for ClearTouch Panels in the amount of $11,517.55. File Attachments Lewis ClearTouch Panels - 8-11-25 SB Meeting.pdf (650 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Niceville High School for gym doors in the amount of $8,874.86, presented by Brett Hinely and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,874.86 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Niceville High School for gym doors in the amount of $8,874.86. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Niceville High School for gym doors in the amount of $8,874.86. File Attachments Niceville Gym.pdf (12 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Tag-On Bid: RFP 250604 Custodial Dispensing Systems, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Budget Source : General Funds, Project 2011 Custodial Services Recommended Action : Motion to approve tagging on with Escambia County RFP 250604 Custodial Dispensing Systems. Public Content Request approval to tag on with The School Board of Escambia RFP 250604 Custodial Dispensing Systems. The vendor is Imperial Dade and purchases will be made on an as needed basis, based on fixed pricing. The contract is effective through May 31, 2026. Funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 2011 Custodial Services. Copies of the original award document and vendor piggyback consent form is attached. For additional information, please contact Bill Smith, Specialist, Custodial Services at (850) 689-7158. File Attachments Vendor Signed Consent to Piggyback RFP 250604.pdf (419 KB) RFP_250604_Custodial_Dispensing_Systems_FINAL.pdf (1,464 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Tag-On Bid: ITB 4126AH Smallwares and Small Equipment, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds - School Food Service, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve tagging on to ITB 4126AH Smallwares and Small Equipment through Marion County Schools, effective through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval to tag on to ITB 4126AH Smallwares and Small Equipment through Marion County Schools, awarded to multiple vendors based on fixed catalog discount pricing. The contract will be used on an as needed basis, effective through June 30, 2026. Funds will be paid from Federal Funds - School Food Service, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions. A copy of the award tabulation is attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Service, at (850) 301-3020. File Attachments Award_Notification_Bid_4126AH_Food_Service_Smallwares_and_Small_Equipment_Term_Contract.pdf (622 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Cognia, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $57,400.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 7008 Curriculum Development Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase from Cognia, Inc. for district wide accreditation fees in the amount of $57,400.00, for School Year 2025- 2026. Public Content Request approval of the purchase from Cognia, Inc. for district wide accreditation fees in the amount of $57,400.00, for School Year 2025-2026. The purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(a), and funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 7008 Curriculum Development. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Sheila Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, at (850) 833-5888. File Attachments COGNIA QUOTE FY2026 REVISED.pdf (589 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Prisms of Reality, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $74,900.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund - Project 4225-DW Classroom Technology Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of Prisms VR platform and support. The purchase consists of software licenses, technical support, and professional development for a total of $74,900.00, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Public Content Request approval to purchase student VR Software Licenses from Prisms that uses Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR). The purchase consists of Student VR software licenses for math and science, Professional Development, and technical support for a total amount of $74,900.00. The purchase is made through 6A-1.012(11)(b), and funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 4225-DW Classroom Technology. The contract is effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, and copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Brooke Barron, Director I, Curriculum, at (850) 833-3240. File Attachments PRISMS QUOTE 25-26.pdf (204 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Service Agreement #26-64 Allied Instructional Services, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $28,800.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 2004 - Itinerant Visually Impaired Teachers Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-64 between Allied Instructional Services, LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the ESE Department, in an amount not to exceed $28,800.00, effective August 12, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-64 between Allied Instructional Services, LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the ESE Department, to provide Virtual Orientation and Mobility Services to students. The Provider will be paid $72.00 per hour for in person service for up to 10 hours a week, not to exceed 400 hours per school year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $28,800.00. Funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 2004 Itinerant Visually Impaired Teachers. The Agreement is effective August 12, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SA #26-64 Allied Instructional Services, LLC.pdf (487 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Service Agreement #26-67 Synced Up Designs, presented by  Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,730.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Internal Funds, Band Account Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-67 between Synced Up Designs and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School, in an amount not to exceed $11,730.00, effective August 12, 2025, through November 1, 2025. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-67 between Synced Up Designs and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School. The Provider will provide Custom Marching Drill and Staging, Choreography and Halftime Show Design. The Provider will be paid $70.00 per student for Marching Drill with an estimated 139 students for a total of $9,730.00 and $2,500.00 for the full ensemble choreography, for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,730.00. Funds will be paid from Internal Funds, Band Account. The Agreement is effective August 12, 2025 through November 1, 2025, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Derek Fields, Band Director, Fort Walton Beach High School, at (850) 833-3300. File Attachments SA #26-67 SyncedUp Designs.pdf (502 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Multi-Year Agreement with Procare Solutions, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $7,476.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the multi-year agreement with Procare Solutions in the amount of $7,476.00, effective August 14, 2025, through August 13, 2027. Public Content Request approval of the multi-year agreement with Procare Solutions in the amount of $7,476.00. Procare Solutions is the software used by Child Care Coordinators in the district to bill and post payments manually to student account ledgers. This software is currently stored on a district server; however, for security and compliance reasons, Procare will no longer support software installed on a non-hosted environment and is transitioning all customers to their secure Desktop Cloud Platform. Procare is offering a promotional 1-year free upgrade to the cloud for the seven schools currently using Procare Software, effective August 14, 2025, through August 13, 2026. For the second year Procare will charge a fee of $7,476.00 ($89 per month for each participating child care), effective August 14, 2026, through August 13, 2027. The seven (7) participating child cares are, Antioch ES, Bluewater ES, Bob Sikes ES, Northwood ES, Plew ES, Southside ES and Wright ES. Funding will be paid from General Funds, and a copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Melissa O'Malley, Director, Accounting, at (850) 833-5818. File Attachments PROCARE QUOTE.pdf (202 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Surplus of school buses, presented by Ryan Gore, Transportation Program Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 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 (850) 833-4162. 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Budget Amendment #10 - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : ($1,378,348.84) Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #10 - Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Public Content On September 9, 2024, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. As the fiscal year progresses, we ask the School Board to amend the budget to more accurately reflect estimated revenues and appropriations. The amendments are results of various factors including: increases or decreases in estimated revenues to more accurately reflect revenues, and increases or decreases in appropriations to more accurately reflect estimated expenditures and/or better utilize funds for schools, departments, and projects. These amendments facilitate district operations to occur in a positive manner. These amendments properly reflect the estimated revenue and appropriations. The amendments show the estimated revenue and appropriations for each fund and provide a description of the amendments. Required by S.B.E. rule 6A-1.006. New Revenue Appropriated/(Adjusted) During the Month of June 2025: Fund Name Fund No. Amount General Fund 1010 $(6,143,562.08) Debt Service Funds 2xxx (52,059.87) Capital Project Funds 3xxx 3,070,575.06 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx/44xx 615,794.44 Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 937,710.51 Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 (10,648.17) Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx 203,841.27 Total - All Funds $(1,378,348.84) Special Notes: General Fund The projected revenue for the Triumph Grants recorded in Revenue 3397 - Triumph Grants has been adjusted based on actual collections - a reduction of $5.7 million. This projected revenue will be reappropriated in fiscal year 2025-2026. The projected revenue for various grants recorded in Revenue 3399 - Other Miscellaneous State Revenue has been adjusted based on actual collections - $3.8 million. All but $5,000 of this projected revenue will be reappropriated in fiscal year 2025-2026. Capital Funds Revenue 3419 - District Local Sales Tax increased by $2.5 million based on actual collections. File Attachments !BA 10 - June 2025.pdf (2,061 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Monthly Financial Statement for June 2025 presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for June 2025. Public Content The financial statement for the month ending June 30, 2025, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments Financial Statement 2025-06.pdf (840 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 08.11.2025.pdf (71 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,290.90 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2025-08-11.pdf (105 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Okaloosa County School District 2025 -2026 Pupil Progression Plan, presented by Holly Tew, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District 2025 -2026 Pupil Progression Plan. Public Content The Pupil Progression Plan has been revised to reflect new policies, procedures and legislation in effect for the 2025-2026 school year. Annually, three committees meet (elementary, middle school and high school); each committee includes administrative, instructional and OCEA representation. Each committee discusses needed changes pertinent to their school level and makes recommendations for revisions. New legislation which impacts pupil progression is also included in the document. Upon approval by the School Board, the PPP will be available on the OCSD website. For more information, contact Holly Tew at 850-833-4208. File Attachments Elementary PPP 2025.pdf (1,753 KB) Middle School PPP 2025.pdf (1,374 KB) High School PPP 2025.pdf (3,294 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.25 Contract/Lease Renewal Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa  County Board of County Commissioners for the Library Cooperative Courier Service, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS/IT, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Dollar Amount : $9,950.00 Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve Contract/Lease Renewal Agreement between the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners and The School Board of Okaloosa County for the Library Cooperative Courier Service, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Public Content The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative agrees to renew the Library Cooperative Courier Service contract/lease, #C08-1671- LIB for an additional term. The contract renewal period will be 10/1/25 to 9/30/26. The annual budgeted amount for this contract is $9,950.00. File Attachments School Board courier C081671LIB.pdf (72 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.26 Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and The School Board of Walton County to provide ESE services to eligible Walton County students, presented by Kathy Ard, Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the annual Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and The School Board of Walton County to provide ESE services to designated Walton County students enrolled in an ESE Special Day School. Public Content The Agreement provides Exceptional Student Education services for designated Walton County students (2) in twelfth grade who are completing their postgraduate program. Please contact Kathy Ard, ESE Director, for additional information at 850-833-3164. File Attachments 2526-06 Walton County Okaloosa County School Board-ESE(20815679.1) final.pdf (155 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.27 Multi-Agency Agreement between Global Connections to Employment, Inc., Innisfree Hotels, The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida (Project SEARCH), presented by Kathy Ard, Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Multi-Agency Agreement between Global Connections to Employment, Inc., Innisfree Hotels, The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective August 10, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Public Content This agreement provides our Project SEARCH Transition program with a location at the Innisfree Hotel/FWB for our students with disabilities attending the program. This agreement provides an internship opportunity for students with disabilities while working with a job coach and Vocational Rehabilitation Services. For additional information, contact Kathy Ard at 850-833-3164. File Attachments Final Copy Innisfree Hotels-FWB -OCSD-GCE-VR Project Search Agreement (5) (1).pdf (625 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.28 School-to-Work contracts between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and School- to-Work providers to provide career experience opportunities to eligible students at Silver Sands and Richbourg Schools, presented by Kathy Ard, Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve School-to-Work contracts between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and School-to Work providers to provide career experience opportunities to eligible students at Silver Sands and Richbourg Schools, commencing August 11, 2025, and terminating May 28, 2026. Public Content The School-to Work contracts provide career experience opportunities to eligible students at both Silver Sands and Richbourg Schools. Please contact Kathy Ard for additional information at 850-833-3164. File Attachments Piggly Wiggly 25-26.pdf (866 KB) Integrity Chiropractic.pdf (854 KB) Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther.pdf (872 KB) Golden Corral Morningstar GC LLC 25-26.pdf (861 KB) City of Fort Walton Beach 25-26.pdf (862 KB) Waterfront Rescue Mission Thrift Store FWB 25-26.pdf (880 KB) Target 25-26.pdf (846 KB) Carver Hill Museum 25-26.pdf (848 KB) Alternative Living Inc, dba Crestview Manor 25-26.pdf (874 KB) Exodus Ministries, Inc. 25-26.pdf (874 KB) Goodwill Industries, Inc. 25-26.pdf (863 KB) Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library 25-26.pdf (766 KB) Hideaway Pizza, Inc. 25-26.pdf (864 KB) The Petal Barne 25-26.pdf (864 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.29 Memorandum of Understanding (Addendum) for Read 180, English 3D, Language Launch Research Study with the Forge Research Group, HMH Education Company and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Elease McDonald, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Memorandum of Understanding (Addendum) for Read 180, English 3D, Language Launch Research Study with the Forge Research Group, HMH Education Company and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Elease McDonald, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Public Content The content of this item reflects an already school board approved Memorandum of Understanding regarding the use of the Read 180 program in middle school intensive reading classes. However, we are requesting an addendum to this agreement due to the inclusion of English 3D, a language acquisition program designed specifically for English Language Learners (ELLs). This program is being implemented within a specialized intensive reading class, and we are seeking permission to study the efficacy and impact of this additional HMH program alongside Read 180. The goal is to evaluate how English 3D supports language development and academic growth for our ELL students, using the same data sources (NWEA MAP and FAST scores) while maintaining all existing privacy protections. For additional information, please contact Elease McDonald at 850-833-3107. File Attachments MOU Addendum.pdf (232 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.30 Permission to Open Before/After School and Summer Day Care Program at Elliott Point Elementary School, presented by Scott Nuss, Principal, Elliott Point Elementary School, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $162,000.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Child Care Fees Recommended Action : Motion to approve the opening of a Before/After School and Summer Day Care Program at Elliott Point Elementary School. Public Content After identifying a high demand for before/after school and summer day care services in our area, Elliott Point Elementary School is requesting to open a Child Care Program to fulfill these child care needs. This program would support working families and provide early intervention services. Please see attached letter from Principal, Revenue and Expenditure Estimate, and Proposed Child Care Fees. The estimated revenue for this program for fiscal year 2025-2026 is $162,000. This estimated revenue would cover projected costs. For more information, please contact Scott Nuss, Principal, Elliott Point Elementary School, 850-833-3355. File Attachments !EP Letter to the Board.pdf (22 KB) !Child Care Fees - Elliott Point.pdf (71 KB) !Child Care Revenue Estimate FY 2026 - Elliott Point.pdf (68 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.31 Permission to Open Before/After School and Summer Day Care Program at Walker Elementary School, presented by Mandy Lopez, Principal, Walker Elementary School, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $189,000.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Child Care Fees Recommended Action : Motion to approve the opening of a Before/After School and Summer Day Care Program at Walker Elementary School. Public Content After identifying a high demand for before/after school and summer day care services in our area, Walker Elementary School is requesting to open a Child Care Program to fulfill these child care needs. This program would support working families and provide early intervention services. Please see attached letter from Principal, Revenue and Expenditure Estimate, and Proposed Child Care Fees. The estimated revenue for this program for fiscal year 2025-2026 is $189,000. This estimated revenue would cover projected costs. For more information, please contact Mandy Lopez, Principal, Walker Elementary School, 850-689-7220. File Attachments !Walker Letter to the Board.pdf (169 KB) !Child Care Revenue Estimate FY 2026 - Walker.pdf (68 KB) !Child Care Fees - Walker.pdf (71 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.32 Approval of Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and PT Solutions Holding, LLC, under the same terms and conditions, to provide athletic training services and treatment through licensed athletic trainers for the period of August 11, 2025 - August 12, 2026, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community Relations, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $320,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement with PT Solutions Holdings, LLC, for athletic trainer services and treatment through licensed athletic trainers for the period of August 11, 2025 - August 12, 2026. Public Content There is currently an Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and PT Solutions Holdings, LLC to provide provide coverage for FHSAA sanctioned or district approved summer sports conditioning events to be held through August 11, 2025. The District is proposing to enter into a one-year agreement with PT Solutions Holdings to provide athletic training services and treatment through licensed athletic trainers for the period of August 11, 2025 - August 12, 2026. For additional information, please contact John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS, at (850) 833-5884. File Attachments Okaloosa County School District - Athletic Trainer General Agreement - final - 08.07.2025.pdf (324 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 Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 124379 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). Employee Name EID Position Location DROP Start Date Bethany Cookman 118274 Media Specialist Lewis School 07/01/25 Jimmy Dubose 105498 Teacher Crestview HS 07/01/25 Elizabeth Bears 105174 TSA Forecasting and SIS 10/01/25 Jil Watson 104599 Teacher Bruner MS 07/01/25 Rachel Payne 120428 Cleaner Crestview HS 07/01/25 Rebecca Wessels 122113 Teacher Bruner MS 07/01/25 Sheila Barnhill 106561 Teacher Walker ES 08/01/25 Don Brown 119772 Paraprofessional Choctaw HS 08/01/25 Stephanie Brown 106031 Teacher Choctaw HS 08/01/25 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year. Public Content The attached list of teachers has cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent that they receive their contracts. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments Cleared Provisionals for 8-11-2025 Meeting - REV2.pdf (123 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Out-of-Field Report for the 2025- 2026 school year, presented by Sharon  Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Teachers who are not teaching in their area of certification are considered out-of-field. The attached list of teachers are those teachers who are currently not teaching in their certified area. In order to meet State reporting timelines and hire additional teachers as needed, this report will be a fluid document. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments OOF Board Report for August 11, 2025 - REV.pdf (182 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Aug 11 2025 Separations, Public.pdf (101 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments August 11, 2025 Ed Support New Hires, Public.pdf (89 KB) August 11, 2025 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (96 KB) August 11, 2025 Substitutes New Hires, Public.pdf (70 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee transfers. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been transferred in instructional and education support positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 File Attachments August 11, 2025 Transfers, Public.pdf (133 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #114914 for 3-days. Public Content Suspension of Employee #114914 for three (3) days without pay. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee #114914 for 3-days. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employees who took leave without pay. Public Content The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve employees who took leave without pay. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 9. Discussion Agenda Subject : 9.1 Naming of the Ruckel Middle School cafetorium as The Dr. Ginny Morgan Cafetorium, presented by Joe Jannazo, Principal, Ruckel Middle School, and recommended by Brett Hinely and the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Budget Source : Recommended Action : Motion to approve the naming of the Ruckel Middle School cafetorium as The Dr. Ginny Morgan Cafetorium. File Attachments Procedures for Naming of Schools, Buildings or Other Facilities-March 2021.pdf (219 KB) Request to Name Cafetorium Virgina Morgan.pdf (173 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the naming of the Ruckel Middle School cafetorium as The Dr. Ginny Morgan Cafetorium. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.2 Program #6, Task Order #22, Time & Materials Task Order, District- Wide ADA Sidewalk and Parking Lot Striping, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $75,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds (1.5 Mill), Project 2395 - DW - Safety/ADA Recommended Action : Motion to approve the increased amount to Program #6, Task Order #22, Time & Materials, District-Wide ADA Sidewalk and Parking Lot Striping, increasing the amount of $75,000. Public Content Approval is requested for Program #6, Task Order #22, Time & Materials Task Order, District-Wide ADA Sidewalk and Parking Lot Striping, to address additional ADA issues at Laurel Hill School, Lewis School and various other schools. Time & Material - Board Approved August 22, 2022 $500,000 Scope Modification - Board Approved October 23, 2023 $100,000 Increased Amount $75,000 Total Cost for T&M $675,000 For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the increased amount to Program #6, Task Order #22, Time & Materials, District-Wide ADA Sidewalk and Parking Lot Striping, increasing the amount of $75,000. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.3 TPM Program #6, Task Order #46, Pre-GMP STEMM Academy Cafeteria Renovation Project, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 11, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $65,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Sales Tax Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #46, Pre-GMP STEMM Academy Cafeteria Renovation Project, in the amount of $65,000. Public Content Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #46, STEMM Academy Cafeteria Renovation Project. The scope of work is the renovation/upgrade of the existing Cafeteria at the STEMM Academy. Work will consist of new furniture, painting, new stage curtain and additional upgrades to existing finishes. Pre-GMP Budget: $65,000 For additional information, please call Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. Motion & Voting Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #46, Pre-GMP STEMM Academy Cafeteria Renovation Project, in the amount of $65,000. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments 8-11-25 Out of State Field Trip Requests.pdf (96 KB) 8-11-25 Out of State Student Trip Requests - Athletics.pdf (851 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action,Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Subject : 14.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board with general comments - Form MIS 6120 General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Attorney-Client Session - 8:30 a.m. Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The Okaloosa County School Board will have a Special Board Meeting for the purpose of conducting closed attorney-client sessions to discuss litigation matters pending in the Circuit Court in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, in Case No. 2025-CA-001335F. The Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The open portions of the meeting will be conducted at the School District Central Administration Complex, Training Room, Niceville, Florida. The attorney-client portions of the meeting will be closed to the press and public pursuant to Florida law. File Attachments NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING - Attorney-Client Session 8-11-2025.pdf (58 KB) 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on August 11, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.3 Public Notice Meeting : Aug 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting.