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

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