Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, September 8, 2025 — reading text

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 : Sep 8, 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. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Sep 8, 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 School Board Members' Travel Request to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference Meeting : Sep 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date : Sep 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Center 9001 Out-of-County Travel Recommended Action : Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, and Brett Hinely to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference, December 2-5, 2025; and is confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Public Content Florida Statute §1001.39 requires that School Board members who travel outside of the District, and are requesting reimbursement of travel expense in excess of $500, obtain approval from the School Board that the travel is for official School Board business and that it complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Mr. Bryant, Mr. Destin, and Mr. Hinely plan to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference in Tampa Bay, December 2-5, 2025. Mr. Bryant's expenses will be covered by FSBA. Motion & Voting Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, and Brett Hinely to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference, December 2-5, 2025; and is confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.2 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Sep 8, 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 : Sep 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Tami Ellis, Science Specialist, Curriculum and  Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with §1003.42, Florida Statutes. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval for the adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education. The Okaloosa County School District is preparing documentation and public availability of major instructional materials relating to reproductive health and disease, for the 2025-2026 school year, as required by §1003.42, Florida Statutes. This public hearing is for the annual approval of major instructional materials used for the following Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education courses taught in the school district that require state standards on reproductive health and disease. Middle Grades Life Science Biology 1 Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Medical Skills and Services CTE: Health Science Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Allied Health Assistant 3 CTE: Emergency Medical Responder 3 CTE: Medical Interventions CTE: Practical Nursing The course and material information and the public review link below are available on the Okaloosa County School District Website. https://okaloosaschools.com/page/reproductive-health-and-disease-education Printed material information can also be reviewed by contacting Tami Ellis (850) 833-4122. File Attachments 2_Reproductive Health and Disease Education Exemption form.pdf (379 KB) Allied Health Assistant 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (333 KB) Anatomy and Physiology Standards and Materials.pdf (345 KB) Biology Standards and Materials.pdf (328 KB) Emergency Medical Responder 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (334 KB) Medical Interventions HB545 Materials.pdf (308 KB) Medical Skills and Services HB545 Materials.pdf (332 KB) MJ Life Science Standards and Materials.pdf (328 KB) Practical Nursing HB545 Materials.pdf (320 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with §1003.42, Florida Statutes. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Athletic Trainer, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date : Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the adoption of a new job description for Athletic Trainer. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval of a new job description for Athletic Trainer. The purpose of this position is to provide critical athletic training services for the health and safety of the Okaloosa County School District's High School and Middle School athletes. For additional information, please contact Dr. Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Athletic Trainer.pdf (126 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the adoption of a new job description for Athletic Trainer. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.3 Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date : Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve a new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval for the new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer. The proposed job description outlines responsibilities that include the clear and effective communication between the District, community, media, and stakeholders, enhancing awareness, understanding, and support of the District's work. Please contact Lee Hale for additional information at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Specialist - Public Information Officer.pdf (130 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve a new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer.