Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, December 9, 2024 — reading text

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 : Dec 9, 2024 - 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 : Dec 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policies Chapter 1, Governance and Operations, presented by C. Jeffrey McInnis, Attorney to the Board, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policies Chapter 1, Governance and Operations. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policies in Chapter 1, Governance and Operations. Proposed amendments are to update the current policies to ensure efficient and effective District operations, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references and make miscellaneous technical corrections. The recommended changes are attached. File Attachments Chapter 1 - Governance and Operations - REDLINE.pdf (357 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt revised School Board Policies Chapter 1, Governance and Operations. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policies, Chapter 3, Instructional Matters, presented by Sheila Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent, Academic & Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policies Chapter 3, Instructional Matters. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board policies in Chapter 3, Instructional Matters. Proposed amendments to the policies are to update the current policies to ensure efficient and effective District operations, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references and make miscellaneous technical corrections. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Sheila Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent, Academic & Student Services, at 850-833-5888. File Attachments Chapter 3 - Instructional Matters - REDLINE.pdf (220 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt revised School Board Policies Chapter 3, Instructional Matters. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.3 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policies, Chapter 5, Student Education Records, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policies Chapter 5, Student Education Records. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board policies in Chapter 5, Student Education Records. Proposed amendments to the policies are to update the current policies to ensure efficient and effective District operations, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references and make miscellaneous technical corrections. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, at 850-689-7153. File Attachments Chapter 5 - Student Education Records - REDLINE.pdf (205 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt revised School Board Policies Chapter 5, Student Education Records. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.4 Public Hearing for adoption of new job description for Program Director, Payroll, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for Approval. Meeting : Dec 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve a new job description for Program Director, Payroll. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval on the new job description for Program Director, Payroll. The goal of the position of Program Director, Payroll, is to maintain an accurate and cost-effective system for the control, disbursement, and accounting for School Board payrolls, which provide useful management information for the School Board and staff, and which will be consistent with Federal and State requirements, school Board Rules and generally accepted accounting principles. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Program Director - Payroll.pdf (73 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve a new job description for Program Director, Payroll. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.5 Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Site Based Tech, Athletic Facilities, presented by Lee Hale, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting  Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve a new job description for Site Based Tech, Athletic Facilities. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval on the new job description for Site Based Tech, Athletic Facilities. The goal of the position of Site Based Technician, Athletic Facilities, is responsible for the upkeep and repair of all athletic facilities on campus. This includes routine inspections repairs, and ensuring that all equipment and structures are in proper working condition. The technician will play a key role in ensuring the facilities are safe and functional for student-athletes, staff, and spectators. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Site Based Tech - Athletic Facilties.pdf (26 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve a new job description for Site Based Tech, Athletic Facilities. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.6 Public Hearing for adoption of new job description for Specialist, Facilities, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for Approval. Meeting : Dec 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve a new job description for Specialist, Facilities. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval on the new job description for Specialist, Facilities. The goal of the position of Specialist, Facilities, is to manage the design construction, start-up, and completion of the District’s construction projects effectively and efficiently. The position involves work assignments in comprehensive planning for school facilities. The employee should possess general knowledge in the filed of planning and land use/development as it pertains to school sites and monitor residential growth as it impacts school facilities. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Specialist - Facilities.pdf