Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, October 13, 2025

Monday, October 13, 2025 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Boardroom 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing 6:15 p.m. Invocation offered by William (Bill) Cain, Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church Pledge of Allegiance led by Marcus D. Chambers *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/ocsd/page/2025-school-board-meetings. *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Deleted item 7.11 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Lancaster-Johnson and Associates, Inc.; added item 7.27 Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool District Best Practices Assessment Report for 2025- 2026. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations: Added item 8.10 Employee Suspension; added item 8.11 Position Allocation - Pineview School Principal Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Deleted item 7.11 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Lancaster-Johnson and Associates, Inc.; added item 7.27 Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool District Best Practices Assessment Report for 2025- 2026. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations: Added item 8.10 Employee Suspension; added item 8.11 Position Allocation - Pineview School Principal Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Fort Walton Beach High School Lady Vikings Softball Team, 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 4A Softball State Champions, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Fort Walton Beach High School 2025 Softball State Championship: The Fort Walton Beach High School softball team made history in 2025, finishing with an impressive 23–8 overall record and capturing the first state championship in program history. Postseason Highlights District Champions: The Vikings claimed the district title with a thrilling 5–4 extra-inning win over Arnold, featuring three comebacks, including clutch runs in the 8th and 9th innings, and a walk-off in the 10th. Regional Semifinal: Fort Walton edged Columbia 4–3 on a walk-off single from Macy Borgen. Regional Championship: Another walk-off 4–3 win over Arnold sent the Vikings to their first-ever Final Four. State Semifinal: Fort Walton handled Eau Gallie 9–4 in a dominant performance. State Championship: Clinched the Class 4A state title with a dramatic 7–6 victory over American Heritage. Individual Honors Alyx Hall – Named Florida Dairy Farmers 2025 Class 4A Player of the Year Izzy Douglas – Honored as the Northwest Florida Daily News Female Athlete of the Year Taryn Gray – Selected as the Florida Dairy Farmers 4A Coach of the Year This championship run was built on talent, teamwork, and the relentless drive of an extraordinary group of student-athletes. The 2025 Vikings set a new gold standard for excellence at Fort Walton Beach High School. 2025 Varsity Softball Roster Anna Abernathy Anna Behyl Macy Borgen Ansley Cox Ryleigh Cleveland Izzy Douglas Kelsie Hearne Alyx Hall Hannah Isham Haedyn Law Taelyn Mahieu Merry Miller Hali Smith Taitum Tolliver Manager: Makela Norman Assistant Coaches: Brent Abernathy, Katie Quinn Head Coach: Taryn Gray File Attachments 2025 FWBHS Softball Team - State Champs Cert.pdf (297 KB) 2025 FWBHS Softball- State Champs Res.pdf (324 KB) 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 : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Inc. Basic Financial Statements and Supplementary Information for the Year Ended June 30, 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content In accordance with Chapter 10.850, Rules of the Auditor General, which governs the conduct of charter schools and similar entity audits performed in the State of Florida, the governing body of the charter school shall make annual progress reports to the Sponsor. The annual audit of the charter school shall be conducted by an independent public accountant licensed to practice public accounting in the State of Florida, and the charter school's independently audited financial statements shall be included in this report, along with other information required pursuant to section 229.592, Florida Statutes. The audit report is provided to the School Board of Okaloosa County for review and retained in the School Board's permanent files. The Auditor is required to determine whether or not the charter school is in a state of financial emergency based on criteria specified in Florida Statute 218.503(1). Per the attached audit report, Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Inc., did not meet any of the conditions described in Florida Statute Section 218.503(1); therefore, the school was not considered to be in a financial emergency for fiscal year 2024-2025. The firm of Warren Averett, LLC, performed the 2024-2025 audit report for Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Inc. File Attachments LJPS Financials FY24-25 - As Issued.pdf (720 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of September 22, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 22, 2025, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of September 22, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 22, 2025 File Attachments 9-22-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (149 KB) 9-22-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (137 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for risers in the amount of $8,000.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to  Choctawhatchee High School for risers in the amount of $8,000.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for risers in the amount of $8,000.00. The remaining cost of $8,667.00 will be funded by District 2 School Board Member ($3,000.00) and District 4 School Board Member ($5,667.00) Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Choctaw - Risers - 10-13-25 SB Meeting.pdf (388 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Meigs Middle School for Clear Touch Panels in the amount of $24,447.10, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $24,447.10 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 Meigs Middle School for Clear Touch Panels in the amount of $24,447.10. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Meigs Middle School for Clear Touch Panels in the amount of $24,447.10. File Attachments Meigs - ClearTouch Panels.pdf (81 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 as amended 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: 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 Baker School for a new band trailer in the amount of $4,310.00, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,310.00 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 Baker School for a new band trailer in the amount of $4,310.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Baker School for a new band trailer in the amount of $4,310.00. The remaining cost of $1,500.00 will be covered by school funds. File Attachments Baker School - Trailer.pdf (24 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 as amended 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: 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 Choctawhatchee High School for risers in the amount of $5,667.00, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,667.00 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 Choctawhatchee High School for risers in the amount of $5,667.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for risers in the amount of $5,667.00. The remaining cost of $11,000.00 will be funded by District 1 School Board Member ($8,000.00) and District 2 School Board Member ($3,000.00) Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Choctaw - Risers - 10-13-25 SB Meeting.pdf (388 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 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 Bill Summary 10.13.2025.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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $49,799.00 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-2025-10-13.pdf (129 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Mohawk Lifts, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $222,089.97 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Project 4119 OTC -WD- CAP Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of Automotive Trade Supplies for OTC  North Campus for a total of $222,089.97 Public Content Request approval to purchase Automotive Trade Supplies from Mohawk Lifts, LLC for OTC North Campus for an amount of $222,089.97. Purchase will be made through Sourcewell Contract #121223-MRL, funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 4119 OTC - WD - CAP Grant, and copies of the quote are attached. For additional information, please contact Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments QUOTE MOHAWK LIFTS.pdf (334 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Lancaster-Johnson and Associates, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $68,149.41 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Food Service Fund - Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions, Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of cafeteria equipment for Pineview School for a total of $68,149.41. Public Content Request approval to purchase cafeteria equipment; Milk Cooler, Hotplate, Heated Cabinet, Pass-Thru Refrigerator, and Reach-In Freezer from Johnson-Lancaster and Associates, Inc. for Pineview School for an amount of $68,149.41. Purchases will be made through Pasco County Schools ITB-21-095-DM, funding will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions, and copies of the quote are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Services, at (850) 301-3020. File Attachments QUOTE JL_A 9.19.25.pdf (260 KB) Pineview School Equipment Breakdown-10.13.25.xlsx (21 KB) Quotes Comparisons - 7.11.pdf (828 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Deleted - Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Lancaster-Johnson and Associates, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $131,164.28 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Food Service Fund - Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions, Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of cafeteria equipment for Pineview School for a total of $131,164.28. Public Content Request approval to purchase cafeteria equipment; Cold Serving Line, Hot Serving Line, Heated Serving Line, Utility Counter, and Cashier Stand, from Johnson-Lancaster and Associates, Inc. for Pineview School for an amount of $131,164.28. Purchases will be made through Pasco County Schools ITB-21-095-DM, funding will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions, and copies of the quote are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Services, at (850) 301-3020. File Attachments JLA 9.15.25 Quote.pdf (1,494 KB) 10.13.25 Pineview School Equipment.xlsx (21 KB) Quote Comparison - Item 7.12.pdf (338 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Williams Scotsman, Inc., presented by Vince Windham,  Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $119,210.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds, Project 2353 DW- Portable Repairs & Reloca Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of a new portable for Kenwood Elementary School for a total of $119,210.00 Public Content Request approval to purchase a new portable from Williams Scotsman, Inc. (Willscot) for Kenwood Elementary School for an amount of $119,210.00. Purchases will be made through OMNIA Contract #R210503, funding will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 2353 District Wide (DW)- Portable Repairs and Relocation, and copies of the quote are attached. This is a replacement portable classroom for Kenwood Elementary School to replace the one that was destroyed by fire. The cost will be reimbursed through Insurance. For additional information, please contact Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance, at (850) 689-7158. File Attachments QUOTE WILLSCOT Q-2155031-.pdf (33 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Estimated Figures for Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) and Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $680,685.90 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 5054 AP Bonuses/Exams and Project 5053 AICE Bonuses/Exams Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of examinations for an estimated number of students who will participate in AP and AICE testing. Estimated total purchase is $680,685.90. Public Content Request approval to purchase examinations for an estimated number of students who will participate in AP and AICE testing. Totals are based on an estimated number of participants, and examinations are exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b). Each school has provided their funding sources on the attached spreadsheet. The estimated total for AP examinations is $383,492.00, and the estimated total for AICE examinations is $297,193.90, for an estimated total amount of $680,685.90. A copy of the spreadsheet is attached. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-6313. File Attachments Agenda Item - AP AICE School Exams Order Form FY 2026 2025-09-29.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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus lists dated October 13, 2025. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated October 13, 2025. These items will be sold through the Board approved On-line Auction Program. Please contact Bobby McElroy for additional information, 689-7159. File Attachments Surplus Items for October 13 2025 Meeting.pdf (103 KB) Surplus Property Food Services list for October 13, 2025 Board Meeting.pdf (91 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Agreement between Gaetz Aerospace Institute Academy, Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Holly Tew, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,512.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Discretionary and CAPE Certification Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agreement between Gaetz Aerospace Institute, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, upon final execution and remain in effect until June 30, 2028. Public Content This Agreement covers concurrent/dual enrollment, but also course work to support career pathways, outreach and teacher preparation. Choctawhatchee High School has been identified as a location providing concurrent/dual enrollment, course work to support career pathways and aerospace STEM outreach. Contract cost includes an academic school year payment in the amount of $1,512.00 to be funded through the school's General Fund Discretionary budget. Upon receipt of CAPE certifications, 5% of the CAPE certification funds will be payable to the vendor. Please contact Holly Tew, 850-226-4734. File Attachments Agreement New AY25-28_V5_Okaloosa County.pdf (544 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Application to the State of Florida for Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training (YMHAT) LEA Support Grant, TAPS 26C077, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $32,813.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training (YMHAT) LEA Support Grant, TAPS 26C077 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the application for Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training (YMHAT) LEA Support Grant, TAPS 26C077 Public Content Retroactive approval is requested for the submission of application for Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training LEA Support Grant (YMHAT), TAPS 26C077. This grant application has been submitted to the State Office of Grants Management to meet the submission deadline in the amount of $32,813. This grant in accordance with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act will be used to ensure that school based personnel receive youth mental health awareness and assistance training consistent with section 1012.54, Florida Statutes and Rule 6A-1.094120, Florida Administrative Code. For more information, please contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services at 850-833-3108. File Attachments Signed_DOE 100A.pdf (210 KB) Project abstract 25_26.doc (313 KB) PPAF 25_26.doc (76 KB) 460-90280-6P001 - Proj 2110 - YMHAT - DOE 101s.xls (138 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Aspire at Shoal Creek, presented by Jon Williams, Director - Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Aspire at Shoal Creek, for the Licensed Practical Nursing - RN program at Okaloosa Technical College, for a term of three years. Public Content This Affilliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences required as part of the required curriculum for the LPN-RN program at Okaloosa Technical College. This agreement will be effective for three years. For more information contact Jon Williams at 850-833-3500 or williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com. File Attachments Affiliation Agreement Aspire at Shoal Creek.pdf (306 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and SilverCrest Health and Rehabilitation Center, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College and recommended by the Superintendent for approval.  Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center for the Practical Nursing-RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College for a period of three years. Public Content The School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center is to provide clinical learning experience for students enrolled in the Practical Nursing (LPN) and (RN) program at Okaloosa Technical College. For more information, contact Jon Williams, OTC, 850-833-3500. File Attachments Affiliation Agreement Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center.pdf (316 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Amendment to the Agreement between Okaloosa County, Florida, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, Contract No. C21- 3105-IT, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $12,521.13 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund - OTC Cap Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Amendment to the Agreement between Okaloosa County, Florida, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, Contract No. C21-3105-IT Public Content This is a modification to our agreement with Okaloosa County in order to provide fiber optic WAN connections to Okaloosa Technical School North located at 5660 John Givens Rd., Crestview, Florida. The cost to build out NTE is $10,260.00 and is a non-recurring charge. There is also an annual charge of $2,261.13 for maintenance and no-dig which will be funded by OTC. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, at 850-689-7153. File Attachments 1st amendment C21-3105-IT.pdf (167 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Request to increase Internet bandwidth with Cox Communications, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $108,840.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the increase of Internet bandwidth from Cox Communications. Public Content As more technology is used in schools, an increase in internet circuits is required to meet the need. We are requesting to increase bandwidth with Cox Communication from 1 circuit of 5GBPS and 1 circuit of 500 MBPS to 2 circuits of 10 GBPS per the terms of ITB 20- 06, Internet Services. A copy of that award is attached as is a quote for services from Cox Communications. The increase in cost will be $9,070 per month which is $108,840.00 per year. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, at 850-689-7153. File Attachments OKALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD_Crestview.Cox signed.pdf (217 KB) OCSD Fiber Upgrade_CSA Amendment (Coterminous) Cox Executed.pdf (195 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 IT Seat Management Outsourcing Agreement Contract Modification, Change Order 2, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $272,951.92 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund & Capital 1.50 Mill Recommended Action : Motion to approve IT Seat Management Outsourcing Agreement Contract Modification, Change Order 2. Public Content IT Outsourcing Change Order 2 represents increases to the monthly bill of Seat Management for the following items: 1) District Software Costs Beginning November 1, 2025, the monthly cost will increase from $23,945.25 to $42,417.45, an increase of $18,472.20 times 8 months for an annual increase of $147,777.60. The new monthly extended cost reflects 1) a decrease in the annual MS O365 A3, MS Server Data Center licenses, MS Windows Azure, and Skype Audio Conferencing licenses, 2) removal of FortiAnalyzer and FortiAuthenticator services, and 3) the addition of ExtremeWorks NAC/SaaS Support annual subscription. All other costs remain the same. The increase in cost will be funded through the General Fund. 2) Extreme Networks Annual Support Licensing Beginning November 1, 2025, the monthly cost will increase from $11,055.61 to $18,576.95, an increase of $7,521.34 times 8 months for an annual increase of $60,170.72. The new monthly cost reflects renewal of the Extreme Networks extended annual support licensing and will be funded through the General Fund. 3) New Optional Seat A new Apple Mac Mini Desktop Seat Managed seat has been added as an option at the cost of $41.39 per month. The cost is $0.00 at this time. If added by a school or department, funding will be allocated. 4) Firewall Seat A new upgraded Firewall seat will allow the district to grow without an increase in network use while at the same time protecting all our systems, students, and employees. Information to the public on the capabilities of the new firewall is limited by public records rules on security FS 119.071. The cost will be $8,125.45 per month times 8 months for an annual increase of $65,003.60. This will be funded by General Fund and Capital 1.50 Mill. The total increase for this year's contract will be $272,951.92. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, at 850-689-7153. File Attachments ocsd-rfp 24-03-change-order-2 (1)_Redacted.pdf (322 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Florida Power & Light Company at Destin Elementary School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Florida Power & Light Company at Destin Elementary School. Public Content Approval is requested for the Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Florida Power & Light Company at Destin Elementary School. This agreement will provide new underground electrical service at Destin Elementary School. Program 6 Task Order #35 - 3/4/5 Center Project at Destin Elementary School approved by the Board on July 22, 2024. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments DES-UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION AGREEMENT.pdf (907 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Agreement to grant Florida Power & Light an Underground Easement at Destin Elementary School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement to grant Florida Power & Light an underground easement at Destin Elementary School. Public Content Florida Power & Light is requesting The School Board of Okaloosa County grant an underground easement (see exhibit "A") at Destin Elementary School, parcel identification number 00-2S-22-0000-0001-0000. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments FPL Underground Agreement - Destin ES.pdf (361 KB) Exhibit A FPL Underground Easement Sketches - Destin ES.pdf (283 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Request for Course Code Adoption for Destin Middle School for the 2025-2026 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Course Code Adoption for Destin Middle School for the 2025-2026 School Year. Public Content Please see the attached course title, course number, credit, requested weighting, and rationale for the requested course adoption. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments Foundations of Computer Science & Digital Discoveries .pdf (106 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.25 Request for Course Code Adoption for all High Schools for the 2025-2026 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Course Code Adoption for all High Schools for the 2025-2026 School Year. Public Content Please see the attached course title, course number, credit, requested weighting, and rationale for the requested course adoption. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments Access Personal Finance and Money Management.pdf (97 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.26 Request for Course Code Adoption for all Elementary Schools for the 2025-2026 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Course Code Adoption for all Elementary Schools for the 2025-2026 School Year Public Content Please see the attached course title, course number, credit, requested weighting, and rationale for the requested course adoption. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments 25.26 Unique Skills Curric. Learning.pdf (95 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 as amended 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: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.27 Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool District Best Practices Assessment Report for 2025-2026, presented by Danny Dean, Director, Office of Safe Schools, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : Not applicable Recommended Action : Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Florida Safe Schools Assessment Report. Public Content The District must submit a District Best Practices Assessment (DBPA) in the Florida Safe School Assessment Tool (FSSAT) that includes recommendations to the Superintendent and the School Board, which identifies strategies and activities that the School Board should implement in order to address findings and improve school safety and security based on the School Security Risk Assessment (SSRA) findings. Information related to school security risk assessments is confidential and exempt from release as a public record pursuant to §§119.0071(3), 281.301, 286.0113, 1006.1493(5), Florida Statutes. For additional information, please contact Danny Dean, 850-226-4815. 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 as amended 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: 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 : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The are no new employees that have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave at this time. 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 : Oct 13, 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).  NEW DROP ENTRIES DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date John Spolski 119461 Assistant Superintendent MIS 11/1/2025 Sandra Thomas 104721 Teacher Bluewater ES 10/1/2025 Michele Williams 114721 Teacher Destin MS 10/1/2025 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 : Oct 13, 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 10-13-2025 Meeting.pdf (102 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: 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 : Oct 13, 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 October 13, 2025.pdf (135 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: 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 : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 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 October 1, 2025 Separations, Public.pdf (96 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: 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 : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 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 October 1, 2025 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB) October 1, 2025 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (91 KB) October 1, 2025 Substitutes New Hires, Public.pdf (80 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: 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 : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 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 October 1, 2025 Transfers, Public.pdf (133 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: 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 : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #103106 for 1-day. Public Content Suspension of Employee #103106 for one (1) day. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee #103106 for 1-day. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: 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 : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve 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 leave without pay. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.10 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #121762 without pay. Public Content Suspension of the following employee without pay: EID #121762 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801 Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee #121762 without pay. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.11 Position Allocation – Pineview School Principal presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $64,467.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the allocation of a Principal position to Pineview School. Public Content In order to prepare for the August 2026 opening of Pineview School, the Superintendent is recommending the Principal position be allocated at this time. The position will be advertised and filled with a start date of January 1, 2026. The projected cost is for January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. File Attachments Position Cost - Principal Pineview School FY 2026 2025-10-09.pdf (64 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the allocation of a Principal position to Pineview School. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: 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 : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Oct 13, 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 : Oct 13, 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 Out of State Field Trips - 10-13-25.pdf (354 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Oct 13, 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 : Oct 13, 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 : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-28 Emergency Operations/School Safety and Security, presented by Danny Dean, Director, Safe Schools, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 04-28 Emergency Operations/School Safety and Security. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed revisions to current School Board Policy 04-28 Emergency Operations/School Safety and Security. The proposed revisions will implement legislative changes in accordance with Senate Bill 1470, School Safety Requirements and Monitoring. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Danny Dean, (850) 226-4815. File Attachments NOTICE OF INTENT - 04-28 Emergency Operations School Safety and Security.pdf (87 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 04-28 Emergency Operations/School Safety and Security. 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 revision of School Board Policy 04-49 District Harm Prevention and Threat Management, presented by Danny Dean, Director, Safe Schools, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 04-49 District Harm Prevention and Threat Management. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed revisions to current School Board Policy 04-49 District Harm Prevention and Threat Management. The proposed revisions will implement legislative changes in accordance with Rule 6a-1.0019, F.A.C. FL, School Safety requirements and Monitoring. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Danny Dean, (850)-226-4815. File Attachments 04-49 DISTRICT HARM PREVENTION AND THREAT MANAGEMENT - Redline.pdf (78 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 04-49 District Harm Prevention and Threat Management. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearings - 8:30 a.m. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Student Disciplinary Hearing on October 13, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. In accordance with Florida law, this hearing may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected students. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Oct 13, 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 October 13, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.3 Notice of Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Meeting : Oct 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on October 13, 2025, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following: Revised School Board Policy, 04-28, Emergency Operations/School Safety Revised School Board Policy, 04-49, District Harm Prevention and Threat Management Any interested party who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered during this meeting, will need a record of 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. Any person requiring special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent at (850) 689-7185 prior to this meeting. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.4 Public Notice Meeting : Oct 13, 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.