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

Agreement between Okaloosa Academy, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Okaloosa Academy, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective December 10, 2025, through December 9, 2026. Public Content Request approval to renew the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Okaloosa Academy, Inc., and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida. The Agreement allows the Purchaser to purchase fuel as needed from the School Board at one of its fuel pump sites adhering to the Agreement terms and conditions. The Agreement is effective December 10, 2025, through December 9, 2026, and copies of the renewal are attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments Okaloosa Academy Fuel Purchasing Agreement 25.26.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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.26 Memorandum of Agreement For Collaboration with The University of Florida Board of Trustees and The School Board of Okaloosa County Florida, presented by Amy Dale,  Director, Elementary Education, and recommended for approval by the Superintendent. Meeting : Dec 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Memorandum of Agreement for collaboration with The University of Florida Board of Trustees and The School Board of Okaloosa County Florida. Public Content The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) entered into a partnership with Florida Tutoring Advantage effective July 1, 2025, to provide high-impact tutoring services in reading and mathematics for K-5 students. This initiative is designed to address substantial deficiencies in literacy and numeracy, ensuring students receive targeted support aligned with Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards. Although the agreement became effective in July 2025, Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) will begin implementation in January 2026 . The Memorandum of Agreement is attached. File Attachments Okaloosa Draft District MOA UF edit December 2025.pdf (250 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.27 State of Florida Classroom Technology Grant TAPS# 26A526, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for Approval. Meeting : Dec 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Dec 08, 2025 Absolute Date : Dec 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Dollar Amount : $330,000.00 Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve State of Florida Classroom Technology Grant TAPS# 26A526. Public Content The purpose of this grant will be the integration of ClearTouch interactive panels into 3rd and 4th grade classrooms across Okaloosa County which is expected to significantly enhance student engagement, instructional effectiveness, and academic outcomes. These grade levels are critical for foundational skill development in reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, and scientific inquiry. ClearTouch panels will provide teachers with dynamic tools to deliver interactive lessons, visualize complex concepts, and facilitate collaborative learning experiences. Students will benefit from the engagement created by hands-on digital activities that support diverse learning styles and promote deeper understanding of core content. Additionally, the technology will help bridge learning gaps by enabling differentiated instruction and real-time feedback, ultimately contributing to improved performance on state assessments and long-term academic success. Requested funds - $330,000. Note: Grant was generated and due during a window between Board Meetings. We submitted the grant on 11/13/2025. File Attachments 460 - OCSD - Application - Classroom Technology Final V1A.pdf (92 KB) Okaloosa 330 Grant.pdf (1,388 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.28 School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Healthcare for Kids for the Practical Nursing Program (LPN) and the Professional Nursing LPN-RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Nov 10, 2025 Absolute Date : Nov 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Affiliation agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Healthcare for Kids for the Practical Nursing Program (LPN) and the Professional LPN-RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College. This is a three-year agreement through 10/25/2028. Public Content The school affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Healthcare for Kids is to provide pediatric clinical learning experience for students enrolled in the Practical Nursing (LPN) and Professional Nursing LPN_RN Program. For additional information contact Jon Williams, Director at williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com or 850-833-3500 File Attachments Affiliation Agreement School Board of Okaloosa County and Healthcare for Kids.pdf (321 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.29 Course Adoptions for Okaloosa Technical College for the 2025-2026 School Year, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Dec 8, 2025 - Regular