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

Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Florida Power & Light Company for the City of Crestview at Pineview 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 for the City of Crestview at Pineview School. This agreement will provide underground electrical service for the lift station at Pineview School. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments FPL Underground Installation Agreement_Crestview Bypass Lift Station (2).pdf (374 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 : 7.35 Request to apply for the Florida Safe Schools Canine Grant Program 2025-2026, TAPS# 26A348, in partnership with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, presented by Danny Dean, Director, Office of Safe Schools, 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 : Yes Budgeted : No Budget Source : Florida Safe Schools Canine Grant Program 2025-2026 (TAPS# 26A348) Recommended Action : Motion to approve submitting an application for the Florida Safe Schools Canine Program 2025-2026 (TAPS # 26A348). Public Content The Florida Legislature has appropriated funds for schools to participate in the Florida Safe Schools Canine Grant Program. The 2025 Florida Legislature expanded the eligible applicants to include all public-school districts, and fiscally constrained counties will be prioritized for funding. School districts may apply for funds for the purchase, training or care of a firearm detection canine and other costs associated with participation in the program. “Firearm detection canine" means any canine that is owned or the service of which is employed by a law enforcement agency for use in K-12 schools for the primary purpose of aiding in the detection of firearms and ammunition. A firearm detection canine must be trained to interact with children and must complete behavior and temperament training. A firearm detection canine may also be trained as an animal-assisted therapy canine. 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 : 7.36 Educational Program Support Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, Okaloosa Technical College North, and the Crestview Robotics and STEM Hub, Inc. ("CRASH"), presented by Dr. Bill Smith, 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 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Educational Program Support Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, Okaloosa Technical College North, and the Crestview Robotics and STEM Hub, Inc. ("CRASH"). Public Content The attached agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, Okaloosa Technical College North, and Crestview Robotics and Stem Hub, Inc., would allow CRASH to work cooperatively with the School Board for the purpose of developing an educational partnership under which CRASH will design, renovate, equip, and operate a regional Engineering Workforce Development Center. This center would be in a portion of the main building on the Okaloosa Technical College North Campus, 5660 John Givens Road, Crestview, Florida, in an area of approximately 5,050 square feet. For more information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, smithb@okaloosaschools.com File Attachments 11.25.25 CRASH Educational Program Support Agreement cjm (7).pdf (1,663 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 : 7.37 Revision to Stop Loss Insurance presented by Sarah Cato, Director – Risk Management, 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 : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Internal Service Fund - Medical Recommended Action : Motion to approve revision to Stop Loss insurance. Public Content On September 22, 2025, the Board approved all insurance renewals including Stop Loss for calendar year 2026. The approved Stop Loss insurance plan covered January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with a Specific Coverage Deductible of $300,000 per individual. The total premium was: Specific Coverage - $1,344,166 Aggregate Coverage - $25,671 Total - $1,369,837 If the Board approves joining FLEHT, the Superintendent recommends that the Stop Loss insurance be changed to January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. As of July 1, 2026, the District would join FLEHT. The attached renewal represents the new 6 month period. We are recommending a Specific Coverage Deduction of $200,000 per individual since the insurance will cover a shorter time period. This coverage is more expensive because the deductible is lower. The total premium would be: Specific Coverage - $865,692 Aggregate Coverage - $12,835 Total - $878,527 Please direct any questions or request for additional information to Sarah Cato at (850) 833-5823. File Attachments Okaloosa County School District - Sirius 6M Renewal - 11-11-25.pdf (140 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 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Dec 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 121109 103083 107964 108546 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 : Dec 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employee who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). NEW DROP ENTRIES DROP Start