Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, October 10, 2019 — reading text

Thursday, October 10, 2019 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 9:00 a.m. 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Brooklyn Peters, Choctawhatchee High School, 2020 Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Brooklyn has been awarded over $4,000 in scholarships during the countywide scholarship program for high school girls. She will represent Okaloosa County at the Distinguished Young Women of Florida program in February, 2020. The mission of the Distinguished Young Women program is to empower high school young women by providing scholarship opportunities, developing self-confidence and teaching crucial life skills needed for success in college and beyond. 4. Visitors Subject : 4.1 Presentation of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Defense for the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) implemented at three Okaloosa County high schools, presented by Sheila Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction. Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop Meeting Type : Presentation Public Content This is a presentation of grant funds in the amount of $900,000, launching a two-year College Readiness Program from the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), that is being implemented at Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, and Choctawhatchee High Schools. NMSI is a nonprofit whose mission is to advance STEM education so all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, can reach their highest potential. NMSI has served over 250 military-connected high schools to improve student access and achievement in STEM education through teacher training, collaboration with campus leaders and student-focused resources. Schools that participate in the nonprofit's College Readiness Program see immediate and dramatic increases in the number of students taking Advanced Placement exams and earning qualified scores. The nonprofit seeks to give access to high-quality, college-level coursework for all students, particularly those who are underrepresented in STEM programs. Making the presentation to the School District: Col. Bryan Hogan, 96 Mission Support Group, Eglin Air Force Base Col. William H. Hunter, Commander, 1st Special Operations Mission Support Group, Hurlburt Field Ed Veiga, Senior Director, DoD & Military Families Mission, National Math and Science Initiatve Please see the attached documents for additional information about NMSI College Readiness Program Grant. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Thetford, Math Specialist at (850) 833-6313. File Attachments DoD_NMSI_Okaloosa County_Oct 14 2019.pdf (184 KB) Military Family - NMSI Program Overview.pdf (615 KB) CRP Overview 2018_5 - NMSI.pdf (233 KB) Florida-v7 - One Page Fact Sheet 2017-18 NMSI.pdf (205 KB) 6. Public Comment Subject : 6.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of September 5-25, 2019, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of September 5–25, 2019, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Report Sept 5-25.pdf (29 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of August 22 - September 25, 2019, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of August 22 - September 25, 2019, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Aug 22-Sept 25.pdf (15 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.3 Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Inc. Annual Financial Statement and Supplemental Audit for the Year Ended June 30, 2019, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop 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 Statues. The audit report is provided to the School Board of Okaloosa County for review and retained in the School Boards permanent files. The firm of McDonough CPA Solutions, PA performed the 2018-2019 audit report for Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Inc. File Attachments Liza Jackson Prepartory School Audit 06.30.19.pdf (970 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.4 Okaloosa Academy, Inc. Basic Financial Statements and Supplemental Information for the Year Ended June 30, 2019, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop 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 Statues. The audit report is provided to the School Board of Okaloosa County for review and retained in the School Board's permanent files. The firm of Berman Hopkins Wright & Laham CPAs and Associates, LLP performed the 2018-2019 audit report for Okaloosa Academy, Inc. File Attachments Okaloosa Academy Audit 06.30.19.pdf (971 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.5 The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, Inc. – A Component Unit of the Okaloosa County District School Board – Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2019, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content Chapter 6A-1.0013, State Board of Education – Administrative Rules, requires “the board of directors of each school board direct-support organization to provide for an audit of the school board direct-support organization to be conducted in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) auditing standards”. The audit report must include any notations of any failure to comply with the requirements of Florida Statutes, State Board Rules, the direct-support organization corporate charter and bylaws, and commentary as to financial management and irregularities. The independent certified public accounting firm of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC., performed the audit of the Okaloosa Public School Foundation, Inc. File Attachments Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation 6.30.19.pdf (2,547 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Oct 10, 2019 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda 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. 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2