Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, January 26, 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Boardroom 8:15 a.m. *********************************************** 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/page/2026-school-board-meetings *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of the winners of the Pedestrian Safety Poster Contest held by the Healthy Communities Okaloosa County Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP), presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content The Healthy Communities Okaloosa County Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP) group will recognize winners in the four Pedestrian Safety Month Poster Contest categories. Winners will receive a $100 gift card, certificate from all the local mayors, and their posters will be displayed in local government buildings for the public to enjoy. The four poster categories are elementary school, middle school, high school, VPK, and Committee Choice Award (students from Silver Sands and Richbourg). Elementary School 1. Vanessa Wesbur - Liza Jackson-3rd grade 2. Khalesi A DeChoudens- Laurel Hill-Unknown 3. Morgan Booker - Shalimar Elementary-5th grade Middle School 1. Ahymn Kim - Ruckel Middle School-7th grade 2. Sophia Arrisola - Brunner Middle School-8th grade 3. Ms. Martin’s Class - Richbourg School-6th/7th grade High School 1. Ava Christianson - The Barrett School-11th grade 2. Katie McMillan - Crestview High School-9th grade 3. Jon Howell - The Barrett School-9th grade VPK 1. Ms. Monica & Ms. Ari - The creative Playschool-VPK 2. Ms. Kaylas - The Village Preschool-VPK 3. Miss. Lizz & Ms. Maria - Stepping Stones-VPK Committee Choice 1. Naida, Madison, Autumn, Willie, Alex - Silver Sands- Unknown 2. Chrisopher, Jacob, Alyssa - Silver Sands-Life Skills 3. Josue Velasco - Richbourg School-9th & 10th grade 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Principal, Destin Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Destin Middle School. Public Content 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 : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 Quarterly Progress Report of the Sales Surtax Citizens' Oversight Committee, presented by Jason Belcher, Committee Chairman Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Quarterly Report: Service Agreements Under the $10,000 Threshold for Internal and Budgetary Funds, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content Each quarter, the Purchasing Department provides a list of the Internal and Budgetary Funds Service Agreements having a value less than $10,000 that have been entered into by schools/departments. The attached reports show the Service Agreements for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-2026 (October 2025 through December 2025) sorted by school/department and by provider. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments SA totals Q2 School FY 25-26.pdf (689 KB) SA totals Q2 Provider FY 25-26.pdf (688 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.3 Quarterly Report: Short-Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements Under the $10,000 Threshold, presented by Vince  Windham, Program Director, Purchasing. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content Each quarter, the Purchasing Department provides a list of Short Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements having a value less than $10,000 that have been entered into by schools/departments. The attached report shows the Short Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-2026 (October 2025 through December 2025). For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments CONTRACT-LEASE-OCT 2025 THROUGH DEC 2025.pdf (137 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.4 In-County Travel paid for December 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for December 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments In-County Travel Summary 01.26.2026.pdf (84 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.5 Out-of-County Travel paid for December 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for December 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Summary 01.26.2026.pdf (61 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of January 12, 2026; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 12, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2026, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of January 12, 2026; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 12, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2026. File Attachments 1-12-2026 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (158 KB) 1-12-2026 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (165 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Wright Elementary School for interactive classroom microphones in the amount of $7,157.06, presented by Dr. Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $7,157.06 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 Wright Elementary School for interactive classroom microphones in the amount of $7,157.06. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Wright Elementary School for interactive classroom microphones in the amount of $7,157.06. File Attachments Wright Interactive Mics.pdf (1,609 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Davidson Middle School for a new sound system in the amount of $3,086.65, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,086.65 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 Davidson Middle School for a new sound system in the amount of $3,086.65. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Davidson Middle School for a new sound system in the amount of $3,086.65. File Attachments Davidson Sound System.pdf (128 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-33 Violent Crimes/Possession or Use of Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Weapons or Firearms, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for the adoption of revised School Board Policy 04-33 Violent Crimes/Possession or Use of Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Weapons or Firearms Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input and consider approval on the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 04-33 Violent Crimes/Possession or Use of Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Weapons or Firearms. The proposed amendments will update the policy provisions and align district policy with tobacco-free policy recommendations from Tobacco Free Florida. The recommended changes are attached. For more information, please contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, at (850) 833-3108. File Attachments 04-33 Violent Crimes Possession or Use of Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Weapons or Firearms - Redline.pdf (96 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 11-20 Tobacco Products, Smoking and Vaping on School Board Property, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for the adoption of revised School Board Policy 11-20 Tobacco Products, Smoking and Vaping on School Board Property Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input and consider approval on the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 11-20 Tobacco Products, Smoking and Vaping on School Board Property. The proposed amendments will update the policy provisions and align district policy with tobacco-free policy recommendations from Tobacco Free Florida. The recommended changes are attached. For more information, please contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services at (850) 833-3108. File Attachments 11-20 Tobacco Products, Smoking and Vaping on School Board Property - Redline.pdf (79 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. 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 : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop 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 Bills Summary 01.26.2026.pdf (70 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $25,495.00 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-2026-01-26.pdf (123 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $43,093,619.34; Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,900,972.39; and Bank Transfers totaling $0.00 for December 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $43,093,619.34, Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees in the amount of $3,900,972.39, and Bank Transfers in the amount of $0.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $43,093,619.34; Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,900,972.39; and Bank Transfers totaling $0.00 for December 2025 are being presented to the School Board. File Attachments 06 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - December 2025 .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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Authorization to appropriate Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a payment in the amount of $100,525.00 to Charter Schools, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $100,525.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Impact Aid Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve appropriation of Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a payment in the amount of $100,525.00 to Charter Schools. Public Content The District received its first Voucher for Impact Aid Section 7003 Payments dated November 19, 2025, for the 2026 Claiming Year (Claim Filed January 2025) in the following amounts: Section 7003(b) Basic Support - Dated November 19, 2025 $1,924,744.00 Section 7003(d) ESE Support - N/A 0.00 Total Received $1,924,744.00 The Charter Schools have made a request to receive Federal Impact Aid Funds for eligible students attending charter schools during the 2026 claiming year. The calculation for the 2026 claiming year is based on the number of eligible student cards submitted during the 2024-2025 school year. The payments to these schools are as follows: Center 9700 - Destin High School $ 4,897.00 Center 9800 - Okaloosa Academy 576.00 Center 9805 - NWFSC Collegiate High School 25,405.00 Center 9807 - Liza Jackson Preparatory School 69,647.00 Total $100,525.00 File Attachments Agenda - Fed Impact Aid 2026 Pmt 1 2026-01-26.pdf (234 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Application to participate in New Medicaid Enrollment System and name the Authorized Representative, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the application to participate in New Medicaid Enrollment System and name the Authorized Representative. Public Content The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is working towards transitioning to a new Medicaid enrollment system. The District must name an authorized representative as part of the enrollment process. This representative must be an employee of the School District with the authority to manage and/or sign documents as needed. It is recommended the School Board approve the Chief Financial Officer as the authorized representative. 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Sole Source #26-08 Purchase Over $50,000: VISTA IT Group, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $135,600.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 4119 OTC-WD- CAP-GRANT Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of technology equipment from VISTA IT Group for a total of $135,600.00 Public Content Request approval to purchase technology equipment from VISTA IT Group in the amount of $135,600.00. The purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(12)(d). Funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 4119 OTC-WD-CAP-GRANT. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments QUOTE VISTA S03770.pdf (251 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Howard Technologies, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $58,134.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 4119 OTC-WD- CAP-GRANT Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of technology equipment from Howard Technologies for a total of $58,134.00 Public Content Request approval to purchase technology equipment from Howard Technologies for a total of $58,134.00. The purchase is made through Contract PAEC 23-165, and funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 4119 OTC-WD-CAP-GRANT. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments QUOTE HTS_1598632.00.pdf (75 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: DELL Technologies, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $53,038.55 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 4119 OTC-WD- CAP-GRANT Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of technology equipment from DELL Technologies for a total of $53,038.55 Public Content Request approval to purchase technology equipment from DELL Technologies for a total of $53,038.55. The purchase is made through Contract NASPO-ACS, and funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 4119 OTC-WD-CAP-GRANT. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments QUOTE Dell OTC Servers.pdf (149 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Waterford Technologies, Inc, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $78,250.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 3009 - Instructional & District Wide Software Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of software from Waterford Technologies in the amount of $78,250.00, effective February 15, 2016, through February 14, 2027. Public Content Request approval to purchase software from Waterford Technologies in the amount of $78,250.00. The purchase is exempt through 6A- 1.012(14). Funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 3009 - Instructional & District Wide Software, and the contract is effective February 15, 2026, through February 14, 2027. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS & IT, at (850) 689-7153. File Attachments QUOTE Waterford 122511-6.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Apptegy Amendment, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $97,200.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 3009 - Instructional & District Wide Software Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of additional software from Apptegy in the amount of $97,200.00, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Public Content Request approval to purchase additional software from Apptegy in the amount of $97,200.00. The purchase is exempt through 6A- 1.012(11)(b). Funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 3009 - Instructional & District Wide Software, and the contract is effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. A copy of the quote with the original contract is attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS & IT, at (850) 689-7153. File Attachments APPTEGY Amendment - Okaloosa, FL - Engagement Suite 2026.pdf (256 KB) 2022 ORIGINAL BO APPROVED-APPTEGY.PDF (1,122 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Amendment to Service Agreement #26-42 Shaylo Cyber Solutions, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $12,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve an Amendment to Service Agreement #26-42 with Shaylo Cyber Solutions, for an increase of 100 hours at an hourly rate of $40.00, for an additional total of $4,000.00 Public Content Request approval to amend Service Agreement #26-42 with Shaylo Cyber Solutions. The Amendment adds an additional 100 hours, based on $40.00 per hour, for a total of $4,000.00, and a total contract amount not to exceed $12,000.00 funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. Copies of the Amendment and Service Agreement are attached. For additional information, please contact Scott Huerkamp, Assistant Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments Amendment SA#26-42 Shaylo Cyber Solutions.pdf (281 KB) SA #26-42 Shaylo Cyber Solutions, LLC.pdf (523 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus list dated January 26, 2026. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated January 26, 2026. 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 January 26 2026 Meeting.pdf (107 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Request for Course Code Adoption for the 2026-2027 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the course code adoption for the 2026-2027 school year. Public Content For more information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Currciculum and Instruction, (850-833-6313). File Attachments Contemp History Adoption.pdf (187 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Controlled Open Enrollment School Capacity Report for the 2026- 27 school year, presented by Wendy Meserve, Director, Forecasting & SIS Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Controlled Open Enrollment School Capacity Report for the 2026-2027 school year, presented by Wendy Meserve Public Content The Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) School Capacity Report identifies Okaloosa County district-operated schools that have available seats for new attendance waivers for the 2026-2027 school year. The COE capacity for each school is set at 90% of the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) school capacity adjusted based on specific programming or planning considerations that may exit within each school. File Attachments Available Schools 20262027.pdf (69 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $25,000: Rekortan an AstroTurf Corporation, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Dollar Amount : $26,685.00 Budget Source : School Funded Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Javelin resurfacing at Niceville High School by Rekortan an AstroTurf Corporation,  in the amount of $26,685.00. Funding will be furnished by Niceville High School. Public Content Request approval to resurface the Javelin Area at Niceville High School by Rekortan an AstroTurf Corporation, in the amount of $26,685.00. The purchase is made through AEPA Cooperative Contract #24-100, please see attached quote. Funding will be furnished by Niceville High School. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments Rekortan Proposal - Niceville High School Javelin.pdf (341 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Quarterly School Safety Compliance Report – 2nd Quarter (2025-2026 SY), in accordance with Rule 6a-1.0018(4)(f), F.A.C., presented by Danny Dean, Director, Office of Safe Schools, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Quarterly School Safety Compliance Report. Public Content In accordance with Rule 6a-1.0018(4)(f), F.A.C., at least quarterly, the School Safety Specialist must report to the Superintendent and the Board any noncompliance by the District with laws or rules regarding school safety. Records, information, photographs, audio and visual presentations, schematic diagrams, surveys, recommendations, or consultations or portions thereof relating directly to the physical security or fire- safety systems of the facility or revealing security or fire-safety systems held by an agency is confidential and exempt from release as a public record pursuant to § 119.071(3), Florida Statutes. 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Application to the State of Florida for Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant TAPS # 26A097, presented by Danny Dean, Director, Office of Safe Schools, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $187,546.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : State of Florida Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the application for State of Florida Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant, TAPS # 26A097. Public Content Approval is requested for the submission of Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant, TAPS #26A097. This grant is in the amount of $187,546.00, in accordance with the specific funding authority(ies) 2025 General Appropriations 113 C, School Hardening Grant Program. These funds will be used to improve the safety and security of school buildings based upon recommendations from the security risk assessment completed by the District as required by section 1006.07(6), F.S. and School Hardening Needs Report. 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Telco Task Order #004, OCSD Health Clinic Verkada Security Cameras, presented by Dustin Keith, Specialist, Seat Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $59,357.71 Budgeted : Yes Recommended Action : Informational: Telco Task Order #004, OCSD Health Clinic Verkada Security Cameras in the amount of $59,357.71. Public Content For Informational Purposes: Okaloosa County School District has already issued a Purchase Order to Titan Technologies due to Construction Deadlines. OCSD Health Clinic Project Overview Titan shall provide labor and materials for the installation of (38) new CAT6 drops throughout the new building, per the provided plans. Installation shall include a new communications cabinet, patch panels, jacks, faceplates, and patch cords, as required for a complete end-to end structured cabling solution. Titan shall provide a new conduit pathway from the existing Building 4 to the newly constructed OCSD Health Clinic. Installation shall include all boring, handholes, and conduit as required. Once installed, a new 6-strand SM fiber-optic cable shall be installed to establish a network connection to the new building. Fiber installations shall include all connectors, cassettes, enclosures, and fiber jumpers as needed for a complete end-to-end solution. For additional information contact Dustin Keith, 850-689-7151. File Attachments Telco TO #004.pdf (219 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. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content There are no new employees that have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave at this time. For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop 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 Waylynne Harris 108359 Teacher Bluewater ES 07/01/26 Kent Zessin 113356 Teacher Laurel Hill 07/01/26 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 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 : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Procedural Preferred Date : Dec 30, 1899 Absolute Date : Dec 30, 1899 Budget Source : , 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 January 26, 2026.pdf (156 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Employment Separations, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. File Attachments January 26, 2026 Separations, Public.pdf (98 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. File Attachments January 26, 2026 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (76 KB) January 26, 2026 Ed Support New Hires, Public.pdf (57 KB) January 26, 2026 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (90 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employee Transfers, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801 File Attachments January 26, 2026 Transfers, Public.pdf (134 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Suspension, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #125810 for 3-days. Public Content Suspension of Employee #125810 for three (3) days. For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of-duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Public Content The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate/reimburse sick leave to employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty. Name School Hours Dominique Wright Riverside 75.00 Mandi Tincher Silver Sands 47.00 Stephanie Smedley Riverside 15.00 Felicia Ritnour Lewis 7.50 Sarah Wiley Richbourg 5.75 Christy Little Meigs 26.25 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 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 Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.2 Program #6, Task Order #22, Time and Materials Task Order, District-Wide ADA Sidewalk and Parking Lot Striping, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Dollar Amount : $50,000.00 Budget Source : Capital Funds (1.5 Mill), Project 2395 - DW - Safety/ADA Recommended Action : Motion to approve the increased amount to Program #6, Task Order #22, Time & Materials, District-Wide ADA Sidewalk and Parking Lot Striping, increasing the amount of $50,000. Public Content Approval is requested for Program #6, Task Order #22, Time & Materials Task Order, District-Wide ADA Sidewalk and Parking Lot Striping, to continue addressing ADA issues at various sites across the County. Time & Material - Board Approved August 22, 2022 $500,000 Scope Modification - Board Approved October 23, 2023 $100,000 Previous Increased Amount - Board Approved August 11, 2025 $75,000 Requested Increase $50,000 Total Cost for T&M $725,000 For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.3 Program #6, Task Order #25, Time & Materials Task Order, District- Wide Stadium Repairs, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $75,000.00 Budget Source : Capital Funds - 1.50 Mill Recommended Action : Motion to approve the increased amount to Program #6, Task Order #25, Time & Materials Task Order, District-Wide Stadium Repairs, increasing the amount of $75,000.00. Public Content Approval is requested to increase the amount to Program #6, Task Order #25, Time & Materials Task Order, District-Wide Stadium Repairs, to allow additional repairs to be made at various sites across the County. Time & Material - Board Approved September 12, 2022 $250,000 Previous Increased Amount - Board Approved July 14, 2025 $25,000 Requested Increase $75,000 Total Cost of T&M $350,000 For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.4 TPM Program #6, Task Order #32, Scope Modification #6, GMP Central Administration Roof Coating/Replacement Project (Phase 2), presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $899,888.00 Budget Source : Capital Funds - 1.50 Mill Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #32, Scope Modification #6, GMP Central Administration Roof Coating/Replacement Project (Phase 2) in the amount of $538,668.00 and ODP to Tremco, in the amount of $361,220.00 for a total of $899,888.00. Public Content Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #32, Scope Modification #6, GMP Central Administration Roof Coating/Replacement Project (Phase 2). Scope of Work: This project consists of coating the existing TREMCO modified bituminous roof system that covers the center section of the building. Work will entail inspecting and correcting any flashing issues at existing HVAC curbs, vents, and exhaust fans. Any areas of wet insulation will be removed and replaced with new roofing materials. The existing roof will be cleaned, prepped and coated with a new fluid-applied TREMCO reinforced polyurethane elastomeric coating system with a 20-year warranty. The roofing work totals approximately 230 squares. The Total Cost of work for Task Order #32, Scope Modification #6 is recapped below: Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $538,668 Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) of TREMCO Materials $361,220 Total Cost of Work $899,888 Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments TO32 SM6 GMP Central Roofing Phase 2 Ver 1.0.pdf (233 KB) TO#32 SM6 Central Admin Phase 2 Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (102 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.5 TPM Program #6, Task Order #45, Scope Modification #1, GMP Okaloosa Technical College (OTC)  Restroom Renovations and Laurel Hill School Restroom/Locker Room Renovations, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,002,859.00 Budget Source : Capital - Sales Tax Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #45, Scope Modification #1, GMP Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) Restroom Renovations and Laurel Hill School Restroom/Locker Room Renovations in the amount of $932,338.00 and ODP of New Lockers at Laurel Hill School, in the amount of $70,521.00 for a total of $1,002,859.00. Public Content Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #45, Scope Modification #1, GMP Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) Restroom Renovation and Laurel Hill Restroom/Locker Room Projects. Scope of Work: Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) Restroom Renovations – The revised design for the restrooms at this school consists of work in Buildings 13, 15 and 16. Work will consist of the compete replacement of existing water and sewer lines as well as reconfiguration of the spaces to meet ADA codes. Specific work includes replacement of existing plumbing fixtures, painting of walls/ceilings, new epoxy flooring and installation of new light fixtures. Laurel Hill Restroom/Locker Room Renovations – The work at this school consists of minor renovation of the Locker Rooms/Restrooms at the Gym. Work consists of new lockers and paint to walls and ceilings. Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $932,338 Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - New Lockers $70,521 Total Cost of Work $1,002,859 Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments TO45 SM#1 GMP OTC RR Renovations LH Lockers Ver 2.0.pdf (217 KB) TO#45 DW ST Restroom Projects GMP Comparison Spreadsheet v2.pdf (102 KB) 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop 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 : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop 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. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. File Attachments _SPOLSKI COE Registration SBW 1.26.26.pdf (40,139 KB) Superintendents Business SBW 1.26.26.pdf (87,159 KB) CTE Overview and Innovations 1.26.26.pdf (7,778 KB) 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop 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 : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearing- 8:15 a.m. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct Student Disciplinary Hearings on January 26, 2026, beginning at 8:15 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Boardroom 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. File Attachments PUBLIC NOTICE - Student Disciplinary Hearings 1-26-2026.pdf (31 KB) 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on January 26, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.3 Public Notice Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Workshop 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.