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

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