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Monday, March 14, 2016
Regular Meeting
School District Administration Building
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
6:00 p.m.
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mary Beth Jackson
1. Opening of Meeting
Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the
Chairman
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Procedural
2. Approval of Agenda
Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and
Approval of Agenda
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the Agenda
Motion by Dewey Destin,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
3. Recognitions
Subject : 3.1 Recognition of the
2015-2016 Kids Tag Art
Program Winners, presented
by Ben Anderson, Okaloosa
County Tax Collector
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Recognition
Public Content
The Kids Tag Art Program is a county-wide art project and fundraiser for
elementary school art programs in Okaloosa County. All profits generated
from the sale of tags benefit each school's art program and helps in
providing classroom art supplies.
File Attachments
2015-16 KTA Winners and Totals.pdf (291 KB)
3. Recognitions
Subject : 3.2 Recognition of State
Region I Outstanding Adult
School Volunteer and
Okaloosa District Outstanding
Youth and Senior Adult School
Volunteers, presented by the
Superintendent
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Recognition
Public Content
The Florida Department of Education annually recognizes outstanding
school volunteers. Districts may nominate one volunteer in the youth, adult
and senior adult categories.
The 2015-2016 Okaloosa District Outstanding School Volunteers are: Youth,
Kendrick Rattray; Adult, Kelly Gurney; Senior Adult, Barbara Paladini
Adult volunteer Kelly Gurney was selected as the state winner for Region I.
4. Visitors
Subject : 4.1 Sharon Allen - School
Starting Time
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Information
File Attachments
Allen - Request to Speak at Board Meeting.pdf (35 KB)
5. Personnel Appointments
Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Principal,
Mary Esther Elementary
School, recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appointment of Principal,
Mary Esther Elementary
School.
Motion & Voting
5. Personnel Appointments
Subject : 5.2 Appointment of the
Director I- Special Programs/
Schools and Principal
Evaluations, presented by
Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appointment of the Director I-
Special Programs/Schools and
Principal Evaluations
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
appointment of Cindy Gates to
the position of Director I-
Special Programs/Schools and
Principal Evaluations
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Lamar White.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
5. Personnel Appointments
Subject : 5.3 Transfer Belinda Small,
Assistant Principal II-Bob
Sikes Elementary to Assistant
Principal II-Shoal River
Middle, presented by Stacie
Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
transfer Belinda Small,
Assistant Principal II-Bob
Sikes Elementary to Assistant
Principal II-Shoal River
Middle.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
transfer of Belinda Small,
Assistant Principal II-Bob
Sikes Elementary to Assistant
Principal II-Shoal River
Middle.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
5. Personnel Appointments
Subject : 5.4 Transfer Nathaniel
Chatman, Assistant Principal
II-Shoal River Middle to
Assistant Principal II-Bob
Sikes Elementary, presented
by Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
transfer Nathaniel Chatman,
Assistant Principal II-Shoal
River Middle to Assistant
Principal II-Bob Sikes
Elementary.
Motion & Voting
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop
Only)
Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for
the period of February 4 - 24,
2016, presented by Rita R.
Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
In-County Travel paid for the period of February 4 - 24, 2016, presented by
Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer
File Attachments
In-County Travel Feb 4 - Feb 24.pdf (28 KB)
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop
Only)
Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid
for the period of February 4 -
24, 2016, presented by Rita R.
Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of February 4 - 24, 2016, presented
by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer
File Attachments
Out-of-County Travel Feb 4 - Feb 24.pdf (17 KB)
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent
Agenda
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
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.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
Consent Agenda and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of
the Workshop Meeting of
February 18, 2016; Minutes of
the Student Disciplinary
Hearing of February 22, 2016;
Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 22, 2016;
Minutes of Special Meeting of
March 1, 2016, recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Minutes of the Workshop
Meeting of February 18, 2016;
Minutes of the Student
Disciplinary Hearing of
February 22, 2016; Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of
February 22, 2016; Minutes of
Special Meeting of March 1,
2016.
File Attachments
2-18-2016 Workshop DRAFT.pdf (165 KB)
3-1-2016 Special Meeting-Employee Hearing DRAFT.pdf (147 KB)
2-22-2016 Meeting DRAFT.pdf (172 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 2
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Fort Walton
Beach High School for
electronic locks, fencing,
signage, and cameras in the
amount of $9545.30,
presented by Dewey Destin
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $9,545.30
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : School Board Member
Discretionary Capital Outlay
Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appropriation of District 2
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Fort Walton
Beach High School for
electronic locks, fencing,
signage, and cameras in the
amount of $9545.30.
Public Content
District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Fort Walton Beach High
School for electronic locks, fencing, signage, and cameras in the amount of $9545.30.
File Attachments
FWBHS Capital Outlay Quote.pdf (322 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 3
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Fort Walton
Beach High School to replace
flooring in the band room in
the amount of $7,391.80,
presented by Rodney Walker
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $7,391.80
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : School Board Member
Discretionary Capital Outlay
Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appropriation of District 3
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Fort Walton
Beach High School to replace
flooring in the band room in
the amount of $7,391.80.
Public Content
District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Fort Walton Beach High
School to replace flooring in the band room in the amount of $7,391.80.
File Attachments
FWBHS Band Room Flooring Quote.pdf (38 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.5 Invoices to be approved
for payment, presented by
Rita R. Scallan, Chief
Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
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 Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
File Attachments
Board Bills 3-14-16.pdf (10 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.6 School Donations,
Presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2016
Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2016
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $3,409.00
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : Donations
Recommended Action : Motion to approve acceptance
of donations.
Public Content
Okaloosa County Schools periodically receive donations over $500.00 from public and private donors, some of
whom wish to remain anonymous. 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 the purpose of the donation. Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, both
curricular and extra-curricular.
File Attachments
Donations 2016-03-14.pdf (222 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.7 Vehicle Maintenance and
Repair Agreement between
the School Board of Okaloosa
County and AMIKids Emerald
Coast, Inc., presented by Jay
McInnis, Program Director,
Transportation, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Vehicle
Maintenance and Repair
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and AMIKids Emerald
Coast, Inc., effective March 1,
2016 through June 30, 2017.
Public Content
Renewal of the annual agreement for the regular maintenance, inspection, and repair of buses owned
by AMIKids Emerald Coast, Inc., by the School Board's Transportation Department. The agreement also
provides for the lease of buses from the School Board should there be a need to temporarily replace a
bus while repairs are being made. This agreement commences March 1, 2016 and terminates June 30,
2017.
File Attachments
AMIKids Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Agreement.pdf (1,817 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.8 Vehicle Maintenance and
Repair Agreement between
the School Board of Okaloosa
County and Northwest Florida
State College, presented by
Jay McInnis, Program
Director, Transportation, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Vehicle
Maintenance and Repair
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Northwest Florida
State College, effective March
1, 2016 through June 30,
2017.
Public Content
Renewal of the annual agreement for the regular maintenance and
inspection of buses owned by Northwest Florida State College by the School
Board's Transportation Department. The agreement also provides for
Northwest Florida State College to lease buses from the School Board in the
event it needs to temporarily replace a bus while repairs are being made.
This agreement commences March 1, 2016 and terminates June 30, 2017.
File Attachments
NWFSC Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Agreement.pdf (1,947 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.9 Vehicle Maintenance and
Repair Agreement between
the School Board of Okaloosa
County and Okaloosa
Academy, Inc., presented by
Jay McInnis, Program
Director, Transportation, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Vehicle
Maintenance and Repair
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Okaloosa
Academy, Inc., effective
March 1, 2016 through June
30, 2017.
Public Content
Renewal of the annual agreement for the regular maintenance and
inspection of buses owned by Okaloosa Academy by the School Board's
Transportation Department. The agreement also provides for Okaloosa
Academy to lease buses from the School Board in the event it needs to
temporarily replace a bus while repairs are being made. This agreement
commences March 1, 2016 and termintates June 30, 2017.
File Attachments
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Agreement - Okaloosa Academy, Inc..pdf
(1,931 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.10 Cox Media Advertising
Services, presented by Jerry
Sansom, Director, Okaloosa
Technical College and Choice
High School, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $4,998.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Internal Funds, Project 5110
Workforce Development
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Okaloosa
Technical College and Choice
High School purchasing
Advertising Services from Cox
Media in the amount of
$4998.
Public Content
Request approval for Okaloosa Technical College/Choice High School to
purchase Advertising Services from Cox Media in the amount of $4998.
Funding will be paid from Internal Funds, Project 5110 Workforce
Development. A copy of the quote is attached.
For additional information, please contact Jerry Sansom, Director, Okaloosa
Technical College and Choice High School at (850) 833-3130.
File Attachments
COX QUOTE.pdf (886 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.11 Certification of the
Okaloosa County School
District Facilities FISH Data
for 2016, presented by Steve
Bolton, Director of Facilities
Planning and Maintenance,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2016
Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2016
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Annual
Certification of Facilities Data,
OEF FISH CERT form, for
2016.
Public Content
In accordance with Florida Statue 1013.31 (1)(d), each year, each district
shall review the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) and shall certify
to the Office of Educational Facilities that the inventory is current and
accurate. This certification is due prior to April 1 of each year.
File Attachments
OEF FISH Cert 2016 ANNUAL CERTIF.pdf (46 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.12 Surplus and Return
Outdated AED (Automated
External Defibrillators),
presented by Steve Bolton,
Director of Facilities Planning
and Maintenance, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2016
Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2016
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the surplus
and return of outdated AED
(Automated External
Defibrillators) listed on the
attached.
Public Content
Approval to surplus the AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) listed on
the attached document. Additionally, approval is requested to return these
outdated devices to the manufacturer.
File Attachments
AED Surplus - Brd Agenda 3-14-16.pdf (382 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject :
7.13 Sale and Disposal of
Surplus Property, presented
by Steve Bolton, Director of
Facilities Planning and
Maintenance, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2016
Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2016
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale
and disposal of surplus
property listed on the fixed
assets roster dated March 14,
2016, using the on-line
auction program.
Public Content
Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of surplus property listed on the
attached Fixed Assets for 9914(Surplus) document dated 11/19/14 using the School
Board approved On-line Auction Program.
File Attachments
Surplus list for Disposal - Board Agenda 3-14-16.pdf (391 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.14 Annual Agreement for
Charter Bus Services: Mike's
Limousine Service, Inc.,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Varies
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Annual
Agreement for Charter Bus
Services between The School
Board of Okaloosa County, FL
and Mike's Limousine
Services, Inc for district-wide
use on an as needed basis.
Public Content
Request approval of the Annual Agreement for Charter Bus Services
between The School Board of Okaloosa County, FL and Mike's Limousine
Services, Inc. Services will be used on an as needed basis by all schools,
PTO, athletic boosters, band boosters, and other support organizations. This
agreement expires June 30, 2016 and a copy is attached.
For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program
Director, Purchasing at (850) 833-7668.
File Attachments
MIKE'S LIMOSINE SERVICE, INC.pdf (402 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.15 Renewal of RFP 14-02
Cued Speech Transliterating
Services, presented by Vince
Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $71,250.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 6475
& 7475, IDEA Part B
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
renewal of the award of RFP
14-02 Cued Speech
Transliterating Services.
Public Content
Request approval to renew the award of RFP 14-02 Cued Speech
Transliterating Services. Sharon Romero will be paid an estimated 1,425
hours, for a total estimated contract amount of $71,250. The contract is
effective June 10, 2016 through June 2, 2017. Funds will be paid from
Federal Funds, Project 6475 for the period of June 10, 2016 through June
30, 2016 and project 7475 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 2,
2017. Copies of the vendor's renewal confirmation and the Award
Recommendation are attached.
For additional information, please contact Melody Sommer, Program
Director, ESE at (850) 822-5899.
File Attachments
RENEWAL RFP 14-02.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.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
Consent Agenda and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.16 RFQ 16-20 Metal Canopy
Ceiling for Baker School,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $32,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Capital Funding, Project 4340
Mid & High School
Maintenance
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
committee's recommendation
to award RFQ 16-20 Metal
Canopy Ceiling for Baker
School to A.E. New, Jr., Inc. in
the amount of $32,000.
Public Content
Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award RFQ 16-20
Metal Canopy Ceiling for Baker School to A.E. New, Jr., Inc. in the amount of
$32,000. Funding will be paid from Capital Funding, Project 4340 Mid &
High School Maintenance. A copy of the award tabulation is attached.
For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Director of Facilities
Planning and Maintenance Support at (850) 689-7159.
File Attachments
RFQ_16-20.pdf (74 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.17 ITB 16-04 Network
Infrastructure Equipment E-
Rate, presented by Vince
Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Funds, Project 5150,
Digital Classrooms
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
committee's recommendation
to award ITB 16-04 Network
Infrastructure Equipment E-
Rate to PC Solutions &
Integration, Inc.
Public Content
Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award ITB 16-04
Network Infrastructure Equipment E-Rate to PC Solutions & Integration,
Inc., base on fixed price. Services will be used on an as needed basis and be
paid from General Funds, Project 5150 Digital Classrooms. A copy of the
award tabulation is attached.
For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and
Instructional Technology at (850) 689-7184.
File Attachments
ITB 16-04_TAB.pdf (101 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.18 Amendment to Service
Agreements #16-06 and
#16-07, presented by Vince
Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
amendment to Service
Agreements #16-06 and
#16-07 between NWF Art,
LLC d/b/a Abrakadoodle and
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, FL.
Public Content
Request approval of the amendment to Service Agreements #16-06 and
#16-07 between NWF Art, LLC d/b/a Abrakadoodle and The School Board of
Okaloosa County, FL. The Abrakadoodle franchise will be under the new
ownership of Art Monet, Inc. d/b/a Abrakadoodle effective March 4, 2016.
For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program
Director, Purchasing at (850) 833-7668.
File Attachments
Amendment to SA# 16-06 and SA# 16-07.pdf (95 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.19 Summer School
Programs for 2016 (Summer
Intensive Studies (SIS),
Extended School Year (ESY),
and Summer Junior Lifeguard
Program for credit), presented
by Marcus Chambers,
Assistant Superintendent of
Curriculum, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : SAI Funds and ESE
Recommended Action : Motion to approve 2016
Summer School calendars and
programs to include, SIS, ESY,
and Summer Junior Lifeguard
Program for credit.
Public Content
Attached you will find the summer school schedules for Summer Intensive Studies (SIS) for
Elementary, Secondary, Extended School Year (ESY), and the completion requirements for the Junior
Lifeguard Program. The Summer School Program will be funded from Supplemental Academic
Instructional (SAI) Categorical Funds and ESE Funds. As in past years, the Junior Lifeguard Program
is offered free to our students through scholarships from the Destin Fire Rescue Foundation, Inc.
• Summer School Program Contacts:
◦ Elementary:
▪ Marti Gardner - 833-3240
◦ Secondary:
▪ Sheila Lightbourne - 833-3124
◦ Extended School Year:
▪ Melody Sommer - 833-3164
◦ Junior Lifeguard Program:
▪ Melissa Bowell - 833-4207
▪ Tim Miller - 496-3752
File Attachments
2016 ESY Schedule.pdf (127 KB)
2016 Summer Intensive Studies - Elementary.pdf (144 KB)
Destin Beach Safety Junior Lifeguard Summer Program - 2016 Calendar.pdf
(98 KB)
DestinBeachSafetyAcademicSyllabus2016.pdf (63 KB)
2016 Summer Intensive Studies - Secondary.pdf (141 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.20 Summer Voluntary Pre-
Kindergarten Program (VPK)
for 2016, presented by Debra
Haan, Pre-K Coordinator, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $41,600.00
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : State Voluntary Pre-K Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Summer Voluntary Pre-
Kindergarten Program for
2016
Public Content
The Superintendent recommends the Okaloosa County School District offer the Summer VPK Program in
2016. The budget has been based on a probable enrollment of 20 students. The information attached
provides an overview of the program to include locations and dates. Staff training will be provided prior
to the program's start.
The attachment includes the Summer VPK information flyer, budget, provider application, Memorandum
of Agreement with OCEA, and Memorandum of Agreement with OCESPA.
File Attachments
2016 Summer VPK Agenda 2016-03-14.pdf (2,800 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.21 Additional Course
Adoptions for the 2016-2017
School Year, presented by
Sheila Lightbourne,
Secondary Director and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
attached course adoptions for
the 2016-2017 School Year.
Public Content
Request to adopt the attached courses. Course titles, course numbers, credit, requested
weighting, and rational for course adoption and weighting is attached.
File Attachments
REQUEST FOR COURSE ADOPTION 2016-2017 School Year March 14
Meeting.pdf (124 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.22 Application for
Performance based exit
options model for DJJ
Education, presented by
Sheila Lightbourne,
Secondary Education Director,
and recommended by
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2016
Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2016
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Application
for Performance based exit
options model for DJJ
Education.
Public Content
This application is the same as the application approved and submitted to DOE in Dec. 2010 to allow DJJ
students that meet state mandated assessment requirements for graduation and pass the GED but lack
necessary credits to receive an Okaloosa County School District Diploma along with a FLDOE State
issued certificate for passing the GED. Completed application and State Rule 6A-6.0212 Performance-
Based Exit Option Model and State of Florida High School Peformance-Based Diploma included.
File Attachments
Application for Performance based exit options model for DJJ Education.pdf
(2,244 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.23 School Volunteer List,
presented by Henry Kelley,
Program Director of
Community Affairs, and
recommended by the
Superinendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve School
Volunteer Lists as presented.
Public Content
Attached are School Volunteer Approval Request forms from various schools.
A sexual offender and predator screening has been conducted through the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement on each name.
File Attachments
Jan-Feb Volunteer Binder.pdf (511 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.24 Attendance Waiver List,
presented by Nick
Kootsouradis, Assistant
Superintendent of Operations,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Mar 14, 2016
Absolute Date : Mar 14, 2016
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Attendance
Waivers as presented
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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.25 Personnel
recommendations, presented
by Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
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 or transferred in the instructional and educational support positions or
hired for substitute positions.
File Attachments
BOARD REPORT MARCH 14, 2016 SUB HIRES.pdf (35 KB)
March 14, 2016 Ed Support Board Report.pdf (119 KB)
March 14, 2016 Instructional Board Report.pdf (110 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.26 Employment
Separations, presented by
Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve
employment seperations.
Public Content
Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa
County School District.
File Attachments
SeparationsMarch14th2016.pdf (43 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.27 Reinstatement/
Reimbursement of sick leave
due to line-of duty illness/
injury/medical examination,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
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.
Sara Uyehara, Baker School, 30 hours
Julie Bass, Baker School, 3 hours
Matthew Cawthon, Davidson Middle, 15 hours
April Champion, Transportation, 31.25 hours
Angela Ford, Silver Sands School, 59 hours
Kelsea Koch, Silver Sands School, 75 hours
Mary Beth Mayes, Elliott Point Elementary, 7.50 hours
Tara Mitchell, Shoal River Middle, 2.50 hours
Sheryl Murphy, Choctawhatchee High, 22.50 hours
Mechelle Prevoznik, Transportation, 3.25 hours
Lafay Taylor, Edge Elementary, 21.25 hours
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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.28 Leave Without Pay,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
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.
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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.29 Cleared certification
requirements and issuance of
contracts for the 2015-2016
school year, presented by
Karen Peek, Program Director
of Teacher Evaluation/
Certification, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Superintendent's
recommendation to issue
contracts to the attached list
of teachers who have cleared
their certification
requirements.
Public Content
The attached list of teachers have cleared their certification requirements
and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2015-2016 school year.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their
contracts.
File Attachments
CLEARED PROV 3-2-2016.pdf (72 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 and all of the
Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
8. Discussion Agenda
Subject : 8.1 Items Moved from the
Consent Agenda (if any)
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
11. Attorney's Business
Subject : 11.1 Consideration of
recommendations, updates,
requests, and pending legal
matters
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make
requests regarding legal matters.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve Mr.
McInnis’ recommendation
to retain the law firm of Allen,
Norton & Blue to provide
legal defense services to the
District with respect to a
pending legal matter, Case
No. 4:16-CV-00118-RH-CAS,
under the same terms and
conditions of the current
representation agreement
that the School Board has
with that law firm.
Motion by Dewey Destin,
second by Rodney Walker.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
12. Superintendent's Business
Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip
Requests
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
The attached list of out-of-state student trip requests have been approved by the Superintendent.
File Attachments
3-14-2016 Student Trip Requests.pdf (1,931 KB)
12. Superintendent's Business
Subject : 12.2 Correspondence,
requests and other matters
addressed by the
Superintendent
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other
matters with the Board.
13. Board Members' Announcements/Request
for Information
Subject : 13.1 Board Members'
Announcements/Request for
Information
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
Board Members may request information or address concerns and other
matters.
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.1 Public Hearing on job
description for Specialist -
Custodial Services, presented
by Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the job
description for Specialist -
Custodial Services.
Public Content
A public hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval of the job description for
Specialist - Custodial Services.
File Attachments
Specialist - Custodial Services.pdf (113 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the job
description for Specialist -
Custodial Services.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Melissa Thrush.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.2 Public Hearing on job
description for School Board
Office Manager, presented by
Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the job
description for School Board
Office Manager.
Public Content
A public hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval of the job description for
School Board Office Manager.
File Attachments
School Board Office Manager.pdf (17 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the job
description for School Board
Office Manager.
Motion by Melissa Thrush,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
15. Adjournment
Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the
meeting by the Chairman
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type :
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.1 Notice of Workshop
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the School District Administration Building, Fort Walton
Beach, on March 10, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public.
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.2 Notice of Public Hearing
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on March
14, 2016, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the School District
Administration Building, Fort Walton Beach. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and
consider approval of:
1. Job Description for Specialist - Custodial Services
2. Job Description for School Board Office Manager
Any interested party who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board
with respect to any matter considered during this meeting, will need a record of 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
irrelevent evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
Any person requiring special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical
impairment should contact the Superintendent at the School District Administration Building at (850)
833-3110 prior to this meeting.
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.3 Public Notice
Meeting : Mar 14, 2016 - Regular
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 the School District Administration
Building at (850) 833-3110.