Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, March 11, 2024

Monday, March 11, 2024 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Pastor Walter Williams, All God's Children & Living Word Worship Center Pledge of Allegiance led by Lamar White *********************************************** 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/district/sb/meetings/2024 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Public Content Consent Agenda: Deleted item 7.20 Agreement with BMG Money to Provide a New Benefit to School District Employees, at the request of Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Program Director, Career and Technical Education,  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Program Director, Career and Technical Education. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Jennifer Beasley to the position of Program Director, Career and Technical Education. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 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 : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 26, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2024, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 26, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2024. File Attachments 2-26-2024 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (134 KB) 2-26-2024 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (132 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bruner Middle School for classroom furniture in the amount of $7,887.39, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $7,887.39 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 Bruner Middle School for classroom furniture in the amount of $7,887.39. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Bruner Middle School for classroom furniture in the amount of $7,887.39. File Attachments Bruner Classroom Furniture.pdf (191 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bruner Middle School for classroom furniture in the amount of $19,642.85 presented by Marti Gardner and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $19,642.85 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 Bruner Middle School for classroom furniture in the amount of $19,642.85. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Bruner Middle School for classroom furniture in the amount of $19,642.85. File Attachments Bruner Furniture Quote 03042024.pdf (189 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bruner Middle School for classroom furniture in the amount of $7,887.39, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $7,887.39 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 Bruner Middle School for classroom furniture in the amount of $7,887.39. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Bruner Middle School for classroom furniture in the amount of $7,887.39. File Attachments Bruner Classroom Furniture.pdf (191 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for media center furniture in the amount of $5,000.00, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motioin to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for media center furniture in the amount of $5,000.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for media center furniture in the amount of $5,000.00. The remaining cost of $10,831.25 will be covered by District 5 School Board Member and the school. File Attachments STEMM Media Center.pdf (142 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for media center furniture in the amount of $4,985.00, presented by Diane Kelley and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,985.00 Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for media center furniture in the amount of $4,985.00. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for media center furniture in the amount of $4,985.00. The remaining cost of $10,846.25 will be covered by District 4 School Board Member and the school. File Attachments STEMM Media Center.pdf (142 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - 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 Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 03.11.2024.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $19,345.00 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-2024-03-11.pdf (117 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Payroll Calendars for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Payroll Calendars for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Public Content Florida School Districts are required to comply with Florida Statutes 1011.60(3)(b) which specifies that “all personnel shall be paid in accordance with payroll period schedules adopted by the School Board and included in the official salary schedule in order to participate in the Florida Education Finance Program.” Fiscal Year 2024-2025 payroll calendars are based on the school calendar which was approved by the School Board at the May 8, 2023, School Board Meeting. File Attachments Proposed Payroll Calendars 2024-2025.pdf (109 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 RFQ 24-45 Benchmark Education Company, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $69,069.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 4413 Title I School Improvement Support Plan Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of book sets from Benchmark Education Company in the amount of $69,069.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase book sets from Benchmark Education Company in the amount of $69,069.00. Funds will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 4413 Title I School Improvement Support Plan, and copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Amy Dale, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 301-3008. File Attachments BENCHMARK QUOTE.pdf (160 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 RFQ 24-46 Just Right Reader, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $139,827.60 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 4413 School Improvement Support Plan Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of books from Just Right Reader in the amount of $139,827.60. Public Content Request approval to purchase books from Just Right Reader in the amount of $139,827.60. Funds will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 4413 School Improvement Support Plan, and a copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Amy Dale, Program Director, Title I, at (850) 301-3008. File Attachments JUST RIGHT READER QUOTE.pdf (346 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Renewal of ITB 19-05 Chemicals for Cooling Towers, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 19-05 Chemicals for Cooling Towers, effective April 23, 2024, through April 22, 2025. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB 19-05 Chemicals for Cooling Towers, based on fixed pricing. The awarded vendor is Browne Laboratories, Inc. and the contract will be used as needed. Funding will be paid from Capital Funds, and is effective April 23, 2024, through April 22, 2025. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS FOR ITB 19-05.pdf (193 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Renewal of ITB 20-11 Annual Ceiling Tile Replacement Bid, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds As Available Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 20-11 Annual Ceiling Tile Replacement Bid, effective April 28, 2024, through April 27, 2025. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB 20-11 Annual Ceiling Tile Replacement Bid. Morgan Development & Construction, Inc. is the Primary Service Provider, the Secondary Service Provider will not be renewing. The bid will be used as needed, based on fixed awarded pricing, and will be paid from Capital Funds as available. The contract is effective April 28, 2024, through April 27, 2025, and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS-ITB 20-11.pdf (142 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Renewal of ITB 22-14 Band Instruments-District Wide, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Fund, Project 2393 Band Instrument Replacement Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 22-14 Band Instruments-District Wide, effective March 29, 2024, through March 28, 2025. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB 22-14 Band Instruments-District Wide. The awarded vendor is Playground Music Center and the contract will be used as needed, based on fixed pricing. Funds will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 2393 Band Instrument Replacement, and the contract is effective March 29, 2024, through March 28, 2025. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS FOR ITB 22-14.pdf (644 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Polar King International, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $140,694.26 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of freezer/cooler equipment for Plew Elementary School in the amount of $70,347.13, and Ruckel Middle School in the amount of $70,347.13, for a total amount of $140,694.26. Public Content Request approval to purchase freezer/cooler equipment for Plew Elementary School in the amount of $70,347.13, and Ruckel Middle School in the amount of $70,347.13, for a total amount of $140,694.26. The purchases are made through Brevard ITB 19-586-B-NC and funding will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions. Copies of the quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Service, at (850) 301- 3020. File Attachments PLEW ES QUOTE.pdf (428 KB) RUCKEL MS QUOTE.pdf (426 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Tag-On Bid Over $50,000: Strategic Equipment, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $82,580.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of kitchen equipment from Strategic Equipment for a total amount of $82,580.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase kitchen equipment from Strategic Equipment for Edwins Elementary School in the amount of $41,290.00, and for Wright Elementary School in the amount of $41,290.00, for a grant total of $82,580.00. The purchases are made through Osceola County School contract #SDOC-22-B-077-LH, and funds will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions. Copies of the quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Services, at (850) 301-3020. File Attachments Strategic Quote 2.16.24 Edwins.pdf (691 KB) Strategic Quotes 2.23.24 Wright.pdf (691 KB) Strategic Equipment LLC Purchases Summary 2024-03-01.pdf (64 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Apple, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $352,800.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 3488 DoDEA- Engage 2.0 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of computer hardware from Apple for a total of $352,800.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase computer hardware from Apple for a total of $352,800.00. The purchase is made through 535802 PEPPM 2023 Apple Bid, and funding will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 3488 DoDEA- Engage 2.0. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-4122. File Attachments APPLE QUOTE.pdf (35 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Trane, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $97,840.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Fund, Project 0319 DW HVAC Replacement Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of HVAC equipment and services from Trane for Silver Sands School in the amount of $97,840.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase HVAC equipment and services from Trane for Silver Sands School in the amount of $97,840.00. The purchase is made through OMNIA Racine Contract #3341, and funds will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 0319 DW HVAC Replacement. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments TRANE QUOTE.pdf (1,093 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Deleted - Agreement with BMG Money to Provide a New Benefit to School District Employees, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agreement between BMG Money and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, as a new benefit to Okaloosa County School District employees. Public Content Request approval of the Agreement between BMG Money and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, as a new benefit to Okaloosa County School District employees. BMG Money will offer School District employees the LoansAtWork program. Interested employees will apply directly to BMG Money, and the district agrees to deduct loan payments from their wages at employee's request. For additional information, please contact Julie Perry, CFO, Okaloosa County Schools, at (850) 833-5840. File Attachments BMG MONEY AGREEMENT.pdf (509 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 04-49 District Harm Prevention and Threat Management, presented by Danny Dean, Program Director, Safe Schools, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budget Source : Not Applicable Recommended Action : Motion to approve request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 04-49 District Harm Prevention and Threat Management. Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input and consider approval on the proposed revised School Board Policy 04-49 District Harm Prevention and Threat Management. The proposed amendments to the policy revise definitions; implement statutory requirements; and revise threat management documentation requirements. For additional information, please contact Danny Dean, (850) 226-4815 File Attachments 04-49 District Harm Prevention cjm redline 02.19.24 (2).pdf (103 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Early College/Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida State College for 2024-2025, presented by Brooke Barron, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Early College/Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida State College, effective for the 2024 - 2025 School Year. Public Content 2024-2025 Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida State College. Please contact Brooke Barron at 850-833-4208 for additional information. File Attachments Final Okaloosa Articulation Agreement 2024.2025.pdf (312 KB) Recap of Changes in 24-25 Agreements FINAL.pdf (36 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program-Dual Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,320,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program (CAP Grant) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the CAP Grant - Dual Enrollment in the amount of $3,320,000.00 for the 2024-2025 school year Public Content The Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program (CAP Grant) will be utilized as a funding source in the renovations for Okaloosa Technical College North. It will directly assist with the cost of equipment, curriculum, materials, and supplies for the Plumbing, Cyber, Electronics, and Automotive programs. These programs will allow students to train effectively which will lead to high skill, high wage jobs within the local workforce. For more information, contact Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, 850-833-3500. File Attachments DOE 100A Project Application .pdf (340 KB) Project Performance Accountability Form.pdf (66 KB) Projected Equipment Purchases Form.pdf (435 KB) Support for Strategic Plan (CAP Grant).pdf (377 KB) 460 - DOE 101S - CAP Grant revised.pdf (98 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent.  Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Request for Course Code Adoption for the 2024 -2025 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Course Code Adoption for the 2024 - 2025 School Year. Public Content Request to adopt the attached course. Course title, course number, credit, requested weighting, and rationale for course adoption and weighting is attached. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments Comprehensive Law Honors 2024-25 Course Adoption.pdf (197 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 126890 125252 123114 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular 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 Phyllis Dawson 107131 Paraprofessional Richbourg 4/1/2024 John Martin 117019 Teacher Lewis School 7/1/2024 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Out-of-Field Report for the 2023- 2024 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2023-2024 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 3-11-2024.pdf (87 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Heroes in the Classroom Bonus Program application for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Director, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $35,000.00 Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Heroes in the Classroom Bonus Program application for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, in the amount of $35,000. Public Content Okaloosa County School District will use funds from this program to supply eligible teachers with either a $4,000 or a $5,000 bonus, less the District's portion of Retirement and FICA benefits, through the regular payroll process. The Florida Legislature established Florida's Heroes in the Classroom Bonus Program to support the recruitment of Florida's fully retired first responders and veterans who commit to joining the teaching profession as a full time classroom teacher for a minimum of two school years. The program also provides an additional bonus to fully retired first responders and veterans teaching a course in a high demand teacher needs area as defined in s. 1012.07. F.S. For additional information, please contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5814. File Attachments 460 - Heroes in the Classroom Bonus Program Detail.pdf (70 KB) 460 - DOE 900D - Heroes in the Classroom.pdf (120 KB) 24A313 Heroes in the Classroom Bonus Program DOE 100A fillable.pdf (219 KB) 460 - DOE 101 - Heroes in the Classroom 20240228.pdf (74 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Heroes in the Classroom Bonus Program application for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, in the amount of $35,000. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources,  and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 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 Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments March 11, 2024 Separations, Public.pdf (61 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 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 for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments March 11, 2024 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) March 11, 2024 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) March 11, 2024 Substitute New Hires, Public, Updated.pdf (74 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 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 Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 File Attachments March 11, 2024 Transfers, Public, Updated.pdf (133 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Employee Termination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the employee termination. Public Content Recommend employee EID #100059 be terminated. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the employee termination. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 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 Jennifer Badger Bruner Middle 24 Joseph Johnson Walker Elem. 3.5 Melissa Duerr Bluewater Elem. 2.25 Tommy Rogers Transportation North 4 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 Motion & Voting Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.10 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 11, 2024 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2024 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 Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular 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 : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular 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. File Attachments Out of State Field Trip Requests - 3-11-24.pdf (90 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular 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 : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearing Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Student Disciplinary Hearing on March 11, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m., in the Training Room 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 student. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Mar 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on March 11, 2024, 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 : Mar 11, 2024 - 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 (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.