Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, March 9, 2026

Monday, March 9, 2026 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Boardroom 9:00 a.m. *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/2026-school-board-meetings *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 7.23 Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Lotus Learning & Arts Center for eligible students, presented by Kathy Ard, Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations: Added : 8.10 Employment Separations, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Construction Program/Owner's Representatives' Business; Deleted item 10.2 TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #7, GMP Wright Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Project, presented by Dustin Keith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and presented by the Superintendent for approval. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Niceville High School student Elisabeth Breck, 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A Girls Swimming 100-meter Backstroke State Champion, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Niceville High School student Elisabeth Breck, 2025 Florida High Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A Girls Swimming 100-meter Backstroke State Champion. Coach: Kathy Ritacco Athletic Director: Daniel Griffin Principal: Charlie Marello File Attachments Elisabeth Breck - NHS Swim State Champ 2025.pdf (175 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Niceville High School student Nick Venture, 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A Boys Swimming 50-Yard Freestyle State Champion, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Niceville High School student Nick Venture, 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A Boys Swimming 50-Yard Freestyle State Champion. Coach: Kathy Ritacco Athletic Director: Daniel Griffin Principal: Charlie Marello File Attachments Nick Venture - Niceville Swim 2025.pdf (175 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.3 Recognition of the Niceville High School Boys Swimming 200- and 400- Yard Freestyle Relay Team, 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A State Champions, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of the Niceville High School Boys Swimming 200- and 400-Yard Freestyle Relay Team, 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A State Champions. Team Members: Nick Venture Tripp Gallemore William Pugh Logan Michel Coach: Kathy Ritacco Athletic Director: Daniel Griffin Principal: Charlie Marello File Attachments Niceville Boys Swim Team - 2025 Cert.pdf (198 KB) NHS Boys Swim Team - Res.pdf (200 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.4 Recognition of the 2026 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year, Elizabeth Richards, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Okaloosa County Schools honor and recognize Ms. Elizabeth Richards as the 2026 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for her unwavering support and unrelenting guidance in providing the highest quality education and for positively impacting her school and community. Presented with highest respect and appreciation by Superintendent Marcus Chambers and the School Board of Okaloosa County. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.5 Recognition of the 2026 Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year, Amy Morgan, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Okaloosa County Schools honor and recognize Ms. Amy Morgan as the 2026 Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year for her unwavering support and unrelenting guidance in providing the highest quality education and for positively impacting her school and community. Presented with highest respect and appreciation by Superintendent Marcus Chambers and the School Board of Okaloosa County. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.6 Recognition of the 2026 Elementary Principal of the Year, Mandy Lopez, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Okaloosa County Schools honor and recognize Ms. Mandy Lopez as the 2026 Elementary Principal of the Year for her unwavering support and unrelenting guidance in providing the highest quality education and for positively impacting her school and community. Presented with highest respect and appreciation by Superintendent Marcus Chambers and the School Board of Okaloosa County. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.7 Recognition of the 2026 Secondary Principal of the Year, Heather Graham-Williams, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Okaloosa County Schools honor and recognize Ms. Heather Graham-Williams as the 2026 Secondary Principal of the Year for her unwavering support and unrelenting guidance in providing the highest quality education and for positively impacting her school and community. Presented with highest respect and appreciation by Superintendent Marcus Chambers and the School Board of Okaloosa County. 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 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 23, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 23, 2026, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 23, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 23, 2026. File Attachments 2-23-2026 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (137 KB) 2-23-2026 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (150 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $5,000.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,000.00 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 Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $5,000.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $5,000.00. The remaining costs of $39,481.57 will be covered by District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($5,000.00), District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($20,000.00), District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($2,500.00), and school funds in project 5909 ($11,981.57). File Attachments Florosa Flooring.pdf (17 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Walker Elementary School for wall mural in the amount of $3,900.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,900.00 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 Walker Elementary School for wall mural in the amount of $3,900.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Walker Elementary School for wall mural in the amount of $3,900.00. File Attachments Walker-LobbyMuralQUOTE.pdf (199 KB) Walker Wall Mural.pdf (158 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $5,000.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,000.00 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 Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $5,000.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $5,000.00. The remaining costs of $39,481.57 will be covered by District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($5,000.00), District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($20,000.00), District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($2,500.00), and school funds in project 5909 ($11,981.57). File Attachments Florosa Flooring.pdf (17 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $20,000.00, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $20,000.00 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 Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $20,000.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $20,000.00. The remaining costs of $24,481.57 will be covered by District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($5,000.00), District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($5,000.00), District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($2,500.00), and school funds in project 5909 ($11,981.57). File Attachments Florosa Flooring.pdf (17 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $2,500.00, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,500.00 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 Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $2,500.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Florosa Elementary School for flooring in the amount of $2,500.00. The remaining costs of $41,981.57 will be covered by District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($5,000.00), District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($5,000.00), District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($20,000.00), and school funds in project 5909 ($11,981.57). File Attachments Florosa Flooring.pdf (17 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Budget Amendment #5 - Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,595,413.92 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #5 - Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Public Content On September 8, 2025, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. As the fiscal year progresses, we ask the School Board to amend the budget to more accurately reflect estimated revenues and appropriations. The amendments are results of various factors including: increases or decreases in estimated revenues to more accurately reflect revenues, and increases or decreases in appropriations to more accurately reflect estimated expenditures and/or better utilize funds for schools, departments, and projects. These amendments facilitate district operations to occur in a positive manner. These amendments properly reflect the estimated revenue and appropriations. The amendments show the estimated revenue and appropriations for each fund and provide a description of the amendments. Required by S.B.E. rule 6A-1.006. New Revenue Appropriated/(Adjusted) During the Month of January 2026: Fund Name Fund No. Amount General Fund 1010 $ 609,417.39 Debt Service Funds 2xxx 103.71 Capital Project Funds 3xxx 503,415.21 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx 438,420.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 0.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 15,895.85 Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx 28,161.76 Total - All Funds $1,595,413.92 File Attachments !BA 05 - Jan 2026.pdf (887 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Monthly Financial Statement for January 2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for January 2026. Public Content The financial statement for the month ending January 31, 2026, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments Financial Statement 2026-01.pdf (740 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 03.09.2026.pdf (70 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $18,866.41 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2026-03-09.pdf (126 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Resolution 26-04 Which Revises Resolution 25-04 Exercising Flexibility to Transfer Funds Allocated to the School District from the Funds Received for Academic Acceleration Options, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,500,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Academic Acceleration Options Supplement Recommended Action : Motion to approve Resolution 26-04 Which Revises Resolution 25-04 Exercising Flexibility to Transfer Funds Allocated to the School District from the Funds Received for Academic Acceleration Options. Public Content Resolution 26-04 is effective for fiscal year 2025-2026 and revises Resolution 25-04 approved on July 14, 2025. File Attachments Resolution 26-04 Categorical Flexible Spending FY 2026.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Request to open a Pineview School Internal Funds checking account at Synovus Bank effective March 23, 2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve request to open a Pineview School Internal Funds checking account at Synovus Bank effective March 23, 2026. Public Content Per School Board Policy 2-8(A), the School Board shall approve all depositories of School Board funds including school internal accounts. Depositories must be banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions which are authorized to conduct business in Florida pursuant to Chapter 280, Florida Statutes. Pineview School is requesting permission to open an Internal Funds checking account at Synovus Bank effective March 23, 2026, in order to be prepared for the new school year. Statutory Authority: Section 230.22(2), Florida Statutes File Attachments Checking Account for Pineview School.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Authorization to appropriate Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a payment in the amount of $3,490.00 to Charter Schools, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,490.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Impact Aid Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve appropriation of Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a payment in the amount of $3,490.00 to Charter Schools. Public Content The District received its second Voucher for Impact Aid Section 7003 Payments dated February 10, 2026, for the 2026 Claiming Year (Claim Filed January 2025) in the following amounts: Section 7003(b) Basic Support $ 0.00 Section 7003(d) ESE Support 144,150.00 Total Received $144,150.00 The Charter Schools have made a request to receive Federal Impact Aid Funds for eligible students attending charter schools during the 2026 claiming year. The calculation for the 2026 claiming year is based on the number of eligible student cards submitted during the 2024-2025 school year. The payments to these schools are as follows: Center 9700 - Destin High School $ 235.00 Center 9800 - Okaloosa Academy 0.00 Center 9805 - NWFSC Collegiate High School 0.00 Center 9807 - Liza Jackson Preparatory School 3,255.00 Total $3,490.00 File Attachments Agenda - Fed Impact Aid 2026 Pmt 2 2026-03-09.pdf (176 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Authorization for FLEHT Operating Account & FLEHT Money Market Account, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to authorize FLEHT Operating Account and FLEHT Money Market Account. Public Content On December 8, 2025, the School Board authorized participation in the Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT). FLEHT provides the Board with the opportunity to leverage economy of scale and risk sharing within the OCSD Health Plan. The Superintendent is requesting permission to allow FLEHT to open an Operating Account and Money Market Account in the name of the school district. The Operating Account is the day-to-day account which FSBIT will use to make payments on behalf of our district. The Operating Account will be held by Servis1st and does not earn interest. We will deposit funds into our individual account, and all banking transaction fees have been waived. The Money Market Account will be used as an operating reserve account. After reaching a target balance in the Operating Account, we will have the ability to direct FSBIT to voluntarily deposit funds in the Money Market Account. The Money Market Account will be held by Servis1st and will earn interest at 80% of the fed rate compounded daily and paid monthly. All banking transaction fees have been waived. Attached are the Investment Plan Participation Agreement and the Investment Policy and Procedures Summary. The Agreement also includes an Investment Account option, but the Superintendent is only recommending the Money Market. File Attachments FLEHT Investment Plan Participation Agreement.pdf (83 KB) FLEHT Investment Policy and Procedures Summary.pdf (137 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Tag-On Bid: RFP 25-01-SP Musical Instruments, Accessories, and Related Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Funds Will Vary Recommended Action : Motion to approve tagging on to RFP 25-01-SP Musical Instruments, Accessories, and Related Services through Santa Rosa County Schools, effective October 10, 2025, through October 9, 2030. Public Content Request approval to tag on to RFP 25-01-SP Musical Instruments, Accessories, and Related Services through Santa Rosa County Schools. The contract will be used as needed and was awarded to multiple vendors based on fixed catalog discount pricing. The contract will be used on an as needed basis, Funds will vary, and the contract is effective October 10, 2025, through October 9, 2030. Copies of the award documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments RFP_25-01-SP_Musical_Instruments_solicitation.pdf (226 KB) RFP-25-01-SP-Intend-to-Award-with-Tabulation.pdf (2,719 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Annual Agreement for Charter Bus Services between Knight Coach, Inc, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Funding will vary and be paid by individual schools as needed Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Annual Agreement for Charter Bus Services between Knight Coach Inc, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective March 10, 2026. Public Content Request approval of the Annual Agreement for Charter Bus Services between Knight Coach Inc, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of the district to provide transportation services as needed for extracurricular school activities. Funding will vary and be paid by individual schools as needed. The Agreement is effective March 10, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments KNIGHT COACH, INC.pdf (6,119 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Who We Play For, Inc., a not-for- profit corporation, to provide affordable heart screenings for OCSD incoming 9th grade student athletes and those high school student athletes entering OCSD for the first time, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community Relations, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent), Procedural Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 09, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement with Who We Play For, Inc. a not-for-profit corporation to provide for affordable heart screenings for OCSD incoming 9th grade students and high school student athletes new to the District for the 2026-2027 school year., Public Content The proposed service agreement would be to provide participants with affordable heart screenings for free or a donation of $20.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. The donation would be paid by the student's family. For additional information, please contact Mr. John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community Relations, 850-689-7117. File Attachments Heart Screening Agreement.pdf (1,784 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement for Disaster Transportation Services between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc., D/B/A Hawthorn House, presented by Ryan Gore, Program Director, Transportation and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement for Disaster Transportation Services between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Air Force Enlisted Village Inc., D/B/A Hawthorn House, effective May 1, 2026 thrugh April 30, 2027. Public Content This Agreement is needed in the event of inclement weather or other disaster where Lessee's facilities must be vacated. Lessor shall lease to Lessee one (1) motor vehicle during times of disaster. The vehicle shall be a sixty- five (65) passenger school bus selected by Lessor from its rolling fleet. The effective dates of the agreement will be May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. For further information please contact Ryan Gore at (850) 833-4162. File Attachments Hawthorn House.pdf (8,872 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Agreement to grant the City of Niceville a utility easement at the Deer Moss Creek Property, presented by  Dustin Keith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement to grant the City of Niceville a utility easement at the Deer Moss Creek Property. Public Content The City of Niceville is requesting the Okaloosa County School Board grant a utility easement in the Northwest corner of the Deer Moss Creek Property to construct a well. The proposed well site easement survey and letter from the City of Niceville is attached. Please contact Dustin Keith for additional information, 689-7151. File Attachments City of Niceville Letter.pdf (404 KB) Well Site Easement Survey.pdf (61 KB) Utility Easement 3-9-2026.pdf (276 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Amended Controlled Open Enrollment School Capacity Report for the 2026-2027 school year, presented by Wendy Meserve, Director, Forecasting & SIS Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approved the amended Controlled Open Enrollment School Capacity Report for the 2026-2027 school year, presented by Wendy Meserve, Director, Forecasting /SIS Public Content The updated Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) School Capacity Report identifies Okaloosa County district-operated schools that have available seats for new attendance waivers for the 2026-2027 school year. The COE capacity for each school is set at 90% of the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) school capacity, adjusted based on specific programming or planning considerations that may exist within each school. For additional information, please contact Wendy Meserve, Director, Forecasting/SIS at MeserveW@okaloosaschools.com. File Attachments Compliance Plan Formatted Final.pdf (153 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Donovan Group III, LLC Agreement, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $30,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement with Donovan Group III, LLC for a total of $30,000.00. Public Content Request approval to enter into agreement with Donovan Group III, LLC in the amount of $30,000.00. Donovan Group III, LLC will provide marketing and communication strategies for various programs. The agreement will be effective through August 31, 2026. Copies of the agreement are attached. For additional information, please contact John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, at (850) 689-7117. File Attachments Donovan Group Agreement.pdf (196 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Lotus Learning & Arts Center for eligible students, presented by Kathy Ard, Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : IDEA Part B, Entitlement Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve agreement between Lotus Learning & Arts Center and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, for services. Public Content The agreement provides contract behavioral and educational services for selected students. Please contact Kathy Ard at ardk@okaloosaschools.com or 850-833-3164 for additional information. File Attachments Lotus Learning and OCSD Contract March 2026.pdf (201 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 106215 126114 127129 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Diane Goldsmith 107019 Custodian and LR staff Laurel Hill 7/1/2026 Lisa Nall 118682 Teacher Niceville HS 7/1/2026 Tracy Styron 118624 Secretary Laurel Hill 7/1/2026 Wesley Reed 105594 Technician Maintenance 7/1/2026 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year. Public Content The attached list of teachers has cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent that they receive their contracts. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments Cleared Provisionals for 3-9-2026 Meeting.pdf (126 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Out-of-Field Report for the 2025- 2026 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Teachers who are not teaching in their area of certification are considered out-of-field. The attached list of teachers are those teachers who are currently not teaching in their certified area. In order to meet state reporting timelines and hire additional teachers as needed, this report will be a fluid document. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments OOF Board Report for March 9, 2026.pdf (132 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Substitute New Hires 03.09.26, Public.pdf (79 KB) Ed. Support New Hires 03.09.26, Public.pdf (54 KB) Instructional New Hires 03.09.26, Public.pdf (89 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employee Transfers, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources,  and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee transfers. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been transferred in instructional, education support and administrative positions. For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Transfers 03.09.26.pdf (128 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Suspension, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #105110 for 1-day. Public Content Suspension of Employee #105110 for one (1) day. For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at (850) 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination,  presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Public Content The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate/reimburse sick leave to employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty. Name School Hours Andrea Ward DJJ 4.00 Bea Collins Edwins Elementary 22.00 Christy Little Meigs Middle 7.50 Claire Massingill Niceville High 15.00 Keitha Holloway Richbourg School 7.50 Lisa Hiracheta Kenwood Elementary 75.00 Paz Comitre Destin Elementary 30.75 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave without pay. Public Content The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave. For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.10 Employment Separations, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Separations 03.09.26, Public.pdf (92 KB) 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 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.2 Deleted - TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #7, GMP Wright Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Project, presented by Dustin Keith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and presented by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Dollar Amount : $2,825,147.00 Budget Source : Sales Tax Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #7, GMP Wright Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Project, in the amount of $2,438,407.00; Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E), in the amount of $245,000.00 and Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - HVAC Equipment, in the amount of $141,740.00. Public Content Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #7, GMP Wright Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Project. Scope of Work: Wright Elementary School Old Cafeteria Renovation Project – This project consists of a major renovation of the existing Cafeteria and Kitchen Building which entails conversion of the space into new classrooms with supporting offices, storage rooms and restrooms. All areas will receive new interior finishes and new HVAC systems. The existing roof system on the building will be removed and replaced with a new standing seam metal roof system, complete with new soffit and gutters/downspouts. The Total Cost of Work for Task Order #12, Scope Modification #7 is recapped below: Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $2,438,407.00 Pre-GMP Phase Services - Previously Authorized $173,738.00 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) $245,000.00 Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) $141,740.00 Total Cost of Work $2,998,885.00 Please contact Dustin Keith for additional information, 689-7151. File Attachments TO12 SM #7 GMP Wright Cafeteria Reno Ver 1.0.pdf (225 KB) TO#12 Mod #7 Wright Cafe Renovation Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (131 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.3 TPM Program #6, Task Order #27, GMP for Bruner Middle School Chilled Water Piping/HVAC Project, presented by Dustin Keith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Dollar Amount : $2,200,984.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Sales Tax Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #27, GMP for Bruner Middle School Chilled Water Piping/HVAC Project, in the amount of $1,682,226.00; Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - HVAC Equipment, in the amount of $518,758.00. Public Content Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #27, GMP for Bruner Middle School Chilled Water Piping/HVAC Project. Scope of Work: Bruner Middle School Chiller/Pumps/RTUs/VAVs Replacement Project – This project consists of the replacement of an existing chiller and associated chilled water supply/return pumps. Also included is the replacement of existing deteriorated chilled water supply and return piping and supporting condenser water pumps and valves/controls. Two existing roof top units (RTUs) numbered 13 and 14 will be replaced with new equipment on newly installed curbs. Variable air volume (VAV) units serving these RTUs will also be replaced as part of this scope. The Total Cost of Work for Task Order #27 GMP is recapped below: Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $1,682,226.00 Pre-GMP Phase Services - Previously Authorized $250,000.00 Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - HVAC Equipment $518,758.00 Total Cost of Work $2,450,984.00 Please contact Dustin Keith for additional information, 689-7151. File Attachments TO27 Bruner HVAC Project GMP Ver 1.0.pdf (212 KB) TO#27 Bruner Chilled Water Piping RTU GMP Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (131 KB) 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop 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 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action,Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Subject : 14.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board with general comments - Form MIS 6120 General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-33 Violent Crimes/Possession or Use of Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Weapons or Firearms, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 04-33 Violent Crimes/Possession or Use of Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Weapons or Firearms. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider adoption of the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 04- 33 Violent Crimes/Possession or Use of Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Weapons or Firearms. The proposed amendments will update the policy provisions and align district policy with tobacco-free policy recommendations from Tobacco Free Florida. The recommended changes are attached. For more information, please contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, at (850) 833-3108. File Attachments 04-33 Violent Crimes Possession or Use of Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Weapons or Firearms - Redline.pdf (96 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 11-20 Tobacco Products, Smoking and Vaping on School Board Property, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 11-20 Tobacco Products, Smoking and Vaping on School Board Property. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider adoption of the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 11- 20 Tobacco Products, Smoking and Vaping on School Board Property. The proposed amendments will update the policy provisions and align district policy with tobacco-free policy recommendations from Tobacco Free Florida. The recommended changes are attached. For more information, please contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services at (850) 833-3108. File Attachments 11-20 Tobacco Products, Smoking and Vaping on School Board Property - Redline.pdf (79 KB) 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearings - 8:15 a.m. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct Student Disciplinary Hearings on March 9, 2026, beginning at 8:15 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. In accordance with Florida law, this hearing may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected students. File Attachments PUBLIC NOTICE - Student Disciplinary Hearings 3-9-2026.pdf (73 KB) 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on March 9, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.3 Notice of Public Hearing - 5:15 p.m. Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop 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 9, 2026, beginning at 5:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following: Revised School Board Policy 04-33 Violent Crimes/Possession or Use of Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Weapons or Firearms Revised School Board Policy 11-20 Tobacco Products, Smoking and Vaping on School Board Property 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 irrelevant 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 (850) 689-7185 prior to this meeting. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.4 Public Notice Meeting : Mar 9, 2026 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting.