Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, July 28, 2025

Monday, July 28, 2025 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 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/o/ocsd/page/2025-school-board-meetings. *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 7.25 Extension of Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and PT Solutions Holding, LLC. 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 Quarterly Progress Report of the Sales Surtax Citizens' Oversight Committee, presented by Jason Belcher, Committee Chairman Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 In-County Travel paid for June 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for June 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments In-County Travel Summary 07.28.2025.pdf (71 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.3 Out of County Travel paid for June 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out of County Travel paid for June 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Summary 07.28.2025.pdf (72 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.4 Quarterly Report: Service Agreements Under the $10,000 Threshold for Internal and Budgetary Funds, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content Each quarter, the Purchasing Department provides a list of the Internal and Budgetary Funds Service Agreements having a value less than $10,000 that have been entered into by schools/departments. The attached reports show the Service Agreements for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024-2025 (April 2025 through June 2025) sorted by school/department and by provider. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments SA totals Q4 Provider FY24-25.pdf (91 KB) SA totals Q4 School FY24-25.pdf (91 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - 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 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of July 14, 2025; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of July 14, 2025; Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 14, 2025, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of July 14, 2025; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of July 14, 2025; Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 14, 2025. File Attachments 7-14-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (149 KB) 7-14-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (156 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 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Silver Sands School for pool chair lift repairs in the amount of $1,050.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,050.00 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 Silver Sands School for pool chair lift repairs in the amount of $1,050.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Silver Sands School for pool chair lift repairs in the amount of $1,050.00. File Attachments Silver Sands Pool Chair Lift.pdf (31 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 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and  Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Tami Ellis, Science Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with §1003.42, Florida Statutes. Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input and consider approval for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education. The Okaloosa County School District is preparing documentation and public availability of major instructional materials relating to reproductive health and disease, for the 2025-2026 school year, as required by §1003.42, Florida Statutes. This public hearing is for the annual approval of major instructional materials used for the following Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education courses taught in the school district that require state standards on reproductive health and disease. Middle Grades Life Science Biology 1 Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Medical Skills and Services CTE: Health Science Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Allied Health Assistant 3 CTE: Emergency Medical Responder 3 CTE: Medical Interventions CTE: Practical Nursing The course and material information and the public review link below are available on the Okaloosa County School District Website. https://okaloosaschools.com/page/reproductive-health-and-disease-education Printed material information can also be reviewed by contacting Tami Ellis (850) 833-4122. File Attachments 2_Reproductive Health and Disease Education Exemption form.pdf (379 KB) Allied Health Assistant 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (333 KB) Anatomy and Physiology Standards and Materials.pdf (345 KB) Biology Standards and Materials.pdf (328 KB) Emergency Medical Responder 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (334 KB) Medical Interventions HB545 Materials.pdf (308 KB) Medical Skills and Services HB545 Materials.pdf (332 KB) MJ Life Science Standards and Materials.pdf (328 KB) Practical Nursing HB545 Materials.pdf (320 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Athletic Trainer, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Athletic Trainer. Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input and consider approval on the new job description for Athletic Trainer. The purpose of this position is to provide critical athletic training services for the health and safety of the Okaloosa County School District's High School and Middle School athletes. For additional information, please contact Dr. Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Athletic Trainer.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 : 7.6 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Specialist, Public  Information Officer, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for a new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer. Public Content A Public Hearing is being requested to receive public input and consider approval for the new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer. The proposed job description outlines responsibilities that include the clear and effective communication between the District, community, media, and stakeholders enhancing awareness, understanding, and support of the District's work. Please contact Lee Hale for additional information at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Specialist - Public Information Officer.pdf (107 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Program Director, Federal Programs, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of Public Hearing for a new job description for Program Director, Federal Programs. Public Content A Public Hearing is being requested to receive input and consider approval for a new job description for Program Director, Federal Programs. The proposed job description outlines responsiblities that include securing and facilitating competitive grants for the district and individual schools. Please contact Lee Hale for additional information at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Program Director - Federal Programs.doc.pdf (100 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 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - 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 07.28.2025.pdf (67 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 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,500.00 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-2025-07-28.pdf (97 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 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $78,077,971.75; Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $2,876,011.65; and Bank Transfers totaling $0.00 for June 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $78,077,971.75, Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees in the amount of $2,876,011.65, and  Bank Transfers in the amount of $0.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $78,077,971.75; Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $2,876,011.65; and Bank Transfers totaling $0.00 for June 2025 are being presented to the School Board. File Attachments 12 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register -June 2025.pdf (163 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 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Sunbelt Staffing, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $92,625.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve contracting with Sunbelt Staffing to provide Speech Language Pathology Teleservices, for a contract amount not to exceed $92,625.00, effective August 6, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval to contract with Sunbelt Staffing to provide Speech Language Pathology Teleservices for up to ten (10) candidates, to provide a maximum of 37.5 hours per week, up to 7.5 hours per day, based on $65.00 per hour not to exceed 1425 hours, for a contract amount not to exceed $92,625.00. The Agreement is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(a) and will be effective August 6, 2025, through June 30, 2026. A copy of the Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-5866. File Attachments SUNBELT AGREEMENT.pdf (618 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 Service Agreement #26-40 S3Strategies LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $65,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 6404 Title II - Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-40 between S3Strategies LLC, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Curriculum Department, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00, effective August 7, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-40 between S3Strategies LLC, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Curriculum Department. The Provider will conduct multiple days of professional learning on Secondary ELA, Social Studies, Math and Science. The Provider will be paid $3,000 for the first day of training, and $2,750 for each additional day in an amount not to exceed $51,500.00. The Provider will be paid $750.00 per session for materials purchase and download access in an amount not to exceed $13,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $65,000.00. All pricing is per the attached quote. Funding will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 6405 Title II - Part A, pending the State's release of this funding. The Agreement is effective August 7, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Lynn Kozak, Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-3385. File Attachments Title II Dept SA #26-40 s3Strategies.pdf (2,623 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 Service Agreement #26-49 The Speech Lab LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $106,875.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant- Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-49 between The Speech Lab LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of ESE Department, in an amount not to exceed $106,875.00, effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-49 between The Speech Lab LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of ESE Department. The Provider will provide Speech Language Therapy Services. The Provider will be paid $75.00 per hour for up to 1,425 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $106,875.00. The Agreement is effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SA #26-49 The Speech Lab.pdf (6,255 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 Service Agreement #26-50 Connect ASL, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $630,252.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 6475 IDEA-K12 Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-50 between Connect ASL, Inc. and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of ESE Department, in an amount not to exceed $630,252.00, effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-50 between Connect ASL, Inc. and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of ESE Department to provide Sign Language Translation Services. The Provider will be paid $51.66 per hour for up to 12,200 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $630,252.00. This amount includes 11 interpreters for 180 days at 7.5 hours/day. This purchase is exempt under 6A-1.012 (11)(a). Funds will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 6475 IDEA-K12. The Agreement is effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SA #26-50 Connect ASL.pdf (2,444 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 Service Agreement #26-51 Logos Communication Therapy Services LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $106,875.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant- Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-51 between Logos Communication Therapy Services LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of ESE Department, in an amount not to exceed $106,875.00, effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-51 between Logos Communication Therapy Services LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of ESE Department. The Provider will provide Speech Language Therapy Services as needed. The Provider will be paid $75.00 per hour for up to 1,425 hours for a total contract amount not to exceed $106,875.00. The Agreement is effective August 5, 2025, though June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SA #26-51 LOGOS, LLC.pdf (445 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 Service Agreement #26-52 Shiftmed LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director,  Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $172,200.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant- Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-52 between Shiftmed, LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of ESE Department, in an amount not to exceed $172,200.00, effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2025. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-52 Shiftmed, LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of ESE Department. The Provider will provide Speech Language Therapy as needed. The Provider will be paid $64.00 per hour for SLP services up to 1,425 hours, not to exceed $91,200.00, and $60.00 per hour for SLPA services for up to 1,350 hours, not to exceed $81,000.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $172,200.00. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant-Speech. The Agreement is effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SA #26-52 Shiftmed, LLC.pdf (438 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 Service Agreement #26-53 Modern Therapeutx, LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $457,200.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant- Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-53 between Modern Therapeutx, LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of ESE Department, in an amount not to exceed $457,200.00, effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-53 between Modern Therapeutx, LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of ESE Department. The Provider will provide Speech Language Therapy as needed. The Provider will be paid $75.00 per hour for SLP services up to 5,550 hours, not to exceed $416,250.00, and $70.00 per hour for SLPA services for up to 585 hours, not to exceed $40,950.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $457,200.00. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 0023 Itinerant- Speech. The Agreement is effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SA #26-53 Modern Therapeutx, LLC.pdf (515 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 Service Agreement #26-63 Arthur Smoot, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $58,520.00 Budgeted : Yes  Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-63between Arthur Smoot, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide HVAC Instruction in an amount not to exceed $58,520.00, effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-63 between Arthur Smoot, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide HVAC Instruction. The Provider will be paid $38.00 per hour for up to 1,540 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $58,520.00. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The Agreement is effective August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Scott Huerkamp, Assistant Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments SA #26-63 Arthur Smoot.pdf (744 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 Agreement with Oak Strategies, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $48,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 9015 Fixed Charges Recommended Action : Motion to approve the contract with Oak Strategies to provide the district with lobbying services, for a total cost  of $48,000.00, effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. Public Content Request approval to contract with Oak Strategies to provide the district with lobbying services, based on a retainer fee of $4,000.00 per month, for a total cost of $48,000.00, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 9015 Fixed Charges, and a copy of the contract is attached. For additional information, please contact Dr. Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, at (850) 833-5800. File Attachments OCSD 2025 Contract Oak Strategies.pdf (2,407 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 RFP 25-02 Real Estate Broker/Sales Service: Committee Recommendation, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the committee's recommendation for RFP 25-02 Real Estate Broker/Sales Services. The committee recommends entering into contract negotiations with the highest ranked respondent, RE/MAX Agency One, Inc. Copies of the RFP Committee Recommendation are attached. Public Content Request approval of the committee's recommendation for RFP 25-02 Real Estate Broker/Sales Services. The committee recommends entering into contract negotiations with the highest ranked respondent, RE/MAX Agencey One, Inc. Copies of the RFP Committee Recommendation are attached. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities, at (850) 689-7158. File Attachments RFP25-02 Committee Recommendation.pdf (82 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 Educational Services Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, to provide educational services to students placed in the Detention Center in Okaloosa County, presented by Tracey Lamb, Director I, Student Intervention Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Educational Services agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), to provide educational services to students placed in the DJJ Detention Center in Okaloosa County. Public Content The purpose of this agreement is ensure the implementation of a comprehensive delivery of educational services for children and youth served in the Department of Juvenile Justice's Detention Center in Okaloosa County. The agreement ensures a cooperative plan for the provision of these education and social services to all children and youth in this DJJ facility. File Attachments Agreement Between Department of Juvenile Justice and Okaloosa County School District 2025.pdf (177 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 Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Big Smiles Florida, PA presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve an addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Big Smiles, Florida that was approved on March 10, 2025. Public Content The Big Smiles, FL organization entered into a MOU with The School Board of Okaloosa County to provide prevental dental care to OCSD students, with parental consent, at no cost to the student, families or the School Board. The addendum submitted removes specific schools and grade levels to expand this resource to students and schools as determined in collaboration with the Student Services Program Director. The term of the agreement ends on June 30, 2026. For more information, Contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director Student Services at 850-833-3108. File Attachments BigSmiles_Executedagreement.pdf (2,759 KB) Final Addenum 7_2025.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 : 7.23 Florida Department of Education Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan Application, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $310,745.53 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Mental Health Assistance Allocation Project - 9110 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Mental Helath Assistance Allocation Plan Application, Fiscal year 2025-2026. Public Content The Florida legislature enacted the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safe Schools Act, which included a mental helath assistance funding component. To access this funding to continue mental health supports in the school district, there is a legislative requirement for a Mental Health Asistance Allocation Plan to describe how the funds will be utilized and the requirement for measuring services provided. 2025-2026 required Florida Department of Educaiton application (PDF) and expenditure form is included. For additional information, please contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, at 850-833-3108. File Attachments okaloosa-2025-26-mha (2).pdf (339 KB) MHAA Planned Funds and Expenditures form 2025-2026 w providers.pdf (122 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Okaloosa County Department of Juvenile Justice Schools Proposed Calendar, presented by Christy Corbin, Assistant Principal, Okaloosa On- Line, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Okaloosa County Department of Juvenile Justice Schools proposed calendar for School Year 2025-2026, and Summer 2025- 2026. Public Content This calendar was developed with careful consideration of instructional requirements for the Department of Juvenile Justice Program. The calendar is expected to effectively support a productive and successful 2025-2026 school year. It includes 230 instructional days which is required by statue. For questions, contact Christy Corbin 850-689-2043. File Attachments Detention Calendar 2025-2026.pdf (135 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 : 7.25 Extension of Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and PT Solutions Holding, LLC, under the same terms and conditions, to provide athletic training services and treatment through licensed athletic trainers for  the period of August 1, 2025 - August 11, 2025, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community relations, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $18,200.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve extension of the agreement with PT Solutions Holdings, LLC, under the same terms and conditions, for athletic trainer services and treatment through licensed athletic trainers for the period of August 1, 2025 - August 11, 2025. Public Content There is currently an Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and PT Solutions Holdings, LLC to provide athletic training services and treatment through licensed athletic trainers for the period of June 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025, which provides coverage for FHSAA sanctioned or district approved summer sports conditioning events to be held through June and July 2025 and seeking services for athletic injuries that occur during an event. An extension, under the same terms and conditions, for the period of August 1, 2025 through August 11, 2025 is proposed to continue the services until an annual contract can be completed. For additional information, please contact John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS, at (850) 833-5884. File Attachments First Amendment to Athletic Training Event Services Agreement.pdf (58 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  Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content There are no new employees that have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave at this time. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 Addendum to the Master Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa County Education Association, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Addendum to the Master Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa County Educational Association. Public Content The Okaloosa County School District and the Okaloosa County Education Association, teacher's union, reached a tentative contract agreement on July 9, 2025, for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, subject to School Board approval and Association membership ratification. The tentative agreement effects only a portion of the collective bargaining agreement and salaries. The proposed Instructional salary schedule for the fiscal year 2025-2026 is as follows: 1. Pay for Performance a. Highly Effective Designation = 1.00% Annual Increase  b. Effective Designation = 0.75% Annual Increase 2. Grandfathered Salary Schedule a. Highly Effective and Effective Designation = 0.80% Annual Increase 3. Supplements a. Add a supplement for Esports at $1,441 b. Add a supplement for High School Beach Volleyball at $2,413 c. Add a supplement for High School Boys Volleyball at $2,413 d. Add a supplement for Theatre at $2,413 All salary increases will be effective as of July 1, 2025. File Attachments h - OCEA Ratification Document 2025 (1).pdf (203 KB) 2025-2026 Instructional Evaluation System Full Draft.pdf (3,694 KB) Instructional Salary Schedule - FY 2026 - Draft.pdf (137 KB) 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - 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 July REV 7-19-2025.pdf (98 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - 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 7-28-2025 REV 7-24.pdf (147 KB) 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 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 July 28, 2025 Separations Report, Public.pdf (102 KB) 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 25, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments July 28, 2025 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB) July 28, 2025 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (95 KB) 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 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 July 28, 2025 Transfers, Public.pdf (136 KB) 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the termination of employee #126140. Public Content Recommend employee # 126140 be terminated. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 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. 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - 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 : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for adoption of the Elementary and Secondary Codes of Student Conduct for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Brian Humphrey, Specialist, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Elementary and Secondary Codes of Student Conduct for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider adoption of the 2025-2026 Codes of Student Conduct (Elementary and Secondary). Please contact Brian Humphrey for questions or additional information, 850-689-7198 File Attachments 2025-2026 Eng. Elementary Code of Conduct 07.25.pdf (244 KB) 2025-2026 Eng. Secondary Code of Student Conduct 07.25.pdf (256 KB) 2025-2026 Spanish Elementary Code of Conduct 07.25.pdf (192 KB) 2025-2026 Spanish Secondary Code of Stu. Con 07.25.pdf (140 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-12 Student Technology and Internet Acceptable Use, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 04-12 Student Technology and Internet Acceptable Use. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policy 04-12, Student Technology and Internet Acceptable Use. The proposed amendments under the new policy deal with implementing requirements of 2025 legislation providing new regulations of student cell phone use at school. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to incorporate new regulations of student cell phone use at school into the existing Student Technology and Internet Acceptable Use Policy. A copy of the proposed policy is attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS & Instructional Technology, 850-689-7153. File Attachments 04-12 Student Technology Acceptable Use - REDLINE.pdf (140 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.3 Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-32 Discipline, presented by Brian Humphrey, Specialist, Student Services, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 04-32 Discipline. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed revisions to School Board Policy 04-32 Discipline. The proposed changes, in accordance with Florida law, at the end of the initial term of expulsion in threat event disciplinary cases, the period of expulsion may be extended by the School Board upon recommendation of the Superintendent for an additional period of time. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Brian Humphrey, Specialist, Student Services, at 850-689-7198. File Attachments 04-32 Discipline - REDLINE.pdf (91 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.4 Public Hearing for new School Board Policy 04-51 Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt new School Board Policy 04-51 Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed new School Board Policy 04-51, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Acceptable Use Policy. The proposed new rule deals with establishing the parameters for acceptable use of Artificial Intelligence technology throughout the district for both students and district employees. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to set forth the parameters for the use of Artificial Intelligence technology for both students and district employees including establishing what is acceptable and unacceptable uses of such technology throughout the district. A copy of the proposed policy is attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, at 850-833-5108. File Attachments Policy 04-51 Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use - REDLINE.pdf (99 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.5 Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 11-18 Public Conduct on Campus, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 11-18, Public Conduct on Campus. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed new School Board Policy 11-18, Public Conduct on School Property. The proposed amendments under the new policy deal with the protection of district students and staff from unauthorized recordings of conversations in violation of §934.03, Florida Statutes. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to implement the prohibition of unauthorized recording of conversations of district students or staff in violation of §934.03, Florida Statutes and authorizing certain actions to protect against any such unauthorized recordings. A copy of the proposed policy is attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, at 850-833-5108. File Attachments 11-18 Public Conduct on Campus.pdf (108 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.6 Required Local Effort Millage Rate, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Required Local Effort Millage Rate of 3.1290 Mills. Public Content Florida State Law requires school districts to levy the Required Local Effort portion of the millage rate in order to receive State education funding. The Required Local Effort millage is set by the State, and Okaloosa School District’s must levy this amount in order to receive $144.7 million in State education funding for fiscal year 2025-2026. In fiscal year 2024-2025, the District's Required Local Effort was 3.129 plus Prior Period Millage Adjustment of 0.0020 for a Total Required Local Effort of 3.1310. In fiscal year 2025-2026, the District's Required Local Effort is 3.129, a reduction of 0.0020. Over the past 31 years, the Required Local Effort has been on a downward projectory, dropping from 6.530 in fiscal year 1995-1996 to 3.129 in fiscal year 2025-2026 with small increases periodically mixed in. Please see the attached document which contains a comparison of millage and gross taxable value of property, an analysis of property taxes generated and the impact on homeowners, and a history of all millage rates approved since fiscal year 1995-1996. Even though the millage rate is decreasing, property taxes are expected to increase due to the increase in property value; therefore, the School District must advertise that it is proposing an increase to property taxes. File Attachments P&T Millage Info FY 2026 2025-07-21.pdf (65 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.7 Basic Discretionary Operating Millage Rate of 0.7480 Mills, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Discretionary Operating Millage Rate of 0.7480 Mills. Public Content The Florida Legislature set the maximum discretionary operating millage at 0.748 mills. All school districts levy this millage, and the State includes this millage when calculating the amount of funds a District receives. These funds support general operations. 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.8 Capital Outlay Millage Rate of 1.5000 Mills, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Capital Outlay Millage Rate of 1.5000 Mills. Public Content School Boards may levy up to 1.5000 mills for capital outlay and maintenance. The State only provides about $1.0 million in capital funding to the District. Districts are required to raise all other capital funds through property tax and may supplement with voter approved sales tax. 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.9 Total Millage Levy, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the tentative Total Millage Levy of 5.3770 Mills. Public Content Over the past 31 years, the Required Local Effort has been on a downward projectory, dropping from 6.530 in fiscal year 1995-1996 to 3.129 in fiscal year 2025-2026 with small increases periodically mixed in. Please see the attached document which contains a comparison of millage and gross taxable value of property, an analysis of property taxes generated and the impact on homeowners, and a history of all millage rates approved since fiscal year 1995-1996. Even though the millage rate is decreasing, property taxes are expected to increase due to the increase in property value; therefore, the School District must advertise that it is proposing an increase to property taxes. The Total Millage Levy is made up of the following: Required Local Effort - Florida State Law requires school districts to levy the Required Local Effort portion of the millage rate in order to receive State education funding. The Required Local Effort millage is 3.129 and is set by the State. Okaloosa School District must levy this amount in order to receive $144.7 million in State education funding for fiscal year 2025-2026. Discretionary Operating Millage - The Florida Legislature set the maximum discretionary operating millage at 0.748 mills. All school districts levy this millage, and the State includes this millage when calculating the amount of funds a District receives. These funds support general operations. Capital Outlay Millage - School Boards may levy up to 1.500 mills for capital outlay and maintenance. The State only provides about $1.0 million in capital funding to the District. Districts are required to raise all other capital funds through property tax and may supplement with voter approved sales tax. File Attachments P&T Millage Info FY 2026 2025-07-21.pdf (65 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.10 Resolution 25-05 Adopting the Tentative Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt Resolution 25-05 Adopting the Tentative Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Public Content File Attachments Resolution 25-05 - Millage Rates.pdf (106 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.11 Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, General Fund, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, General Fund, in the amount of $412,200,579.77, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Public Content 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.12 Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Food Service for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Food Service, in the amount of $27,041,369.25 , for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Public Content 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.13 Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative  Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Other Federal Programs - Fund 420, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Fund 420 - Other Federal Programs, in the amount of $25,183,863.15, for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Public Content 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.14 Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) - Fund 490, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) - Fund 490, in the amount of $20,606,287.19, for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Public Content 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.15 Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Debt Service Funds, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Debt Service Funds, in the amount of $23,603,110.16, for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Public Content 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.16 Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Capital Project Funds, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Capital Project Funds, in the amount of $278,371,507.92, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Public Content 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.17 Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Internal Service Funds, For Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, Internal Service Funds, in the amount of $56,719,543.49, for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Public Content 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.18 Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, in the amount of $843,726,260.93, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. File Attachments !P&T Book FY 2026.pdf (1,572 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.19 Resolution 25-06 Adopting the Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget for  Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 28, 2025 Absolute Date : Jul 28, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt Resolution 25-06 Adopting the Okaloosa County School District Preliminary and Tentative Budget, in the amount of $843,726,260.93, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. File Attachments Resolution 25-06 - Budget.pdf (101 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.20 Public Hearing on the School District's Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content In accordance with Florida Statutes 1013.35, the District has prepared the proposed Capital Outlay Five-Year Work Plan for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030. The Five-Year Plan reflects the estimated new revenue and corresponding new project appropriations. Also, the Plan reflects the carryover funds from fiscal year 2024-2025 and the corresponding existing appropriations for those funds. A public hearing will be held on July 28, 2025, to receive input from the public regarding the Capital Outlay Five-Year Work Plan. Copies of the plan will be distributed to the School Board and public prior to the July 28, 2025, School Board Meeting. File Attachments !Capital Outlay Book - Final.pdf (1,018 KB) 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - Workshop 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 July 28, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - 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 July 28, 2025, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room 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: Elementary and Secondary Codes of Student Conduct for the 2025-2026 school year Revised School Board Policy 04-12, Student Technology and Internet Acceptable Use Revised School Board Policy 04-32, Discipline New School Board Policy 04-51, Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Revised School Board Policy, 11-18, Public Conduct on Campus Proposed Preliminary and Tentative Budget and Millage for fiscal year 2025-2026 School District Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan (For Public Input - No Action Required) 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 : 17.3 Public Notice Meeting : Jul 28, 2025 - 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.