Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, September 23, 2024

Monday, September 23, 2024 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing 6:15 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Linda Evanchyk *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2024 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 7.25 Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Crestview Rehabilitation Center, at the request of Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa County Technical College. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 7.25 Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Crestview Rehabilitation Center, at the request of Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa County Technical College. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Proclamation to Recognize The Month of September, as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month," presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Recognition Recommended Action : Motion to adopt the Proclamation of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Public Content In collaboration with Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, and Rally Gulf Coast, the Superintendent and the School Board of Okaloosa County recognize the month of September 2024 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month." File Attachments Childhood Cancer Proclamation 2024.pdf (184 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt the Proclamation of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for August 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for August 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Summary 09.23.2024.pdf (64 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for August 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for August 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Summary 09.23.2024.pdf (73 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of September 9, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 9, 2024, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of September 9, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 9, 2024. File Attachments 9-9-2024 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (145 KB) 9-9-2024 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (101 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shoal River Middle School for band room flooring in the amount of $5,034.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,034.00 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 Shoal River Middle School for band room flooring in the amount of $5,034.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shoal River Middle School for band room flooring in the amount of $5,034.00. The remaining cost of $11,992.05 will be coverd by District 4 School Board Member Capital Funds ($6,992.05), District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($5,000.00). File Attachments Shoal River Band Room Flooring.pdf (190 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shoal River Middle School for band room flooring in the amount of $5,000.00, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 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 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shoal River Middle School for band room flooring in the amount of $5,000.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shoal River Middle School for band room flooring in the amount of $5,000.00. The remaining cost of $12,026.05 will be covered by District 4 School Board Member Capital Funds ($6,992.05), District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($5,034.00). File Attachments Shoal River Band Room Flooring.pdf (190 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shoal River Middle School for band room flooring in the amount of $6,992.05, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,992.05 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 Shoal River Middle School for band room flooring in the amount of $6,992.05. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shoal River Middle School for band room flooring in the amount of $6,992.05. The remaining cost of $10,034.00 will be covered by District 3 School Board Member Capital Funds ($5,000.00), District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds ($5,034.00). File Attachments Shoal River Band Room Flooring.pdf (190 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bluewater Elementary School for Clear Touch Panels in the amount of $6,178.00, presented by Brett Hinely and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,178.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bluewater Elementary School for Clear Touch Panels in the amount of $6,178.00. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Bluewater Elementary School for Clear Touch Panels in the amount of $6,178.00. File Attachments Bluewater Cleartouch Quote.pdf (79 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Edge Elementary School for hallway flooring in the amount of $15,540.16, presented by Brett Hinely and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $15,540.16 Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member  Capital Outlay Funds to Edge Elementary School for hallway flooring in the amount of $15,540.16. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Edge Elementary School for hallway flooring in the amount of $15,540.16. Remaining cost of $15,540.16 will be paid through maintenance Capital Outlay funds. File Attachments Edge Elementary 2024 Front and Back Hallways.pdf (343 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 09.23.2024.pdf (72 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $36,768.94 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2024-09-23.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $24,971,610.47; Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,394,992.64; and Bank Transfers totaling $10,110,619.46 for August 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $24,971,610.47, Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees in the amount of $3,394,992.64, and Bank Transfers in the amount of $10,110,619.46. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $24,971,610.47; Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,394,992.64; and Bank Transfers totaling $10,110,619.46 for August 2024 are being presented to the School Board. File Attachments 02 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - Aug 2024.pdf (110 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Amended District Summary Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $152,722.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund - Additional Revenue Recommended Action : Motion to approve Amended District Summary Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Public Content After the District Summary Budget was approved on September 9, 2024, the following revenue corrections were entered on September 10, 2024, as of August 31, 2024: Revenue 3411 - District School Taxes - Increased $60,783.00 Revenue 3315 - Workforce Development - Increased $91,939.00 Both revenue increases were made to Fund 1010 - General Fund, making the total General Fund budget $410,379,942.93. The revised total District Summary Budget is $889,385,995.27. The book has been updated and attached. File Attachments DSB FY 2025 - Agenda.pdf (2,864 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Payment of One-Time Bonus to District Employees, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,000,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve payment of one- time bonus to District employees. Public Content The Superintendent is recommending the payment of a one-time bonus to District employees. The category of District employees does not include temporary employees nor does it include contracted employees. The bonus would be paid to individuals employed as of November 15, 2024, in order to meet the November payroll deadline. These employees will receive the bonus in their November paychecks. Employees working 4.00 hours or more per day would receive $500, and employees working less than 4.00 hours per day would receive $250. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Permission to pay a Materials and Supplies Stipend to qualified Adult Vocational Teachers, Behavior Analysts, Behavior Interventionists, Mental Health Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, School Psychologists, Social Workers, Staffing Specialists, Instructional Coaches (ELA, Math, and Science), and Consulting Teachers, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $45,048.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Project 5080 - Florida Teacher Supply - General Fund & Project 5110 - Workforce Development Recommended Action : Motion to approve payment of a Materials and Supplies Stipend to qualified Adult Vocational Teachers, Behavior Analysts, Behavior Interventionists, Mental Health Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, School Psychologists, Social Workers, Staffing Specialists, Instructional Coaches (ELA, Math, and Science), and Consulting Teachers. Public Content The District has distributed stipends for materials and supplies to eligible PreK-12 classroom teachers and other specific instructional staff pursuant to Florida Statutes 1012.71(1). The funding source is the FEFP Base Student Allocation as directed by the State. The Statute does not require stipends be paid to Adult Vocational Teachers, Behavior Analysts, Behavior Interventionists, Mental Health Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, School Psychologists, Social Workers, and Staffing Specialists. Based on past practice, the District recommends that eligible employees in the above referenced positions, which are ineligible pursuant to F.S. 1012.71(1), receive a stipend equivalent to the amount distributed to eligible Florida Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program positions. The proposed stipends for the Adult Vocational Teachers will be funded from Project 5110 - Workforce Development, and the proposed stipends for the remaining positions will be funded from Project 5080 - Florida Teacher Supply - General Fund. The estimated total cost is $45,048.00. These employees shall use the stipend for the purpose of purchasing materials and supplies consistent with the rules and requirements of the Florida Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program. The amounts to be distributed are as follows: Employees working 4.50 hours or more per day = $300.00 Employees working 3.75 to 4.59 hours per day = $150.00 File Attachments BAMSS 24-25 - Agenda Item Table.pdf (74 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Howard Technology Solutions, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $187,808.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 3456 ARP- Intensive After School and Weekend Academies Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of 32 Cleartouch Interactive Panel bundles for a total cost of $187,808.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase 32 Cleartouch Interactive Panel bundles from Howard Technology Solutions for a total cost of $187,808.00. The purchase is made through PAEC Contract #23-165 and funds will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 3456 ARP-Intensive After School and Weekend Academies. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Amy Dale, Specialist, Title I, at (850) 301-3008. File Attachments HOWARD TECH QUOTE.pdf (75 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: TriMark, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $165,297.90 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of kitchen equipment for Ruckel Middle School from TriMark in the amount of $165,297.90. Public Content Request approval to purchase kitchen equipment for Ruckel Middle School from TriMark in the amount of $165,297.90. The purchase is made through Osceola County Schools contract #SDOC-22-B-077-LH, and funding will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions. Copies of the quote and funding spreadsheet are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Services, at (850) 301-3020. File Attachments Trimark Quote 9.6.24.pdf (231 KB) FUNDINGSPREADSHEET.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Amendment to Service Agreement #25-42 Savvas Learning Company LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $13,500.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 4413 Title I- School Improvement Support Plan Recommended Action : Motion to approve the amendment to Service Agreement #25-42 between Savvas Learning Company LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of  SIS/ESOL Department, in an amount not to exceed $13,500.00, for a revised total amount not to exceed $31,500.00, effective September 25, 2024, through September 26, 2024. Public Content Request approval to amend Service Agreement #25-42 between Savvas Learning Company LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of SIS/ESOL Department. The amendment includes two (2) additional SIOP Protocol Train the Trainer workshop days, $6,000.00 per day, in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00, and one (1) SIOP Services Flat Fee of $1,500.00, for a total amount of $13,500.00, and a revised total contract amount not to exceed $31,500.00. All other terms and conditions of SA#25-42 shall remain in full force and effect. Funds for the additional services will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 4413 Title I-School Improvement Support Plan. The additional services are effective September 25, 2024, through September 26, 2024, and copies of the Amendment and original board approved Service Agreement documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Dr. Anita Choice, Program Director, ESOL at (850) 833-6312. File Attachments Amendment to SA #25-42.pdf (746 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus lists dated September 23, 2024. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated September 23, 2024. These items will be sold through the Board approved On-line Auction Program. Please contact Steve Bolton for additional information, 689-7159. File Attachments Surplus Property list for September 23, 2024 Board Meeting.pdf (141 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Bigs Inspiring Scholastic Success Grant Interagency Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Bigs Inspiring Scholastic Success Grant Interagency Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Public Content The MOU Renewal with Big Brothers Big Sisters provides school-based mentors for the 2024-2025 School Year. For additional information, please contact John Spolski at (850) 833-5884. File Attachments MOU- BBBS 2024-2026.docx (68 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Employee Benefit Program Renewal for the 2025 Plan Year,  presented by Sarah Cato, Director, Risk Management, & recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Recommended Action : Motion to approve the employee benefits renewal for the 2025 plan year. Public Content The Benefits Oversight Group has reviewed all materials relevant to the renewal of the group medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans and has voted to make the following recommendations to the Superintendent: Group Medical – Recommending enhancements to the Base Plan and Co-Pay Plan as shown on the attachment labeled "2025 Proposed Medical Plan Changes." In addition, recommending a reduction of Employee/Child and Employee/Family premiums for the Base Plan and Co-Pay Plan as shown on the attachment labeled "2025 Proposed Employee Premiums." Stop Loss Insurance - Recommending that the existing aggregate and specific stop loss insurance through Sirius America Insurance Company be renewed per the terms illustrated in the attached document resulting in a decrease of 2.9%. Group Dental - Recommending coverage be renewed with UHC with no changes for the 2025 plan year. Group Life Insurance - Recommending coverage be renewed with the Standard. There is no increase on the AD&D side; however, there is an increase of $0.07 per $1000 on Active Life Insurance and $1.71 per $1000 on Retiree Life Insurance. Group Vision - Recommending coverage be renewed with EyeMed with no changes for the 2025 plan year. Group Long Term Disability - Recommending coverage be renewed with the Standard with no changes for the 2025 plan year. Short Term Disability - Recommending coverage be renewed with the Standard with an increase of approximately 19% and no other changes for the 2025 plan year. Accident - Recommending coverage be renewed with the Standard with no changes for the 2025 plan year. Critical Illness - Recommending coverage be renewed with the Standard with no changes for the 2025 plan year. Hospital Indemnity - Recommending coverage be renewed with the Standard with no changes for the 2025 plan year. HRA/FSA - Recommending no changes for the 2025 plan year. Medicare Advantage Plan - Recommending coverage be renewed with UHC with a 30% increase in cost and no other changes for the 2025 plan year. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sets the rates for Medicare Advantage plans. The CMS updates these rates annually, and the process is defined by statute. Teletherapy & EAP - Recommended coverage to be renewed with Ally Health with no plan changes for the 2025 plan year. Attached are a program summary exhibit, 2025 Proposed Medical Plan Changes, and 2025 Proposed Employee Premiums. Please direct any questions or requests for additional information to Sarah Cato, (850) 833-5823. File Attachments Employee Benefit Renewal Summary - 2025.pdf (120 KB) 2025 Proposed Medical Plan Changes 2024-09-11.pdf (70 KB) Copy of OCSD - Sirius Comparison.pdf (39 KB) 2025 Proposed Employee Premiums 2024-09-11.pdf (64 KB) The Standard.pdf (94 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Self-Help Project, Purchase and Install a Sunshade on the Playground at Edge Elementary School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Self-Help Project to purchase and install a sunshade on the playground at Edge Elementary School. Public Content Edge Elementary School is requesting School Board approval of a Self-Help project to purchase and install a sunshade on the playground. The Parent Leadership Organization (PLA) is completely funding this project. See attached letter for additional information. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments Letter from Melissa Kearley, Principal.pdf (280 KB) Project Proposal.pdf (4,816 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Title I Part A Florida Department of Education Approved Project Application for 2024-2025, presented by Amy Dale, Title I Program Director, and recommended by Superintendent for approval Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $7,255,612.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Title I Part A- Grant Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Florida Department of Education Approved Project Application for Title I Part A Public Content Title I, Part A Florida Department of Education Approved Project Application for the 2024-2025 school year. Okaloosa County's allocation was $7,255,612.00. Due to the short turnaround the budget details were not included in the original School Board approval. Please see attached narrative and budget details. File Attachments Okaloosa 460-2125B-5CB01 25A001 Title I Part A Signed.pdf (1,513 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and the Community Development Institute Head Start serving Okaloosa County, FL, presented by Amy Dale, Title I Program Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agreement between the Okaloosa County School District Title I Department and the Community Development Institute Head Start serving Okaloosa County, FL Public Content This agreement establishes the coordination of activities as required in section 1119 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, 20 U.S.C. 6322, between CDI Headstart and the OCSD Title I department. File Attachments Okalosa_Cooperative Agreement with Head Start24.25.docx (23 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Application to the State of Florida for Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training (YMHAT) LEA Support Grant, TAPS 25C077, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $33,131.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training (YMHAT) LEA Support  Grant, TAPS 25C077 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the application for Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training (YMHAT) LEA Support Grant, TAPS 25077 Public Content Retroactive approval is requested for the submission of application for Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training LEA Support Grant (YMHAT), TAPS 25C077. This grant application has been submitted to the State to meet the submission deadline in the amount of $33,131. This grant, is in accordance with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, Chapter 2018-3, section 37, and 2025 General Appropriation Act (GAA) (line item 99, Special Categories - Teacher Professional Development from General Revenue Fund). These funds will be used to ensure that school based personnel receive youth mental health awareness and assistance training consistent with section 1012.54, Florida Statutes and Rule 6A-1.094120, Florida Administrative Code. For more information, please contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services at 850-833-3108. File Attachments 460-OCSD-25C077-Application.pdf (6,331 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Memorandum of Agreement Between Accelerate Learning, Inc. and The School Board of Okaloosa County Florida, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, and recommended for approval by the Superintendent. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement Between Accelerate Learning, Inc. and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida. Public Content This Agreement sets the terms for the partnership between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Accelerate Learning Inc. to implement and evaluate an AI-powered tool that helps students learn math. The project will expand the technology Math Nation uses to support students and gather more evidence on how well Math Nation’s methods help students understand and retain math. For more information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, 850-833-6313. File Attachments ALI ALTER-Math Agreement - Okaloosa - ALI signed 08.13.24[17].pdf (271 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.25 School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and the Crestview Rehabilitation Center for the Practical Nursing Program at the Okaloosa Technical College for the 2024-2027 School Year, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and the Crestview Rehabilitation Center for the Practical Nursing Program at the Okaloosa Technical College for the 2024-2027 School Years. Public Content The School Affiliation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and the Crestview Rehabilitation Center is to provide clinical learning experience for students enrolled in the Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at the Okaloosa Technical College for the 2024-2027 school years. The Affiliation Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Jon Williams, 850-833-3500. File Attachments Affiliation Agreement OTC Crestview Rehabilitation Center.pdf (289 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 117470 100234 124681 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). NEW DROP ENTRIES DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Beverly Bourke 118802 Teacher Baker School 9/1/2024 Lauren Chance 102807 Paraprofessional Shoal River MS 1/1/2025 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Salary Schedules for School Administrative, Department Administrative, Managerial, Professional/Technical, and Temporary Personnel presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 Salary Schedules for School Administrative, Department Administrative, Managerial, Professional/Technical, and Temporary Personnel. Public Content Proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 salary schedules for School Administrative, Department Administrative, Managerial, Professional/Technical, and Temporary Personnel are presented for Board approval. Based on Florida Statute 1012.01(3) - Definitions of School District Personnel Classifications, the Administrative Salary Schedule has been split into two salary schedules: School Administrative and Department Administrative. 1. School Administrative - Pay for Performance a. Highly Effective Designation = 2.63% Annual Increase b. Effective Designation = 1.97% Annual Increase 2. School Administrative - Grandfathered  a. Highly Effective & Effective Designation = 2.10% Annual Increase 3. Department Administrative a. Highly Effective Designation = 2.63% Annual Increase b. Effective Designation = 1.97% Annual Increase 4. Managerial = 2.74% Annual Increase 5. Professional/Technical a. Pay Grades 1 & 2 = 2.63% Annual Increase b. Pay Grades 3, 4, & 5 = 2.74% Annual Increase 6. Temporary - No Change Notes: The proposed increases for Administrative and Professional/Technical Pay Grades 1 & 2 are based on those received by Instructional employees. The proposed increases for Managerial and Professional/Technical Pay Grades 3, 4, & 5 are based on those received by Education Staff Professionals. File Attachments FY 2025 Admin - School - Salary Schedule - Proposed.pdf (88 KB) FY 2025 Admin - Dept - Salary Schedule - Proposed.pdf (77 KB) FY 2025 Managerial - Salary Schedule - Proposed.pdf (61 KB) FY 2025 Prof-Tech - Salary Schedule - Proposed.pdf (66 KB) FY 2025 Subs & Temps - Salary Schedule - Proposed.pdf (57 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 Salary Schedules for School Administrative, Department Administrative, Managerial, Professional/Technical, and Temporary Personnel. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2024-  2025 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2024- 2025 school year. Public Content The attached list of teachers has cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2024-2025 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their contracts. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments 2024-2025 Cleared Provisionals.pdf (91 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2024- 2025 school year. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Out-of-Field Report for the 2024- 2025 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2024-2025 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 9-23-2024 - FINAL.pdf (165 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Sept. 23, 2024 Separations UPDATED, Public.pdf (59 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Sept. 23, 2024 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) Sept. 23, 2024 Ed. Support-Pro. Tech New Hires, Public.pdf (94 KB) Sept. 23, 24 Substitute New Hire, Public.pdf (75 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee transfers. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been transferred in instructional and education support positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 File Attachments Sept. 23, 2024 Transfers, Public.pdf (132 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #116493 for five (5) days without pay. Public Content Suspension of Employee #116493 for five (5) days. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee #116493 for five (5) days without pay. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.10 Employee Termination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the termination of employee #100234. Public Content Recommend that employee #100234 be terminated. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the termination of employee #100234. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.11 Employee Termination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the termination of employee #117470. Public Content Recommend that employee #117470 be terminated. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the termination of employee #117470. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.12 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination,  presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Public Content The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate/reimburse sick leave to employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty. Name School Hours Elizabeth Dampier Riverside Elementary 30 Melissa Franklin Bob Sikes Elementary 12.25 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 Motion & Voting Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.13 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave without pay. Public Content The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments Out of State Student Trip Requests - 9-23-24.pdf (975 KB) Student Trip Requests - Out of State - 9-23-24.pdf (117 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 Designation of School Board Member to serve as the Board's representative to the Educational Support Professional of the Year Selection Committee. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to designate School Board Member as the Board's representative to serve on the Educational Support Professional of the Year Selection Committee. Public Content Diane Kelley previously served as the Board's representative to the Educational Support Professional of the Year Selection Committee. Motion & Voting Motion to designate Linda Evanchyk School Board Member as the Board's  representative to serve on the Educational Support Professional of the Year Selection Committee. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.2 Designation of School Board Member to serve a two-year term as the Board's representative to the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to designate School Board Member to serve a two-year term as the Board's representative to the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Public Content This is a 2-year term. Diane Kelley previously served as the Board's representative on the TOY Selection Committee. Motion & Voting Motion to designate Brett Hinely to serve a two-year term as the Board's representative to the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.3 Designation of School Board Member to serve as the Board's representative to the Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year Selection Committee Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting  Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to designate School Board Member to serve as the Board's representative to the Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year Selection Committee. Public Content Marti Gardner currently serves as the Board's representative to the Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year Selection Committee. Motion & Voting Motion to designate Lamar White to serve as the Board's representative to the Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year Selection Committee. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.4 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action,Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Subject : 14.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board with general comments - Form MIS 6120 General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for Instructional Materials Adoption for Secondary Science, and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education, presented by Tami Ellis, Science Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the adoption of Instructional Materials for Secondary Science, and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education, in accordance with §1003.42, Florida Statutes, for the 2024-2025 School Year. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive input and consider approval for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science, and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education, for the 2024-2025 School Year. The Okaloosa County School District is preparing documentation and public availability of major instructional materials relating to reproductive health and disease 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://www2.okaloosaschools.com/page/reproductive-health-and-disease-education Printed materials can also be reviewed by contacting Tami Ellis, (850) 833-4122. File Attachments Allied Health Assistant 3 HB545 Materials 3.23.42 PM.pdf (333 KB) 2_Reproductive Health and Disease Education Exemption form.pdf (378 KB) MJ Life Science Standards and Materials.pdf (327 KB) Biology Standards and Materials.pdf (327 KB) Anatomy and Physiology Standards and Materials.pdf (344 KB) Practical Nursing HB545 Materials.pdf (319 KB) Medical Interventions HB545 Materials.pdf (308 KB) Medical Skills and Services HB545 Materials.pdf (331 KB) Allied Health Assistant 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (333 KB) Emergency Medical Responder 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (333 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the adoption of Instructional Materials for Secondary Science, and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education, in accordance with §1003.42, Florida Statutes, for the 2024-2025 School Year. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policies, Chapter 2, Fiscal Management, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board policies in Chapter 2, Fiscal Management. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board policies in Chapter 2, Fiscal Management. Proposed amendments to the policies are to update the current policies to ensure efficient and effective District operations, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references and make miscellaneous technical corrections. The proposed amendments would provide updated fiscal policies for school district operations. The recommended changes are attached. File Attachments Chapter 2 - Fiscal Management - Revised 2024-08 - REDLINE.pdf (315 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt revised School Board policies in Chapter 2, Fiscal Management. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.3 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 06-42 Progressive Discipline for School Safety Violations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 06-42 Progressive Discipline for School Safety Violations. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval on the proposed new School Board Policy 06-42 Discipline for School Safety Violations. This request is in accordance with Florida statute that requires a School Board to adopt a progressive discipline policy for school safety violations. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 850-833-5801. File Attachments 06-42 Progressive Discipline for School Safety Violations - REDLINE.pdf (56 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 06-42 Progressive Discipline for School Safety Violations. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.4 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 08-09 Duties, Ethics, Professional Conduct, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Sep 23, 2024 Absolute Date : Sep 23, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 08-09 Duties, Ethics, Professional Conduct. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive input and consider approval on the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 08-09 Duties, Ethics, and Professional Conduct. The proposed policy revision is in response to a change in Rule 6A-10.081, Florida Administrative Code, Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 850-833-5801. File Attachments 08-09 Duties Ethics Professional Conduct -REDLINE.pdf (100 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 08-09 Duties, Ethics, Professional Conduct. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Attorney-Client Sessions Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The Okaloosa County School Board will have a Special Board Meeting for the purpose of conducting closed attorney-client sessions to discuss litigation matters pending in the Circuit Court in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, in Case No. 2023-CA-001003 and Case No. 2023-CA-000806F The Special Meeting will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 8:15 a.m. The open portions of the meeting will be conducted at the School District Central Administration Complex, Training Room, Niceville, Florida. The attorney-client portions of the meeting will be closed to the press and public pursuant to Florida law. File Attachments 9-23-2024 Special Mtg - Attorney-Client.pdf (57 KB) 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on September 23, 2024, 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 Meeting : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on September 23, 2024, 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: Instructional Materials Adoption for Secondary Science, and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education Revised School Board Policy Chapter 2, Fiscal Management New School Board Policy 06-42 Progressive Discipline for School Safety Violations Revised School Board Policy 08-09 Duties, Ethics, Professional Conduct 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 : Sep 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting.