Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, July 22, 2013

Monday, July 22, 2013 Regular Meeting School District Administration Building Fort Walton Beach, Florida 6:00 p.m. 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Invocation offered by Dewey Destin Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance led by Cindy Frakes Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.3 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Personnel Appointments: Item 5.2 is deleted, Appointment of Food Service Manager, Choctawhatchee High School; item 5.3 is deleted, Appointment of Food Service Manager, Baker School Consent Agenda: Added as item 7.20, Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds  to Shalimar Elementary School in the amount of $4,680.00; added as item 7.21, Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services with North Okaloosa Health Care Associates, LLC, d/b/a Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center; added as item 7.22, Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services with Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach; added as item 7.23, Exempted Purchase 6A 1.012(11)(b) ACHIEVE3000 Discussion Agenda: Added as item 8.1 Agreement with the Sheriff of Okaloosa County for School Resource Officer Program for 2013-2014; item 8.2, Tabled June 24, 2013, Expansion of School Assistant Principals - District Funded Allocation Attorney's Business: Added as item 12.2, Resolution 13-03 Approval of Partial Assignment of Contract for Purchase and Sale Agreement between Watree Construction and Land Developing, LLC, and Conquistador, Inc. Public Content A board member may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for more information or moved to the Discussion Agenda to be voted on separately. Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will approve the Agenda. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Personnel Appointments: Item 5.2 is deleted, Appointment of Food Service Manager, Choctawhatchee High School; item 5.3 is deleted, Appointment of Food Service Manager, Baker School Consent Agenda: Added as item 7.20, Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shalimar Elementary School in the amount of $4,680.00; added as item 7.21, Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services with North Okaloosa Health Care Associates, LLC, d/b/a Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center; added as item 7.22, Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services with Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach; added as item 7.23, Exempted Purchase 6A 1.012(11)(b) ACHIEVE3000 Discussion Agenda: Added as item 8.1 Agreement with the Sheriff of Okaloosa County for School Resource Officer Program for 2013-2014; item 8.2, Tabled June 24, 2013, Expansion of School Assistant Principals - District Funded Allocation Attorney's Business: Added as item 12.2, Resolution 13-03 Approval of Partial Assignment of Contract for Purchase and Sale Agreement between Watree Construction and Land Developing, LLC, and Conquistador, Inc. Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Principal, Eglin Elementary School,  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Eglin Elementary School salary budget Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Eglin Elementary School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Dennis Samac to the position of Principal, Eglin Elementary School. Motion by Melissa Thrush, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.2 Deleted - Appointment of Food Service Manager, Choctawhatchee High School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Food Service salary budget Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Food Service Manager, Choctawhatchee High School. 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.3 Deleted - Appointment of Food Service Manager, Baker School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Food Service Salary Budget Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Food Service Manager, Baker School. 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of June 20 - June 28, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of June 20 - June 28, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel June 20-28.pdf (16 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of June 20 - June 28, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of June 20 - June 28, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel June 20-28.pdf (18 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.3 Quarterly Report: Short- Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements Under the $5,000 Threshold for the Second Quarter of 2013, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director of Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content This report covers the second quarter of 2013, April through June, for short- term facility use contracts and lease agreements entered into by the district or schools at a value less than $5,000. A copy of the spreadsheet is attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments CONTRACT-LEASES LESS THAN $5000 APR 2013 THRU JUN 2013.pdf (9 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.4 Quarterly Report: Service Agreements Under the $5,000 Threshold for the Second Quarter of 2013, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content This report covers the second quarter of 2013, April through June, for service agreements entered into by the district or schools at a value less than $5,000. A copy of the spreadsheet is attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments S.A. s UNDER THRESHOLD- APRIL THRU JUNE, 2013.pdf (13 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.5 Information on Common Core State Standards, presented by Cindy Frakes, School Board Member, and Marcus Chambers, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Information, Presentation File Attachments FSBA Presentation for Communities.ppt (6,171 KB) Curriculum Instruction CCSS Goals.pptx (5,460 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 8, 2013, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 22, 2013 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 8, 2013 Public Content The minutes, with any changes recommended by Board Members, must be approved by the Board. File Attachments 7-8-2013 Meeting DRAFT.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 and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for a School Check In Kiosk in the amount of $5,839.00, presented by Rodney Walker and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,839.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the apropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for a School Check In Kiosk in the amount of $5,839.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for the purchase of a School Check In Kiosk in the amount of $5,839.00. File Attachments School Check In Kiosk - Choctaw.pdf (405 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Request to advertise a public hearing for revision of School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment, presented by Andy Johnson and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a public hearing for revision of School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment. Public Content The proposed amendment to the current rule deals with prohibiting and further defining cyberbullying. The proposed rule is to set forth additional elements to the current rule to address cyberbullying. The amendments to the current rule will be to implement the requirements of CS/CS/HB609 as adopted by the Florida Legislature in 2013 and signed into law by the Governor. File Attachments 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment - Redlined.pdf (49 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 School Donations, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 22, 2013 Absolute Date : Jul 22, 2013 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,200.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receive 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 July 22, 2013.pdf (9 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by the SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills 7-22-13.pdf (10 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Payroll Warrant Register for May and June 2013, and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for June 2013, totaling $57,018,442.11; and Bank Transfers for June 2013, totaling $36,588,358.00, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $57,018,442.11 and Bank Tranfers in the amount of $36,588,358.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register for May and June 2013, and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for June 2013, totaling $57,018,442.11; and Bank Transfers for June 2013, totaling $36,588,358.00, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - June 2013.pdf (91 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 2012-2013 School Fire and Safety Inspection Reports for the Florida State Fire Marshal for all Okaloosa County School District Facilities, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Director of Facilities, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 22, 2013 Absolute Date : Jul 22, 2013 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the 2012-2013 School Fire and Safety Inspection reports for the Florida State Fire Marshal for all Okaloosa County School District Facilities. Public Content Florida Statues require that each school district submit to the State Fire Marshal Inspection Reports each year. File Attachments 2012-2013 School Fire and Safety Inspection Reports for the Florida State Fire Marshal for all facilities.pdf (13,420 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Cooperative Agreement Between School Board of Okaloosa County and Okaloosa-Walton Child Care Services, Inc., for services provided to the Teenage Parent Program, presented by Kaye McKinley, Deputy Superintendent, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $165,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa-Walton Child Care Services Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa- Walton Child Care Services, Inc., for services provided to the Teenage Parent Program. Public Content Okaloosa-Walton Child Care Services, Inc. and the School Board of Okaloosa County mutually agree to cooperate in serving the pregnant adolescents and teen parents in the School District. Counseling services to pregnant students and teen parents and child care placement services are provided through this agreement. File Attachments TAPP OK 2013-14.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 and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Cooperative Agreement Between The School Board of Okaloosa County and The University of West Florida, presented by Kaye McKinley, Deputy Superintendent and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement Between The School Board of Okaloosa County and The University of West Florida. Public Content The University of West Florida will provide one Masters-level counselor/ student intern on-site at Bob Sikes ES. This intern will provide counseling, to include individual and group counseling and prevention services to students and families at risk for emotional difficulties and poor academic performance as well as consultation to the school's intervention team. File Attachments Cooperative Agreement OCCS.pdf (895 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Athletic Trainer Support Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Fort Walton Beach Medical Center for services provided to Choctawhatchee High School, presented by Andy Johnson, Specialist for Safe Schools, Health & Athletics, and recommended  by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Athletic Trainer Support Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Fort Walton Beach Medical Center for services provided to Choctawhatchee High School. Public Content Fort Walton Beach Medical Center (FWBMC) will provide certified and licensed athletic trainers to attend the practices and games at Choctawhatchee High School as scheduled by the school's athletic director. The trainer will coordinate the establishment of a Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Room; advise the school as to the supplies and training equipment needed to support the sports medicine program; provide suggestions and assistance to the coaching staff for conditioning and flexibility training; monitor athletic injuries and develop an injury prevention training program with the advice and consent of a team physician; and coordinate and provide injury follow-up evaluations for the team physician. FWBMC will provide an athletic trainer for 20 hours per week for 36 weeks for a total of 720 hours during the school year and biweekly visits for summer programs. Compensation/Marketing Terms to be provided by the school will cover all the expenses of the athletic trainer except when the school requests the trainer to participate in out-of-town athletic events requiring travel and/or overnight lodging. In such situations, the school shall provide and pay the direct costs of such additional expenses as they are incurred. The term of this Agreement shall begin June 10, 2013 and terminate July 31, 2016. Either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, for any reason, upon 30 days written notice to the other party. For additional information regarding this Agreement, please contact Andy Johnson, Specialist for Safe Schools, Health & Athletics, or Jeff McInnis, School Board Attorney. File Attachments Athletic Trainer Support Agreement-Choctaw.pdf (542 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Athletic Trainer Support Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Fort Walton Beach Medical Center for services provided to Fort Walton Beach High School, presented by Andy Johnson, Specialist for Safe Schools, Health & Athletics, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Athletic Trainer Support Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Fort Walton Beach Medical Center for services provided to Fort Walton Beach High School. Public Content Fort Walton Beach Medical Center (FWBMC) will provide certified and licensed athletic trainers to attend the practices and games at Fort Walton Beach High School as scheduled by the school's athletic director. The trainer will coordinate the establishment of a Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Room; advise the school as to the supplies and training equipment needed to support the sports medicine program; provide suggestions and assistance to the coaching staff for conditioning and flexibility training; monitor athletic injuries and develop an injury prevention training program with the advice and consent of a team physician; and coordinate and provide injury follow-up evaluations for the team physician. FWBMC will provide an athletic trainer for 20 hours per week for 36 weeks for a total of 720 hours during the school year and biweekly visits for summer programs. Compensation/Marketing Terms to be provided by the school will cover all the expenses of the athletic trainer except when the school requests the trainer to participate in out-of-town athletic events requiring travel and/or overnight lodging. In such situations, the school shall provide and pay the direct costs of such additional expenses as they are incurred. The term of this Agreement shall begin June 10, 2013 and terminate July 13, 2016. Either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, for any reason, upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party. For additional information regarding this Agreement, please contact Andy Johnson, Specialist for Safe Schools, Health & Athletics, or Jeff McInnis, School Board Attorney. File Attachments Athletic Trainer Support Agreement-FWBHS.pdf (549 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Master Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and The Department of Juvenile Justice, presented by Billy Mikel, Director of DJJ Centers, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 22, 2013 Absolute Date : Jul 22, 2013 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Master Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and The Department of Juvenile Justice. Public Content Master Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and The Department of Juvenile Justice that identifies and designates the working responsibilities of each party. This agreement is effective July 1, 2013 and continues for a period of 4 years. File Attachments DJJ Master Cooperative Agreement.2013.pdf (84 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida for 2013-2014, presented by Kaye McKinley, Deputy Superintendent, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida for 2013-2014. Public Content Extension of agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters to help provide mentors for struggling students at Edwins Elementary School. Students who have made a grade of "C "or below in math, science or reading and/or who have attendance and behavioral issues will be targeted. File Attachments Big Brothers-Big Sisters.pdf (57 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Course adoptions for middle school STEM courses, presented by Patti Bonezzi, CTE Program Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action :  Motion to approve the adoption of new state courses for teaching STEM and career planning at middle schools. Public Content Adoption of new courses for middle school STEM and career planning courses. File Attachments Middle School STEM course adoption.pdf (45 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Exempted Purchase 6A 1.012(11)(b) Renaissance Learning, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting :  Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $123,850.56 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 6123, Reading Instruction Recommended Action : Motion to approve Exempted Purchase 6 A 1.012(11)(b) Renaissance Learning in the amount of $123,850.56, for web-based subscriptions for STAR Reading, STAR Early Literacy, and Accelerated Reader for the schools listed on the attached quote. The funding source is General Funds, Project 6123, Reading Instruction. The term of the agreement is 8/1/2013 through 7/31/2014. Public Content The purpose of this exempted purchase from Renaissance Learning is to provide schools listed on the attached quote with web-based subscriptions to STAR Reading, STAR Early Literacy, and Accelerated Reader. The funding source is General Funds, Project 6123, Reading Instruction. The term of the agreement is 8/1/2013 through 7/31/2014. For additional information, please contact Ann Flanagan, Reading Specialist, Curriculum at (850) 833-6312. File Attachments QUOTE-RENAISSANCE LEARNING.pdf (217 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2013-2014 school year presented by Karen Peek, Program Director of Teacher Evaluation/ Certification, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to issue contracts to the attached list of teachers who have cleared certification requirements. Public Content The attached list of teachers have cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2013-2014 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their contracts. File Attachments CLEARED PROV 7-22-13.pdf (39 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Employment Separations, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the employment separations. Public Content This is a list of employees who resigned/retired with the Okaloosa County School District. File Attachments Separations2013July22.pdf (29 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Personnel recommendations, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of people who have been hired or transferred in the instructional and educational support positions. File Attachments July 22 2013 Ed Support Board Report.pdf (134 KB) July 22 2013 Instructional Board Report.pdf (144 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Request to advertise a public hearing for adoption of a new job description, Financial Aid Technician, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a public hearing to consider the adoption of a new job description, Financial Aid Technician, presented by  Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Public Content Financial Aid Technician is replacing the position of Financial Aid Coordinator which fell under the category of instructional (teacher on special assignment). This position is not an instructional position and the request is to put the position in line as to what is really is. It is requested that this job description fall under the category pay-grade C of the Master contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Okaloosa County Educational Support Professional Association. This position is vital to the adult students at Choice High School and Technical Center. A copy of the job description is attached. File Attachments JD-Fianancial Aid Technician.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member  Capital Outlay Funds to Shalimar Elementary School for replacement of ingress/ egress glass doors in the amount of $4,680.00, presented by Cindy Frakes and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,680.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shalimar Elementary School for replacement of ingress/egress glass doors in the amount of $4,680.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay funds in the amount of $4,680.00 will be appropriated to Shalimar Elementary School for replacement of ingress/egress glass doors. File Attachments Shalimar ES Quote.pdf (44 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services between the School Board of Okaloosa County and North Okaloosa Health Care Associates, LLC, d/b/a Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center, presented by Jay McInnis, Program Director of Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services between the School Board of Okaloosa County and North Okaloosa Health Care Associates, LLC, d/b/a Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center. Public Content The Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services provides the terms and conditions for North Okaloosa Health Care Associates, LLC, d/b/a Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center to lease two (2) motor vehicles during times of disaster. The two (2) vehicles shall be forty-four(44) passenger capacity handicap/wheelchair accessible school buses, selected by the School District's Transportation Director or designee. Lessee will pay $70.00 per day per vehicle for each day the vehicles are in their possession plus $1.35 per mile for all mileage that the vehicles have been driven from the point of delivery to the return site. This lease will commence August 1, 2013 and terminate on July 31, 2014. File Attachments Motor Vehicle Lease - Shoal Creek Rehab.pdf (890 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach, presented by Jay McInnis, Program Director of Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach. Public Content This Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services provides the terms and conditions for Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach to lease one (1) motor vehicle during times of disaster. The Vehicle shall be a sixty- five (65) passenger school bus selected by the School District's Transportation Director or designee. Lessee will pay $70.00 per day per vehicle for each day that the vehicle is in their possession plus $1.35 per mile for all mileage that the vehicle has been driven from the point of delivery to the return site. This lease will commence on August 1, 2013 and terminate on July 31, 2014. File Attachments Motor Vehicle Lease - Belvedere Commons.pdf (881 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Exempted Purchase 6A 1.012(11)(b) ACHIEVE3000, presented by Marcus Chambers, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $149,546.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Project 6123 Reading Instruction Recommended Action : Motion to approve exempted purchase of ACHIEVE 3000 in the amount of $149,546.00 for the purchase of web-based subscriptions to KidBiz3000, TeamBiz3000, Empowered3000, Coach3000, and Spark3000. Service includes student, teacher, and home edition and standards alignment services, LevelSet Placement Test, Interim Test, Post Test, Email 3000, Online Professional Development materials and instruction for the schools listed on the attached quote. Term of Agreement 8/1/1023 through 6/30/2014. Public Content This is for the exempted purchase of ACHIEVE 3000 in the amount of $149,546.00 for the purchase of web-based subscriptions to KidBiz3000, TeamBiz3000, Empowered3000, Coach3000, and Spark3000. Service includes student, teacher, and home edition and standards alignment services, LevelSet Placement Test, Interim Test, Post Test, Email 3000, Online Professional Development materials and instruction for the schools listed on the attached quote. Term of Agreement 8/1/1023 through 6/30/2014. Quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Marcus Chambers, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum. File Attachments ACHIEVE3000 Quote and Terms.pdf (214 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the  Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Public Content Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 8. Discussion Agenda Subject : 8.1 Agreement for School Resource Officer Program for 2013-2014 between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Sheriff of Okaloosa County, presented by Kaye McKinley, Deputy Superintendent, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agreement for School Resource Officer Program for 2013-2014 between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Sheriff of Okaloosa County. Public Content The Agreement will continue the School Resource Officer Program for 2013-2014 by providing law enforcement and related services at those public schools, including charter schools, listed on Exhibit "A" attached to the Agreement. File Attachments SRO Modified Contract 2013-2014.pdf (362 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agreement with the Sheriff of Okaloosa County for the 2013-2014 SRO Program, using the Safe School funds in the amount of $555,441, plus an additional $500,000 from the District’s reserve funds, with express contract language that the total amount provided by the District includes a one-time contribution from reserves that is not guaranteed for future SRO contracts. Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Rodney Walker No: Melissa Thrush 8. Discussion Agenda Subject :  8.2 Tabled June 24, 2013 - Expansion of School Assistant Principals – District Funded Allocation, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Budget Source : General Revenue FEFP - Included in Proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Recommended Action : Motion to remove from the table the Expansion of School Assistant Principals - District Funded Allocation. Motion to approve the Expansion of School Assistant Principals - District Funded Allocation. Public Content At the June 24, 2013 Board meeting, there was discussion regarding the proposal to expand the project to include schools with 700 unweighted FTE’s and the School Board tabled this item until further clarification and explanation was provided. For clarification purposes, attached is the cover sheet for the Assistant Principal – District Funded Allocation which was included in the “Proposed School Budget Manual” for fiscal year 2013-2014, with the requested additional language that specifically delineates the allocation method. File Attachments Project 3010 Assistant Principals-SBM.PDF (88 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to remove from the table the Expansion of School Assistant Principals - District Funded Allocation. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker Motion to approve the Expansion of School Assistant Principals-District Funded Allocation. Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 12. Attorney's Business Subject : 12.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. Motion & Voting Motion to ratify the approval of Resolution 13-02 with the buyer correctly identified as Watree Construction and Land Developing, LLC. Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 12. Attorney's Business Subject :  12.2 Resolution 13-03 Approval of Partial Assignment of Contract for Purchase and Sale Agreement between Watree Construction and Land Developing, LLC, and Conquistador, Inc. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve Resolution 13-03 approving the Partial Assignment of Contract for Purchase and Sale Agreement between Watree Construction and Land Developing, LLC, and Conquistador, Inc., and authorizing the Chairman of the Board and the Superintendent of Schools to execute the Partial Assignment on behalf of the School Board and to execute all necessary documents and take any other actions required to fulfill the obligations of the School Board under the Agreement as assigned, and to carry out the closing of the real property transaction. Public Content Pursuant to Resolution 13-02, the School Board approved the terms of the sale and transfer of the Ocean City Property (parcel described in Exhibit "A") under a Contract for Purchase and Sale between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Watree Construction and Land Developing, LLC (Buyer). The Buyer has requested permission from the School Board to enter into a Partial Assignment of the Agreement to add Conquistador, Inc., as an additional buyer. Approval of Resolution 13-03 will allow for the Partial Assignment of Contract for the property and authorize the Chairman and Superintendent to execute all necessary documents to complete the transaction. File Attachments Resolution 13-03 Partial Assignment of Purchase Contract-Ocean City.pdf (772 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt Resolution 13-03 approving the Partial Assignment of Contract for Purchase and Sale Agreement between Watree Construction and Land Developing, LLC, and Conquistador, Inc., and authorizing the Chairman of the Board and the Superintendent of Schools to execute the Partial Assignment on behalf of the School Board and to execute all necessary documents and take any other actions required to fulfill the obligations of the School Board under the Agreement as assigned, and to carry out the closing of the real property transaction. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 13. Superintendent's Business Subject : 13.1 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the one-day extension of the 2013 summer school session, as requested by the Superintendent, due to technology issues Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 13. Superintendent's Business Subject : 13.2 Out-of-State State Student Trip Requests, Submitted by the Superintendent Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content Attached is a list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent File Attachments Field Trip Report Form mtg. 7.22.13.pdf (145 KB) 14. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 14.1 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting :  Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for approval of the Code of Student Conduct for the 2013-2014 school year, presented by Lois Handzo and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Code of Student Conduct for the 2013-2014 school year. Public Content The proposed Code of Student Conduct sets forth policies regarding the control and discipline of students in order to provide a school environment that is free of disruptions that interfere with teaching and learning activities. The Code of Student Conduct, which is required by Florida Statute 1006.07(2), is provided to assist students, parents, teachers and school administrators in achieving this goal. The Code of Student Conduct outlines the rights and responsibilities of students, parent/guardian responsibilities, school/staff responsibilities, procedures for disciplinary actions, disciplinary consequences, and the equity policy for students and adults. File Attachments Code of Student Conduct Supt. Message Secondary.2013.2014.pdf (119 KB) Code of Student Conduct Supt. Message Elem. 2013.2014.pdf (119 KB) Code of Student Conduct.Elemen. Final .2013.2014doc.pdf (60 KB) Code of Student Conduct.Sec. Final.2013.2014doc.pdf (61 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Code of Student Conduct for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for emergency adoption of revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment - 6:15 p.m. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the emergency adoption of revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment. Public Content In accordance with the provisions of Florida law, the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, hereby gives notice that it will consider the emergency adoption of revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment. The proposed revisions will incorporate the statutory changes as adopted in the 2013 legislation under CS/CS/HB609. The nature of the emergency adoption is to ensure that new statutory provisions relating to cyberbullying are incorporated into School Board policy prior to the start of the 2013-2014 school year to enhance student safety. A public hearing on the proposed policy revision will be held at 6:15 P.M., on July 22, 2013, at the School District Administration Building located at 120 Lowery Place S.E. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This meeting is open to the press and public. File Attachments 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment - Redlined.pdf (49 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the emergency adoption of revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment. Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Public Notice Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - 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. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at the School District Administration Building at (850) 833-3110. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Meeting : Jul 22, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on July 22, 2013, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the School District Administration Building, Fort Walton Beach. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following: 1. Code of Student Conduct for the 2013-2014 school year 2. Emergency Adoption of revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment 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 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. Any person requiring special accommodation at this Meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent at the School Board Administration Building at (850) 833-3110, prior to this Meeting.