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Monday, November 13, 2023
Workshop Meeting
School District Central Administration Complex
Niceville, Florida
Training Room
9:00 a.m.
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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/2023
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1. Opening of Meeting
Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Procedural
2. Approval of Agenda
Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval
of Agenda
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as
amended.
Public Content
Recognitions: Added item 3.1 Proclamation of National Education Support Professionals Day, presented by Superintendent Marcus
Chambers.
Superintendent’s Human Resources Recommendations: Deleted item 8.7 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval.
Motion & Voting
3. Recognitions
Subject : 3.1 Proclamation of National
Education Support Professionals Day,
presented by Superintendent Marcus
Chambers.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Proclamation of
National Education Support
Professionals Day designated as
November 15, 2023.
Public Content
The Superintendent will present a Proclamation recognizing November 15,2023, as National Education Support Professionals Day.
File Attachments
Proclamation - Education Support Professional Day 2023.pdf (298 KB)
4. Administrative Personnel Appointments
Subject : 4.1 Request to double fill the position
of Director I, Curriculum and
Instruction, presented by Lee Hale,
Assistant Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $43,961.00
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : General Fund
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to
double fill the position of Director I,
Curriculum and Instruction, through
September 30, 2024.
Public Content
The double filling of the Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, is needed as a result of an impending retirement of the current Director I,
Curriculum and Instruction, and to execute a seamless transition period. The outgoing Director I will be using a combination of annual
leave and sick leave beginning January 4, 2024, and ending September 30, 2024. The cost of double-filling this position is the cost of
the annual leave and monthly insurance. The sick leave used by the employee is no additional cost to the District.
File Attachments
Double Fill - Curriculum Director I FY 2024 2023-10-27.pdf (70 KB)
4. Administrative Personnel Appointments
Subject : 4.2 Appointment of Director I,
Curriculum and Instruction,
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of
Director I, Curriculum and Instruction.
4. Administrative Personnel Appointments
Subject : 4.3 Request to allocate Assistant
Superintendent - MIS, presented by
Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $71,353.00
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : General Fund
Recommended Action : Motion to approve allocating an
Assistant Superintendent - MIS.
Public Content
A request is being made to allocate an Assistant Superintendent - MIS beginning January 4, 2024. This request is being made in order
to execute a seamless transition period due to the impending retirement of the Deputy Superintendent. The projected annual cost of this
position is $142,706; however, the projected cost for fiscal year 2023-2024 is $71,353.
File Attachments
Position Cost - Asst Super MIS 2023-11-03.pdf (64 KB)
4. Administrative Personnel Appointments
Subject : 4.4 Appointment of Assistant
Superintendent - MIS, presented by
Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of
Assistant Superintendent - MIS.
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 : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only)
Subject : 6.1 Okaloosa Academy, Inc., Charter
School Financial Statements and
Supplemental Information for the Year
Ended June 30, 2023, presented by
Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
In accordance with Chapter 10.850, Rules of the Auditor General, which governs the conduct of charter schools and similar entity audits
performed in the State of Florida, the governing body of the charter school shall make annual progress reports to the Sponsor. The
annual audit of the charter school shall be conducted by an independent public accountant licensed to practice public accounting in the
State of Florida, and the charter school's independently audited financial statements shall be included in this report, along with other
information required pursuant to section 229.592, Florida Statues.
The Auditor is required to determine whether or not the charter school is in a state of financial emergency based on criteria specified in
Florida Statute 218.503(1). Per the attached audit report, Okaloosa Academy did not meet any of the conditions described in Florida
Statute Section 218.503(1); therefore, the school was not considered to be in a financial emergency for fiscal year 2022-2023.
The Firm of Moss, Krusick, & Associates, LLC, performed the fiscal year 2022-2023 audit for Okaloosa Academy, Inc. The audit report is
provided to the School Board of Okaloosa County for review and retained in the School Boards permanent files.
File Attachments
OKALOOSA ACADEMY FINAL AUDITED FINANCIALS 2023.pdf (2,715 KB)
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only)
Subject : 6.2 Destin High School, Inc., Charter
School Financial Statements and
Supplemental Information for the Year
Ended June 30, 2023, presented by
Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
In accordance with Chapter 10.850, Rules of the Auditor General, which governs the conduct of charter schools and similar entity audits
performed in the State of Florida, the governing body of the charter school shall make annual progress reports to the Sponsor. The
annual audit of the charter school shall be conducted by an independent public accountant licensed to practice public accounting in the
State of Florida, and the charter school's independently audited financial statements shall be included in this report, along with other
information required pursuant to section 229.592, Florida Statues.
The Auditor is required to determine whether or not the charter school is in a state of financial emergency based on criteria specified in
Florida Statute 218.503(1). Per the attached audit report, Destin High School did not meet any of the conditions described in Florida
Statute Section 218.503(1); therefore, the school was not considered to be in a financial emergency for fiscal year 2022-2023.
The Firm of McCrady & Associates, PLLC, performed the fiscal year 2022-2023 audit for Destin High School, Inc. The audit report is
provided to the School Board of Okaloosa County for review and retained in the School Boards permanent files.
File Attachments
2023 Destin High School-Financial Statements.pdf (953 KB)
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only)
Subject : 6.3 Risk Management and Insurance
Update Report, presented by Russ
Frakes, Program Director, Risk
Management and Insurance
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
The School Board will be presented with a report updating various topics related to the operation of the property and casualty insurance
program.
For additional information, please contact Russ Frakes at (850) 833-3190.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent
Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda
items as recommended by the
Superintendent.
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the
Workshop Meeting of October 23,
2023; Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of October 23, 2023, recommended by
the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the
Workshop Meeting of October 23,
2023; Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of October 23, 2023.
File Attachments
10-23-2023 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (148 KB)
10-23-2023 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (137 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School
Board Member Capital Outlay Funds
to Shalimar Elementary School for
Clear Touch Panels in the amount of
$10,000.00, presented by Lamar White
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $10,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary
Capital Outlay Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation
of District 1 School Board Member
Capital Outlay Funds to Shalimar
Elementary School for Clear Touch
Panels in the amount of $10,000.00.
Public Content
District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shalimar Elementary School for Clear Touch Panels in the
amount of $10,000.00. The remaining cost in the amount of $8,051.00 will be paid with District 4 and District 5 School Board Member
Capital Outlay Funds.
File Attachments
Shalimar Clear Touch.pdf (605 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 2 School
Board Member Capital Outlay Funds
to Fort Walton Beach High School for
portable projectors in the amount of
$4,490.00, presented by Marti Gardner
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $4,490.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary
Capital Outlay Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation
of District 2 School Board Member
Capital Outlay Funds to Fort Walton
Beach High School for portable
projectors in the amount of $4,490.00.
Public Content
District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Fort Walton Beach High School for portable projectors in
the amount of $4,490.00.
File Attachments
FWBHS Projector Quote.pdf (412 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 3 School
Board Member Capital Outlay Funds
to Edge Elementary School for Clear
Touch Panel in the amount of
$6,234.00, presented by Linda
Evanchyk and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $6,234.00
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 Edge
Elementary School for Clear Touch
Panel in the amount of $6,234.00.
Public Content
District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Edge Elementary School for Clear Touch Panel in the
amount of $6,234.00.
File Attachments
Okaloosa-ClearTouch 75 inch A+ Panels with Accessories and Adjustable Stand Qty 1 - Edge 103123.pdf (82
KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 4 School
Board Member Capital Outlay Funds
to Shalimar Elementary School for
Clear Touch Panels in the amount of
$4,025.50, presented by Tim Bryant
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $4,025.50
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 Shalimar
Elementary School for Clear Touch
Panels in the amount of $4,025.50.
Public Content
District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shalimar Elementary School for Clear Touch Panels in the
amount of $4,025.50. The remaining cost in the amount of $14,025.50 will be paid with District 5 and District 1 School Board Member
Capital Outlay Funds.
File Attachments
Shalimar Clear Touch.pdf (605 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.7 Appropriation of District 5 School
Board Member Capital Outlay Funds
to Shalimar Elementary School for
Clear Touch Panels in the amount of
$4,025.50, presented by Diane Kelley
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $4,025.50
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 Shalimar
Elementary School for Clear Touch
Panels in the amount of $4,025.50.
Public Content
District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shalimar Elementary School for Clear Touch Panels in the
amount of $4,025.50. The remaining cost in the amount of $14,025.50 will be paid with District 5 and District 1 School Board Member
Capital Outlay Funds.
File Attachments
Shalimar Clear Touch.pdf (605 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.8 Request to advertise a Public
Hearing for the adoption for revised
School Board Policy 03-05 Procedure
for Handling Criticism of Library
Books or Educational Material,
presented by Tasha Bates, District
Media Specialist (TSA), Curriculum
and Instruction, and recommended by
the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the request to
advertise a Public Hearing for the
adoption for revised School Board
Policy 03-05 Procedure for Handling
Criticism of Library Books or
Educational Material.
Public Content
A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policy 03-05 Procedure
for Handling Criticism of Library Books or Educational Material.
The proposed amendments to the policy deal with updating the policy to meet the statutory and State Board of Education rule changes
regarding the evaluation process and the removal of challenged materials.
The recommended changes are attached.
Please contact Tasha Bates for additional information, 850-226-4582.
File Attachments
03-05 PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING CRITICISM OF LIBRARY BOOKS OR EDUCATIONAL
MATERIAL REV - REDLINED.pdf (62 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.9 Request for authorization to
schedule and advertise a Public
Hearing to receive public input and
consider final approval of the
proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between The School Board
of Okaloosa County, Florida, and
Ruckel Properties Inc, a Florida
corporation, presented by Dr. Bill
Smith, Program Director, Facilities
Planning, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Dollar Amount : $1,767,500.00
Budget Source : Capital Funds - 1.50 Mill
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the scheduling and
advertisement of a Public Hearing to
receive public input and consider final
approval of the proposed Purchase and
Sale Agreement between The School
Board of Okaloosa County, Florida,
and Ruckel Properties Inc, a Florida
corporation.
Public Content
Approval is requested for The School Board to purchase real property containing approximately six (6) +/- acres, Parcel Identification
Numbers: 05-1S-22-256D-0067-0000; 05-1S-22-256D-0066-0070; 05-1S-22-256D-0069-0100; 05-1S-256D-0068-0010, as more
particularly described and depicted in Exhibit "A". The property is located along Palm Boulevard North. Prior to final approval of the
purchase the Board is required to conduct a public hearing after proper notice.
Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158.
File Attachments
Palm Blvd - EquiValue Appraisal.pdf (2,991 KB)
Palm Blvd - Teel & Waters Appraisal.pdf (2,466 KB)
10116-3023023 Ruckel Properties Phase I ESA.pdf (57,558 KB)
230339.01a OCSD 6 acre parcel Niceville (Palm Blvd.) Boundary s&s.pdf (642 KB)
Contract 10.30.23 signed MRS.pdf (3,517 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.10 Request for authorization to
schedule and advertise a Public
Hearing to receive public input and
consider final approval of the
proposed Exchange Agreement to
acquire Deer Moss Creek Property, in
Niceville, Florida, between The
School Board of Okaloosa County,
Florida and Ruckel Properties Inc, a
Florida corporation, presented by Dr.
Bill Smith, Program Director,
Facilities Planning, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $933,333.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Capital Funds - 1.50 Mill
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the scheduling and
advertisement for a Public Hearing to
receive public input and consider final
approval of the proposed Exchange
Agreement to acquire Deer Moss
Creek Property, in Niceville, Florida,
between The School Board of
Okaloosa County, Florida and Ruckel
Properties Inc, a Florida corporation.
Public Content
Approval is requested to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing to receive public input and consider final approval of the proposed
Exchange Agreement to acquire Deer Moss Creek Property, in Niceville, Florida, between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida
and Ruckel Properties Inc, a Florida Corporation. Ruckel is the owner of that certain real property described on Exhibit A attached hereto
containing approximately thirty (30) acres. The School Board is the owner of that certain real property described on Exhibit B attached
hereto containing approximately twenty-five (25) acres. Ruckel and the School Board desire to exchange properties so that all of the
Ruckel Property is conveyed by Ruckel to the School Board in exchange for the conveyance of the School Board Property by the School
Board to Ruckel in accordance with terms and conditions of this Agreement. Prior to final approval of the Exchange Agreement the Board
is required to conduct a public hearing after proper notice.
Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158.
File Attachments
Exchange Agreement 10.30.23 signed MRS.pdf (7,207 KB)
Teel & Waters Appraisal Mid-Bay Connector Rd.pdf (2,280 KB)
Marr Appraisal for Ruckel Properties.pdf (2,161 KB)
EquiValue Appraisal Deer Moss Creek School Site 30 and 40 Acre Options.pdf (3,229 KB)
10116-3023024 Undeveloped Properties-Niceville, FL Phase I ESA.pdf (72,359 KB)
Marr Appraisal for Ruckel Properties.pdf (1,592 KB)
EquiValue Appraisal Lancaster Property Final to Client 2023.pdf (3,160 KB)
Lancaster & Hwy 20 - Teel & Waters.pdf (2,732 KB)
230325.01a OCSD 25 Acres Lancaster Rd BNDY s&s.pdf (579 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.11 Invoices to be approved for
payment, presented by Julie Perry,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for
payment.
Public Content
As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School
Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
File Attachments
Board Bill Summary 11.13.2023.pdf (73 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.12 School Donations, presented by
Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $20,800.00
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : Donations
Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations.
Public Content
Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations
are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name
of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in
many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball
Programs, and classroom supplies.
File Attachments
Donations-2023-11-13.pdf (90 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.13 Authorization to appropriate
Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a
payment in the amount of $13,610.00
to Charter Schools, presented by Julie
Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $13,610.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Federal Impact Aid Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve appropriation of
Federal Impact Aid Funds and make a
payment in the amount of $13,610.00
to Charter Schools.
Public Content
The District received its third Voucher for Impact Aid Section 7003 Payments dated September 8, 2023, for the 2022 Claiming Year
(Claim Filed January 2021) in the following amounts:
Section 7003(b) Basic Support - Dated September 8, 2023 $ 4,172,000.00
Less First Voucher - Dated January 22, 2022 (2,027,727.00)
Less Second Voucher - Dated April 19, 2022 (1,622,182.00)
Equals Increase Due to Third Voucher - Dated September 8, 2023 $ 522,091.00
Section 7003(d) Disability Support - Dated September 8, 2023 $ 373,232.00
Less First Voucher - Dated January 22, 2022 (155,897.00)
Less Second Voucher - Dated April 19, 2022 (171,486.00)
Equals Increase Due to Third Voucher - Dated September 8, 2023 $ 45,849.00
Section 7003(b) Basic Support - Increase Due to Third Voucher $ 522,091.00
Section 7003(d) Disability Support - Increase Due to Third Voucher 45,849.00
Total Increase Due to Third Voucher $ 567,940.00
The charter schools have made a request to receive Federal Impact Aid Funds for eligible students attending charter schools during the
2022 claiming year. The calculation for the 2022 claiming year is based on the number of eligible student cards submitted during the
2020-2021 school year. The payments to these schools are as follows:
Center 9700 - Destin High School N/A
Center 9800 - Okaloosa Academy $ 787.00
Center 9805 - NWFSC Collegiate High School 3,079.00
Center 9807 - Liza Jackson Preparatory School 9,744.00
Total $13,610.00
File Attachments
Agenda - Fed Impact Aid 2022 Pmt 3 2023-11-13.pdf (945 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items
for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.14 ITB 24-01 HVAC Equipment &
Parts-Facilities/Maintenance,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Capital Fund, 0319 DW HVAC
Replacement
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the committee's
recommendation to award ITB 24-01
HVAC Equipment & Parts-
Facilities/Maintenance to multiple
vendors, based on percentage off
discount, effective December 10,
2023, through December 9, 2026.
Public Content
Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award ITB 24-01 HVAC Equipment & Parts-Facilities/Maintenance to multiple
vendors, based on percentage discount. Funding will be paid from Capital Fund, 0319 DW HVAC Replacement. The three (3) year
contract is effective December 10, 2023, through December 9, 2026, and copies of the award tabulation, bid, and addendum to the bid
are attached.
For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159.
File Attachments
ITB 24-01 TAB.pdf (139 KB)
ITB 24-01 HVAC.pdf (1,282 KB)
ITB 24-01 Addendum 1.pdf (228 KB)
Consent
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.15 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over
$50,000: Musco Sports Lighting,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $904,750.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Capital Fund, Project 4202 DW
Athletic Facilities
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of
sports lighting equipment and
installation from Musco Sports
Lighting for Crestview High School,
Destin Middle School, and Fort
Walton Beach High School, for a total
of $904,750.00.
Public Content
Request approval of the purchase of sports lighting equipment and installation from Musco Sports Lighting for Crestview High School
$289,750.00, Destin Middle School $285,000.00, and Fort Walton Beach High School $330,000.00, for a total of $904,750.00. The
purchases are made through Sourcewell Contract #041123-MSL, and funds will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 4202 DW Athletic
Facilities. Copies of the quotes are attached.
For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159.
File Attachments
CVHS QUOTE.pdf (315 KB)
DMS QUOTE.pdf (313 KB)
FWBHS QUOTE.pdf (311 KB)
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.16 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over
$50,000: Critical Response Group,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $137,428.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Fund, Project 4061 School
Mapping Data Grant
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of
Collaborative Response Graphics
(CRGs) from Critical Response Group
in the amount of $137,428.00.
Public Content
Request approval to purchase Collaborative Response Graphics (CRGs), site-specific common operating pictures of our school sites to
enable better communication during an emergency. The purchase in the amount of $137,428.00 is made from Critical Response Group
through TIPS Contract #230202. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 4061 School Mapping Data Grant. A copy of the quote is
attached.
For additional information, please contact Steve Horton, Deputy Superintendent, at (850) 689-7184.
File Attachments
CRG QUOTE.pdf (6,969 KB)
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.17 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: Annual
Agreement for Portable Moving
Services, presented by Vince
Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Capital Fund, Project 2353 DW-
Portable Repairs & Relocation
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of Tag-
On Bid Annual Agreement for
Portable Moving Service, through
Escambia County Schools, effective
November 17, 2023, through
November 16, 2024.
Public Content
Request approval to renew the Tag-On Bid Annual Agreement for Portable Moving Services, through Escambia County School District,
based on fixed pricing, and will be used as needed. The awarded vendor is Ducky Johnson House Movers, Inc. and funding will be paid
from Capital Fund, Project 2353 DW-Portable Repairs & Relocation. The contract is effective November 17, 2023, through November 16,
2024, and copies of the renewal documents are attached.
For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159.
File Attachments
RENEWAL DOCUMENTS.pdf (1,101 KB)
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.18 Exempted Purchase Over
$50,000: BrainPOP, presented by
Vince Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $81,418.95
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Fund, Project 3009
Instruction and District Wide Software
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of site
licenses from BrainPOP for
elementary and middle schools
throughout the district for a total
amount of $81,418.95, effective
11/14/2023, through 11/13/2023.
Public Content
Request approval to purchase site licenses from BrainPOP for elementary and middle schools throughout the district for a total amount
of $81,418.95. The purchase is made through 6A-1.012(11)(b) and funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 3009 Instruction and
District Wide Software. The contract is effective 11/14/2023, through 11/13/2023, and copies of the quote and Addendum to the Terms of
Use are attached.
For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, IT, at (850) 689-7153.
File Attachments
BRAINPOP QUOTE.pdf (193 KB)
ADDENDUM.pdf (252 KB)
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.19 Amendment to Service
Agreement #24-90 Kiara Watson
Video, LLC, presented by Vince
Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $7,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 3488 DoDEA-
Engage 2.0
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Amendment to
Service Agreement #24-90 between
Kiara Watson Video, LLC, and The
School Board of Okaloosa County,
Florida, on behalf of the Curriculum &
Instruction Department, Title IV, to
add an additional $7,000, for a revised
total amount not to exceed $25,000,
effective November 14, 2023, through
June 30, 2024.
Public Content
Request approval to amend Service Agreement #24-90 between Kiara Watson Video, LLC, and The School Board of Okaloosa County,
Florida, on behalf of the Curriculum & Instruction Department, Title IV. The amendment adds four (4) additional finished healthy mind and
body videos, for a revised total of 14 finished videos. The Provider will be paid an additional $1,750 per finished video times four videos
($7,000), for a revised total amount not to exceed $25,000. All other terms and conditions of SA#24-90 shall remain in full force and
effect. The Amendment is effective November 14, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Copies of the Amendment and original Service
Agreement are attached.
For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Specialist, Curriculum & Instruction, at (850) 833-4122.
File Attachments
Amendment to SA #24-90.pdf (427 KB)
SA#24-90.pdf (553 KB)
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.20 Renewal of Fuel Purchasing
Agreement between The School Board
of Okaloosa County, Florida, and
Okaloosa Academy, Inc., presented by
Vince Windham, Program Director,
Purchasing, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of Fuel
Purchasing Agreement between The
School Board of Okaloosa County,
Florida, and Okaloosa Academy, Inc.,
effective December 10, 2023, through
December 9, 2024.
Public Content
Request approval to renew the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Okaloosa
Academy, Inc. The Agreement allows the Purchaser to purchase fuel as needed from the School Board at one of its fuel pump sites
adhering to the Agreement terms and conditions. The Agreement is effective December 10, 2023, through December 9, 2024, and
copies of the renewal documents are attached.
For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668.
File Attachments
RENEWAL DOCUMENTS-OKALOOSA ACADEMY.pdf (311 KB)
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.21 Sale and Disposal of Surplus
Property, presented by Steve Bolton,
Program Director, Maintenance, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and
disposal of the property listed on the
attached surplus lists dated November
13, 2023.
Public Content
Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated November 13, 2023. 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 November 13, 2023 Board Meeting.pdf (101 KB)
Surplus Property Food Services list for November 13, 2023 Board Meeting.pdf (94 KB)
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.22 Surplus, Salvage and Dispose of
one (1) Portable Building (School
Board Owned Tangible Property) in
accordance with Florida Statutes
1013.28(2)(a) and 274.06, presented
by Steve Bolton, Program Director,
Maintenance, and recommended by
the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the surplus, salvage
and disposal of one (1) Portable
Building and remove from the school
district inventory.
Public Content
Approval is requested to surplus, salvage and dispose of one (1) portable and remove from the School District inventory. Additionally, it
will be cannibalized prior to disposal/demolition.
Portable PB000033, FISH 99109, DCA# E-011834 has exceeded its useful life - Year built 2002
Please contact Steve Bolton for additional information, 689-7159.
Consent
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.23 Joint Use Agreement between
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, Florida and The Board of
County Commissioners of Okaloosa
County, Florida, presented by Dr. Bill
Smith, Program Director, Facilities
Planning and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Joint Use
Agreement between The School Board
of Okaloosa County, Florida and The
Board of County Commissioners of
Okaloosa County, Florida, effective
November 1, 2023, through October
31, 2024.
Public Content
Motion to approve the Joint Use Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and The Board of County
Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida.
The County desires to work cooperatively with the School Board for the purpose of operating and maintaining a joint use educational
facility in conjunction with the University of Florida IFAS Extension Program South Annex (“Extension Program”) on the campus of
Okaloosa Technical College located at 1976 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Scope of use of Facilities:
A. The Joint Use Facility shall continue to be used by the Okaloosa Technical College in support of its school physical plant and
educational programs and for other school sponsored and approved events.
B. The Joint Use Facility shall be used by County for the Extension Program, which will include areas for groups such as Master
Gardeners Association, 4-H Youth Development and the Family Consumer Science Programs to meet the needs of its clientele
in surrounding communities and to provide advice from experts in gardening, lawn care and other horticulture topics and for meeting
places and classrooms for other service programs and other incidental purposes as are reasonably related thereto.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158.
File Attachments
2023-2024 Joint Use Agreement BOCC-Extension Program.pdf (2,187 KB)
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.24 Triumph Gulf Coast Application
Grant Request, presented by Jon
Williams, Director, Okaloosa
Technical College, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $8,500,000.00
Budgeted : No
Budget Source : Triumph Gulf Coast Grant
Recommended Action : Motion to approve submission of a
Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. Grant
Application to seek funding in the
amount of $8,500,000.00.
Public Content
The Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. Grant will be utilized to begin and complete the placement of an Okaloosa Technical College North,
situated in the North end of Okaloosa County, which will provide a post secondary career and technical educational programs that lead
to high skill, high wage jobs. For more information, contact Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, 850-833-3500
File Attachments
OTC North Triumph Application-Combined.pdf (9,515 KB)
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.25 2024 Okaloosa County School
District Legislative Priorities,
presented by Steve Horton, Deputy
Superintendent and recommended by
the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Mon to approve the 2024 Okaloosa
County School District Legislative
Priorities.
Public Content
Okaloosa County School District Legislative priorities for 2024 focus on Recruitment and Retention of
employees, Funding for Safe Schools, Academic Excellence, and Healthy Students and Staff, and Deregulation
of K-12 Public Education to provide it with flexibility afforded in statute to charter schools.
File Attachments
Legislative Priorities 2024 - final.pdf (120 KB)
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for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on
Administrative Leave, presented by
Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave:
121972
109301
111421
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 : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program
(DROP).
DROP Start
Employee Name EID Position Location Date
Sheila Watson 111898 Secretary Northwood ES 10/1/2023
Tanya Garcia 109048 Paraprofessional Florosa ES 11/1/2023
Deborah Thomason 108986 Secretary Northwood ES 12/1/2023
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.3 Out-of-Field Report for the 2023-
2024 school year, presented by Sharon
Duron, Program Director, Professional
Services, and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field
Report for the 2023-2024 school year.
Public Content
Teachers who are not teaching in their area of certification are considered out-of-field. The attached list of teachers are those teachers
who are currently not teaching in their certified area.
In order to meet State reporting timelines and hire additional teachers as needed, this report will be a fluid document.
Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857.
File Attachments
OOF Board Report for 11-13-2023.pdf (86 KB)
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.4 Employment Separations,
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
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
Nov 13, 2023 Separations, Public.pdf (63 KB)
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.5 Personnel Recommendations,
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel
recommendations.
Public Content
The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or
hired for substitute positions.
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801.
File Attachments
Nov. 13, 2023 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (118 KB)
Nov 13, 2023 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB)
Nov. 13, 2023 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB)
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.6 Employee Transfers, presented by
Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
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
Nov 13, 2023 Transfers, Public.pdf (134 KB)
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.7 Deleted - Employee Suspension,
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of
employee for 1-day.
Public Content
Suspension of Employee #101438 for 1-day without pay.
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.8 Employee Termination, presented
by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the employee
termination.
Public Content
Recommend employee #121972 be terminated.
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801.
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.9 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of
sick leave due to line-of duty
illness/injury/medical examination,
presented by Lee Hale, Assistant
Superintendent, Human Resources,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
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
Sofiyyah Simmons Edwins Elementary 3.50
Michael Mitchell Pryor Middle School 5.75
Angela Alford Wright Elementary 7.75
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801
8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations
Subject : 8.10 Leave Without Pay, presented by
Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave without pay.
Public Content
The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave.
For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801.
10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business
Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the
Board's Representative to the
Construction Program
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action, Information
10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business
Subject : 10.2 Authorization for Professional
Services from CMI for price
validation for Program #6, Task Order
#2, Scope Modification #7, School
Security and Fencing, presented by Dr.
Bill Smith, Program Director,
Facilities Planning, and recommended
by the Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Dollar Amount : $4,843.00
Budget Source : Capital Funds - 1.50 Mill
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Authorization
for Professional Services from CMI
for price validation for Program #6,
Task Order #2, Scope Modification #7,
School Security and Fencing, amount
not to exceed $4,843.00.
Public Content
Approval is requested for the Authorization for Professional Services Agreement between CMI and The School Board of Okaloosa
County, Florida for Program #6, Task Order #2, Scope Modification #7, School Security and Fencing.
Scope of Services: Investigate proposed work scope, prepare independent estimates for Probable Construction Costs and Review and
Validate TPM's GMP for: Program #6, Task Order #2, Scope Modification #7, amount not to exceed $4,843.00.
Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158.
File Attachments
CMI P-1577 for TO2 Scope Mod 7.pdf (797 KB)
10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business
Subject : 10.3 Funding and Owner Direct
Purchase (ODP) for Destin Middle
School Cafeteria Furniture for the Pre-
GMP Phase of Task Order #34,
presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program
Director, Facilities Planning, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Dollar Amount : $317,683.98
Budget Source : 3911 - Other Capital - Capital Sales
Tax
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Funding and
Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) for
Destin Middle School Cafeteria
Furniture for the Pre-GMP Phase of
Task Order #34, in the amount of
$317,683.98.
Public Content
Approval is requested for Funding and Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) for Destin Middle School Cafeteria Furniture for the Pre-GMP
Phase of Task Order #34, in the amount of $317,683.98.
This is being done in advance of the GMP because furniture is a long lead item.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158.
File Attachments
Meteor Education quote 94080-02.pdf (4,617 KB)
10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business
Subject : 10.4 TPM Program #6, Task Order
#24, Scope Modification #1 - Central
Administration Complex Renovation
(Phase 1) in Niceville, Florida,
presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program
Director, Facilities Planning, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Dollar Amount : $450,000.00
Budget Source : Capital Outlay - Interest Earned on
1.50 Mill Funding
Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6,
Task Order #24, Scope Modification
#1 - Central Administration Complex
Renovation (Phase 1) in Niceville,
Florida in the amount of $450,000.
Public Content
Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #24, Scope Modification #1 - Central Administration Complex Renovation (Phase
1) in Niceville, Florida in the amount of $450,000.
This scope modification provides additional Pre-GMP and GMP Phase design services for Central Administration Renovation Project
Phase 1A and Phase 2 to be completed in advance of construction. Phase 1A consists of a new Training Room, Executive Conference
Room, and additional offices to be used during the different construction phases as swing space. Design services will include AV for the
Training Room and Conference Areas. Additional FF&E design efforts are also included for the planning of furniture and equipment for
Phase 1A areas. This modification also includes the same Pre-GMP and GMP Phase design services for Phase 2 which includes the
Board Members offices, Board Room and Senior Leadership office area. Design services for Phase 2 will also include AV for the Board
Room and Board Conference Areas as well as Senior Leadership offices. Additional FF&E design efforts are also included for the
planning of furniture and equipment. This scope modification will result in 100% Construction Design documents for both Phases used
to develop a GMP for approval at a later date.
Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158.
10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business
Subject : 10.5 Jacobs/Titan Capital Outlay
Program #6, Partial Shared Savings
Task Orders #12, #17, #20 and #21,
presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program
Director, Facilities Planning, and
recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $3,600,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Capital Sales Tax & COPs 2022A
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Jacobs/Titan
Capital Outlay Program #6, Partial
Shared Savings Task Orders #12, #17,
#20 and #21 for a total of
$3,600,00.00 savings to the District.
Public Content
As part of Total Program Management (TPM), any Task Order savings are shared by the District and Jacobs/Titan, splitting the funds
60% and 40%, respectively. The table below provides a summary of the savings submitted for approval.
District - Titan -
Task Order Fund Total
60% 40%
#12 - District-Wide Sales Tax COPS $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $2,500,000
Construction Projects 2022A
#17 - Roof Replacement at Bluewater
Elementary School and Walker
Sales $450,000 $300,000 $750,000
Elementary School Tax
#20 - 2022/2023 Priority Roofing Projects
COPS $1,200,000 $800,000 $2,000,000
2022A
#21 - Longwood Elementary School COPS
$450,000 $300,000 $750,000
Classroom Renovation 2022A
Total - Shared Savings $3,600,000 $2,400,000 $6,000,000
Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158.
File Attachments
TO17 PCCO 01 Shared Savings Partial.pdf (161 KB)
TO20 PCCO 02 Shared Savings Partial.pdf (160 KB)
TO21 PCCO 01 Shared Savings Partial.pdf (160 KB)
TO12 PCCO 03 Shared Savings Partial.pdf (161 KB)
11. Attorney's Business
Subject : 11.1 Consideration of
recommendations, updates, requests,
and pending legal matters
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters.
12. Superintendent's Business
Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip
Requests approved by the
Superintendent.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the
Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information.
File Attachments
Out of State Student Trip Requests 11-13-23.pdf (110 KB)
12. Superintendent's Business
Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and
other matters addressed by the
Superintendent
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board.
13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information
Subject : 13.1 Board Members'
Announcements/Requests for
Information
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action,Information
Public Content
Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters.
14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card)
Subject : 14.1 Members of the public desiring to
address the School Board with general
comments - Form MIS 6120 General
Public Comments (Yellow Card)
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
15. Public Hearing
Subject : 15.1 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 : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
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 public input and consider approval on the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 08-09
Duties, Ethics, 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 and is included herein as an attachment.
For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 850-833-5801.
File Attachments
08-09 Duties, Ethics, Professional Conduct - REDLINED.pdf (100 KB)
15. Public Hearing
Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for adoption of
Resolution 23-10 approving the
proposed Real Estate Purchase and
Sale Agreement between The School
Board of Okaloosa County, Florida,
and Zeifman Partners, Inc., in its
capacity as court-appointed Receiver
of Legacy Lifestyles Destin Property,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, for a parcel of real property,
located at 401 Beach Drive, Destin,
Florida, presented by Dr. Bill Smith,
Program Director, Facilities Planning,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Nov 13, 2023
Absolute Date : Nov 13, 2023
Recommended Action : Motion to adopt Resolution 23-10
approving the proposed Real Estate
Purchase and Sale Agreement between
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, Florida, and Zeifman
Partners, Inc., in its capacity as court-
appointed Receiver of Legacy
Lifestyles Destin Property, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company,
for a parcel of real property, located at
401 Beach Drive, Destin, Florida.
Public Content
The School Board under Resolution 23-10 will determine if it is in the best interest of The School District Okaloosa County, Florida, to
acquire a parcel of real property containing approximately 7.6-acres located at 401 Beach Drive, Destin, Florida. A Public Hearing will be
held to receive public input and consider approval of a contract for the purchase of the subject real property from Zeifman Partners, Inc.,
in its capacity as court-appointed Receiver of Legacy Lifestyles Destin Property, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
For additional information, please contact Bill Smith at (850) 689-7158.
File Attachments
Resolution 23-10 Purchase of Real Property - 401 Beach Drive, Destin, Florida.pdf (2,200 KB)
Marr App - 401 Beach Drive, Destin.pdf (2,885 KB)
EquiValue - 7.60 Acre Site Beach Drive.pdf (3,474 KB)
Teel & Waters - Beach Dr.pdf (2,565 KB)
16. Adjournment
Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by
the Chairman
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type :
17. Public Notices
Subject : 17.1 Notice of Annual Organizational
Meeting
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct its annual Organizational Meeting on November 13, 2023,
beginning at 8:30 a.m., in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville.
17. Public Notices
Subject : 17.2 Notice of Workshop
Meeting : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on
November 13, 2023, 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 : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on November 13, 2023, 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:
Revised School Board Policy 08-09 Duties, Ethics, Professional Conduct
Adoption of Resolution 23-10 approving the proposed Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement of Real Property between the
School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Zeifman Partners, Inc.
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 : Nov 13, 2023 - Workshop Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
PUBLIC NOTICE
This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County
School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise
inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this
meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850)
689-7185.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of
a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the
Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their
individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular
religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to
participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate
in the public meeting.