Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, October 27, 2025

Monday, October 27, 2025 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Boardroom 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing 6:15 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by D. Parker Destin *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/ocsd/page/2025-school-board-meetings. *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Administrative Personnel Appointments: Deleted item 4.2 Appointment of Program Director, Facilities. Consent Agenda: Added item 7.25 Payment of One-Time Bonus to District Employees. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information: Added item 13.3 Designation of School Board Member to serve as the Board's representative to the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Administrative Personnel Appointments: Deleted item 4.2 Appointment of Program Director, Facilities. Consent Agenda: Added item 7.25 Payment of One-Time Bonus to District Employees. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information: Added item 13.3 Designation of School Board Member to serve as the Board's representative to the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Principal, Pineview School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Dr. Donna Kelley, to the position of Principal, Pineview School, effective January 5, 2026. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Dr. Donna Kelley, to the position of Principal, Pineview School, effective January 5, 2026. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.2 Deleted - Appointment of Program Director, Facilities, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Program Director, Facilities effective February 3, 2026. 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.3 Appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Lindsay Maxey to the position of Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, effective January 13, 2026. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Lindsay Maxey to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, effective January 13, 2026. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for September 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for September 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments In-County Travel Summary 10.27.2025.pdf (70 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for September 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for September 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Summary 10.27.2025.pdf (59 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.3 Quarterly Report: Service Agreements Under the $10,000 Threshold for Internal and Budgetary Funds, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content Each quarter, the Purchasing Department provides a list of the Internal and Budgetary Funds Service Agreements having a value less than $10,000 that have been entered into by schools/departments. The attached reports show the Service Agreements for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-2026 (July 2025 through September 2025) sorted by school/department and by provider. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments SA totals Q1 School FY 25-26.pdf (793 KB) SA totals Q1 Provider FY 25-26.pdf (800 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.4 Okaloosa Academy, Inc., Basic Financial Statements and Supplementary Information for the Year Ended June 30, 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular 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 Statutes. The audit report is provided to the School Board of Okaloosa County for review and retained in the School Board's permanent files. 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, Inc., 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 2024-2025. The firm of MKA, Certified Public Accountants, Winter Park, FL, performed the 2024-2025 audit report for Okaloosa Academy, Inc.. File Attachments Okaloosa Academy, Inc. -- 2025 Final PDF.pdf (3,282 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - 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. 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of October 13, 2025; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of October 13, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 2025, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of October 13, 2025; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of October 13, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 2025. File Attachments 10-13-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (142 KB) 10-13-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (141 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for risers in the amount of $3,000.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for risers in the amount of $3,000.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Choctawhatchee High School for risers in the amount of $3,000.00. The remaining cost of $13,667.00 will be funded by District 1 School Board Member ($8,000.00) and District 4 School Board Member ($5,667.00) Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Choctaw - Risers - 10-13-25 SB Meeting.pdf (388 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Richbourg School for windows in the amount of $11,644.90, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,644.90 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 Richbourg School for windows in the amount of $11,644.90. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Richbourg School for windows in the amount of $11,644.90. The remaining cost in the amount of $11,644.90 will be paid with District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Richbourg Glass for Windows.pdf (499 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Richbourg School for windows in the amount of $11,644.90, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,644.90 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 Richbourg School for windows in the amount of $11,644.90. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Richbourg School for windows in the amount of $11,644.90. The remaining cost in the amount of $11,644.90 will be paid with District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Richbourg Glass for Windows.pdf (499 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for new School Board Policy 02-22, Risk Management Claims Settlement, presented by C. Jeffrey McInnis, Attorney to the Board, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for new School Board Policy 02-22, Risk Management Claims Settlement. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed new School Board Policy 02-22, Risk Management Claims Settlement. The proposed new rule deals with the authority of the Superintendent of Schools to approve, with specified dollar amounts, risk management claims and causes of action and also restitution and other settlement payments to the District. The purpose and effect of the proposed new rule is to authorize the Superintendent of Schools, after consultation with the School board attorney to approve certain risk management claims and causes of action up to specific dollar limits and to accept and approve certain restitutions or other settlement payments to the District on behalf of the School Board up to specific dollar limits. The new rule will also authorize the Superintendent or his/her designee to execute all necessary settlement documents for such matters. A copy of the proposed new policy is attached. File Attachments 02-22 Risk Management Claims Settlement - New.pdf (61 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 06-33 Administrative Leave, Suspension and Dismissal of Employees, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 06-33, Administrative Leave, Suspension and Dismissal of Employees. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policy 06-33, Administrative Leave, Suspension and Dismissal of Employees. Proposed amendments to the policy are to update the current policies to implement legislative changes. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, at 850-833-5108. File Attachments 06-33 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE SUSPENSION AND DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES update 9.8.25.pdf (72 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 08-09, Duties, Ethics, Professional Conduct, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 08-09, Duties, Ethics, Professional Conduct. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policy 08-09, Duties, Ethics, Professional Conduct. Proposed amendments to the policies are to implement legislative changes and update statutory references. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, at 850-833-5108. File Attachments 08-09 DUTIES ETHICS PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT update 9.8.25.pdf (113 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board policies in Chapter 5, Student Education Records, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community Relations, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for revision of School Board policies in Chapter 5, Student Education Records. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board policies in Chapter 5, Student Education Records. Proposed amendments to the policies are to update the current policies to ensure efficient and effective District operations, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, and make miscellaneous technical corrections. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact John Spolski at (850) 689-7117. File Attachments Chapter 5 - Student Education Records - REDLINE.pdf (238 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Request to advertise adoption of a new job description for Director I, Human Resources, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Dec 30, 1899 Absolute Date : Dec 30, 1899 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a Public Hearing for a new job description for Director I, Human Resources., Public Content A Public Hearing is being requested to receive input and consider approval for a new job description for Director I, Human Resources. Please contact Lee Hale for additional information at 850-833-5801. , File Attachments Director 1 - Human Resources.pdf (108 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Associate Director, Curriculum, presented by Lee Hale, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Associate Director, Curriculum. Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive input and consider approval on the new job description for Associate Director, Curriculum. The purpose of this posiiton is to provide leadership in assuring that all operational decisions and work priorities are guided by legality, compliance, and quality processes which contribute to improved student achievement and development. For additional information, please contact Dr. Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Associate Director - Curriculum.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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Budget Amendment #1 - Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,575,082.82 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #1 - Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Public Content On September 8, 2025, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. As the fiscal year progresses, we ask the School Board to amend the budget to more accurately reflect estimated revenues and appropriations. The amendments are results of various factors including: increases or decreases in estimated revenues to more accurately reflect revenues, and increases or decreases in appropriations to more accurately reflect estimated expenditures and/or better utilize funds for schools, departments, and projects. These amendments facilitate district operations to occur in a positive manner. These amendments properly reflect the estimated revenue and appropriations. The amendments show the estimated revenue and appropriations for each fund and provide a description of the amendments. Required by S.B.E. rule 6A-1.006. New Revenue Appropriated/(Adjusted) During the Month of September 2025: Fund Name Fund No. Amount General Fund 1010 $2,136,115.25 Debt Service Funds 2xxx 349.12 Capital Project Funds 3xxx 1,660,973.98 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx (2,373,805.21) Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 0.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 23,564.35 Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx 127,885.33 Total - All Funds $1,575,082.82 This Budget Amendment contains large decreases in Federal revenue. This happens every year due to the way the District is required to budget entitlements such as Title I and IDEA. We must budget carryover funds as new revenue in new projects beginning with 64. We also must budget the carryover funds in the old projects beginning with 54 until we receive permission from Florida DOE to close them. This causes a temporary double budget of the carryover funds. Once Florida DOE sends documentation to close out the old projects (54), the old projects (54) are reduced to $0.00 as shown in Revenue 3231 - IDEA. Title I will show a similar decrease when notification is received from Florida DOE. Then all funds, carryover and new revenue, are expended from projects beginning with 64. Revenue 3242 - Title IV, Revenue 3274 - Title III, and Revenue 3277 - Title II are being handled differently this year by Florida DOE. Due to the previous uncertainty of these Federal budgets, Florida DOE received extensions to continue to expend carryover funds in fiscal year 2025-2026 using the old projects (54). Rather than reducing the old projects (54) as we normally do, we must reduce the new projects (64) by the amount of the carryover revenue. Two projects will be used for each of these revenue sources in fiscal year 2025- 2026: Projects beginning with 54 to utilize carryover and projects beginning with 64 to utilize new revenue only. File Attachments !BA 01 - Sept 2025.pdf (1,059 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Monthly Financial Statement for September 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Public Content The financial statement for the month ending September 30, 2025, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments Financial Statement 2025-09.pdf (787 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 10.27.2025.pdf (71 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $17,050.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2025-10-27.pdf (124 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $63,115,534.98; Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,471,981.59; and Bank Transfers totaling $30,050,000.00 for September 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $63,115,534.98, Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees in the amount of $3,471,981.59, and Bank Transfers in the amount of $30,050,000.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $63,115,534.98; Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,471,981.59; and Bank Transfers totaling $30,050,000.00 for September 2025 are being presented to the School Board. File Attachments 03 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register -September 2025.pdf (163 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent.  Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Approval of Stream Order Form to Offer Optional Financial App for Employees, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Stream order form to offer optional financial app for employees., Public Content The School District proposes making the Stream app available to its employees. Stream is a financial app that would allow employees to: Choose their own pay cycle. Track their wages to help them manage their budget. Build a savings fund and earn interest (currently 5%). Access up to 50% of earned wages throughout the pay period. The attached overview provides details on the program. There is no requirement nor is there a cost for employees to use the Stream app. Additionally, there is no cost for the District to offer the app and no change in District payroll procedures. , File Attachments Stream Order Form - Okaloosa County School District.pdf (73 KB) Stream Notes.pdf (110 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Resolution 25-11 Authorizing the Approval of a First Amendment to Lease Schedule for Certificates of Participation 2024 (The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, Master Lease Program) Adding Certain Improvements to Athletic Fields that May Be Financed with the Proceeds, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Certificates of Participation 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve Resolution 25-11 Authorizing the Approval of a First Amendment to Lease Schedule for Certificates of Participation 2024 (The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, Master Lease Program) Adding Certain Improvements to Athletic Fields that May Be Financed with the Proceeds. Public Content The Superintendent recommends approval of Resolution No. 25-11 which authorizes the approval of a first amendment to the lease schedule for Certificates of Participation 2024 (The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, Master Lease Program) adding certain improvements to athletic fields that may be financed with the proceeds. Declared savings of $6.0 million may be expended for improvements to the following athletic fields to include the installation of artificial turf thereon and resurfacing of tracks: Baker School Football Stadium Choctawhatchee High School Football Stadium Crestview High School Football Stadium Niceville High School Football Stadium COP 2024 is insured by Assured Guaranty. Assured Guaranty has reviewed and approved the use of COP 2024 funds in this manner. The cost of the review is $5,000.00. File Attachments !Resolution- School Board - COP 2024 - First Amendment.pdf (121 KB) Exhibit A - Form of First Amendment to Lease Schedule.pdf (426 KB) Exhibit B - Form of Consent of AGI to Amendment to Okaloosa SB 2024 Project.pdf (169 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Polar King International, Inc., presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $93,571.54 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of freezer/cooler equipment for Pineview School in the amount of $93,571.54 Public Content Request approval to purchase freezer/cooler equipment for Pineview School in the amount of $93,571.54. The purchases are made through Brevard ITB-25-0285-B-MC and funding will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions. Copies of the quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Service, at (850) 301-3020. File Attachments Polar King Quote.pdf (460 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 2025-2026 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar, presented by  Sheila Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar. Public Content The Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar template is required of each district in Florida in accordance with Section 1008.22(7)(c), Florida Statues (F.S.) and State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.094224, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar is posted on the district website. For additional information please contact Shelia Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Student Services, 850-833- 5888. File Attachments Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar 2025-2026.pdf (358 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Quarterly School Safety Compliance Report – 1st Quarter (2025-2026 SY), in accordance with  Rule 6a-1.0018(4)(f), F.A.C., presented by Danny Dean, Director, Office of Safe Schools, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : Not applicable Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Quarterly School Safety Compliance Report. Public Content In accordance with Rule 6a-1.0018(4)(f), F.A.C., at least quarterly, the School Safety Specialist must report to the Superintendent and the Board any noncompliance by the District with laws or rules regarding school safety. Records, information, photographs, audio and visual presentations, schematic diagrams, surveys, recommendations, or consultations or portions thereof relating directly to the physical security or fire-safety systems of the facility or revealing security or fire-safety systems held by an agency is confidential and exempt from release as a public record pursuant to § 119.071(3), Florida Statutes. For additional information, please contact Danny Dean, 850-226-4815. 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Renewal of Agreement with TSA Consulting Group for Administrative Service of OCSD 403(b) / 457(b) Plans, presented by Sarah Cato, Risk Management Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewal of the Agreement with TSA Consulting Group for Administrative Service of the 403(b) / 457(b) Plans. Public Content TSA Consulting Group has presented the attached documents to extend the agreement with Okaloosa County School District for the administration of the 403(b)/457(b) program at an increased rate charged in the 2025 plan year by $0.25 resulting in total $27.00 per year billed monthly and an additional increase the year of 2028 by $0.25 resulting in $30.00 per year billed monthly. The current arrangement requires that investment providers pay for the administration of the retirement plans in which they participate was negotiated by TSACG in 2009 to reduce and eliminate all employer fees for administrative services and has not changed in over 10 years. It is their intent to continue this arrangement in the future for public sector clients, thereby continuing to ensure that they continue to avoid all administrative costs for the retirement plans maintained for their employees. The attachment includes: Agreement Extension Increase Administrative Costs to investment providers Plan administrative Agreement File Attachments Okaloosa County FL Extension Letter Fee Amendmnt 2025.pdf (477 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Self-Help Project, Purchase and Install a New Play Structure at Plew Elementary School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Dollar Amount : $33,619.00 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Self-Help Project to purchase and install a new play structure at Plew Elementary School. Public Content Plew Elementary School is requesting School Board approval of a Self-Help project to purchase and install a new play structure for the Kindergarten Playground. The Parent Leadership Organization (PLA) is completely funding this project. See attached letter for additional information. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments Letter from Tammy Matz, Principal.pdf (138 KB) Giffen Recreation Estimate Q25-1354.pdf (2,357 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Computer Science Teacher Bonus Grant application for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Jennifer Beasley, Program Director, Career and Technical Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,500.00 Budgeted : Yes Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Computer Science Teacher Bonus Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026, in the amount of $3,500. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools will use the funds from this grant to supply eligible teachers with either a $500 or $1,000 bonus, depending on the certification. The District's portion of the FICA benefits will be withheld prior to payment through the regular payment process. Retirement is not applicable. For any teacher currently working at a charter school, the District will transfer the full bonus amount to the school so it can provide the bonus to its teacher(s) through the payroll process. This grant supports Florida's Strategic Plan, including the Vision: "Florida will have an efficient world-class education system that engages and prepares students to be globally competitive for colleges and careers." By supporting and encouraging the most effective Computer Science teachers, this grant supports the following components of the Plan: *Measure 23: Improving the Retention of Highly-Effective Teachers *Goal 3: Skilled Workforce and Economic Development *Measure 4: (K-12 Computer Science) Access to Computer Science For more information, contact Jennifer Beasley, CTE Program Director, at 850-833-5858. File Attachments 25-26 PPA Form_26A061.pdf (31 KB) CS Teacher Bonus Narrative.pdf (70 KB) DOE100_26A061.pdf (27 KB) DOE101_26A061.pdf (19 KB) Form for Requesting CS Teacher Bonus 2025-26.pdf (157 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.25 Payment of One-Time Bonus to District Employees, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,000,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve payment of one- time bonus to District employees. Public Content The Superintendent is recommending the payment of a one-time bonus to District employees. The category of District employees does not include temporary employees nor does it include contracted employees. The bonus would be paid to individuals employed as of November 5, 2025, in order to meet the November payroll deadline. These employees will receive the bonus in their November paychecks. Employees working 4.00 hours or more per day would receive $538, and employees working less than 4.00 hours per day would receive $269. These bonus amounts would cover the employee's portion of FICA (7.65%) and then provide net bonuses of approximately $500 and $250 before personal income tax withholding. 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: EID: 126979 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 : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employee who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Shelly Miller 114070 Teacher FWB HS 11/1/2025 Laura Stitzer 104812 Teacher Wright ES 10/1/2025 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 2025- 2026 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Teachers who are not teaching in their area of certification are considered out-of-field. The attached list of teachers are those teachers who are currently not teaching in their certified area. In order to meet state reporting timelines and hire additional teachers as needed, this report will be a fluid document. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments OOF Board Report for October 27, 2025.pdf (135 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments October 27, 2025 UPDATED Separations, Public.pdf (95 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments October 27, 2025 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (79 KB) October 27, 2025 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (102 KB) October 27, 2025 Ed Support New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee transfers. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been transferred in instructional and education support positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments October 27, 2025 Transfers, Public.pdf (133 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 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 : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 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 Baleigh Cumbie Lewis School 18.00 Emis Roye Northwood Elementary 30.00 Barbara Lucht Lewis School 16.50 Jami Shaeffer Northwood Elementary 75.00 Felicia Ritnour Lewis School 15.00 Yarnette Wiley Walker Elementary 13.50 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 Motion & Voting Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of-duty illness/injury/medical examination. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave without pay. Public Content The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.2 Tag-On Bid Purchase over $50,000: AstroTurf Corporation, Choctawhatchee High School, Niceville High School, Crestview High School and Baker School presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 13, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 13, 2025 Dollar Amount : $5,124,162.00 Budget Source : Capital - COPs 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve AstroTurf Synthetic Turf at Choctawhatchee High School, Niceville High School,  Crestview High School and Baker School. Public Content Request approval to convert the Football Fields from Natural Grass to Synthetic Turf at Choctawhatchee High School in the amount of $1,342,968; Niceville High School in the amount of $1,124,709; Crestview High School in the amount of $1,306,612 and Baker School in the amount of $1,297,948, the grand total amount of $5,072,237. Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) will be written to Synthetic Turf Resources (Turf) and Liberty Tire (Infill) through AEPA Cooperative Contract #024-A for Sales Tax Savings, please see attached quotes. Funding will be paid from Capital - COPs 2024. Engineering Services will be provided by Choctaw Engineering at Choctawhatchee High School in the amount of $13,350.00; Niceville High School in the amount of $6,600.00; Crestview High School in the amount of $15,300.00; and Baker School in the amount of $16,675.00. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments AstroTurf Quote, AEPA Worksheet, SOV - Choctaw HS.pdf (1,480 KB) AstroTurf Quote, AEPA Worksheet, SOV- Niceville HS.pdf (1,481 KB) AstroTurf Quote, AEPA Worksheet, SOV - Crestview HS.pdf (1,488 KB) AstroTurf Quote, AEPA Worksheet, SOV - Baker School.pdf (1,471 KB) Choctaw Job No. 2021-131-D.pdf (1,948 KB) Niceville Job No 2021-128-E.pdf (384 KB) Crestview HS Job No. 2021-129-F.pdf (1,929 KB) Baker Job No. 2021-130-I.pdf (1,928 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve AstroTurf Synthetic Turf at Choctawhatchee High School, Niceville High School, Crestview High School and Baker School. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.3 TPM Program #6, Task Order #39, Scope Modification #3, GMP  Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) New Parking Lot, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $542,520.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital 1.50 Mill & Self-Insured Medical Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #39, Scope Modification #3, GMP Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) New Parking Lot, in the amount of $542,520.00. Public Content Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #39, Scope Modification #3, GMP Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) New Parking Lot. Scope of Work: This project consists of the construction of a new asphalt parking lot with appropriate striping and signage near the entrance off Lewis Turner Blvd. The new parking lot will include concrete curb and gutter systems, underground storm sewer and required structures, new 1" water service and a new sanitary sewer stub up for future connection. Lot drainage will be collected in a new retention pond. A portion of the parking lot will be used by the new employee health clinic. After the project is complete, the Capital 1.5 Mill funding will be reimbursed by the Medical Fund for the cost of the number of parking spaces to be used by the clinic. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments TO39 SM#3 GMP OTC Paving Ver 1.0.pdf (223 KB) TO#39 OTC Parking Project Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (33 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #39, Scope Modification #3, GMP Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) New Parking Lot, in the amount of $542,520.00. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.4 Program #6, Task Order #38, GMP for District-Wide Fine and Performing Arts, Niceville High School Band Room Addition, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Dollar Amount : $140,000.00 Budget Source : Capital - Sales Tax Recommended Action : Motion to approve the increased amount to Program #6, Task Order #38, GMP for District-Wide Fine and Performing Arts, Niceville High School Band Room Addition, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) increasing the amount but not to exceed from $160,000.00 to $300,000.00, which is an increase of $140,000.00. Public Content Approval is requested to increase the amount to Program #6, Task Order #38, GMP for District-Wide Fine and Performing Arts, Niceville High School Band Room Addition, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) increasing the amount but not to exceed from $160,000.00 to $300,000.00, which is an increase of $140,000.00. Niceville High School Band Room Addition: Increase the previously funded and approved on May 12, 2025, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E), for the purpose of purchasing additional required Instrument Storage Furniture for installation in the new Band Room Addition. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the increased amount to Program #6, Task Order #38, GMP for District-Wide Fine and Performing Arts, Niceville High School Band Room Addition, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) increasing the amount but not to exceed from $160,000.00 to $300,000.00, which is an increase of $140,000.00. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments Out of State Field Trips - 10-27-25.pdf (1,097 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 School Board Member Travel Request Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Tim Bryant to attend the 2026 UBA Preconference Day and COSSBA National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, March 13-15, 2026. This travel has been confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Public Content Mr. Bryant has requested to attend the 2026 UBA Preconference Day and COSSBA National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, March 12-15, 2026. Florida Statute §1001.39 requires that School Board members who travel outside the District and request reimbursement of travel expenses in excess of $500 obtain approval from the School Board that the travel is for official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. An itemized list detailing all anticipated travel expenses is attached. File Attachments Bryant - COSSBA 2026 Annual Conference - March 26 - Estimated Expenses.pdf (112 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Tim Bryant to attend the 2026 UBA Preconference Day and COSSBA National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, March 13-15, 2026. This travel has been confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.2 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action,Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.3 Designation of School Board Member to serve as the Board's representative to the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to designate School Board Member as the Board's representative to serve on the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Public Content Due to a scheduling conflict, Mr. Hinely is unable to serve as the Board’s representative to the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Action should be taken to appoint a new representative. Motion & Voting Motion to designate School Board Member as the Board's representative to serve on the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 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 : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for the proposed rezoning of student attendance areas for Antioch Elementary School, Bob Sikes Elementary School, Davidson Middle School, Laurel Hill School, Northwood Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, Shoal River Middle School, and Walker Elementary School, to create a new student attendance zone for Pineview School, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community Relations, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date : Oct 27, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the rezoning of student attendance areas for Antioch  Elementary School, Bob Sikes Elementary School, Davidson Middle School, Laurel Hill School, Northwood Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, Shoal River Middle School, and Walker Elementary School, to create a new student attendance zone for Pineview School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed rezoning of student attendance areas for Antioch Elementary School, Bob Sikes Elementary School, Davidson Middle School, Laurel Hill School, Northwood Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, Shoal River Middle School, and Walker Elementary School, to create a new student attendance zone for Pineview School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. For additional information, please contact John Spolski at (850) 689-7117. File Attachments Resolution 25-10 Rezoning SY 26-27 FINAL_20250915.pdf (424 KB) Purple Plan Packet_Page1_Map_K_5v2.pdf (3,882 KB) Purple Plan Packet_Page6_Map_6_8v2.pdf (3,716 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the rezoning of student attendance areas for Antioch Elementary School, Bob Sikes Elementary School, Davidson Middle School, Laurel Hill School, Northwood Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, Shoal River Middle School, and Walker Elementary School, to create a new student attendance zone for Pineview School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Okaloosa School Board Leasing Corporation Board of Directors Meeting - 8:15 a.m. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE The members of the School Board of Okaloosa County will convene as the Board of Directors of the Okaloosa School Board Leasing Corporation for the purpose of reviewing, approving and adopting Resolution No. LC 2025-02 approving a first amendment to Lease Schedule No. 2024 to authorize and add improvements to certain athletic fields and other projects that may be financed with the proceeds of the outstanding Certificates of Participation Series 2024. This meeting will be held at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard at the School District Central Administration Complex, in the Boardroom, 202A Highway 85 North, Niceville, Florida. This meeting is open to the press and public. File Attachments PUBLIC NOTICE - Leasing Corporation -10-27-2025.pdf (12 KB) AGENDA - Leasing Corp Meeting 10-27-2025.pdf (31 KB) !Resolution - Corporation - COP 2024 - First Amendment.pdf (131 KB) Exhibit A - Form of First Amendment to Lease Schedule.pdf (426 KB) Exhibit B - Form of Consent of AGI to Amendment to Okaloosa SB 2024 Project.pdf (169 KB) 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearing - 8:30 a.m. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Student Disciplinary Hearing on October 27, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. In accordance with Florida law, this hearing may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected student. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.3 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on October 27, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.4 Notice of Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on October 27, 2025, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Boardroom at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following: Rezoning of student attendance areas to create a new student attendance zone for Pineview School 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 : 17.5 Public Notice Meeting : Oct 27, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting.