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Monday, July 25, 2016
Regular Meeting
School District Administration Building
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
6:00 p.m.
Invocation offered by Rev. Jerry Nelson
Pledge of Allegiance led by Lamar White
1. Opening of Meeting
Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the
Chairman
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Procedural
2. Approval of Agenda
Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and
Approval of Agenda
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda
as amended: Consent Agenda:
Added item 7.36 Contract
Extension Agreement between
the School Board of Okaloosa
County and Northwest Florida
State College to provide third
party evaluation services for
the DoDEA SCIENCE Project
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the Agenda
as amended: Consent Agenda:
Added item 7.36 Contract
Extension Agreement between
the School Board of Okaloosa
County and Northwest Florida
State College to provide third
party evaluation services for
the DoDEA SCIENCE Project
Motion by Dewey Destin,
second by Rodney Walker.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
5. Personnel Appointments
Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Assistant
Principal I, Niceville High
School, recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appointment of Assistant
Principal I, Niceville High
School.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
appointment of Kimberly
Nihill-Taylor to the position of
Assistant Principal I, Niceville
High School.
Motion by Melissa Thrush,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop
Only)
Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for
the period of June 23 - July 6,
2016, presented by Rita R.
Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
In-County Travel paid for the period of June 23 - July 6, 2016, presented by
Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer
File Attachments
In-County Travel June 23 - July 6.pdf (11 KB)
6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop
Only)
Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid
for the period of June 23 - July
6, 2016, presented by Rita R.
Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Report
Public Content
Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of June 23 - July 6, 2016, presented
by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer
File Attachments
Out-of-County Travel June 23 - July 6.pdf (15 KB)
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent
Agenda
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of
the Workshop Meeting of July
7, 2016; Minutes of the July
11, 2016 Regular Meeting,
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Minutes of the Workshop
Meeting of July 7, 2016;
Minutes of the July 11, 2016
Regular Meeting.
File Attachments
July 7, 2016 Workshop DRAFT.pdf (139 KB)
July 11, 2016 Meeting DRAFT.pdf (116 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.3 Payroll Warrant Register
and Accounts Payable Warrant
Register for June 2016,
totaling $54,668,377.09; and
Bank Transfers for June 2016,
totaling $11,050,000.00,
presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in
the amount of $54,668,377.09
and Bank Transfers in the
amount of $11,050,000.00.
Public Content
Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts
Payable Warrant Register for June 2016, totaling $54,668,377.09; and Bank
Transfers for June 2016, totaling $11,050,000.00, presented by Rita R.
Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent
for approval.
File Attachments
MIS 3478 - Warrant Register June 2016.pdf (89 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.4 Invoices to be approved
for payment, presented by
Rita R. Scallan, Chief
Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - 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 Rita R.
Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval.
File Attachments
Board Bills 7-25-16.pdf (10 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a
consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single
motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and
thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the
request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
Consent Agenda Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.5 Request to close the
current Pryor Middle School
Internal Funds checking
account at First City Bank and
open a new account at
Compass Bank effective July
26, 2016, presented by Rita R.
Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer, and recommended by
the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve request to
close the current Pryor
Middle School Internal Funds
checking account at First City
Bank and open a new account
at Compass Bank effective
July 26, 2016.
Public Content
Per School Board Policy 2-8(A), the School Board shall approve all depositories of School Board funds
including school internal accounts. Depositories must be banks, savings and loan associations, and
credit unions which are authorized to conduct business in Florida pursuant to Chapter 280, Florida
Statutes.
Pryor Middle School is requesting permission to close their current Internal Funds checking account at
First City Bank and open a new account at Compass Bank because First City Bank's Racetrack Road
branch is scheduled to close July 29, 2016. Compass Bank has a branch very close to the school.
Statutory Authority: Section 230.22(2), Florida Statutes
File Attachments
Pryor MS-BankChange-Agenda 2016-07-25.pdf (31 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a
consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single
motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and
thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the
request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
Consent Agenda Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.6 Request to close the
current Choctawhatchee High
School Internal Funds
checking account at First City
Bank and open a new account
at BBVA Compass Bank
effective July 26, 2016,
presented by Rita R. Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve request to
close the current
Choctawhatchee High School
Internal Funds checking
account at First City Bank and
open a new account at BBVA
Compass Bank effective July
26, 2016.
Public Content
Per School Board Policy 2-8(A), the School Board shall approve all depositories of School Board funds
including school internal accounts. Depositories must be banks, savings and loan associations, and
credit unions which are authorized to conduct business in Florida pursuant to Chapter 280, Florida
Statutes.
Choctawhatchee High School is requesting permission to close their current Internal Funds checking
account at First City Bank and open a new account at BBVA Compass Bank because First City Bank's
Racetrack Road branch is scheduled to close July 29, 2016. Compass Bank has a branch very close to
the school.
Statutory Authority: Section 230.22(2), Florida Statutes
File Attachments
ChoctawHS-BankChange-Agenda 2016-07-25.pdf (709 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.7 Exempted Purchase:
Curriculum Associates,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $55,977.59
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Funds, Project 8107
CSR-Math Initiatives and
Federal Funds, Project 7401
Title 1
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
purchase from Curriculum
Associates in the amount of
$55,977.59.
Public Content
Request approval to purchase software subscription/site licenses for I-Ready
Florida Math from Curriculum Associates in the amount of $55,977.59. The
purchase is exempt under 6A-1.012(11)(b). Funding will be paid from two (2)
funding sources, $28,083 from General Funds, Project 8107 CSR-Math
Initiatives and $27,894.59 from Federal Funds, Project 7401 Title 1. The
contract is effective August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017 and a copy of the
quote is attached.
For additional information, please contact Marcus Chambers, Assistant
Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction at (850) 833-3191.
File Attachments
CURRICULUM ASSOC.pdf (520 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.8 Exempted Purchase:
Achieve3000, presented by
Vince Windham, Program
Director, Purchasing, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $206,725.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Funds, Project 6123,
Reading Instruction
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
purchase in the amount of
$206,725 for Achieve3000
Software Subscription.
Public Content
Request approval of the purchase from Achieve3000 in the amount of
$206,725 for Pro Differentiated Literacy Solution Software Subscriptions
and Site Licenses. This purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b).
Funding will be paid from General Funds, Project 6123, Reading Instruction.
The contact is effective August 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and a copy of
the quote is attached.
For additional information, please contact Marcus Chambers, Assistant
Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction at (850) 833-3191.
File Attachments
ACHIEVE3000.pdf (115 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.9 Exempted Purchase:
Renaissance Learning:
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $136,637.15
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General Funds, Project 6123
Reading Instruction
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
purchase of software
subscriptions from
Renaissance Learning for a
total of $136,637.15.
Public Content
Request approval to purchase software subscriptions for AR and STAR
Reading from Renaissance Learning in the amount of $136,637.15 for the
schools listed on the attached quote. The purchase is exempted under
6A1.012(11)(b). Funding will be paid from General Funds, Project
6123 Reading Instruction. The subscription is effective 8/1/2016 through
7/31/2017 and a copy of the quote is attached.
For additional information, please contact Marcus Chambers, Assistant
Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction at (850) 833-3191.
File Attachments
Renaissance Learning Quote.pdf (180 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.10 Tag-On Bid Purchase
Over $25,000: Dell, presented
by Vince Windham, Program
Director, Purchasing, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $219,516.97
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Special Revenue, Project 5488
DoDea - Science
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
purchases from Dell and
School Outfitters in the
amount of $219,516.97.
Public Content
Request approval to purchase Chromebooks from Dell in the amount of
$209,455.25 through State of Florida Contract and to purchase Luxor
Charging Carts from School Outlet in the amount of $10,061.72 through
RFQ 16-26, for a grand total of $219,516.97. Funding will be paid from
Special Revenue, Project 5488 DoDEA - Science.
For additional information, please contact Cheree Davis, Assistant Principal,
Fort Walton Beach HS at (850) 833-3300.
File Attachments
DELL QUOTE.pdf (92 KB)
RFQ 16-26.pdf (22 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.11 Factory Direct
Agreement: AAON, presented
by Vince Windham, Program
Director, Purchasing, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : General and Capital Funds,
Various Projects
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Factory
Direct Agreement with AAON.
Public Content
Request approval of the Factory Direct Agreement with AAON. Hill Company
Gulf States is the approved vendor for the purchase of AAON products and
equipment. Purchases will be made on an as needed basis, based on factory
direct pricing. The agreement is in effect until July 24, 2017 and a copy is
attached.
For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Director, Facilities
Planning and Maintenance Support at (850) 689-7159.
File Attachments
AAON Factory Direct Pricing Letter 070616.pdf (67 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a
consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single
motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and
thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the
request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
Consent Agenda Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.12 Service Agreement
#17-26 Brice Milton,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $6,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Internal Funds, Stylemarchers
Band
Recommended Action : Request approval of Service
Agreement #17-26 between
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, FL and Brice Milton.
Public Content
Request approval of Service Agreement #17-26 between The School Board
of Okaloosa County, FL and Brice Milton, on behalf of Choctawhatchee High
School, to provide Band/Percussion Clinician Services. The Provider will be
paid $500.00 per month for up to twelve (12) months, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $6,000.00. Funds will be paid from Internal,
Stylemarchers Band. The contact is effective July 26, 2016 through June 30,
2017 and a copy of the agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact John McArthur, Band Director,
Choctawhatchee High School at (850) 833-3614.
File Attachments
SA# 17-26.pdf (54 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.13 Service Agreement
#17-27 Victoria Donahoo,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $9,600.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Internal Fund, Stylemarchers
Band
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service
Agreement #17-27 between
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, FL and Victoria
Donahoo.
Public Content
Request approval of Service Agreement #17-27 between The School Board
of Okaloosa County, FL and Victoria Donahoo, on behalf of Choctawhatchee
High School, to provide Band/Percussion Clinician Services. The Provider
will be paid $800.00 per month for up to twelve (12) months, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $9,600.00. Funding will be paid from
Internal, Stylemarchers Band. The contract is effective July 26, 2016
through June 30, 2017 and a copy of the agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact John McArthur, Band Director,
Choctawhatchee High School at (850) 833-3614.
File Attachments
SA# 17-27.pdf (54 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.14 Service Agreement
#17-32 Andrew Barberi,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $5,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Internal Funds, Style
Marchers Band
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service
Agreement #17-32 between
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, FL and Andrew
Barberi, on behalf of
Choctawhatchee High School.
Public Content
Request approve of Service Agreement #17-32 between The School Board of
Okaloosa County, FL and Andrew Barberi, on behalf of Choctawhatchee
High School, to provide Choreography Services. The Provider will be paid
$1,500.00 for the Field Season Show, $2,000.00 for the World Guard Show,
and $1,000.00 for the "A" Guard Show, for a total of $4,500.00. The Provider
will be paid $25.00 an hour for additional choreography, tryouts or judging,
for a total not to exceed $500.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$5,000.00. Funds will be paid from Internal, Style Marchers Band. The
contract is effective July 26, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and a copy of the
agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact John McArthur, Band Director,
Choctawhatchee High School at (850) 833-3614.
File Attachments
SA# 17-32.pdf (51 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.15 Service Agreement
#17-33 Jamie Fields,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $3,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Iinternal Funds, Style
Marchers Band
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service
Agreement #17-33 between
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, FL and Jamie Fields,
on behalf of Choctawhatchee
High School.
Public Content
Request approval of Service Agreement #17-33 between The School Board
of Okaloosa County, FL and Jamie Fields, on behalf of Choctawhatchee High
School to provide Monthly Clinician Services for Color and Winter Guards.
The Provider will be paid $250.00 per month for up to twelve (12) months,
for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,000.00. Funding will be paid
from Internal Funds, Style Marchers Band. The contract is effective July 26,
2016 through June 30, 2017 and a copy of the agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact John McArthur, Band Director,
Choctawhatchee High School at (850) 833-3614.
File Attachments
SA# 17-33.pdf (48 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.16 Service Agreement
#17-34 Sarah Lienemann,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $6,500.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Internal Funds, Style
Marchers Band
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service
Agreement #17-34 between
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, FL and Sarah
Lienemann, on behalf of
Choctawhatchee High School.
Public Content
Request approval of Service Agreement #17-34 between The School Board
of Okaloosa County, FL and Sarah Lienemann, on behalf of Choctawhatchee
High School, to provide Monthly Clinician Services for Color and Winter
Guards. The Provider will be paid $500.00 per month for up to twelve (12)
months, for a total of $6,000.00. The Provider will be paid $25.00 per hour
for any additional Choreography, Routines or Tryouts, not to exceed
$500.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,500.00. All funds will
be paid from Internal Funds, Style Marchers Band. The contract is effective
July 26, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and a copy of the agreement in
attached.
For additional information, please contact John McArthur, Band Director,
Choctawhatchee High School at (850) 833-3614.
File Attachments
SA# 17-34.pdf (51 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.17 Service Agreement
#17-35 Susan Labrecque,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $5,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Internal Funds, Style
Marchers Band
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service
Agreement #17-35 between
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, FL and Susan
Labrecque, on behalf of
Choctawhatchee High School.
Public Content
Motion to approve Service Agreement #17-35 between The School Board of
Okaloosa County, FL and Susan Labrecque, on behalf of Choctawhatchee
High School, to provide Choreography Services for Color and Winter
Guards. The Provider will be paid $1,500.00 for the Field Season Show,
$2,000.00 for the World Guard Show, and $1,000.00 for the "A" Guard Show,
for a total up to $4,500.00. The Provider will be paid $25.00 for any
additional choreography, tryouts or judging, not to exceed $500.00, for a
total contract amount not to exceed $5,000.00. All funds will be paid from
Internal, Style Marchers Band. The contract is effective July 26, 2016
through June 30, 2017 and a copy of the agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact John McArthur, Band Director,
Choctawhatchee High School at (850) 833-3614.
File Attachments
SA# 17-35.pdf (51 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.18 Service Agreement
#17-37 Kelsey Riley,
presented by Vince Windham,
Program Director, Purchasing,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $8,300.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Internal Funds, Style
Marchers Band
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service
Agreement #17-37 between
The School Board of Okaloosa
County, FL and Kelsey Riley,
on behalf of Choctawhatchee
High School.
Public Content
Request approval of Service Agreement #17-37 between The School Board
of Okaloosa County, FL and Kelsey Riley, on behalf of Choctawhatchee High
School, to provide Monthly Clinician Services for Color and Winter Guards.
The Provider will be paid $650.00 per month for up to twelve (12) months,
not to exceed $7,800.00. The Provider will be paid $25.00 per hour for any
additional choreography, routines or tryouts, not to exceed $500.00, for a
total contract amount not to exceed $8,300.00. All funds will be paid from
Internal, Style Marchers Band. The contract is effective July 26, 2016
through June 30, 2017 and a copy of the agreement is attached.
For additional information, please contact John McArthur, Band Director,
Choctawhatchee High School at (850) 833-3614.
File Attachments
SA# 17-37.pdf (51 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.19 Destin Elementary
School Self Help Project for
additional parking, presented
by Steve Bolton, Director,
Facilities Planning and
Maintenance, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Jul 25, 2016
Absolute Date : Jul 25, 2016
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the self-
help project for the
construction of additional
parking at Destin Elementary
School.
Public Content
Approval is requested to add additional parking in an area adjacent to the multi-purpose room. The
area consists of approximately 4860 square feet and will be used by school staff. This will free up
visitor parking in the front of the school. This project is being fully funded by internal PTO funds.
Attached is an explanation of the request that includes the scope of work, budgeting information and a
drawing. Also included is a proposal from Helms Contracting in the amount of $7,700.00 for
construction of the parking lot.
File Attachments
Destin Elem Self Help Project - Parking paving.pdf (216 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.20 School Food Service A La
Carte Pricing for Elementary
and Secondary Schools for the
2016-2017 school year,
presented by Richard Norris,
Program Director for Food
Services, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Jul 25, 2016
Absolute Date : Jul 25, 2016
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School
Food Service Revised A La
Carte Pricing for Elementary
and Secondary Schools for
2016-2017 School Year.
Public Content
Attached is the pricing list for elementary and secondary schools for the 2016-2017 school year.
File Attachments
Copy of Ala Carte List 2016-2017 submitted to OCSD.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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.21 Athletic Training
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Twin Cities
Hospital, for services provided
to Niceville High School,
presented by Andy Johnson,
Specialist, Student
Intervention Services, and
receommeded by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Jul 25, 2016
Absolute Date : Jul 25, 2016
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Athletic
Training Agreement between
the School Board of Okaloosa
County and Twin Cities
Hospital for services provided
to Niceville High School,
effective July 25, 2016
through July 24, 2017.
Public Content
This is an agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and
Twin Cities Hospital. The agreement provides for the delivery of athletic
training services to athletes at Niceville High School. Additionally this
agreement provides for the administering of pre-concussion assessment by
Twin Cities Hospital for Niceville High School athletes and its feeder school
athletes at Lewis School and Ruckel Middle School with parent
permission. Parent permission is required for the pre-concussion
assessment.
File Attachments
Athletic Training Agreement-Niceville HS.pdf (135 KB)
Consent
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a
consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single
motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all
Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and
thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the
request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
Consent Agenda Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.22 Athletic Training
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Fort Walton Beach
Medical Center for services
provided to Fort Walton Beach
High School, presented by
Andy Johnson, Specialist,
Student Intervention Services,
and recommened by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Jul 25, 2016
Absolute Date : Jul 25, 2016
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Athletic
Training Agreement between
the School Board of Okaloosa
County and Fort Walton Beach
Medical Center for services
provided to Fort Walton Beach
High School, effective July 25,
2016 through July 24, 2017.
Public Content
This is an agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. The agreement provides for the delivery
of athletic training services to athletes at Ft. Walton Beach High School.
Additionally, this agreement provides for the administering of pre-
concussion assessments by Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center to athletes at
Ft. Walton Beach High School and its feeder school athletes at Bruner
Middle School and Destin Middle School. Parent permission is required for
the pre-concussion assessment.
File Attachments
ATHLETIC TRAINER AGREE. FT. WALTON BCH. HIGH SCHOOL.pdf (193
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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.23 Title I Part A Grant
Application, presented by Dr.
Sandy Arteaga, Title I/X
Specialist, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $6,605,229.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Title I Part A - Grant Funds
Recommended Action :
Motion to approve the Title I
Part A Grant Application.
Public Content
Title I Part A application for the 2016-2017 school year. Federal grant to
increase academic achievement of at risk students in Title I Schools.
File Attachments
TIPA-16-17-07142016150603.pdf (9,630 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.24 Additional Course
Adoptions for the 2016-2017
School Year, presented by Jeff
Palmer, Elementary Director
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
attached course adoptions for
the 2016-2017 School Year.
Public Content
Request to adopt the attached courses. Course titles, course numbers, credit, requested
weighting, and rational for course adoption and weighting is attached.
File Attachments
Liza Jackson REQUEST FOR COURSE ADOPTION 2016-2017 School
Year[1].pdf (121 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.25 2015-2016 State Equity
Report, presented by Steve
Chatman, Equity Specialist,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
2015-2016 State Equity
Report.
Public Content
The Annual State Equity Report is a means to evaluate our district's progress in complying with the
Florida Educational Equity Act. Attached is the report that will be turned into the DOE and a brief
overview of the report.
File Attachments
2015-2016 State Equity Report Update-Powerpoint.pdf (7,382 KB)
2015-2016 Annual Equity Update (002).pdf (67,426 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.26 Cleared certification
requirements and issuance of
contracts for the 2016-2017
school year, presented by
Karen Peek, Program Director
of Professional Services, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Superintendent's
recommendation to issue
contracts to the attached list
of teachers who have cleared
certification requirements.
Public Content
The attached list of teachers have cleared their certification requirements
and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2016-2017 school year.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their
contracts.
File Attachments
CLEARED PROV 7-25-2016.pdf (87 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.27 Personnel
recommendations, presented
by Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel
recommendations.
Public Content
The purpose of this item is to present a lost of employees who have been
hired or transferred in the instructional and educational support positions or
hired for substitute positions.
File Attachments
July 25, 2016 Ed Support Board Report.pdf (119 KB)
July 25, 2016 Instructional Board Report.pdf (122 KB)
BOARD REPORT JULY 17, 2016.pdf (35 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.28 Employment
Separations, presented by
Stacie Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve
employment seperations.
Public Content
Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa
County School District.
File Attachments
SeparationsJuly25th2016.pdf (48 KB)
Consent
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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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.29 Reinstatement/
Reimbursement of sick leave
due to line-of duty illness/
injury/medical examination,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
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.
Connie Thorton, Transportation, 14.25 hours
Glenda McGuire, Custodial Services, 75.00 hours
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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.30 Employee Suspensions,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
suspension of employees.
Public Content
Suspension of employee EID#104266
Consent
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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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.31 Leave Without Pay,
presented by Stacie Smith,
Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
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.
Consent
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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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.32 Inter-Institutional Early
College/Dual Enrollment
Articulation Agreement
between the Okaloosa County
School District and Northwest
Florida State College for
2016-2017, presented by
Sheila Lightbourne, Director
of Secondary Education, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Inter-
Institutional Early College/
Dual Enrollment Articulation
Agreement between the
Okaloosa County School
District and Northwest
Florida State College,
effective August 19, 2016
through July 31, 2017.
Public Content
2016-2017 Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between Okaloosa County Schools and Northwest
Florida State College.
File Attachments
Okaloosa County 2016-17 Articulation Agreement (1).pdf (396 KB)
Consent
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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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.33 Athletic Training
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Fort Walton Beach
Medical Center for services
provided to Choctawhatchee
High School, presented by
Andy Johnson, Specialist,
Student Intervention Services,
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting :
Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Preferred Date : Jul 25, 2016
Absolute Date : Jul 25, 2016
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Athletic
Training Agreement between
the School Board of Okaloosa
County and Fort Walton Beach
Medical Center for services
provided to Choctawhatchee
High School, effective July 25,
2016 through July 24, 2017.
Public Content
This is an agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and
Fort Walton Beach Hospital. The agreement provides for the delivery of
athletic services to athletes at Choctawhatchee High School. Additionally,
this agreement provides for the administering of pre-concussion assessment
by Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center for Choctawhatchee High School
athletes and its feeder school athletes at Pryor Middle School and Meigs
Middle School. Parent permission is required for the pre-concussion
assessment.
File Attachments
ATHLETIC TRAINING AGREE. CHOCTAW HIGH SCHOOL.pdf (191 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.34 Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and the Okaloosa
County Sheriff's Office for the
CHOICE Information
Technology Institute CSI
Program at Crestview High
School for the 2016-2017
school year, presented by
Dexter Day, Principal,
Crestview High School, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $60,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : Crestview High School
Discretionary Fund
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and the Okaloosa
County Sheriff's Office for the
CHOICE Information
Technology Institute CSI
Program at Crestview High
School.
Public Content
This agreement provides payment to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office for
providing an instructor for the CHOICE Information Technology Crime
Scene Investigation program at Crestview High School.
File Attachments
Crestview HS CSI Program Agreement with OCSO.pdf (4,281 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.35 Appropriation of District
4 School Board Member
Capital Outlay Funds to
Laurel Hill School for
porcelain steel magnetic dry
erase boards with aluminum
frames and map rails, in the
amount of $5,000.00,
presented by Cathy Thigpen
and recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $5,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : School Board Member
Discretionary Capital Outlay
Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
appropriation of District 4
School Board Member Capital
Outlay Funds to Laurel Hill
School for porcelain steel
magnetic dry erase boards
with aluminum frames and
map rails, in the amount of
$5,000.00.
File Attachments
QUO1779573.pdf (97 KB)
QUO1779541-2.pdf (76 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
7. Consent Agenda
Subject : 7.36 Contract Extension
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Northwest Florida
State College to provide third
party evaluation services for
the DoDEA SCIENCE Project,
presented by Sheila
Lightbourne, Secondary
Director, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact : Yes
Dollar Amount : $25,000.00
Budgeted : Yes
Budget Source : DoDEA Science Grant Funds
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Contract Extension
Agreement between the
School Board of Okaloosa
County and Northwest Florida
State College to provide third
party evaluation services for
the DoDEA SCIENCE Project,
effective August 1, 2016
through July 31, 2017.
Public Content
The Service Agreement with Northwest Florida State College is to provide third party evaluation
services for the DoDEA Science Project. The Provider will be paid $25,000.00 per contract year for a
total contract amount not to exceed $75,000.00 over a three year period if the Agreement is renewed
and extended, subject to receipt of grant funding. Original Agreement was Board Approved on
February 9, 2015. The Contract Extension Agreement will be effective August 1, 2016 through July 31,
2017. This is the 3rd year of the 3 year grant.
Attached you will find the original Agreement and the Extension Agreement.
File Attachments
Independent Contract Agreement Extension 2016-2017.pdf (927 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 Consent
Agenda as amended and all of
the Consent Agenda items as
recommended by the
Superintendent
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
8. Discussion Agenda
Subject : 8.1 Items Moved from the
Consent Agenda (if any)
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
10. Information Technology Seat Management
Contract
Subject : 10.1 Contract Change Order
#6 to the Seat Management
Contract, presented by Dustin
Keith, Seat Management
Specialist, and recommended
by the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Preferred Date : Jul 25, 2016
Absolute Date : Jul 25, 2016
Fiscal Impact : No
Budgeted : No
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Contract
Change Order #6 to the Seat
Management Contract,
presented by Dustin Keith,
Seat Management Specialist.
Public Content
Contract Modification Change Order #6, FIREWALL SEAT.
File Attachments
Contract Modification Change Order #6, FIREWALL SEAT..pdf (360 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve Contract
Change Order #6 to the Seat
Management Contract,
presented by Dustin Keith,
Seat Management Specialist.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
11. Attorney's Business
Subject : 11.1 Consideration of
recommendations, updates,
requests, and pending legal
matters
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - 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 : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Information
File Attachments
7-25-2016 Student Trip Requests.pdf (709 KB)
12. Superintendent's Business
Subject : 12.2 Correspondence,
requests and other matters
addressed by the
Superintendent
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other
matters with the Board.
13. Board Members' Announcements/Request
for Information
Subject : 13.1 Board Members'
Announcements/Request for
Information
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action, Information
Public Content
Board Members may request information or address concerns and other
matters.
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.1 Public Hearing for
adoption of the Elementary
and Secondary Code of
Student Conduct for the
2016-2017 school year,
presented by Andy Johnson,
Specialist, Student
Intervention Services, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Elementary and Secondary
Code of Student Conduct for
the 2016-2017 school year.
File Attachments
Code of Student Conduct Elementary2016-17.pdf (464 KB)
Code of Student Conduct Secondary 2016-17.pdf (520 KB)
Code of Student Conduct Elementary Spanish 2016-17.pdf (501 KB)
Code of Student Conduct Secondary Spanish 2016-17.pdf (584 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
Elementary and Secondary
Code of Student Conduct for
the 2016-2017 school year.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.2 Public Hearing for
adoption of revised School
Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition
of Bullying and Harassment,
presented by Andy Johnson,
Specialist, Student
Intervention Services, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve revised
School Board Policy 4-43
Prohibition of Bullying and
Harassment.
Public Content
A Public Hearing will be held to receive public comment and consider
approval of revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and
Harassment. The proposed revisions will provide a listing of authorized
programs to implement a curriculum in schools to provide a foundation of
prevention of bullying and harassment, and provide for a scheduled review
of the policy by School Advisory Councils.
File Attachments
4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment.pdf (168 KB)
4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment-REDLINED.pdf (267 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve revised
School Board Policy 4-43
Prohibition of Bullying and
Harassment.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.3 Required Local Effort
Millage Rate, presented by
Rita Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer, and recommended by
the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
tentative Millage Rate for
Required Local Effort.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
tentative Millage Rate of
4.659 Mills for Required Local
Effort.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.4 Basic Discretionary
Operating Millage Rate,
presented by Rita Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
tentative Millage Rate for
Basic Discretionary
Operating.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
tentative Millage Rate of
0.7480 Mills for Basic
Discretionary Operating.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.5 Capital Outlay Millage
Rate, presented by Rita
Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer, and recommended by
the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
tentative Millage Rate for
Capital Outlay.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
tentative Millage Rate of
1.5000 Mill for Capital Outlay.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.6 Total Millage Levy,
presented by Rita Scallan,
Chief Financial Officer, and
recommended by the
Superintendent for approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
tentative Total Millage Levy.
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
tentative Total Millage Levy of
6.907 Mills.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.7 Resolution No. 16-03
Adopting the Tentative
Millage Rates for Fiscal Year
2016-2017, presented by Rita
Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer, and recommended by
the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Resolution
16-03 Adopting the Tentative
Millage Rates for Fiscal Year
2016-2017.
File Attachments
TRIM Resolution 16-03 - Millage Rates - Adopted by School Board.pdf (101
KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve Resolution
16-03 Adopting the Tentative
Millage Rates for Fiscal Year
July 1, 2016- June 30, 2017.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.8 Preliminary and
Tentative Budget for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017, presented by
Rita Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer, and recommended by
the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the
Preliminary and Tentative
Budget for Fiscal Year
2016-2017.
File Attachments
P&T Booklet FY 2016-2017 2016-07-18 with Inserts.pdf (1,519 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve the
Preliminary and Tentative
Budget for Fiscal Year July 1,
2016- June 30, 2017, in the
amount of $369,063,608.00.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
14. Public Hearing
Subject : 14.9 Resolution No. 16-04
Adopting the Preliminary and
Tentative Budget for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017, presented by
Rita Scallan, Chief Financial
Officer, and recommended by
the Superintendent for
approval.
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve Resolution
16-04 Adopting the
Preliminary and Tentative
Budget for Fiscal Year
2016-2017.
File Attachments
TRIM Resolution 16-04- Budget - Adopted.pdf (98 KB)
Motion & Voting
Motion to approve Resolution
16-04 Adopting the
Preliminary and Tentative
Budget for Fiscal Year July 1,
2016- June 30, 2017, in the
amount of $369,063,608.00.
Motion by Rodney Walker,
second by Dewey Destin.
Final Resolution: Motion
Carries
Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy
Thigpen, Melissa Thrush,
Rodney Walker, Lamar White
15. Adjournment
Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the
meeting by the Chairman
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type :
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.1 Notice of Workshop
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - Regular
Meeting
Type : Information
Public Content
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the School District Administration Building, Fort Walton
Beach, on July 21, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public.
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.2 Notice of Public Hearing
- 6:15
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - 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 July
25, 2016, beginning at 6:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the School District
Administration Building, Fort Walton Beach. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and
consider approval of:
1. Elementary and Secondary Code of Student Conduct for the
2016-2017 school year
2. Revision of school Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and
Harassment
3. Proposed Preliminary and Tentative Budget and Millage Rate for
2016-2017
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
irrelevent 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 the School District Administration Building at (850)
833-3110 prior to this meeting.
16. Public Notices
Subject : 16.3 Public Notice
Meeting : Jul 25, 2016 - 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 the School District Administration
Building at (850) 833-3110.
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.