Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, January 11, 2021 — reading text

Monday, January 11, 2021 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Pastor Doug Fannon, Rosemont Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance led by Marti Gardner *************************************************** NOTICE This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at http://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2021. A separate seating area has been set aside for the press and public who are in attendance at the meeting in accordance with social distancing guidelines as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). *************************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Procedural Recommended Action : Motion to authorize Dr. White to participate and vote via telephone conference call, due to quarantine. Motion & Voting Motion to authorize Dr. Whie to participate and vote via telephone conference call, due to quarantine. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley Not Present at Vote: Lamar White 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of the 2021 Secondary Principal of the Year, Dexter Day, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Okaloosa County Schools honor and recognize Mr. Dexter Day as the 2021 Secondary Principal of the Year for his unwavering support and unrelenting guidance in providing the highest quality education and for positively impacting his school and community. Presented with highest respect and appreciation by Superintendent Marcus Chambers and the School Board of Okaloosa County. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of the 2021 Elementary Principal of the Year, Amy Klugh, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Okaloosa County Schools honor and recognize Ms. Amy Klugh as the 2021 Elementary Principal of the Year for her unwavering support and unrelenting guidance in providing the highest quality education and for positively impacting her school and community. Presented with highest respect and appreciation by Superintendent Marcus Chambers and the School Board of Okaloosa County. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.3 Recognition of the 2021 Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year, Merchelle Hixson-Wells, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Okaloosa County Schools honor and recognize Ms. Merchelle Hixson-Wells as the 2021 Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year for her unwavering support and unrelenting guidance in providing the highest quality education and for positively impacting her school and community. Presented with highest respect and appreciation by Superintendent Marcus Chambers and the School Board of Okaloosa County. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.4 Recognition of the 2021 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year, Susan Geering, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Okaloosa County Schools honor and recognize Ms. Susan Geering as the 2021 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for her unwavering support and unrelenting guidance in providing the highest quality education and for positively impacting her school and community. Presented with highest respect and appreciation by Superintendent Marcus Chambers and the School Board of Okaloosa County. 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Bruner Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Bruner Middle School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Jacqueline Colmon to Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Bruner Middle School. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 5. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.2 Appointment of Assistant Principal I on Temporary Assignment (12 Months), recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Appointment of Assistant Principal I on Temporary Assignment (12 Months). Public Content This is a District-based position funded through grant funds. Motion & Voting Appointment of Assistant Principal I on Temporary Assignment (12 Months). Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 6. Public Comment Subject : 6.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of November 21 – December 9, 2020, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of November 21 – December 9, 2020, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Nov 21 - Dec 9.pdf (114 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - 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 Diane Kelley, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of December 10, 2020; Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 14, 2020, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 11, 2021 Absolute Date : Jan 11, 2021 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of December 10, 2020; Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 14, 2020. File Attachments 12-10-2020 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (270 KB) 12-14-2020 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (264 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 Diane Kelley, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shalimar Elementary School for cafeteria tables in the amount of $9,240.88, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting :