Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, February 23, 2026 — reading text

7.14 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: Annual Agreement for Portable Moving Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Fund, Project 2353 DW- Portable Repairs & Relocation Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of Tag- On Bid Annual Agreement for Portable Moving Services through Escambia County Schools, effective through November 18, 2026. Public Content File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS PORTABLE MOVING SERVICES.pdf (4,404 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 Tim Bryant, 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 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Howard Technologies, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $314,270.10 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Grant, Project 6141 Okaloosa County Schools Classroom Technology Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of technology equipment from Howard Technologies for a total of $314,270.10 Public Content Request approval to purchase technology equipment from Howard Technologies for a total of $314,270.10. The purchase is made through Contract PAEC 23-165, and funding will be paid from the General Fund Grant received for this purpose. A copy of both quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS/IT, at (850) 689-7153. File Attachments HTS_1608307.00.pdf (76 KB) HTS_1609149.00.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 and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Tim Bryant, 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 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 23, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of the property listed on the attached surplus list dated February 23, 2026. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of the property described on the attached list dated February 23, 2026. These items will be sold through the Board approved On-line Auction Program. Please contact Bobby McElroy for additional information, 689-7159. File Attachments Surplus Items for February 23 2026 Meeting.pdf (93 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 Tim Bryant, 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 Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and North Florida Division I and UCF Lake Nona Hospital, presented by Jennifer Beasley, Program Director Career and Technical Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Feb 23, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 23, 2026 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and North Florida Division I and UCF Lake Nona Hospital, for the Practical Nursing Programs. Public Content This Affiliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences that are part of the curriculum for the Practical Nursing programs, and is effective for two years. For more information, contact Jennifer Beasley at 850-833-5858 File Attachments 2026 Hospital Affiliation Agreement.pdf (166 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 Tim Bryant, 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 Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Feb 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: EID: 126114 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Feb 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). NEW DROP ENTRIES DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Tony Taylor 105359 Bus Driver Trans Central 7/1/2026 Mirenda Blasingim 107159 Secretary OTC 7/1/2026 For more information, contact Lindsay Maxey at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Heroes in the Classroom Bonus Program application for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $46,000.00 Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Heroes in the Classroom Bonus Program application for the fiscal year 2025-2026, in the amount of $46,000. Public Content Okaloosa County School District will use funds from this program