Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, December 8, 2014 — reading text

Monday, December 8, 2014 Regular Meeting School District Administration Building Fort Walton Beach, Florida 6:00 p.m. 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Invocation offered by Dewey Destin Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance led by Cathy Thigpen Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.3 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent 7.3 was moved to Discussion 8.1, Appropriation of District 3 Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for a wrestling mat in the amount of $11,310.00; Consent 7.14 was moved to Discussion 8.2, Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa and Walton Counties Public Content A board member may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for more information or moved to the Discussion Agenda to be voted on separately. Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will approve the Agenda. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent 7.3 was moved to Discussion 8.1, Appropriation of District 3 Capital Outlay Funds to Choctawhatchee High School for a wrestling mat in the amount of $11,310.00; Consent 7.14 was moved to Discussion 8.2, Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa and Walton Counties Motion by Melissa Thrush, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 4. Public Discussion Subject : 4.1 Anne Hinze, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content Re: request to address the school board 1. Anne Hinze, IBCLC, parent of children who attend Plew Elementary school and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in private practice. 2. Representing concerned citizens regarding recent incident at Plew Elementary School involving a breastfeeding mother. 3. Discussion of Florida Statute 383.015 which protects a mother's right to Breastfeed her child. 4. Request that the school board implement a plan to educate staff and employees in Okaloosa County School District on the state statute protecting a mother's right to Breastfeed her child. Request that the statute be included in the parent/student handbook for easy reference should a similar situation be encountered in the future. By educating those employed by the county school district we can avoid any future incidents. Thank you Anne Hinze File Attachments Email to Cathy Thigpen.pdf (7 KB) Email to Mary Beth Jackson.pdf (11 KB) 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Principal, Fort Walton Beach High School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Fort Walton Beach High School Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of John Spolski to the position of Principal, Fort Walton Beach High School 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 : 5.2 Appointment of Ms. Teresa Schroeder, Program Director of Student Services, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Teresa Schroeder, Program Director of Student Services. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Teresa Schroeder, Program Director of Student Services. Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.3 Appointment of Program Director - Community Affairs, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Program Director - Community Affairs. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Henry Kelley to the position of Program Director - Community Affairs. Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.4 Transfer of Jacqueline Craig to Assistant Principal I, Antioch Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the transfer of Jacqueline Craig from Assistant Principal I, Lewis School, to Assistant Principal I, Antioch Elementary School. Public Content The Superintendent is recommending the transfer of Jacqueline Craig, Assistant Principal of Lewis School, to Assistant Principal of Antioch Elementary School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the transfer of Jacqueline Craig from Assistant Principal I, Lewis School, to Assistant Principal I, Antioch Elementary School. Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.5 Transfer of Stephen Anderson to Assistant Principal I, Lewis School, recommended by the Superintendent. Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the transfer of Stephen Anderson from Assistant Principal I, Davidson Middle School, to Assistant Principal I, Lewis School. Public Content The Superintendent is recommending the reassignment of Stephen Anderson, Assistant Principal at Davidson Middle School, to Assistant Principal of Lewis School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the transfer of Stephen Anderson from Assistant Principal I, Davidson Middle School, to Assistant Principal I, Lewis School. Motion by Melissa Thrush, second by Rodney Walker. 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 October 23 - November 12, 2014, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of October 23 - November 12, 2014, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Oct 23 - Nov 12.pdf (20 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of October 23 - November 12, 2014, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of October 23 - November 12, 2014, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Oct 23 - Nov 12.pdf (18 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Dec 8, 2014 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda  items as recommended by the Superintendent. Public Content Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent for approval. 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 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