Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, June 23, 2025 — reading text

850-833-3164. File Attachments DOE 100A IDEA Part B K12 2025-2026.pdf (146 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.49 IDEA, Part B, Entitlement Pre-K Florida Department of Education Project Application for 2025-2026, presented by Kathy Ard, Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $396,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : IDEA, Part B, Entitlement Pre-K Florida Department of Education Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Florida Department of Education IDEA, Part B, Entitlement Pre-K Federal application for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Okaloosa County's projected allocation for the IDEA, Part B, Entitlement Pre-K grant is $396,000.00. At this time, the narrative is being completed and due to the FDOE June 25, 2025. Once the 2025-2026 Federal Grant is complete and submitted to the FDOE, the narrative will be presented to the Okaloosa County School Board. For additional information, please contact Kathy Ard, Director, at 850-833-3164. File Attachments DOE 100A IDEA Part B PreKd 2025-2026.pdf (148 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.50 Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast, presented by Rebecca Heald, Specialist, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 11, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $52,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Project 2086- SAI- Teenage Parent Program Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast for child care services provided to the students enrolled in the Teenage Parent Program. Public Content The Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast and the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, mutually agree to cooperate in serving pregnant and parenting students in the school district. Through this mutual agreement, child care placement will be provided to any pregnant or parenting student, enrolled in the Teenage Parenting Program, pursuing a high school diploma. File Attachments TAPP OK Schools 2025-2026-Partially.pdf (282 KB) TAPP OK 25-26-Anti-Human Trafficking Laws.pdf (249 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.51 Okaloosa County School District 2026-2027 School Calendar, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community Relations and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Okaloosa County School District 2026-2027 School Calendar, effective July 1, 2026. Public Content On Monday, April 21, 2025, the 2026-27 Calendar Committee convened. The committee was comprised of 20 people, with a selection of members on behalf of the Superintendent, OCEA, and OESP. A recommendation has been made to the Superintendent, and that recommendation is before you tonight. In summary – July 31- August 4 Flex (3 Days) August 7 , Jan. 6- PD Days (colored differently than Teacher Workdays, light blue) 10 traditional Workdays 179 Attendance Days The first day of school for students: Monday, August 11. Spring Break: Mar. 15-19 The last day of school for students: Thursday, May 27 (before Memorial day) Teachers finish by May 27 (with Flex Days, June 2) For additional information, please contact Duscha Ross, 850-689-7165. File Attachments 2026-27 Calendar by Month - Board DRAFT_20250603.pdf (133 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.52 Agreement for School Resource Officer Program between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and The Sheriff of Okaloosa County, Florida, for 2025-2026, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, MIS/Community Relations, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 23, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 23, 2025 Absolute Date : Jun 23, 2025 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,255,771.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Project 3107 - Safe Schools Revenue, General Fund  Reserve, Charter School Reimbursements Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agreement for School Resource Officer Program between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and The Sheriff of Okaloosa County, Florida, for 2025-2026, effective July 16, 2025, through July 15, 2026. Public Content This is a recommendation to approve funding and the agreement for the School Resource Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Sheriff of Okaloosa County in the amount of $4,255,771.00. This agreement will be funded as follows: Source Amount Safe Schools - Estimated New Revenue $2,760,215.00 Safe Schools - Prior Years Carryover 0.00 General Fund Reserves 1,282,766.00 Charter School Reimbursement - Destin High School 70,930.00 Charter School Reimbursement - Okaloosa Academy 70,930.00 Charter School Reimbursement - Liza Jackson Preparatory 70,930.00 Total Proposed Budget $4,255,771.00 For additional information, please contact John Spolski, (850) 689-7117. File Attachments 25-26 SRO Contract