Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, December 9, 2013 — reading text

Monday, December 9, 2013 Regular Meeting School District Administration Building Fort Walton Beach, Florida 6:00 p.m. 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Invocation offered by Cathy Thigpen Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance led by Melissa Thrush Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.3 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Added as 7.33, Termination of Employees Deleted - 7.22, GED Pearson Vue Testing Center Contract Added as 7.34, Request to advertise a Public Hearing for the student attendance area rezoning plan in Crestview 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: Added as 7.33, Termination of Employees Deleted - 7.22, GED Pearson Vue Testing Center Contract Added as 7.34, Request to advertise a Public Hearing for the student attendance area rezoning plan in Crestview Motion by Cathy Thigpen, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 3. Visitors Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Rick Soria on the Occasion of his Retirement from the Okaloosa County School District, presented by Dewey Destin Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Recognition Recommended Action : Motion to adopt Resolution of Tribute Honoring the Accomplishments of Ricardo V. Soria For His Contributions and Commitment to Public Education. Public Content Mr. Rick Soria will be recognized and congratulated on the occasion of his retirement for his achievements and service as an outstanding educator, leader in classroom innovation, and champion for STEMM education. File Attachments Rick Soria Resolution of Tribute.pdf (441 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to adopt Resolution of Tribute Honoring the Accomplishments of Ricardo V. Soria For His Contributions and Commitment to Public Education. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 3. Visitors Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Choctawhatchee High School student Emma Strom, Winner of the 100-meter Backstroke at the Florida High School State Swimming Championships, presented by Mary Beth Jackson and Cindy Frakes Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Choctawhatchee High School Student Emma Strom, winner of the 100-meter backstroke at the Florida High School State Swimming Championships. 3. Visitors Subject : 3.3 Recognition of Choctawhatchee High School  Student Emma Strom, Winner of the 100-meter Backstroke at the Florida High School State Swimming Championships, presented by Helen Hunt Rigdon on behalf of Congressman Jeff Miller Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition 5. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 5.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of October 24 - November 13, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of October 24 - November 13, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Oct 24 - Nov 13.pdf (19 KB) 5. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 5.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of October 24 - November 13, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of October 24 - November 13, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Oct 24 - Nov 13.pdf (16 KB) 5. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 5.3 Presentation on Management of Crestview Area Growth by Ryan Gore, Program Director of Information Systems Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Presentation Public Content The purpose of this item is to present information on enrollment trends in the Okaloosa County School District, as well as present strategies for dealing with growth in specific parts of the county. File Attachments 2010-2014 student population presentation packet.pdf (46 KB) 20131025 11x14 Proposed Walker.pdf (4,448 KB) Crestview Elem Rezone(2).pdf (2,108 KB) Bob Sikes East of Garden City Rd.pdf (4,842 KB) 5. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 5.4 Okaloosa County District School Board Internal Funds Financial Statement and Supplementary Information for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content Chapter 6A-1.087, State Board of Education - Administrative Rules, requires the School Board to provide for an annual audit of school internal funds and requires that the auditor submit a signed, written report to the School Board which shall include any notations of any failure to comply with the requirements of Florida Statutes, State Board Rules and policies of the School Board, and commentary as to financial management and irregularities. The independent certified public accounting firm of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C., performed the audit of the school internal funds. File Attachments Presentation Okaloosa Internal Funds.pdf (1,060 KB) Published Financial Statements.pdf (1,110 KB) CRI Letter to Board.pdf (464 KB) 6. Personnel Appointments Subject : 6.1 Transfer of Dr. Diane Kelley to Principal, Principal Evaluation System and Aspiring Principal Program, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the transfer of Dr. Diane Kelley to Principal of Principal Evaluation System and Aspiring Principal Program. Public Content The Superintendent is recommending the transfer of Dr. Diane Kelley, Principal of Destin Middle School, to Principal of Principal Evaluation System and Aspiring Principal Program. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the transfer of Dr. Diane Kelley to Principal of Principal Evaluation System and Aspiring Principal Program. Motion by Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 6. Personnel Appointments Subject : 6.2 Appointment of Principal, Destin Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of principal, Destin Middle School. Public Content The Superintendent is recommending the appointment of Principal, Destin Middle School. The effective will be December 10, 2013. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Charles Marello to the position of principal, Destin Middle School. Motion by Cindy Frakes, second by Cathy Thigpen. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Dec 9, 2013 - 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