Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, April 8, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Pastor Kevin Coberly, First Church of the Nazarene, Fort Walton Beach, FL Pledge of Allegiance led by Marcus Chambers *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2024 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations: Deleted item 8.7 Employee Termination; added item 8.11 Employee Suspension, at the request of Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations: Deleted item 8.7 Employee Termination; added item 8.11 Employee Suspension, at the request of Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Jennifer Castro- Morales, Choctawhatchee High School, 2024 Florida High Athletic Association (FHSAA) Girls Weightlifting State Champion, Traditional and Olympic Divisions, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Jennifer Castro-Morales, Choctawhatchee High School, 2024 Florida High Athletic Association (FHSAA) Girls (119 lb weight class) Weightlifting State Champion, Traditional and Olympic Divisions. School Records: Snatch 145 Bench 180 Clean and Jerk 180 Traditional 360 Olympic 325 File Attachments Jennifer CASTRO.pdf (277 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Youth Leadership Council Presentation. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information, Presentation Public Content The Youth Leadership Council is a group of Okaloosa County juniors and seniors selected by their school principals who have come together to share ideas and develop solutions to issues that are of concern to them. With the support of County Commissioner Mel Ponder and Superintendent Marcus Chambers, this group has met regularly since May 2021 and has identified issues that have a direct impact on their quality of life. The YLC will present the School Board and Superintendent with a recommendation regarding a project raising awareness regarding the dangers of Fentanyl. For additional information, please contact John Spolski, 850-833-5884. File Attachments YLC School Board Project (1).pdf (1,784 KB) 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Florosa Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Florosa Elementary School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Sherri Chavez to the position of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Florosa Elementary School. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - 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 Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of March 25, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25, 2024, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of March 25, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25, 2024. File Attachments 3-25-2024 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (151 KB) 3-25-2024 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (152 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Edwins Elementary School for classroom furniture in the amount of $5,338.26, presented by Marti Gardner and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,338.26 Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to aprpove the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Edwins Elementary School for classroom furniture in the amount of $5,338.26. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Edwins Elementary School for classroom furniture in the amount of $5,338.26. File Attachments QTE082297 - WD Quote.pdf (132 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 04.08.2024.pdf (67 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Revised Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Child Care Fees, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve changes to FY 2023-2024 Child Care Fees. Public Content The School Board approved the Child Care fees for fiscal year 2023-2024 on April 10, 2023. Antioch Child Care has requested the following changes to the approved fees: Summer 2024 Registration Fee-Summer Only changed from $30.00 to $35.00. Summer 2024 Registration Fee-Attended School Year Child Care changed from $25.00 to $35.00 Weekly Attendance, Weekly Attendance-2nd Child, and Weekly Attendance-3rd Child/4th Child changed from $100.00 per week to $150.00 per week Chargeback Fees changed from N/A to $25.00 Chargeback Fee for Declined/Disputed Credit Card Charges All other fees remain the same. The fee schedule has been attached with the changes highlighted. As a point of reference, the weekly summer fees for the other child care programs are as follows: Bob Sikes - $35/Day = $175/Week Bluewater - $155/Week  Northwood - $105/Week Plew - $155/Week Wright - $95/Week File Attachments !Antioch Child Care Fees for Agenda Item FY 2024 2024-04-08.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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Child Care Fees, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Recommended Action : Motion to approve Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Child Care Fees. Public Content The Child Care fees for fiscal year 2024-2025 are being submitted to the School Board for approval. The following schools plan to offer child care programs next school year: Antioch Elementary School Bluewater Elementary School Bob Sikes Elementary School Northwood Elementary School Plew Elementary School Wright Elementary School  The attached document outlining the fees for fiscal year 2024-2025 is highlighted to indicate the changes. File Attachments !Child Care Fees for Agenda Item FY 2025 2024-04-08.pdf (87 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Proposed School Operational Support Staffing Grid and School Supplement Grid - Discretionary Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve Proposed School Operational Support Staffing Grid and School Supplement Grid - Discretionary Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Public Content The proposed School Operational Support Staffing Grid for fiscal year 2024-2025 is attached. The orange areas on the Staffing Grid indicate proposed changes for the new year. The School Staffing Grid Notes explain the changes being recommended by the Superintendent. The School Supplement Grid is also being submitted for approval. The blue areas indicate the new middle school supplements that were approved through negotiations in June 2023. There are no other changes recommended for fiscal year 2024-2025. File Attachments School Staffing Grid FY 2025 2024-04-08.pdf (102 KB) Supplements FY 2025 2024-04-08.pdf (79 KB) School Staffing Grid Notes FY 2025 2024-04-08.pdf (114 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 ITB 24-03 Custodial Equipment and Repair Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 2011 Custodial Services, and Capital Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the committee's recommendation to award ITB 24-03 Custodial Equipment and Repair Services to Supreme Paper Supplies a Division of Imperial Dade as the Primary Service Provider, and to PR Chemical & Paper Supply as the Secondary Service Provider, effective April 10, 2024, through April 09, 2027. Public Content Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award ITB 24-03 Custodial Equipment and Repair Services to Supreme Paper Supplies a Division of Imperial Dade as the Primary Service Provider, and to PR Chemical & Paper Supply as the Secondary Service Provider. The contract is based on fixed pricing and will be used as needed. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 2011 Custodial Services, and Capital Fund. The three (3) year contract is effective April 10, 2024, through April 09, 2027, and copies of the award tabulation, bid, Addendum 1 & Addendum 2 are attached. For additional information, please contact Bill Smith, Program Director, Custodial Service, at (850) 689-7890. File Attachments ITB_24-03 TAB.pdf (200 KB) ITB 24-03 Custodial Equipment and Repair Services.pdf (753 KB) ITB 24-03 Addendum 1.pdf (453 KB) ITB 24-03 Addendum 2.pdf (288 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: ITB BC- 04-02-20-39 Ice Machines, Continuing Supply, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Funding will vary Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewing ITB BC- 04-02-20-39 Ice Machines, Continuing Supply through Leon County Board of County Commissioners, effective May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB BC-04-02-20-39 Ice Machines, Continuing Supply through Leon County Board of County Commissioners. The awarded vendor is Gulf Ice, based on fixed pricing, and the contract will be used on an as needed basis. Funding will vary. The contract is effective May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025, and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS.pdf (351 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Magellan Federal, presented by John Spolski, Assistant Superintendent, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Magellan Federal, effective August 15, 2024 through July 30, 2028. Public Content The Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Magellan Federal, sets forth guidelines to clarify the responsibilities of the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Magellan Federal with respect to child and youth behavioral (CYB) program services provided by Magellan pursuant to its contract with the federal government to operate part of the Military & Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program on behalf of the Department of Defense Contract No. 47QFCA21C0001. The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall commence on August 15, 2024, and continue through July 30, 2028. For additional information contact John Spolski, 850-833-5884. File Attachments Magellan Federal_updated-0324.pdf (116 KB) Final Magellan MOU Okaloosa County School District 21 Mar 24.pdf (748 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Certification of the Okaloosa County School District Facilities FISH Data for 2024, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Annual Certification of Facilities Data, OEF FISH CERT form for 2024. Public Content In accordance with Florida Statue 1013.31 (1)(d), each year, each district shall review the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) and shall certify to the Office of Educational Facilities that the inventory is current and accurate. This certification is due prior to April 1 of each year. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments 2024 Certification of Facilities Data 3-19-24.pdf (458 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement for Disaster Transportation Services between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc., D/B/A Hawthorn House, presented by Jay McInnis, Program Director, Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement for Disaster Transportation Services between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc., D/B/A Hawthorn House, effective May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. Public Content This Agreement is needed in the event of inclement weather or other disaster where Lessee's facilities must be vacated. Lessor shall lease to Lessee one (1) motor vehicle during times of disaster. The vehicle shall be a sixty-five (65) passenger school bus selected by Lessor from its rolling fleet. The effective dates of the agreement will be May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. For Further information please contact Jay McInnis at 833-4162. File Attachments Motor Vehicle Lease - Hawthorn House.pdf (1,503 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Affiliation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and State of Florida, Department of Health, Okaloosa County Health Department, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Affiliation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and the State of Florida, Department of Health, Okaloosa County Health Department, for the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Okaloosa Technical College, March 6th, 2024 - December 31, 2025, or as the latest date of signature by both parties whichever is later. Public Content This Affiliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences that is part of the curriculum for the LPN program at Okaloosa Technical College, and is effective until December 31,2025. For more information contact Jon Williams, Director Okaloosa Technical College at 850-833-3500. File Attachments Affiliation Agreement State of Florida,Department of Health.pdf (587 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Grant Award Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., for the Okaloosa Technical College North/Project #326, presented  by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $7,850,000.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Triumph Gulf Coast Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Grant Award Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., for the Okaloosa Technical College North/Project #326, in the amount of $7,850,000.00. Public Content This Grant Award Agreement will provide funding in the amount of $7,850,000.00 to The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida - Okaloosa Technical College North/Project #326 for the purchase of property, renovations, equipment, supplies, software, exams, utilities, personnel, and project expenses. Okaloosa Technical College North/Project #326 will provide students the opportunity to attend and earn industry recognized Florida Department of Education approved Career Technical Education credentials in Advanced Manufacturing and Production, Welding, Electronic Systems, Automotive Services, Plumbing, and Cyber Security. File Attachments Grant Award Agreement - Okaloosa County School District - #326 (A5271710xA3759).pdf (714 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Memorandum of Understanding Between CareerSource Okaloosa Walton and Okaloosa Technical College, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Okaloosa Technical College Adult Fees/Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to Approve the 2024 Memorandum of Understanding between CareerSource Okaloosa Walton and Okaloosa Technical College. Public Content This Memorandum of Understanding will allow the implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to students. It is also intended to coordinate resources and services between CSOW and OTC. This partnership will allow a seamless and comprehensive array of education, human services, job training, and other workforce development activities for its students and citizens. This is a (3) year agreement with a one year review for the next three years. The cost of the previous three year agreement was $1,700. The exact cost of the new agreement is unknown at this time and is estimated to be approximately $2,000. File Attachments MOU Careersource and OTC.pdf (1,115 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Grant for the 2024-2025 school year, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $248,001.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Grant in the amount of $248,001.00 for the 2024-2025 school year Public Content Submission and subsequent awarding of this grant will allow Okaloosa Technical College to continue the Adult Education program. The program will serve high school dropouts in Okaloosa County giving them the opportunity to obtain their GED as well as integrate into a career and technical program at Okaloosa Technical College with the goal to eventually receive employment in a high-skilled and high- wage position within Okaloosa County. For more information contact Jon Williams, williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com File Attachments 460-DOE 101 AEFLA.pdf (333 KB) FY 24-25 - 101S Budget Narrative (Adult General Education).pdf (120 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 Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 116349 106208 109765 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - 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 James Ryan 101456 Teacher FWB HS 3/1/2024 Diane Langlois 111907 Technician Career/Tech Education 7/1/2024 Felicia Penney 107490 PKH Parapro Southside 7/1/2024 Leslie Alford 118910 Bookkeeper Laurel Hill 7/1/2024 Edith Janca 101214 Teacher Destin ES 7/1/2024 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments April 8, 2024 Separations, Public.pdf (59 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments April 8, 2024 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) April 8, 2024 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (72 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been transferred in instructional and education support positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 File Attachments April 8, 2024 Transfers, Public.pdf (132 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #125653 for one day without pay. Public Content Suspension without pay of Employee #125653 for one (1) day. For additional information, contact Lee Hale at (850) 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee #125653 for one day without pay. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Deleted - Employee Termination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the termination of employee #124890. Public Content Recommend employee #125764 be terminated. For more information, contact Lee Hale at (850) 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Employee Termination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the termination of employee #125764. Public Content Recommend employee #125764 be terminated. For more information, contact Lee Hale at (850) 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the termination of employee #125764. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave without pay. Public Content The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.10 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Public Content The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate/reimburse sick leave to employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty. Sarah Johnson, Silver Sands, 75 hours For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 Motion & Voting Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.11 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 08, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 08, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee # 120994 without pay. Public Content Suspension of the following employee without pay: EID# 120994 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee # 120994 without pay. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the  Construction Program Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. Motion & Voting Motion to refer the Petition for Hearing from Employee #109765, requesting a formal hearing to appeal disciplinary action to the Florida Department of Administrative Hearings. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments Out of State Student Trip Requests 4-8-24.pdf (97 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action,Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Subject : 14.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board with general comments - Form MIS 6120 General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content  NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on April 8, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Public Notice Meeting : Apr 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting.