Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, April 22, 2024 — reading text

Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments 2024-245 Access FL History Adoption.pdf (209 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 Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Autism Spectrum Disorder Add- On Endorsement Program K-12 2024- 2029, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 22, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the attached 2024- 2029 Autism Spectrum Disorder Add- On Endorsement Program K-12 Public Content The Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement Program is designed to increase the level of knowledge, expertise, and understanding of educators working with K-12 students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This optional add-on endorsement is designed for teachers who currently hold teacher certification in Exceptional Student Education K-12. For additional information, please contact Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, (850) 833-5857. File Attachments ASD Addendum 10_8_20.pdf (122 KB) ASD Add on Endorsement.pdf (328 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 Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, 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 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 126282 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 22, 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 Mary Locke 107493 Paraprofessional Lewis School 7/1/2024 Charles Callahan 102932 Custodian Silver Sands 7/1/2024 Wanda Mercer 108546 Paraprofessional Kenwood ES 7/1/2024 Kimberly Taylor 115298 Assistant Principal Niceville HS 7/1/2024 James (Jimmy) Adams 107860 Leaderman Maintenance 7/1/2024 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Department Staffing Restructure, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 22, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 22, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $157.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to approve the Information Systems Department restructure. Public Content The Information Systems Department is requesting approval to make the following changes in positions: Delete ESL Interpreter - 10-Month and corresponding Summer other compensation Add IT Field Technician - 12-Month Please see the attached cost comparison. File Attachments Restructure - Info Systems FY 2024 2024-04-09.pdf (68 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the request to approve the Information Systems Department restructure. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 22, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 22, 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 22, 2024 Separations Report, Public.pdf (239 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 22, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 22, 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 22, 2024 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (54 KB) April 22, 2024 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (53 KB) April 22, 2024 Subsitute New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting  Type : Action, Procedural Preferred Date : Apr 22, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 22, 2024 Budget Source : , Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee transfers., 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 22, 2024 Transfers, Public.pdf (132 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers., Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Apr 22, 2024 Absolute Date : Apr 22, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee #126423 for five days