Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, February 26, 2018 — reading text

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 Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.1 Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Marcus Chambers, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2018 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on and/or removed from Administrative Leave: 101664 103000 108274 113516 119779 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.2 Out-of-Field Report for the 2017-2018 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director of Professional Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2018 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve the list of out-of-field teachers presented. Public Content The attached list of teachers have been deemed out-of-field because they do not currently hold the certification required based on classes taught or student requirements. The State requires teachers be reported to the Board who are out-of-field. File Attachments Out-Of-Field Board Report 02-26-2018.pdf (143 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve the list of out-of-field teachers presented. Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Melissa Thrush. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.3 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Marcus Chambers, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2018 - Regular Meeting Type : Action 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 or transferred in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. File Attachments BOARD REPORT FEBRUARY 26, 2018.pdf (72 KB) February 26, 2018 Ed Support Board Report.pdf (120 KB) February 26, 2018 Instructional Board Report.pdf (107 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.4 Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), presented by Marcus Chambers, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2018 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve new participants in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). 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). File Attachments February 26, 2018 DROP Board Report.pdf (196 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve new participants in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.5 Employment Separations, presented by Marcus Chambers, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2018 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve employment seperations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. File Attachments SEPARATIONSFEB26TH2018.pdf (38 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employment seperations. Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.6 Leave Without Pay, presented by Marcus Chambers, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2018 - Regular Meeting Type : Action 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 10. Discussion Agenda Subject : 10.1 Deleted - Fort Walton Beach High School, Riggs Stadium Turf Replacement, presented by Steve Bolton, Director of Facilities Planning, and Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2018 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve Fort Walton Beach High School, Riggs Stadium Turf Replacement. Public Content The artificial turf at Riggs Stadium has exceeded its life cycle and will need to be replaced. Based on information obtained, the attached presentation will provide an estimated cost of replacement with artificial turf and the costs of replacement with a natural grass turf. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton at 689-7159. File Attachments Riggs Stadium Turf Replacement Options.pdf (1,836 KB) 10. Discussion Agenda Subject : 10.2 Modification to the Agreement for the School Resource Officer Program between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Sheriff of Okaloosa County for six additional SROs for the period of time beginning 02/26/2018 and ending on 07/15/2018, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 26, 2018 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Dollar Amount : $197,835.00 Recommended Action : Motion to approve funding and modification to the Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Sheriff of Okaloosa County for the addition of six SROs to the School Resource Officer Program. The cost of the modification is $197,835 and will be funded from the District's General Fund. Public Content This is a recommendation to approve a modification to the School Resource Officer Program Agreement, and funding for six additional SROs at the following schools beginning 02/26/2018 and ending 07/15/2018: Baker School Crestview High School Northwood/Richbourg Niceville High School Choctawhatchee High School Fort Walton Beach High School