Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, August 25, 2025

Monday, August 25, 2025 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance led by Brett Hinely *********************************************** 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/o/ocsd/page/2025-school-board-meetings. *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Specialist, Math, Curriculum and Instruction, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Specialist, Math, Curriculum and Instruction. Public Content Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Dr. Delilah Lewis to the position of Specialist, Math, Curriculum and Instruction. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 5. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 5.1 In-County Travel paid for July 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for July 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments In-County Travel Summary 08.25.2025.pdf (60 KB) 5. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 5.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for July 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for July 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Summary 08.25.2025.pdf (64 KB) 6. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 6.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 11, 2025; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 11, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 2025,  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 11, 2025; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 11, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 2025. File Attachments 8-11-2025 Special Meeting - Attorney-Client Session - DRAFT.pdf (53 KB) 8-11-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (149 KB) 8-11-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.docx (29 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shoal River Middle School for painting of front offices in the amount of $3,500.00, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,500.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shoal River Middle School for painting of front offices in the amount of $3,500.00. Public Content District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shoal River Middle School for painting of the front offices in the amount of $3,500.00. The remaining cost of $4,242.95 will be covered by District 4 School Board Member ($3,500.00) and the school's discretionary funds ($742.95). File Attachments Shoal River Middle School - Office Paint.pdf (43 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shoal River Middle School for painting of the front offices in the amount of $3,500.00, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,500.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Shoal River Middle School for painting of the front offices in the amount of $3,500.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Shoal River Middle School for painting of the front offices in the amount of $3,500.00. The remaining cost of $4,242.95 will be covered by District 3 School Board Member ($3,500.00) and the school's discretionary funds ($742.95). File Attachments Shoal River Middle School - Office Paint.pdf (43 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - 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 08.25.2025.pdf (65 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $25,500.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2025-08-25.pdf (118 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $3,503,301.28; Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,666,780.70; and Bank Transfers totaling $10,000,000.00 for July 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief  Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $3,503,301.28, Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees in the amount of $3,666,780.70, and Bank Transfers in the amount of $10,000,000.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $3,503,301.28; Self- Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,666,780.70; and Bank Transfers totaling $10,000,000.00 for July 2025 are being presented to the School Board. File Attachments 01 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register -July 2025.pdf (161 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Renewal of Investment Advisory Services Portfolio Management Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and FAI Capital Management Inc., presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 9015 Fixed Charges Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewal of Investment Advisory Services Portfolio Management Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and FAI Capital Management, Inc. Public Content Request approval for renewal of Investment Advisory Services Portfolio Management Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and FAI Capital Management, Inc., a Florida corporation which is a registered investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The original agreement was approved by the School Board on November 12, 2024. File Attachments FAI Capital Renewal Document 2025-2026 Updated Signed Final.pdf (529 KB) Required Forms - All New Contracts Renewals Extensions Signed Final.pdf (1,496 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Revised Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Child Care Fees for Edwins Elementary School, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Recommended Action : Motion to approve Revised Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Child Care Fees for Edwins Elementary School. Public Content The School Board approved the Child Care Fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 on April 14, 2025. Edwins Elementary School Child Care is requesting the following changes to the approved fees: Current Registration Fee - New Students $30.00 Registration Fee - Returning Students $25.00 Teacher Work Day Total Charge for Drop In - No Field Trip Planned $25.00 Registration Fee - Summer Only $30.00 New Registration Fee - New Students $30.00 Per Family Registration Fee - Returning Students $25.00 Per Family Teacher Work Day Total Charge for Drop In - No Field Trip Planned $45.00 Registration Fee - Summer Only $30.00 Per Family All other fees remain the same. The fee schedule has been attached with the changes highlighted. File Attachments !Child Care Fees for Agenda Item FY 2026 2025-08-25 - FOR THE BOARD.pdf (74 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Bank of America Banking Services Fee Agreement, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Bank of America Banking Service Fee Agreement for a five year term beginning September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2030. Public Content Request approval of the attached banking agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Bank of America. The agreement is for a 5-year term for the purpose of minimizing bank service fee increases. Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon 30-days prior notice to the other party; and either party may terminate the Agreement immediately for cause. There are no increases to our banking fees from our last agreement. The five year term will be September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2030. File Attachments Sch Bd Okaloosa County - Govnt Banking Agrmt 080525v2.pdf (232 KB) Affidavit of Compliance with Anti-Human Trafficking Laws - Eff 7-1-24.pdf (185 KB) FEDERAL DEBARMENT FORM.pdf (40 KB) Scrutinized Company Certification Form.pdf (50 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Addendum to Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and KEV Group, Inc., presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $13,932.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve Addendum to Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and KEV Group, Inc. Original Agreement approved on March 27, 2023. Public Content School Funds Online is the bookkeeping software used by schools for Internal Funds and is a part of KEV Group, Inc. An Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and KEV Group, Inc., was approved by The Board on March 27, 2023. A request is being made to trade 49 Clover devices for 49 PAX devices at no cost to the District and add 11 additional PAX devices. These devices are used to take credit and debit card purchases in person. File Attachments SBO_Addendum_Q-00649_2025-08-13.pdf (296 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Sole Source #26-03 IXL Learning, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $110,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 6415 TITLE IV- SS & AEG and Project 3488 DODEA- ENGAGE 2.0 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of software licenses from IXL Learning for a total cost of $110,00.00, effective August 30, 2025, through August 29, 2026. Public Content Request approval to purchase software licenses from IXL Learning for a total cost of $110,000.00. Funds will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 6415 Title IV - SS & AEG and Federal Fund, Project 3488 DODEA-ENGAGE 2.0, the contract is effective August 30, 2025, through August 29, 2026. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Amy Dale, Title I, Specialist, at (850) 301-3008. File Attachments IXL QUOTE.pdf (6 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Sole Source #26-01 Everway, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $107,237.65 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Fund, Project 6475 IDEA-K12 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of software licenses from Everway for a total cost of $107,237.65, effective  August 29, 2025, through August 28, 2026. Public Content Request approval to purchase software licenses from Everway for a total cost of $107,237.65. Funds will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 6475 IDEA-K12, the contract is effective August 29, 2025, through August 28, 2026. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, ESE, Program Director, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments EVERWAY QUOTE.pdf (157 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 ITB 26-01 Crestview High Auto Lab Remodel Phase 2, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $133,371.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 4140 CTE-WD- CAP GRANT Recommended Action : Motion to approve the committee's recommendation to award ITB 26-01 Crestview High Auto Lab Remodel Phase 2 to R & D Development Inc. in the amount of $133,371.00. Public Content Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award ITB 26-01 Crestview High Auto Lab Remodel Phase 2 to R & D Development, Inc. in the amount of $133,371.00. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 4140 CTE-WD-CAP GRANT. Copies of the Bid and Award Tabulation are attached. No addendums were issued for this bid. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities, at (850) 689-7298. File Attachments ITB 26-01 Crestview High Auto Lab Remodel Phase 2.pdf (2,351 KB) ITB 26-01_TAB.pdf (119 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Service Agreement #26-78 Gary Wright, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $58,520.00  Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #26-78 between Gary Wright, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide HVAC Instruction in an amount not to exceed $58,520.00, effective August 28, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #26-78 between Gary Wright, and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Okaloosa Technical College, to provide HVAC Instruction. The Provider will be paid $38.00 per hour for up to 1,540 hours, for a total contract amount not to exceed $58,520.00. Funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 6110 Adult Education Tuition. The Agreement is effective August 28, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Scott Huerkamp, Assistant Director, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850) 833-3500. File Attachments OTC SA #26-78 Gary Wright.pdf (738 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Renewal of Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Baker Fire District and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented  by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Baker Fire District and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Public Content Request approval to renew Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Baker Fire District and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida. The Agreement allows the Purchaser to purchase fuel as needed from the School Board at one of its fuel pump sites adhering to the Agreement terms and conditions. The Agreement is effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026 and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments BAKER FUEL RENEWAL DOCUMENTS.pdf (84 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Amendment #1 to Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, FL, and North Florida Division I, Inc., to include the addition of RN Program as part of the agreement, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Amendment #1 to the School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and North Florida Division I, Inc., for the addition of the RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College for the 25-26 school year Public Content The School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, FL, and North Florida Division I, Incl, is to provide clinical learning experience for students enrolled in the Registered Nursing (RN) program at Okaloosa Technical College for the 2025-2026 school year. For additional information, please contact Jon Williams, Principal, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850)-833- 3500 or email williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Amendment #1 to Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, FL, and Crestview Hospital Company, LLC, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Amendment #1 to the School Affiliation Agreeement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, FL, and Crestview Hospital Company, LLC, for the addition of the RN Program at Okaloosa Technical College for the 25-26 school year. Public Content The School Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Fl and Crestview Hospital Company, LLC, is to provide clinical experience for students enrolled in the Registered Nurse (RN) program at Okaloosa Technical College for the 2025-2025 school year. For additional information, please contact Jon Williams, Principal, Okaloosa Technical College, at (850)-833-3500 or email williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com. File Attachments Crestview Hospital Company LLC..pdf (1,318 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 K-12 Comprehensive Evidence- Based Reading Plan for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Amy Dale, Director, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content The Reading Plan must be presented to the School Board for approval and then submitted to the Florida Department of Education for approval. This plan is annually updated to meet current legislative requirements and details the role of administration (both district and school level), professional learning, assessment, curriculum, and instruction in the improvement of student learning of the B.E.S.T. English Language Arts Standards. For more information, please contact Amy Dale, 850-833-3521. File Attachments OCSD CERP 2025.pdf (943 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Amendment to Full Services Schools Contract between The Department of Health in Okaloosa County and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, submitted by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and approved by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 Dollar Amount : $120,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Full Service Schools Allocation Recommended Action : Motion to approve amendment to the 2025-2026 Full Service Schools contract between the Department of Health Okaloosa and the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida. Public Content The Department of Health Okaloosa has requested to amend the original Full Service Schools Contract, specifically Attachment 1, approved on June 23, 2025 and started on July 1, 2025. The amendment will begin on 8/25/2025. For more information, contact Teri Schroeder @ 850-833-3108. File Attachments DOH Contract Amendment w_Routing doc.pdf (7,959 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Listing Agreement for Commercial Property between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Re/Max Agency One, Inc., for the sale of real property located on Hill Ave NW and Lovejoy Rd., Fort Walton Beach, Florida, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Listing Agreement for Commercial Property between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Re/Max Agency One, Inc., for the sale of real property located on Hill Ave NW and Lovejoy Rd., Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Public Content Approval is requested for the Listing Agreement for Commercial Property between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Re/Max Agency One, Inc., for the sale of real property located on Hill Ave NW and Lovejoy Rd., Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Brief Legal description: E 26.66 A of N1/2 of SE1/4LESS Okaloosa County parcel ID #08-2S-24-0000-0005-0000. File Attachments Listing Agreement - ReMax.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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Approval of Okaloosa County School District Bus Routes for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Ryan Gore, Program Director of Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Okaloosa County School District Bus Routes for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Requesting approval of the 2025-2026 Okaloosa County School Bus Routes. For further information please contact Ryan Gore at (850) 833-4162. File Attachments South Bus Routes 2025-2026.pdf (277 KB) North Bus Routes 2025-2026.pdf (374 KB) Central Bus Routes 2025-2026.pdf (196 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 Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, 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 : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: EID 112136 124469 124899 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 : Aug 25, 2025 - 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). Employee Name EID Position Location DROP Start Date Nicole Rowley 101973 Paraprofessional Southside 11/1/2025 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year. Public Content The attached list of teachers has cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent that they receive their contracts. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments Cleared Provisionals for 8-25-2025 Meeting REV-445KBS3.pdf (140 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025- 2026 school year. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Out-of-Field Report for the 2025- 2026 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Public Content Teachers who are not teaching in their area of certification are considered out-of-field. The attached list of teachers are those teachers who are currently not teaching in their certified area. In order to meet State reporting timelines and hire additional teachers as needed, this report will be a fluid document. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850-833-5857. File Attachments OOF Board Report for August 25, 2025 REV.pdf (158 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Addendum to the Master Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa Education Staff Professionals, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Addendum to the Master Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Okaloosa County Education Staff Professionals. Public Content The Okaloosa County School District and the Okaloosa Education Staff Professionals Association reached a tentative contract agreement on August 15, 2025, for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, subject to School Board approval and Association membership ratification. The tentative agreement affects only portion of the collective bargaining agreements and salaries. The proposed Education Staff Professionals salary schedule for fiscal year 2025-2026 as follows: 1.5% General Improvement to current salary schedule Bookkeeper Supplement: Elementary $300 Middle $425 High $650 Transportation employees will receive ($15 for one shift, $25 for 2 shifts) on any day in which the employee is assigned an additional route or routes, or partial routes during the normal workday. Add Specialist Degree to Advanced Degree Supplement chart at $239 For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 850-833-5801. File Attachments Ed Staff Prof Salary Schedule - FY 2025-2026 - Proposed.pdf (986 KB) Ratification Document_OESP_20252026 (1).pdf (243 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Addendum to the Master Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Okaloosa County Education Staff Professionals. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 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 August 25, 2025 Updated Separations, Public.pdf (98 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 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 in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments August 25, 2025 Ed Support New Hires, Public.pdf (58 KB) August 25, 2025 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (97 KB) August 25, 2025 Substitutes New Hires, Public.pdf (73 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 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 August 25, 2025 Transfers Report, Public.pdf (134 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the 5-day suspension of employee #124379. Public Content Suspension of Employee #124379 for five (5) days. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the 5-day suspension of employee #124379. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.10 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the 2-day suspension of employee #126614. Public Content Suspension of Employee #126614 for two (2) days. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the 2-day suspension of employee #126614. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, 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 : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.2 Program #6, Task Order #43, Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) North Interior Renovation Project, Revision of Attachment 4 of the GMP, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Aug 25, 2025 Absolute Date : Aug 25, 2025 Recommended Action : Motion to approve Program #6, Task Order #43, Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) North Interior Renovation Project, Revision of Attachment 4 of the GMP. Public Content Approval is requested for Program #6, Task Order #43, Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) North Renovation Project, Revision of Attachment 4 of the GMP. This Revision will change the Construction Start Date, Substantial Completion, Project Completion and Warranty Phase dates. Date of Project OTC North Interior Construction Substantial Completion Warranty Phase Renovation Project Start Date Completion Date  October 1, 2025 - Previously September 30, March 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 September 30, Authorized Dates 2025 2025 October 1, May 1, 2026 - April Revised Dates March 31, 2026 April 30, 2026 2025 30, 2027 For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. Motion & Voting Motion to approve Program #6, Task Order #43, Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) North Interior Renovation Project, Revision of Attachment 4 of the GMP. Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - 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 8-25-25 Out of State Field Trip Requests.pdf (1,098 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - 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 : Aug 25, 2025 - 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 : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Aug 25, 2025 - 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 August 25, 2025, 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 : Aug 25, 2025 - 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.