Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, February 9, 2026 — reading text

Monday, February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Boardroom 5:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Pastor Felix Cole, Beulah Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance led by Marcus D. 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/page/2026-school-board-meetings *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Brett Hinely, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Crestview High School student Donovan Morales, 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A Boys Swimming 50-yard and 100-yard Freestyle State Champion, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Crestview High School student Donovan Morales, 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A Boys Swimming 50-yard and 100-yard Freestyle State Champion. File Attachments Crestview Boys Swim State Champ - Donovan Morales - 2025.pdf (301 KB) 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Principal, Walker Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Feb 09, 2026 Absolute Date : Feb 09, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Walker Elementary School. Public Content Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Brittany Young to the position of Principal, Walker Elementary School. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Parker Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, 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 : Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - 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 Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of January 26, 2026; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 26, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 26, 2026, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 26, 2026 Absolute Date : Jan 26, 2026 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of January 26, 2026; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 26, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 26, 2026. File Attachments 1-26-2026 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (151 KB) 1-26-2026 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (142 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 Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,500.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00. The remaining cost of $7172.75 will be funded through District 2 School Board Member ($2,500.00) and District 4 School Board Member ($4,672.75) Capital Outlay funds. File Attachments Southside Stage Drapes.pdf (180 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 Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,500.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Southside Primary School for stage curtain in the amount of $2,500.00. The remaining cost of $7,172.75 will be funded through District 1 School Board Member ($2,500.00) and District 4 School Board Member ($4,672.75) Capital Outlay funds. File Attachments Southside Stage Drapes.pdf (180 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 Brett Hinely. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject :