Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, April 11, 2022 — reading text

Monday, April 11, 2022 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Dr. Steven Farris, First Baptist Church of Destin Pledge of Allegiance led by Linda Evanchyk *************************************************** 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/2022 *************************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Item 8.5 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Eglin Elementary School for office furniture. The requested appropriation amount should be $9,897.06, as reflected on the attached quote. Superintendent’s Human Resources Recommendations: Forgiveness of work day for employees due to inclement weather, April 5, 2022. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Item 8.5 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Eglin Elementary School for office furniture. The requested appropriation amount should be $9,897.06, as reflected on the attached quote. Superintendent’s Human Resources Recommendations: Forgiveness of work day for employees due to inclement weather, April 5, 2022. Motion by Lamar White, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Ruckel Middle School Cheerleaders, 2022 UCA National Champions, Junior High Game Day Division, presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognizing the Ruckel Cheerleaders, 2022 UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) National Champions in Junior High Game Day Division. Coaches: Tanya Herndon and Lindsey Williams Grace Walpole Gracie Wilson Jerzie Brooks Rylee Hedges Gigi Sorensen Ansley Thrasher Caroline Brennan Kylie Cook Kendra Buehner Kaycie Constant Bella Poston Logan Williams Brooke Alsleben Zaria Bishop Abbi Ballew Brooklynn White Hannah Vasquez Sarah Gonzalez Loxley Sheldon Erin Stillings File Attachments Ruckel Cheer 2022 Res.pdf (274 KB) 4. Visitors Subject : 4.1 Youth Leadership Council - Implementation of Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention, and Financial Literacy, in the schools. Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - 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. This presentation to the School Board makes two recommendations to the Superintendent and School Board regarding Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention and Financial Literacy. For additional information, please contact Steve Horton, 689-7117. File Attachments School Board Presentation - Youth Leadership Council.pdf (867 KB) 4. Visitors Subject : 4.2 Workshop Only: Elaine LaJeunesse, Team Eglin School Liaison Manager - Recognition of the Month of the Military Child Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Presentation Public Content At the Workshop on April 7, Ms. LaJeunesse, Team Eglin's School Liaison Manager, will share information with the School Board and Superintendent about events many of our schools have planned in recognition of the Month of the Military Child. Military students are an important part of the student population in Okaloosa Schools. These students have a unique lifestyle situation mainly due to the service member's deployment. Nationally, the month of April is designated the Month of the Military Child and is characterized by the wearing of purple and following the slogan, "Purple Up!" 6. Public Comment Subject : 6.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of March 10-23, 2022, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of March 10-23, 2022. File Attachments In-County Travel March 10-23.pdf (23 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 7.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of March 10-23, 2022, presented by Julie Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of March 10-23, 2022. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Mar 10-23.pdf (16 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 7.3 Quarterly Progress Report of the Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee, presented by Jason Belcher, Committee Chairman Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of March 28, 2022; Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 28, 2022, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Apr 11, 2022 Absolute Date : Mar 11, 2022 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearings of March 28, 2022; Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 28, 2022. File Attachments 3-28-2022 Meeting Minutes-DRAFT.pdf (257 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 as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.3 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Mary Esther Elementary School for classroom flooring in the amount of $20,000.00, presented by Marti Gardner and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Apr 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Type :