Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, January 26, 2026 — reading text

Monday, January 26, 2026 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Boardroom 5:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Bishop Jeremy Hollis, New Life Christian Ministries Pledge of Allegiance led by Tim Bryant *********************************************** 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 : Jan 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - 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, Linda Evanchyk, Brett Hinely, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of the winners of the Pedestrian Safety Poster Contest held by the Healthy Communities Okaloosa County Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP), presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content The Healthy Communities Okaloosa County Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP) group will recognize winners in the four Pedestrian Safety Month Poster Contest categories. Winners will receive a $100 gift card, certificate from all the local mayors, and their posters will be displayed in local government buildings for the public to enjoy. The four poster categories are elementary school, middle school, high school, VPK, and Committee Choice Award (students from Silver Sands and Richbourg). Elementary School 1. Vanessa Wesbur - Liza Jackson-3rd grade 2. Khalesi A DeChoudens- Laurel Hill-Unknown 3. Morgan Booker - Shalimar Elementary-5th grade Middle School 1. Ahymn Kim - Ruckel Middle School-7th grade 2. Sophia Arrisola - Brunner Middle School-8th grade 3. Ms. Martin’s Class - Richbourg School-6th/7th grade High School 1. Ava Christianson - The Barrett School-11th grade 2. Katie McMillan - Crestview High School-9th grade 3. Jon Howell - The Barrett School-9th grade VPK 1. Ms. Monica & Ms. Ari - The creative Playschool-VPK 2. Ms. Kaylas - The Village Preschool-VPK 3. Miss. Lizz & Ms. Maria - Stepping Stones-VPK Committee Choice 1. Naida, Madison, Autumn, Willie, Alex - Silver Sands- Unknown 2. Chrisopher, Jacob, Alyssa - Silver Sands-Life Skills 3. Josue Velasco - Richbourg School-9th & 10th grade 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Principal, Destin Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Destin Middle School. Public Content Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Mandy Lopez to the position of Principal, Destin Middle School. Motion by Parker Destin, second by Tim Bryant. 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 : Jan 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 Quarterly Progress Report of the Sales Surtax Citizens' Oversight Committee, presented by Jason Belcher, Committee Chairman Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Quarterly Report: Service Agreements Under the $10,000 Threshold for Internal and Budgetary  Funds, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content Each quarter, the Purchasing Department provides a list of the Internal and Budgetary Funds Service Agreements having a value less than $10,000 that have been entered into by schools/departments. The attached reports show the Service Agreements for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-2026 (October 2025 through December 2025) sorted by school/department and by provider. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments SA totals Q2 School FY 25-26.pdf (689 KB) SA totals Q2 Provider FY 25-26.pdf (688 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.3 Quarterly Report: Short-Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements Under the $10,000 Threshold, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content Each quarter, the Purchasing Department provides a list of Short Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements having a value less than $10,000 that have been entered into by schools/departments. The attached report shows the Short Term Facility Use Contracts and Lease Agreements for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-2026 (October 2025 through December 2025). For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments CONTRACT-LEASE-OCT 2025 THROUGH DEC 2025.pdf (137 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.4 In-County Travel paid for December 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for December 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments In-County Travel Summary 01.26.2026.pdf (84 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.5 Out-of-County Travel paid for December 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for December 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Summary 01.26.2026.pdf (61 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jan 26, 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 12, 2026; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 12, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2026, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of January 12, 2026; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 12, 2026; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2026. File Attachments 1-12-2026 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (158 KB) 1-12-2026 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (165 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