Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, March 9, 2020

Monday, March 9, 2020 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Pastor Charles Sansom, Ocean City Church Pledge of Allegiance led by Dewey Destin 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Choctawhatchee Indianettes Dance Team, 2020 State Champions, Small Varsity Hip Hop and Small Varsity Pom Divisions, presented by the Superintendent Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognizing Choctawhatchee High School Indianettes Dance Team as the 2020 State Champions in the Small Varsity Hip Hop and Small Varsity Pom Divisions. Head Coach: Dee Dee Shank Assistant Coaches: Julie Henderson, Karla Zaldivar, Audra Capetillo Small Varsity Hip Hop and Pom Team: Tatiana Birr Qiana Boyd Carlton Carter Payton Gowing VidaStar Hollis Gabriella Layco-Mitchell Valerie Nusimow Zia Sanders 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Victoria Orcutt, Fort Walton Beach High School, Florida's Female Wendy's High School Heisman Winner, presented by the Superintendent Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition 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 : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of February 6 - 19, 2020, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of February 6 – 19, 2020, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Feb 6 - 19.pdf (22 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of February 6 - 19, 2020, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of February 6 – 19, 2020, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Feb 6 -19.pdf (18 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.3 District-wide Capital Needs Update, presented by Steve Horton, Assistant Superintendent, Operations Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content Please contact Steve Horton for additional information, 689-7184. File Attachments CAPITAL NEEDS UPDATE to BOARD initial needs (002).pdf (2,072 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 20, 2020; Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 24, 2020, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 6, 2020; Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 10, 2020. File Attachments 2-20-2020 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (243 KB) 2-24-2020 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (265 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.3 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Fort Walton Beach High School for student desks and chairs in the amount of $5,985.16, presented by Dewey Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 Dollar Amount : $5,985.16 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 Fort Walton Beach High School for student desks and chairs in the amount of $5,985.16. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Fort Walton Beach High School for student desks and chairs in the amount of $5,985.16. File Attachments FWBHS - student desks and chairs.pdf (123 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.4 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for a revised job description for School Bookkeeper, presented by Lindsay Maxey, Program Director, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for a revised job description for School Bookkeeper. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval of the proposed revised job description for School Bookkeeper. For additional information, please contact Lindsay Maxey, 850-833-5814. File Attachments School Bookkeeper.pdf (21 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.5 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - 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 Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills 3-9-20.pdf (13 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.6 School Donations, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $10,000.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receive 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-2020-03-09.pdf (433 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.7 ITB 20-13 Network Infrastructure Equipment E-RATE, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the committee's recommendation to award ITB 20-13 Network Infrastructure Equipment E- RATE to PC Solutions and Integration, Inc., effective May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2025. Public Content Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award ITB 20-13 Network Infrastructure Equipment E-RATE to PC Solutions and Integration, Inc., based on fixed prices. Purchases will be made on an as needed basis. Funds will be paid from General Funds. The contract is effective May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2025. Copies of the bid and award tabulation are attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS/Instructional Technology at (850) 689-7153. File Attachments ITB 20-13.pdf (1,128 KB) ITB 20-13_TAB.pdf (172 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.8 Exempted Purchase Over $25,000: MaxScholar, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,375.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 6123 Reading Instruction Recommended Action : Motion to approve the additional purchase of materials from MaxScholar in the amount of $4,375.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase additional materials from MaxScholar in the amount of $4,375.00. Previous purchases were made in the amount of $145,733.00, School Board approved 7/8/19 and $15,775.00, School Board approved 10/28/19. These purchases are exempt under 6A-1.012(11)(b). Funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 6123 Reading Instruction. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Sheila Lightborne, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction at (850) 833-3124. File Attachments MAXSCHOLAR QUOTE.pdf (96 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.9 Authorization to draft and present a Resolution for Board consideration calling for a referendum election to seek voter approval of a one-half cent sales surtax for capital needs to be levied for a period of ten (10) years to be held November 3, 2020, presented by Steve Horton, Assistant Superintendent, MIS, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the School Board Attorney to draft and present a Resolution for Board consideration calling for a referendum election to seek voter approval of a one-half cent sales surtax for capital needs to be levied for a period of ten (10) years to be held November 3, 2020, presented by Superintendent Marcus Chambers and recommended for approval. Public Content Please contact Steve Horton for additional information, 689-7184. 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.10 Request for fundraising and planning for a self-help project, Lewis School, for the design and construction of a new playground, presented by Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 Recommended Action : Motion to approve for fundraising and planning for a self-help project for the design and construction of a new playground for Lewis School. Public Content Lewis School is seeking School Board approval for fundraising and planning only for a self-help project for the design and construction of a new playground. See attachments for additional information. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments Letter from Lewis School.pdf (23 KB) Lewis School Project - Playmore drawings.pdf (1,357 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.11 Summer School Programs for 2020 (SIS, ESY, Summer Scholars and Junior Lifeguard Program for Credit), presented by Jeff Palmer, Director, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : SAI Funds (SIS Program), General Revenue Project 7119 (Summer Scholars), ESE Funds (ESY) and No Cost for Summer Junior Lifeguard Program Recommended Action : Motion to approve 2020 Summer School Programs to include SIS, Summer Scholars, ESY and Summer Junior Lifeguard Program for Credit. Public Content Attached you will find the summer school schedules to include SIS for Elementary and Secondary, Extended School Year (ESY), the completion requirements for the Junior Lifeguard Program, and guidelines for the Summer Scholar Program. The Summer School Program (SIS) will be funded from Supplemental Academic Instructional (SAI) Categorical Funds, Extended School Year (ESY) for our ESE students will be paid through ESE funds, and Summer Scholars will be funded from General Revenue funds project 7119. As in past years, the Junior Lifeguard Program is offered free to our students through scholarships from the Destin Fire Control. Please contact the following people for additional information on the programs: Elementary and Secondary SIS - Jeff Palmer, Curriculum Director (850-833-4208) Extended School Year (ESY) - Amy Bowles, Program Director ESE (850-833-5866) Summer Scholars - Stephanie Thetford, Math Specialist (850-833-6313) Junior Lifeguard Program - Tami Ellis, Science Specialist (850-833-4122) Thomas Miller, Academic/Lead Instruction Destin Lifeguard Program (850-496-3752) Joe Dagostino, Destin Lifeguard Program (jdagostino@destinfire.com) File Attachments ESY 2020 Information.pdf (55 KB) Summer Scholars Board Presentation 2020.pdf (614 KB) 2020 Secondary Summer Intensive Studies.pdf (517 KB) 2020 Elementary Summer Intensive Studies.pdf (518 KB) Destin Fire Control District Junior Lifeguard Summer Program revised cal....pdf (508 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.12 Reading K-12 Add-On Endorsement Plan, presented by Denise Berry, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of the Reading K-12 Add-On Endorsement Program. Public Content The Reading Add-On Endorsement Plan must be presented to the School Board for approval and then submitted to the Florida Department of Education for approval. This plan has been updated to meet current course standards and will provide the district educator the ability to add the endorsement to his or her teaching certificate. For additional information please call Denise Berry, 850-833-3193. File Attachments Okaloosa Reading Endorsement Plan.pdf (853 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 Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.1 Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 102899 118601 111751 121639 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.2 Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - 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 POSITION LOCATION DROP START DATE Simms-Holts, Delia Paraprofessional Silver Sands 5/1/2020 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.3 Substitute Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Preferred Date : May 13, 2019 Absolute Date : May 13, 2019 Public Content The following Long Term Substitute Employee served a 3-day suspension EID# 118790 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the substitute employee suspension. Motion by Lamar White, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.4 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2019- 2020 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the issuance of contracts for the 2019-2020 school year. Public Content The attached list of teachers have cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2019-2020 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their contracts. Please contact Karen Peek for additional information, 833-5857. File Attachments Cleared 3-9-2020.pdf (58 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the issuance of contracts for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.5 Out-of-Field Report for the 2019- 2020 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Out-of-Field report for the 2019-2020 school year. Public Content Teachers who are not teaching in their area of certification are considered out-of-field. In order to meet State reporting timelines and hire additional teachers as needed, this report will be a fluid document. Please contact Karen Peek for additional information, 833-5857. File Attachments Out-Of-Field Board Report for 3-9-2020 Board Mtg.pdf (103 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out-of-Field report for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.6 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 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 March 9, 2020 Separations Board Report, Public.pdf (39 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.7 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 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 for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments March 9, 2020 Instructional New Hire Board Report.pdf (200 KB) March 9, 2020 Support Personnel New Hire Board Report.pdf (207 KB) March 9, 2020 Substitute New Hire Board Report.pdf (11 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.8 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 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 March 9, 2020 Transfer Board Report.pdf (71 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.9 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Public Content Suspension of the following employee without pay for a period of 1 day: EID# 121472 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.10 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 Recommended Action : Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Public Content The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate/reimburse sick leave to employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty. Carolyn Maddox, Antioch Elementary, 3hrs Christine Richards, Silver Sands, 7.5hrs Jamie Parker, Silver Sands, 6.5hrs Jennifer Langston, Kenwood Elementary, 3hrs Mary Peters, Silver Sands, 5hrs MaryAnn Stephenson, 19.75hrs Pranee Huinker, Walker Elementary, 24.5hrs Sara Wright, Silver Sands, 3.75hrs For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 9. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 9.11 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 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. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 10. Discussion Agenda Subject : 10.1 Items Moved from the Consent Agenda (if any) Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action 11. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 11.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 13. Attorney's Business Subject : 13.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 14. Superintendent's Business Subject : 14.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The attached list of out-of-state student trip requests have been approved by the Superintendent. File Attachments 3-9-2020 Rev Student Trip Requests.pdf (91 KB) 14. Superintendent's Business Subject : 14.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 15. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 15.1 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 16. Public Comment Subject : 16.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 17. Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Subject : 17.1 Public Hearing for adoption of revised job description for Mental Health Counselor, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 Recommended Action : Motion to approve revised job description for Mental Health Counselor. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive input and consider approval on the proposed revised job description for Mental Health Counselor. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, (850) 833-5801. File Attachments Mental Health Counselor (Final).pdf (163 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve revised job description for Mental Health Counselor. Motion by Lamar White, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 17. Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Subject : 17.2 Public Hearing for adoption of revised job description for Social Worker, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Mar 09, 2020 Absolute Date : Mar 09, 2020 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the adoption of revised job description for Social Worker. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive input and consider approval on the proposed revised job description for Social Worker. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, (850) 833-5801. File Attachments Social Worker - Rev 1-27-2020.pdf (272 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the adoption of revised job description for Social Worker. Motion by Dewey Destin, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Dewey Destin, Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 18. Adjournment Subject : 18.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearings Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct Student Disciplinary Hearings on March 5, 2020, beginning at 8:15 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville. In accordance with Florida law, this hearing may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected student. 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - 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, on March 5, 2020, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.3 Notice of Public Hearing Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on March 9, 2020, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following: Revised job description for Mental Health Counselor Revised job description for Social Worker Any interested party who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered during this meeting, will need a record of 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 irrelevent evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Any person requiring special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent at (850) 689-7185 prior to this meeting. 19. Public Notices Subject : 19.4 Public Notice Meeting : Mar 9, 2020 - 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.