Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, August 26, 2013

Monday, August 26, 2013 Regular Meeting School District Administration Building Fort Walton Beach, Florida 6:00 p.m. 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Invocation offered by Mary Beth Jackson Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance led by Cathy Thigpen Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.3 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Public Content A board member may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for more information or moved to the Discussion Agenda to be voted on separately. Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will approve the Agenda. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Cathy Thigpen, second by Melissa Thrush. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 3. Visitors Subject : 3.1 2013 Bill Crutchfield Award for Distinguished Service by a Volunteer presented by Kaye McKinley, Deputy Superintendent. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content 2013 Bill Crutchfield Award for Distinguished Service by a Volunteer presented to Deborah Bailey. File Attachments Award-08152013111608.pdf (59 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of July 25 - August 7, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of July 25 - August 7, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel July 25 - Aug 7.pdf (11 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of July 25 - August 7, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of July 25 - August 7, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel July 25 - Aug 7.pdf (21 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 8, 2013, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 12, 2013, as recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2013 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2013 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 8, 2013, and the Minutes of the  Regular Meeting of August 12, 2013. Public Content The minutes, with any changes recommended by Board Members, must be approved by the Board. File Attachments 8-8-2013 Workshop DRAFT.pdf (175 KB) 8-12-2013 Meeting DRAFT.pdf (171 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bruner Middle School to purchase iPads in the amount of $3,790.00, presented by Dewey Destin and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $3,790.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bruner Middle School to purchase iPads in the amount of $3,790.00. Public Content District 2 Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Bruner Middle School for the purchase of iPads in the amount of $3,790.00. File Attachments Bruner-iPad.pdf (70 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by the 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 8-26-13.pdf (14 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 School Donations, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2013 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2013 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,600.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donation 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 - August 26, 2013.pdf (9 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Letter of Engagement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C., to provide professional auditing services of the Okaloosa County School Board Financial Statements and Supplement Information for Year Ended June 30, 2013, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2013 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2013 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $77,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : 1010-7100-0310-9015-9015 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Letter of Engagement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C., to provide professional auditing services of the Okaloosa County District School Board Financial Statements and Supplementary Information for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013. Public Content The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP-12P-04) during the fiscal year 2011-2012 for the Independent Audit of Okaloosa District Schools Internal Funds and Financial Transactions for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. On November 22, 2011, the School Board approved the Audit Services Selection Committee’s recommendation to award the contract to Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, is currently in the third year of the five year contract. The auditing services fee for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013 is $77,000.00. A motion to engage in the professional auditing services of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013 is requested. The final audit will be delivered no later than March 31, 2014 and will be presented at the next scheduled School Board Meeting. File Attachments The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida - Audit.pdf (120 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Single Sign-On Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Florida Department of Education, presented by Ryan Gore, Program Director of Information System, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2013 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2013 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : none Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Florida Department of Education Single Sign-on Memorandum of Understanding agreement between the School Board of  Okaloosa County and Florida Department of Education. Public Content Pursuant to Race to the Top (RTTT) requirements, the School Board of Okaloosa County is required to integrate with state-level software applications via a Single Sign-on initiative. The attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a document that is required by the Florida Department of Education in order to participate in the Single Sign-on initiative. File Attachments Single Sign-on MOU.pdf (341 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Contract Lease/Renewal between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative, presented by Ryan Gore, Program Director of Information System, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2013 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2013 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $9,950.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funding (School District does not fund this service but receives funds for service) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Contract/ Lease Renewal for Courier Servcie between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative. Public Content The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative agrees to renew the Library Cooperative Courier Service contract/lease, #C08-1671-Ll1-25 for an additional term. The contract renewal period will be 9/30/13 to 9/30/14. The annual budgeted amount for this contract is $9,950.00. File Attachments COI for Okaloosa County BOCC 8-26-13.pdf (35 KB) Library Cooperative Courier Service Renewal Contract.pdf (267 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Exempted Purchase 6 A 1.012(11)(b) Pitsco Education, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $32,731.25 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, and General Funds, Project 3062, Boeing Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the exempted purchase from Pitsco Education to purchase curriculum and STEM units for Davidson MS (School A) and Shoal River MS (School B) in the amount of $32,731.25. Funding will be paid from Career & Technical Education, Davidson MS and Shoal River MS. Public Content Exempted purchase from Pitsco Education to purchase curriculum and STEM units for Davidson MS (School A) and Shoal River MS (School B) in the amount of $32,731.25. $12,625.00 will be paid from General Funds by Davidson MS, $12,625.00 will be paid from General Funds by Shoal River MS, and $7,481.25 will be paid from General Funds, Project 3062, Boeing Grant by Career & Technical Education. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Patti Bonezzi, Program Director, Career & Technical Education at (850) 833-5876. File Attachments PITSCO QUOTE.pdf (59 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Exempted Purchase 6A 1.012(11)(b): Teaching Learning Solutions and My Learning Plan Inc., presented  by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommend by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $18,650.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds: Project 4405, Title II Part A, and Project 7014, New Teacher Induction Program Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Exempted Purchases of Teaching Learning Solutions and My Learning Plan. The Teaching Learning Solutions contract, in the amount of $18,500, will provide training and calibrating of new administrators on the evaluation instrument. My Learning Plan contract, in the amount of $150.00, will provide a subscription for a digital evaluation module called Elevate. The total cost of both contracts is $18,650.00. Both will be paid from general funds. Teaching Learning Solutions will be paid using funds from Project 4405, Title II Part A, and Project 7014, New Teacher Induction Program. The contract dates are August 27, 2013 through October 30, 2013. The funding will eventually be paid entirely from federal funds, project 4471 Race to the Top, but until a budget amendment is approved by the DOE, the $18,500.00 quote must be paid from general funds. An  expenditure reversal will be done at a later date. Public Content The Teaching Learning Solutions contract, in the amount of $18,500, will provide training and calibrating of new administrators on the evaluation instrument. My Learning Plan contract, in the amount of $150.00, will provide a subscription for a digital evaluation module called Elevate. The contracts work together to provide knowledge of the instrument and online practice in the use of the instrument. The total cost of both contracts is $18,650.00 and both will be paid from general funds. Teaching Learning Solutions will be paid using funds from Project 4405, Title II Part A, and Project 7014, New Teacher Induction Program. The contract dates are August 27, 2013 through October 30, 2013. A copy of each contract is attached. The funding will eventually be paid entirely from federal funds, project 4471 Race to the Top, but until a budget amendment is approved by the DOE, the $18,500.00 quote must be paid from general funds. An expenditure reversal will be done at a later date. For additional information, please contact Karen Peek, Program Director, Teacher Evaluation, Certification, and New Teacher Induction at (850) 833-5857. File Attachments TLS.pdf (542 KB) MLP.pdf (334 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 6A 1.012(11)(b) Service Agreement #14-48 Northwest Florida State College Americorps, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $27,500.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 4109, SAI-Mentoring Services Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #14-48 between Northwest Florida State College Americorps and The School Board of Okaloosa County, on behalf of any host site elementary school in Okaloosa County. Americorps members and partnering Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance personnel will provide an eight (8) month enviromental STEM curriculum "Grasses in Classes" with contracted elementary schools in either 3rd or 5th grades, once a month, as well as supplimental activities each month and nursery maintenance. Lessons are aligned to the grade level  benchmarks by the State of Florida. The cost is $2,500.00 per participating school, for up to eleven (11) schools, with a total contract not to exceed $27,500.00. The contract dates are September 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. Public Content Service Agreement #14-48 between Northwest Florida State College Americorps and The School Board of Okaloosa County, on behalf of any host site elementary school in Okaloosa County. Americorps members and partnering Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance personnel will provide an eight (8) month environmental STEM curriculum "Grasses in Classes" with contracted elementary schools in either 3rd or 5th grades, once a month, as well as supplemental activities each month and nursery maintenance. Lessons are aligned to the grade level benchmarks by the State of Florida. The cost is $2,500.00 per participating school, for up to eleven (11) schools, with a total contract not to exceed $27,500.00. Funds will be paid from General funds, project 4109, SAI-Mentoring Services. The contract dates are September 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. A copy of the Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Mary Beth Jackson, Superintendent of Schools at (850) 833-3110 or (850) 689-7185. File Attachments SA# 14-48.pdf (176 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 6A 1.012(11)(a) Service Agreement #14-50 Literacy Links, on behalf of Destin Elementary School, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,800.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #14-50, between Literacy Links and The School Board of Okaloosa County, on behalf of Destin Elementary School. Literacy Links to provide training for primary teachers to include additional day of initial training prior to implementation of an instructional model focusing on differentiated instruction. Training will focus on small group differentiated reading model and will include up to four (4) days of on-site professional development in the form of embedded coaching. The cost of the training is $2,200.00 per day,  for up to four (4) days, for a total contract not to exceed $8,800.00. All funds will be paid from General funds. The contract dates are September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Public Content The Agreement will provide training for primary teachers at Destin Elementary School. Training to include: 1) additional day of initial training prior to implementation of an instructional model focusing on differentiated instruction; 2) focus on small group differentiated reading model; 3) include up to four (4) days of on-site professional development in the form of embedded coaching; 4) lesson modeled for each group followed by debriefing; 5) interactive read aloud with each class including a follow up writing component The cost of the training is $2,200.00 per day, for up to four (4) days, for a total contract not to exceed $8,800.00. All funds will be paid from General funds. The contract dates are September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014. A copy of the Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Barkley, Teacher on Special Assignment, Destin Elementary School at (850) 833-4360. File Attachments SA# 14-50.pdf (45 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Renewal of RFB 12-B01 Petroleum Products & AntiFreeze, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal with price increase of RFB 12-B01 Petroleum Products & Antifreeze, based on fixed pricing, to purchase petroluem products and antifreeze on an as needed basis by Transportation Departments. Awarded vendors are Davison Oil and McPherson Oil Companies. McPherson Oil Companies included a price increase of  3% of their awarded items, Category I, Items 1-11. Language in the bid supports a price increase not to exceed the rate of inflation determined by the Consumer Price Index. Contract renewal dates are August 24, 2013 through August 23, 2014. A copy of the revised tabulation including price increase is attached. Public Content Renewal with price increase of RFB 12-B01 Petroleum Products & Antifreeze, based on fixed pricing, to purchase petroleum products and antifreeze on an as needed basis by Transportation Departments. Awarded vendors are Davison Oil and McPherson Oil Companies. McPherson Oil Companies included a price increase of 3% of their awarded items, Category I, Items 1-11. Language in the bid supports a price increase not to exceed the rate of inflation determined by the Consumer Price Index. Contract renewal dates are August 24, 2013 through August 23, 2014. A copy of the revised tabulation including price increase is attached. For additional information, please contact Jay McInnis, Program Director, Transportation at (850) 689-7303. File Attachments RENEWAL OF RFB 12-B01-REVISED TABULATION.pdf (164 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Amendment to Award of RFB 12-B09 Physical and Occupational Therapy, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve amendment of award of RFB 12-B09 Physical and Occupational Therapy. Awarded vendor Little Hands, Little Feet Therapy Services, LLC, requests to be removed from the award. The original award was School Board approved July 9, 2012 for a three (3) year term. A copy of the letter of request is attached. Public Content Amendment of award of RFB 12-B09 Physical and Occupational Therapy. Awarded vendor Little Hands, Little Feet Therapy Services, LLC, requests to be removed from the award. The original award was School Board approved July 9, 2012 for a three (3) year term. A copy of the letter of request is attached. For additional information, please contact Melody Sommer, Program Director, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments AMENDMENT TO AWARD OF RFB 12-B09.pdf (177 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Students FIRST Grant Proposal by Achieve3000, presented by Ann Flanagan, Reading Specialist, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : A motion to approve the Achieve3000 Students FIRST Grant for Destin Elementary  School and Plew Elementary School. Public Content Achieve3000 would like to award Okaloosa County School District the Students FIRST Grant in the amount of $31, 850.00. This total amount will be used to pilot two Elementary Schools (Destin and Plew) for the amount of $15,925.00 each. There is no financial obligations for the district. Attached you will find a copy of the Students FIRST Grant Proposal and Acceptance Form. File Attachments Achieve3000 Grant Enrollment Form Okaloosa 8-19-13.pdf (291 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department for the Crime Scene Investigation program at  Crestview High School, presented by Kaye McKinley, Deputy Superintendent, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $60,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : 1010-5300-0310-0601 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department for the Crime Scene Investigation program at Crestview High School. Public Content The Okaloosa County School District employs Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department employees to teach Criminal Justice Operations courses at Crestview High School. File Attachments Sheriff-08152013113328.pdf (307 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Agreements between the School Board of Okaloosa County and School-to-Work program providers to provide career experience opportunities to eligible students, presented by Melody Sommer, Program Director for ESE, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 27, 2013 Absolute Date : Aug 27, 2013 Recommended Action : Motion to approve Agreements between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the following providers to provide career experience opportunities to eligible students participating in the School-to-Work program: Calvary Chapel, Cinco Baptist School, Golden Corral (Fort Walton Beach), Jackie's Beauty Salon, Little Caesar's (Mary Esther Blvd.), Ruby Tuesday (Fort Walton Beach), Subway (Beal Parkway), Subway (Racetrack Road), Target (Fort Walton Beach), Walgreens (Mary Esther), White Sands Bowling Center. Public Content The School-to-Work Program through Exceptional Student Education provides career experience opportunities for eligible students. The following providers participate in the School-to-Work program: Calvary Chapel, Cinco Baptist School, Golden Corral (Fort Walton Beach), Jackie's Beauty Salon, Little Caesar's (Mary Esther Blvd.), Ruby Tuesday (Fort Walton Beach), Subway (Beal Parkway), Subway (Racetrack Road), Target (Fort Walton Beach), Walgreens (Mary Esther), White Sands Bowling Center.Calvary Chapel, Cinco Baptist School, Golden Corral (Fort Walton Beach), Jackie's Beauty Salon, Little Caesar's (Mary Esther Blvd.), Ruby Tuesday (Fort Walton Beach), Subway (Beal Parkway), Subway (Racetrack Road), Target (Fort Walton Beach), Walgreens (Mary Esther), White Sands Bowling Center. File Attachments School to Work 2013-14.pdf (1,130 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Carlton Palms  Educational Center, Inc., presented by Melody Sommer, Program Director for ESE, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 27, 2013 Absolute Date : Aug 27, 2013 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $18,747.92 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Medicaid Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County and Carlton Palms Eudcational Center, Inc. Public Content This agreement provides educational services to an individual student at a residential facility. 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc., presented by Melody Sommer, Program Director for ESE, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 27, 2013 Absolute Date : Aug 27, 2013 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $18,747.92 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Medicaid Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Carlton Palms Eudcational Center, Inc. Public Content This agreement provides educational services to an individual student at a residential facility. 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2013-2014 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director of Teacher Evaluation/ Certification, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to issue contracts to the attached list of teachers who have cleared certification requirements. Public Content The attached list of teachers have cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2013-2014 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their contracts. File Attachments CLEARED PROV 8-26-13.pdf (72 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Employment separations, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the employment separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired with the Okaloosa County School District. File Attachments Separations2013August26th.pdf (36 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Leave Without Pay, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave with out 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. 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Personnel recommendations, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of people who have been hired or transferred in the instructional, educational support and substitute positions. File Attachments August 26 2013 Instructional Board Report.pdf (157 KB) Substitute New Hires Board Report 8-26-2013.pdf (41 KB) August 26 2013 Ed Support Board Report.pdf (134 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Authorization to advertise RFP 14-01 for Instructional Technology Seat Management Outsourcing, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director of MIS - Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 26, 2013 Absolute Date : Aug 26, 2013 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize advertisement of RFP 14-01 for Instructional Technology Seat Management Outsourcing. Public Content The current Instructional Technology Seat Management Outsourcing contract expires on December 31, 2013. The Superintendent is recommending the advertisement of RFP 14-01 for Instructional Technology Seat Management Outsourcing. Responses to this RFP will be reviewed and evaluated by a selection committee. The committee will then provide to the School Board a short list of responders for consideration and approval. 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Addendum to the Master Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa County Education Association, presented by Michael  Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Addendum to the Master Contract between the Okaloosa County School District and the Okaloosa County Education Association. Public Content Addendum to the Master Contract between the Okaloosa County School District and the Okaloosa County Education Association. File Attachments Ratification OCEA.pdf (14 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.25 Addendum to the Master Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Okaloosa County Educational Support Professional Association, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Addendum to the Master Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa County Educational Support Professional Assocation. Public Content Attached is the Addendum to the Master Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and the Okaloosa County Educational Support Professional Association. File Attachments OCESPA Addendum for Ratification 2013-14.pdf (16 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.26 Proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Instructional Personnel, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Instructional Personnel. Public Content Attached is the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Instructional. File Attachments FY 2013-2014 Instructional Proposed Salary Schedule.pdf (89 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.27 Proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Educational Support Personnel, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Education Support Personnel. Public Content Attached is the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Educational Support. File Attachments FY 2013-2014 Ed Support Proposed Salary Schedule Rev 08212013 (2).pdf (138 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.28 Proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Administrators, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Administrators. Public Content Attached is the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Administrators. File Attachments FY 2013-2014 Administrative Proposed Salary Schedule.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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.29 Proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Managerial Personnel, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Managerial Personnel. Public Content Attached is the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Managerial. File Attachments FY 2013-2014 Managerial Proposed Salary Schedule.pdf (62 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.30 Proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Professional-Technical Personnel, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources,  and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Professional-Technical Personnel. Public Content Attached is the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Professional Technical. File Attachments FY 2013-2014 Prof Tech Proposed Salary Schedule.pdf (67 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.31 Proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for the Confidential Secretaries, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for the Confidential Secretaries. Public Content Attached is the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for the Confidential Secretary position. File Attachments FY 2013-2014 Conf Secretary Proposed Salary Schedule.pdf (62 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.32 Proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Substitute and Temporary Employees, presented by Michael Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Substitute and Temporary Employees. Public Content Attached is the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 salary schedule for Substitute and Temporary Employees. File Attachments FY 2013-2014 Subs & Temps Proposed Salary Schedule.pdf (52 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.33 Attendance Waiver List, presented by Nick Kootsouradis, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Attendance Waivers as presented. 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.34 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - 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 Public Content Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent for approval. 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Dewey Destin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 8. Discussion Agenda Subject : 8.1 Items moved from the Consent Agenda Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action 12. Attorney's Business Subject : 12.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 13. Superintendent's Business Subject : 13.1 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 14. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 14.1 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting :  Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for approval of revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment, presented by Andy Johnson, Specialist for Safe Schools, Health & Athletics, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment. Public Content In accordance with the provisions of Florida law, the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, hereby gives notice that it will consider the emergency adoption of revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment. The proposed revisions will incorporate the statutory changes as adopted in the 2013 legislation under CS/CS/HB609. This revised policy was adopted as an emergency measure on July 22, 2013, to ensure that new statutory provisions relating to cyberbullying were incorporated into School Board policy prior to the start of the 2013-2014 school year to enhance student safety. A public hearing on the proposed policy revision will be held at 6:15 P.M., on August 26, 2013, at the School District Administration Building located at 120 Lowery Place S.E. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This meeting is open to the press and public. File Attachments 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment - Redlined.pdf (49 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment. Motion by Cathy Thigpen, second by Melissa Thrush. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description entitled, Financial Aid Technician, presented by Mike Foxworthy, Chief Officer for Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the adoption of a new job description for Financial Aid Technician. Public Content Financial Aid Technician is replacing the position of Financial Aid Coordinator which fell under the category of instructional (teacher on special assignment). This position is not an instructional position and the request is to put the position in line with the assigned duties. It is requested that this job description be placed in pay grade C of the Master Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Okaloosa County Educational Support Professional Association. This position is vital to the adult students at CHOICE High School and Technical Center. File Attachments Financial Aid Technician.pdf (67 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the adoption of a new job description for Financial Aid Technician. Motion by Cathy Thigpen, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.3 Public Hearing to receive public input on the School District's Proposed Five-year Capital Outlay Plan, present by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Public Content In accordance with 1013.35, Florida Statutes, the District has prepared the Proposed Capital Outlay Five-year Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2013-2014 through 2017-2018. The Proposed Capital Outlay Five-Year Work Plan includes estimated new capital outlay revenue, for fiscal years 2013-2014 through 2017-2018, and the corresponding proposed appropriations (projects) to be funded from the estimated new revenue and includes current existing projects funded from carryover funds. A public hearing will be held on August 26, 2012, to receive input from the public regarding the Capital Outlay Five-year Work Plan. Copies of the plan were distributed to the School Board and Public prior to the August 26, 2013 School Board Meeting. File Attachments Proposed Capital Outlay Budget Five-year Work Plan 2013-2014.pdf (1,174 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Cathy Thigpen, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Rodney Walker No: Melissa Thrush 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Public Notice Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - 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. 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 the School District Administration Building at (850) 833-3110. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Meeting : Aug 26, 2013 - 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 August 26, 2013, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the School District Administration Building, Fort Walton Beach. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of: 1) Revised School Board Policy 4-43 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment 2) New Job Description for Financial Aid Technician 3) Proposed Five-year Capital Outlay Plan (public input only) 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 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. Any person requiring special accommodation at this Meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent at the School Board Administration Building at (850) 833-3110, prior to this Meeting.