Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, June 12, 2023

Monday, June 12, 2023 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 9:00 a.m. *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2023 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Okaloosa County School District for the Anti-Vaping Campaign, presented by Elizabeth Smith, Health Officer/CHD Administrator, Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Elizabeth “Beth” Smith, RN, DOH-Okaloosa Health Officer, will be presenting a plaque to the School Board to thank the School District for the anti-vaping campaign and the collaboration with our Tobacco Prevention Program. For more information contact Teri Schroeder at 850-833-3108. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Whitney Walker, Baker School, Recipient of the Florida  Prepaid Superintendent Scholarship, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Whitney Walker, Baker School, Recipient of the 1st Florida Prepaid Superintendent Scholarship for $8,000 given in Okaloosa County School District. Okaloosa County School District partnered with Florida Prepaid to be able to offer this scholarship. All seniors who met the following criteria were eligible to apply. Student must be a Senior Student must attend a public high school in the Okaloosa County School District Student is going to pursue a career in education Student must meet the basic requirements to hold a Florida Prepaid College Plan File Attachments Whitney Walker - Florida Prepaid Scholarship.pdf (271 KB) 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Florosa Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Florosa Elementary School. 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.2 Appointment of Assistant Principal I (10 Month), Baker School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal I (10 Month), Baker School. 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.3 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Eglin Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II, (10 month), Eglin Elementary School. 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.4 Appointment of Principal, Longwood Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Appointment of Principal, Longwood Elementary School. 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 Destin High School, Inc. - A Charter School and Component Unit of the District School Board of Okaloosa County, FL-Financial Statements with Independent Auditor's Reports, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content In accordance with Chapter 10.850, Rules of the Auditor General, which governs the conduct of charter schools and similar entity audits performed in the State of Florida, the governing body of the charter school shall make annual progress reports to the Sponsor. The annual audit of the charter school shall be conducted by an independent public accountant licensed to practice public accounting in the State of Florida, and the charter school's independently audited financial statements shall be included in this report, along with other information required pursuant to section 229.592, Florida Statues. The audit report is provided to the School Board of Okaloosa County for review and retained in the School Boards permanent files. The Firm of McCrady & Associates, PLLC, performed the fiscal year 2021-2022 audit for Destin High School, Inc. File Attachments 2022 Destin High School Audited Financial Statements.pdf (1,185 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of May 22, 2023; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2023, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of May 22, 2023; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2023. File Attachments 5-22-2023 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (141 KB) 5-22-2023 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (79 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom flooring in the amount of $4,000.00, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom flooring in the amount of $4,000.00. Public Content District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom flooring in the amount of $4,000.00. The remaining cost of $14,175.01 will be paid with District 4 and District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Stemm Acad-flooring quote.pdf (184 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Destin Elementary School for cafeteria tables in the amount of  $16,877.98, presented by Marti Gardner and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $16,877.98 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 Destin Elementary School for cafeteria tables in the amount of $16,877.98. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Destin Elementary School for cafeteria tables in the amount of $16,877.98. File Attachments DES Cafe Tables.pdf (150 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bob Sikes Elementary School for flooring in the office hallway and two classrooms in the amount of $16,806.56, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $16,806.56 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Bob Sikes Elementary School for flooring in the office hallway and two classrooms in the amount of $16,806.56. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Bob Sikes Elementary School for flooring in the office hallway and two classrooms in the amount of $16,806.56. File Attachments Bob Sikes - Bob Tyler Flooring.pdf (56 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom flooring in the amount of $2,175.01, presented by Timothy Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,175.01 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom flooring in the amount of $2,175.01. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom flooring in the amount of $2,175.01. The remaining cost of $16,000.00 will be paid with District 1 and District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Stemm Acad-flooring quote.pdf (184 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom paint in the amount of $1,920.00, presented by Timothy Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,920.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom paint in the amount of $1,920.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom paint in the amount of $1,920.00. File Attachments STEM PAINT QUOTE.pdf (770 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Silver Sands School for an interior room partition in the amount of $4,960.00, presented by Diane Kelley and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,960.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Silver Sands School for an interior room partition in the amount of $4,960.00. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Silver Sands School for an interior room partition in the amount of $4,960.00. File Attachments Quote for Interior Partition Room 214.pdf (22 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom flooring the amount of $12,000.00, presented by Diane Kelley and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $12,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom flooring in the amount of $12,000.00. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for classroom flooring in the amount of $12,000.00. The remaining cost of $6,175.01 will be paid with District 1 and District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Stemm Acad-flooring quote.pdf (184 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for a new electronic sign in the amount of $16,585.00, presented by Diane Kelley and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $16,585.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for a new electronic sign in the amount of $16,585.00. Public Content District 5 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Okaloosa STEMM Academy for a new electronic sign in the amount of $16,585.00. File Attachments STEMM Sign - RFQ 23-50_TAB.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education for the 2023-2024 school year, presented by Tami Ellis, Science Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with §1003.42, Florida Statutes. Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input and consider approval for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education. The Okaloosa County School District is preparing documentation and public availability of major instructional materials relating to reproductive health and disease, for the 2023-2024 school year, as required by §1003.42, Florida Statutes. This public hearing is for the annual approval of major instructional materials used for the following Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education courses taught in the school district that require state standards on reproductive health and disease. Middle Grades Life Science Biology 1 Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Medical Skills and Services CTE: Health Science Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Allied Health Assistant 3 CTE: Emergency Medical Responder 3 CTE: Medical Interventions CTE: Practical Nursing The course and material information and the public review link below are available on the Okaloosa County School District Website. https://okaloosaschools.com/page/reproductive-health-and-disease-education Printed material information can also be reviewed by contacting Tami Ellis (850) 833-4122. File Attachments 2_Reproductive Health and Disease Education Exemption form.pdf (388 KB) Anatomy and Physiology HB545 Materials.pdf (326 KB) Anatomy and Physiology HB545 Standards.pdf (310 KB) Biology HB545 Materials.pdf (310 KB) Biology HB545 Standards.pdf (324 KB) MJ Life Science HB545 Materials.pdf (450 KB) MJ Life Science HB545 Standards.pdf (320 KB) Allied Health Assistant 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (333 KB) Allied Health Assisting 3 HB545 Standards.pdf (548 KB) Medical Skills and Services HB 545 Standards.pdf (314 KB) Medical Skills and Services HB545 Materials.pdf (332 KB) Health Science Anatomy and Physiology HB545 Standards.pdf (443 KB) Health Science Anatomy and Physiology HB545 Materials.pdf (331 KB) Emergency Medical Responder 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (334 KB) Emergency Medical Responder 3 HB545 Standards.pdf (550 KB) Medical Interventions HB545 Materials.pdf (308 KB) Medical Interventions HB545 Standards.pdf (425 KB) Practical Nursing HB545_8418400.pdf (47 KB) Practical Nursing HB545 Materials.pdf (320 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for Social Studies Textbook (Instructional Materials) Adoption, presented by Ryan Gore, Program Director, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of Social Studies (Instructional Materials) Textbooks. Public Content The Okaloosa County School District is participating in the state textbook adoption process in Social Studies. The publishers listed below were ranked through a committee evaluation and school-based voting process, with the final recommendation of the review committees being notated as “recommended for adoption.” This public hearing is for the adoption of the materials notated as “recommended for adoption” and applies to regular and accelerated/honors level courses: High School Psychology 1. Bedford, Freeman and Worth 2. National Geographic Cengage 3. eDynamic Holdings – Recommended for Adoption The textbook adoption information and the public review links are available on the Okaloosa County School District website at the following address: https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/o/ocsd/page/social-studies-textbook-adoption-meeting-notice. Print materials may also be reviewed by contacting Ryan Gore at (850) 833-4208. 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for the adoption for revised School Board Policy 04-12 Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy, presented By Eric Mitchell, Director I, MIS and Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for the adoption of revised School Board Policy 04-12 Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board Policy 04-12 Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy. The proposed amendments under the new rule deal with provisions for acceptable devices and internet on school busses and implement new legislative requirements regarding internet safety. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, (850) 689-7153. File Attachments 04-12 Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy - REDLINE.pdf (95 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for the adoption for revised School Board Policy 04-32 Discipline, presented by Brian Humphrey, Specialist, Student Services, Athletics and Discipline, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for the adoption for revised School Board Policy 04-32 Discipline. Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 04-32 Discipline. The proposed amendments under the new policy deal with the applicability of alternative placement to all grade levels and implement a review/appeals process for alternative placement recommendations. For additional information, please contact Brian Humphrey, Specialist, Student Services, Athletics and Discipline, at (850) 689-7198. File Attachments 04-32 Discipline - REDLINE.pdf (85 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of the 2023-2024 Codes of Student Conduct (Elementary and Secondary), presented by Brian Humphrey, Specialist, Athletics and Discipline, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a public hearing for the adoption of the 2023-2024 Codes of Student Conduct (Elementary and Secondary). Public Content Request permission to advertise a public hearing to receive public input and consider adoption of the 2023-2024 Codes of Student Conduct (Elementary and Secondary). Please contact Brian Humphrey for questions or additional information, (850) 689-7198. File Attachments 2023-2024 Eng. Sec. Code of Stu.Con. Final (1).pdf (214 KB) 2023-2024 Eng. Elem. Code of Stu. Final (1).pdf (207 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for the adoption of revised School Board Policies Chapter 5, Student Education Records, presented by Eric Mitchell, Director I, MIS and Instructional Technology, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policies Chapter 5, Student Education Records. Public Content A public hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed amendments to current School Board policies in Chapter 5, Student Education Records. The proposed amendments are to update the current policies to insure efficient and effective District operations, implement legislative changes, update statutory references, change the text to amend statutory references and make miscellaneous technical corrections. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, (850) 689-7153. File Attachments Chapter 5 - Student Education Records FINAL - REDLINE.pdf (191 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop 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 Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills 06.12.2023.pdf (74 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $18,100.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives 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-2023-06-12.pdf (114 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 ITB 23-07 Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) Trunk & Transport, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $25,671.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the committee's award for ITB 23-07 Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) Trunk & Transport in the monthly amount of $2,139.25, for an annual total of $25,671.00, the 3- year contract is effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of the committee's award for ITB 23-07 Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) Trunk & Transport in the monthly amount of $2,139.25, for an annual total of $25,671.00. Funds will be paid from General Funds and the 3-year contract is effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. Copies of the award tabulation, bid, bid addendum and Cox's Customer Service Agreement are attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS and IT, at (850) 689-7184. File Attachments ITB 23-07_TAB.pdf (91 KB) ITB 23-07.pdf (1,249 KB) ITB 23-07 Addendum.pdf (405 KB) COX CSA FOR ITB 23-07.pdf (300 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 ITB 23-08 Locksmith Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : District Funding As Available Recommended Action : Motion to approve the committee's recommendation to award ITB 23-08 Locksmith Services to Derl's Lock and Safe and A to Z Lock & Safe based on fixed bid pricing. The three (3) year contract is effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award ITB 23-08 Locksmith Services to Derl's Lock and Safe and A to Z Lock & Safe based on fixed bid pricing. The bid will be used as needed and funds will be paid from district funding as available. The three (3) year contract is effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026 and a copy of the Award Tabulation is attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments AWARD TABULATION FOR ITB 23-08.pdf (126 KB) ITB 23-08 Locksmith Services.pdf (1,291 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 ITB 23-09 Pest Control Services- District Wide, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $73,690.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 0010 Grounds/Beautification Recommended Action : Motion to approve the committee's recommendation to award ITB 23-09 Pest Control Services-District Wide to Southland Pest Services, Inc, for the South and Central Zones for a total of $45,620.00, and to Cadenhead Services, Inc. for the North Zone for a total of $28,070.00, for a contract total of $73,690.00. The three (3) year contract is effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award ITB 23-09 Pest Control Services-District Wide to Southland Pest Services, Inc, for the South Zone $20,910.00 and the Central Zone $24,710.00, for a total of $45,620.00; and to Cadenhead Services, Inc. for the North Zone for a total of $28,070.00, for a contract total of $73,690.00. Funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 0010 Grounds/Beautification. The three (3) year contract is effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026 and copies of the Award Tabulation, bid and Addendums 1 & 2 are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments REVISED AWARD TABULATION FOR ITB 23-09.pdf (73 KB) ITB 23-09 Addendum 2.pdf (71 KB) ITB 23-09 Addendum 1.pdf (107 KB) ITB 23-09 Pest Control Services.pdf (1,268 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Tag-On Bid Purchase: ITB 23024-MST-CH Locker Purchase and Related Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Varies Recommended Action : Motion to approve tagging on with Hillsborough County Schools on ITB 23024-MST-CH Locker Purchase and Related Services, effective through April 18, 2024. Public Content Request approval to tag on with Hillsborough County Schools on ITB 23024-MST-CH Locker Purchase and Related Services. The contract was awarded to PHP Locker Company based on fixed pricing, and will be used as needed. Funding will vary and the contract is effective through April 18, 2024. Copies of the award documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments AWARD DOCUMENTS.pdf (115 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Strategic Equipment LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $142,230.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of cafeteria equipment from Strategic Equipment for Destin Elementary School in the amount of $142,230.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase cafeteria equipment from Strategic Equipment for Destin Elementary School in the amount of $142,230.00. The purchase is made through Osceola County Schools contract #SDOC-22-B-077-LH and will be paid from Federal Funds, Project 3510 SFS Contract Exclusions. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Anderson, Program Director, School Food Service, at (850) 301- 3020. File Attachments STRATEGIC QUOTE.pdf (271 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Trane, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $117,535.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds (1.50 Mill), Project 0319 - DW - HVAC Replacement Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of HVAC equipment and services for Mary Esther Elementary School from Trane in the amount of $117,535.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase HVAC equipment and services for Mary Esther Elementary School from Trane in the amount of $117,535.00. The purchase is made through OMNIA/Racine Contract #3341 and funds will be paid from Capital Funds (1.50 Mill), Project 0319 - DW HVAC Replacement. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments TRANE QUOTE.pdf (1,072 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.25 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: RFP #190806 Speech Language Pathologist, School Psychologist. Occupational Therapist, and Physical Therapist Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 0023 Itinerant Speech Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewing tag-on bid RFP 190806 Speech Language Pathologist, School Psychologist. Occupational Therapist, and Physical Therapist Services through Escambia County Schools, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Public Content Request approval to renew tagging on to RFP 190806 Speech Language Pathologist, School Psychologist. Occupational Therapist, and Physical Therapist Services through Escambia County Schools, based on same pricing, terms and conditions. The contract will be used as needed and funding will be paid from General Funds, Project 0023 Itinerant Speech. The contract is effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS.pdf (487 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.26 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: ITB 21- 968-173 Bleacher Repair & Motorization, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds, Project 2310 DW Minor Repair & Maintenance Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewing tag-on bid ITB 21-968-173 through Pinellas County Schools, effective through May 9, 2024. Public Content Request approval to renew tagging on to ITB 21-968-173 through Pinellas County Schools. The awarded vendor is Charron Sport Services, Inc.., based on updated awarded bid pricing, the contract will be used as needed. Funds will be paid from Capital Funds, Project 2310 DW Minor Repair & Maintenance. The contract is effective through May 9, 2024, and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance & Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS-PINELLAS CO.pdf (158 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.27 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: RFP 18/19-2 Various Equipment and Amenities for Parks and Playgrounds, presented by Vince Windham,  Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of RFP 18/19-2 Various Equipment and Amenities for Parks and Playgrounds through Clay County Board of County Commissioners, effective through May 27, 2024. Public Content Request approval to renewal of RFP 18/19-2 Various Equipment and Amenities for Parks and Playgrounds through Clay County Board of County Commissioners. The contract was awarded to multiple vendors based on percentage discount off MSRP pricing as well as an installation discount and will be used as needed. Funding will vary, and the contract is effective through May 27, 2024. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS-CLAY CO.pdf (922 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.28 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: n2y, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $79,792.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 3110 Instructional Materials - ESE Digital Apps Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of annual software subscriptions and professional development from n2y in the amount of $79,792.00, effective through August 3, 2024 and September 9, 2024. Public Content Request approval to purchase annual software subscriptions effective August 4, 2023, through August 4, 2024, and September 10. 2023, through September 9, 2024. as well as professional development from n2y for a total of $79,792.00. Finds will be paid from General Funds, Project 3110 Instructional Materials-ESE Digital Apps and the purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b). A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Judy Peacock, Specialist, ESE, at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments n2y QUOTE.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.29 Agreement to grant a fifteen foot (15') wide utility easement to the City of Niceville, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement for granting a fifteen foot (15') wide utility easement to the City of Niceville. Public Content The City of Niceville is requesting the Okaloosa County School Board grant a fifteen foot (15') wide utility easement along the western property line of Niceville High School's Campus on Cedar Avenue North. The proposed fifteen foot (15') wide utility easement survey is attached. For additional information, please contact Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments Proposed 15' Utility Easement - City of Niceville.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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.30 Agreement to grant Florida Power & Light Company a ten foot (10') wide utility easement at Bob Sikes Elementary School for the new cafetorium, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the agreement to grant Florida Power & Light Company a ten foot (10') wide utility easement at Bob Sikes Elementary School for the new cafetorium. Public Content Florida Power & Light Company is requesting The School Board of Okaloosa County grant a ten foot (10') wide utility easement at Bob Sikes Elementary School for the new cafetorium located at 425 Adams Drive, Crestview, FL 32536. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments Bob Sikes - FP&L 10' Easement - Cafetorium.pdf (562 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.31 Non-Exclusive Parking Lot License Renewal and Extension Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and Beachside Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Beachside Community Church, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Non-Exclusive Parking Lot License Renewal and Extension Agreement between the School Board and Beachside Ministries, Inc. Public Content Approval is requested to renew the Non-Exclusive Parking Lot License Agreement between the School Board and Beachside Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Beachside Community Church. This agreement is for the non-exclusive license to use and occupy the stadium parking lot facility located at Choctawhatchee High School on Racetrack Road in Fort Walton Beach. The renewal term shall begin at the expiration of the current license term on June 1, 2023 and expire on May 31, 2028. The term of the agreement may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties for additional periods of five (5) years. File Attachments 2023 Parking Lot License Agreement.pdf (1,692 KB) Exhibit A to renewal agreement.pdf (1,540 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.32 Contract Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Cambridge Assessment International Education for the 2023 - 2024 School Year, presented by Jeff Palmer, Director I, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Contract Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Cambridge Assessment International Education for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Public Content This Contract Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Cambridge Assessment International Education establishes that our schools are authorized to offer designated Cambridge programs (AICE courses) for the 2023 -2024 school year. Contract is valid through September 30, 2026. Students taking AICE courses may receive college credit depending on their performance on the assessment. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Thetford, 850-833-6313. File Attachments Group of Schools LOA_OCSD - Revision 1 3.2023_Cambridge 5.11.23.pdf (337 KB) Cambridge Assessment US District Level LOA and STOR_Okaloosa_5.2023.pdf (245 KB) Cambridge - FL Addendum 1-2022 - 3.2023 Revision_CI_5.11.23.pdf (158 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.33 School Food Service Adult Meal Price Increases Effective July 1, 2023, Section 206 of the Healthy, Hunger- Free Kids Act of 2010, presented by Stephen Anderson, Food Services Program Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Year 2023- 2024 Adult Meal Price Increases; to increase Adult lunch meal price to $4.65 and Adult breakfast meal price to $2.60. Public Content To comply with federal requirements related to revenue from nonprogram food, food service will increase the Adult lunch meal price to $4.65 per meal and the Adult breakfast meal price to $2.60 per meal. As per section 206 of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended section 12 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act by adding paragraph (q) on nonprogram foods. This amendment established requirements related to the revenue from the sale of nonprogram foods. Under subsection 12(q) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and 7 CFR 210.14(f), SFAs are required to ensure.... Revenue available to support the production of reimbursable school meals does not subsidize the sale of nonprogram foods. 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.34 Waiver of the OCEA Master Contract, requested by Okaloosa Technical College, to adjust the standard work week for the 2023-2024 school year, presented by Jon Williams, Principal, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve an extension of the waiver of the OCEA Master Contract, requested by Okaloosa Technical College, to adjust the standard work week for the 2023-2024 school year File Attachments Contract Waiver Request.pdf (1,266 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.35 Carl D. Perkins Postsecondary Entitlement Grant for the 2023-2024 school year, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $65,465.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Carl D. Perkins Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Carl D. Perkins Postsecondary Entitlement Grant in the amount of $65,465.00 for the 2023-2024 school year. File Attachments 460-Okaloosa-PROJECT APPLICATION Carl D. Perkins Grant.pdf (310 KB) 460-Okaloosa-Carl D. Perkins Postsecondary RFA.docx (1,030 KB) 460-Perkins-Postsecondary DOE 101.pdf (74 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.36 Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Grant for the 2023-2024 school year, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $248,001.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Grant in the amount of $248,001.00 for the 2023-2024 school year Public Content Submission and subsequent awarding of this grant will allow Okaloosa Technical College to continue an Adult Education program. The program will serve high school dropouts in Okaloosa County giving them the opportunity to obtain their GED as well as integrate into a career and technical program at Okaloosa Technical College with the goal to eventually receive employment in a high-skilled and high-wage position within Okaloosa County. For more information contact Jon Williams, williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com. File Attachments 460-1912B-2CG01_OkaloosaTechnicalCollege_Narrative.docx.pdf (2,794 KB) 460 - DOE 101 - 23-24 AGE Budget Narrative.pdf (126 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.37 State of Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Statewide Provider Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 presented by Debra Haan, Principal, Southside Primary School, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the State of Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Statewide Provider Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Public Content The attached VPK Statewide Provider Agreement between the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast and The School Board of Okaloosa County is required in order to provide year-long and summer VPK in our district. For fiscal year 2023-2024, year-long VPK will be offered at the following schools: Bob Sikes Elementary School Edwins Elementary School Longwood Elementary School Mary Esther Elementary School Northwood Elementary School Okaloosa STEMM Academy Riverside Elementary School Southside Primary School Walker Elementary School Also attached are the Florida VPK Statutes. File Attachments 2023 2024 VPK Contract for Board.pdf (19,926 KB) VPK 2022 Florida Statutes.pdf (146 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.38 State Fire Marshall (SFM) - Public School Fire Safety Report System, Fire Code Compliance Reports for Okaloosa County School District Facilities for 2022-2023, presented by Danny Dean, Program Director, Safety, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the State Fire Marshall (SFM) - Public School Fire Safety Report System, Fire Code Compliance Reports for Okaloosa County School District Facilities for 2022-2023. Florida Statute requires that each school district submit inspection reports each year to the State Fire Marshal. Please contact Danny Dean for additional information, (850) 226- 4815. Public Content Florida Statute requires that each school district submit inspection reports each year to the State Fire Marshal. File Attachments 2022-2023 SFM Fire Safety Reports.pdf (6,487 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.39 Carl D. Perkins Secondary Entitlement Grant for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, presented by April Branscome, Program Director, Career and Technical Education, and recommended by the Superintendent Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $300,356.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Carl D. Perkins Entitlement Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Carl D. Perkins Secondary Entitlement Grant in the amount of $300,356 for the 2023-2024 school year. Public Content The Carl D. Perkins Secondary Entitlement Grant is utilized each year to fund high school and middle school Career and Technical Education programs that lead to industry certifications, college credits, and/or careers. It allows purchases that directly affect the curriculum. File Attachments 460-Okaloosa-Budget Narrative.pdf (161 KB) 460-Okaloosa-SEC.pdf (328 KB) DOE100A_SEC.pdf (313 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.40 Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A and  Title I, Part D, Subpart 2- Florida Department of Education Project Application for 2023-2024, presented by Amy Dale, Program Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $10,228,162.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Title I, Part A: Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A and Title I, Part D, Subpart 2- FLDOE Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Florida Department of Education Federal Project Applications for Title grants. Public Content Okaloosa County's projected allocations for the 2023-2024 SY from the Florida Department of Education Project Applications are as follows: Title I, Part A is $7,786,297.00; Title II, Part A is $1,200,000.00; Title III, Part A is $380,288.00; Title IV, Part A is $600,000.00 and Title I, Part D, Subpart 2 is $261,577.00. The total of all applications is $10,228,162.00. The completed applications are being presented to the Okaloosa County School Board for approval. File Attachments Title DOE 100 A forms for signature.pdf (1,538 KB) FY 23-24 Title I - Part A - Application for School Board.pdf (697 KB) FY 23-24 Title I - Part D - Application for School Board.pdf (529 KB) FY 23-24 Title II - Part A - Application for School Board.pdf (3,448 KB) FY 23-24 Title III - Part A - Application for School Board.pdf (504 KB) FY 23-24 Title IV - Part A - Application for School Board.pdf (3,306 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. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.41 K-12 Comprehensive Evidence- Based Reading Plan for the 2023-2024 school year, presented by Denise Berry, Program Director, Curriculum  and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan for the 2023-2024 school year. Public Content The Reading Plan must be presented to the School Board for approval and then submitted to the Florida Department of Education for approval. This plan is annually updated to meet current legislative requirements and details the role of administration (both district and school level), professional development, assessment, curriculum, and instruction in the improvement of student learning of the B.E.S.T. English Language Arts Standards. For additional information contact Denise Berry, (850) 833-4208. File Attachments Reading Plan 2023-24SY.pdf (368 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. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content There are no employees to report that have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop 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). DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Christina Corbin 119754 Teacher Plew ES 7/1/2023 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Information Systems Department Restructure, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $181,376.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Information Systems Department restructure to add two SIS/ERP FOCUS Analyst positions. Public Content The Student Intervention Services Department is requesting approval to add two SIS/ERP FOCUS Analyst positions for fiscal year 2022- 2023. For more information, please contact Steve Horton at 850-833-4208. File Attachments Position Cost - SIS ERP Focus Analysts FY 2023-05-26.pdf (66 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Curriculum Department Restructure, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $107,225.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Curriculum Department restructure request to add a Curriculum Specialist. Public Content The Curriculum Department is requesting approval to add a Curriculum Specialist to 2022-2023 fiscal year in order to support Reading Instruction. For more information, please contact Sheila Lightbourne at 850.833.4208. File Attachments Position Cost - Curriculum Specialist FY 2023-05-30.pdf (63 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 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 Separations, Public, 6.12.23.pdf (239 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 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 Substitute New Hires 6-12-2023.pdf (49 KB) Instructional New Hires 6-12-23.pdf (207 KB) Ed Support New Hires 6-12-23.pdf (208 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,  Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 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 Transfers PUBLIC 06-12-2023.pdf (509 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 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 : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 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. Name School Hours Emily Ferrandini Longwood Elementary 19.50 Tiffany Mccarty Edge Elementary 22.50 Rhonda Henderson Transportation North 35.00 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 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. 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments Student Trip Requests - 6-12-23.pdf (378 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 13.1 Appointments to the Okaloosa County Value Adjustment Board Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of a School Board Member, an Alternate, and a Business Representative to the Okaloosa County Value Adjustment Board. Public Content The School Board is requested annually to appoint a School Board Member, one Alternate, and one community business person to serve on the Okaloosa County Value Adjustment Board. The Value Adjustment Board cannot meet without a School Board Representative present; therefore, it is recommended that an alternate School Board Member be appointed. Current representatives are: Linda Evanchyk, Diane Kelley (alternate), and Michael Carroll (citizen). 13. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 13.2 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Subject : 14.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board with general comments - Form MIS 6120 General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 06-33 Administrative Leave, Suspension and Dismissal of Employees, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 06-33 Administrative Leave, Suspension and Dismissal of Employees. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval on the proposed revised School Board Policy 06-33 Administrative Leave, Suspension and Dismissal of Employees. The proposed revisions to the policy will update policy provisions consistent with District practices regarding return to work and safeguard procedures for employees on paid administrative leave and to make miscellaneous technical revisions. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, (850) 833-5801. File Attachments 06-33 Administrative Leave Suspension and Dismissal redline 04.12.23.pdf (71 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for Textbook (Instructional Materials) Adoption, presented by Ryan Gore, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 12, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 12, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the textbook adoption (Instructional Materials) of the recommended Social Studies publishers. Public Content The Okaloosa County School District is participating in the state textbook adoption process in Social Studies. The publishers listed below were ranked through a committee evaluation and school-based voting process, with the final recommendation of the review committees being notated as “recommended for adoption.” A public hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval of the adoption of the following textbooks (instructional materials), from the state approved instructional materials list, pending budget allowance: Elementary Grades K – 5 1. Analytic Orange – Recommended for Adoption 2. Gallopade 3. Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) 4. McGraw-Hill 5. Studies Weekly 6. Nystrom Middle Grades 6-8 U.S. and World History 1. McGraw-Hill – Recommended for Adoption 2. Savvas 3. National Geographic Cengage 4. Gallopade 5. Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) 6. Florida Transformative Middle Grades 6-8 Civics  1. National Geographic Cengage – Recommended for Adoption 2. McGraw-Hill 3. Savvas 4. Florida Transformative 5. Gallopade 6. Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) High School - U.S. History 1. National Geographic Cengage – Recommended for Adoption 2. Florida Transformative 3. Savvas 4. McGraw-Hill 5. Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) High School - U.S. Government 1. McGraw-Hill – Recommended for Adoption 2. National Geographic Cengage 3. Savvas 4. Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) High School - World History 1. National Geographic Cengage – Recommended for Adoption 2. Savvas 3. McGraw-Hill 4. Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) High School - Economics 1. McGraw-Hill – Recommended for Adoption 2. National Geographic Cengage 3. Savvas 4. Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI) High School - Financial Literacy 1. Ramsey Solutions – Recommended for Adoption 2. National Geographic Cengage (Precision Exams) 3. National Geographic (Managing Personal Finance) 4. eDynamic Holdings 5. Savvas 6. International Empowerment The textbook adoption information and the public review links are available on the Okaloosa County School District website at the following address: https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/o/ocsd/page/social-studies-textbook-adoption-meeting-notice. Print materials may also be reviewed by contacting Ryan Gore at (850) 833-4208. 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop 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, Florida, on June 12, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop 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 June 12, 2023, 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, Florida. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following: Revised Policy 06-33 Administrative Leave, Suspension and Dismissal of Employees Social Studies Textbook (Instructional Materials) Adoption 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 irrelevant 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. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.3 Public Notice Meeting : Jun 12, 2023 - Workshop 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.