Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, August 23, 2021 — reading text

Monday, August 23, 2021 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Invocation offered by Pastor Matt Langford, Shalimar United Methodist Church Pledge of Allegiance led by Tim Bryant *************************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at http://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2021. *************************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Aug 23, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Aug 23, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 8.22, Contract Addendum to the 2021-2022 Contract For Health Services between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Pediatric Services of America, d/b/a Aveanna Healthcare, presented by Tracey Lamb, Director I, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations: Item 9.10, Revised: Employee Termination - Changed to Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval; added Item 9.11, Forgiveness of work day for employees due to Tropical Storm Fred, August 16, 2021, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. This item is considered an emergency due to the September payroll deadlines occurring prior to the next School  Board Meeting; added item 9.12 Revised Substitute and Temporary Employee Salary Schedule, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 8.22, Contract Addendum to the 2021-2022 Contract For Health Services between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Pediatric Services of America, d/b/a Aveanna Healthcare, presented by Tracey Lamb, Director I, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations: Item 9.10, Revised: Employee Termination - Changed to Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval; added Item 9.11, Forgiveness of work day for employees due to Tropical Storm Fred, August 16, 2021, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. This item is considered an emergency due to the September payroll deadlines occurring prior to the next School Board Meeting; added item 9.12 Revised Substitute and Temporary Employee Salary Schedule, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Motion by Lamar White, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 6. Public Comment Subject : 6.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board - Form MIS 5241 Public Input and/or Discussion of Agenda Items Meeting : Aug 23, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of July 23 - August 4, 2021, presented by Julie A. Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director Meeting : Aug 23, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of July 23 – August 4, 2021. File Attachments In-County Travel July 23 - Aug 4.pdf (10 KB) 7. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 7.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of July 23 - August 4, 2021, presented by Julie A. Perry, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Budgeting Director Meeting : Aug 23, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of July 23 – August 4, 2021. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel July 23 - Aug 4.pdf (15 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Aug 23, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 5, 2021; Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 9, 2021, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 23, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 23, 2021 Absolute Date : Aug 23, 2021 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 5, 2021; Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 9, 2021. File Attachments 8-5-2021 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (265 KB) 8-9-2021 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (258 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Marti Gardner, Lamar White 8. Consent Agenda Subject : 8.3 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Lewis School for media center furniture in the amount of $2,886.52, presented by Marti Gardner and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Aug 23, 2021 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Aug 23, 2021 Absolute Date : Aug 23, 2021 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $2,886.52 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 Lewis School for media center furniture in the amount of $2,886.52. Public Content District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Lewis School for media center furniture in the amount of $2,886.52. The remaining cost in the amount of $2,886.52 will be paid with District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Lewis MS Media Center Furniture - 130KCOSCH.pdf (234 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