Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, June 10, 2024

Monday, June 10, 2024 Regular Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing 6:15 p.m. Invocation offered by Gerry Goss, Temple Beth Shalom Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Lamar White *********************************************** 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/2024 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Agenda Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of the 2023-2024 Kids Tag Art Program Winners, presented by Ben Anderson, Okaloosa County Tax Collector Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content The Kids Tag Art Program is a county-wide art project and fundraiser for elementary school art programs in Okaloosa County. All profits generated from the sale of tags benefit each school's art program and helps in providing classroom art supplies. File Attachments 2023-24 KTA Fall Award Winners.pdf (127 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of April Branscome on the occasion of her retirement, presented by the Superintendent Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of April Branscome, CTE Program Director on the occasion of her retirement, for her 33 years of distinguished service, dedication, achievements, and leadership in Okaloosa County Schools. 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal I (10 Month), Niceville High School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal I (10 Month), Niceville High School. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the appointment of Amy Pearson to the position of Assistant Principal I (10 Month), Niceville High School. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of May 28, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 2024, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of May 28, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 2024. File Attachments 5-28-2024 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (139 KB) 5-28-2024 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (135 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 06.10.2024.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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,850.00 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-2024-06-10.pdf (116 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Renewal of ITB 21-06 Internet Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $67,980.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 21-06 Internet Services in the amount of $67,980.00, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Public Content Request approval to renew ITB 21-06 Internet Services. The awarded vendor is Cox Business in the amount of $67,980.00. Funds will be paid from FY25 General Fund, and copies of the renewal documents are attached. The contract is effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, IT & MIS, at (850) 689-7153. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS.pdf (522 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Amendment to the Award of ITB 23-09 Pest Control Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Amendment to the Award of ITB 23-09 Pest Control Services, effective May 8, 2024. Public Content Request approval of the the Amendment to the Award of ITB 23-09 Pest Control Services. The amendment outlines the acquisition of Southland Pest Service, Inc. by Waynes Pest Control Services LLC , effective May 8, 2024. Attached is a copy of the Contract Modification Agreement, including the original Board Approved Award Tabulation. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments AMENDMENT TO THE AWARD OF ITB 23-09 PEST CONTROL SERVICES.pdf (630 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Apple, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $56,079.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 5068 CAPE Information Technology Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of computer hardware from Apple for a total of $56,079.00. Public Content Request approval to purchase computer hardware from Apple for a total of $56,079.00. The purchase is made through PEPPM 535802, and funds will be paid from General Fund, Project 5068 CAPE Information Technology. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Beasley, Program Director, CTE, at (850) 833-5858. File Attachments APPLE QUOTE.pdf (961 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Ducky Johnson House Movers, Inc., to move various portable buildings, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $57,972.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Fund, Project 2353 Portable Repairs & Relocation Recommended Action : Motion to approve the moving of portables from Destin Elementary  School for a total cost of $57,972.00. Public Content Request approval to move various portables from Destin Elementary School for a total cost of $57,972.00. Funds will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 2353 Portable Repairs & Relocation, and copies of the quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments DUCKY JOHNSON QUOTES.pdf (319 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: Annual Agreement for Professional Environmental Consultant Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Fund, Project 2395 Safety/ADA Recommended Action : Motion to approve tagging on with School District of Escambia County's Annual Agreement for Professional Environmental Consultant Services, effective through April 21, 2025. Public Content Request approval to tag on with School District of Escambia County's Annual Agreement for Professional Environmental Consultant Services, to be used as needed. The awarded vendors are Intertek, PSI, and Universal Engineering. Funds will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 2395 Safety/ADA, and the contract is effective through April 21, 2025. 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.pdf (19,580 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Exempted Multi-Year Purchase Over $50,000: K12 Insight, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $404,811.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund, Project 3009 Instructional and District Wide Software Recommended Action : Motion to approve the three-year software subscription to K12 Insight for a grand total of $404,811, effective June 11, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Public Content Request approval to purchase a three-year software subscription to K12 Insight's Let's Talk, Let's Talk Assistant beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027. The company will provide a partial year from June 11, 2024, through June 30, 2024, at no cost to the district. This contract will be paid from General Fund, Project 3009 – Instructional and District Wide Software. The total cost will be broken into three annual payments as shown below: July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 – $152,955 July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 – $125,928 July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 – $125,928 Grand Total – $404,811.00 For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS & IT, at (850) 689-7153. File Attachments K12 INSIGHT QUOTE DOCUMENTS.pdf (655 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Self Help Project, Construct New Pavilion at Edge Elementary School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Self Help Project to construct a new pavilion at Edge Elementary School, in the amount of $15,600.00. Public Content Edge Elementary School is requesting School Board approval of a Self-Help project to construct a new pavilion for the PE field behind the Rarick Baseball field. The Parent Leadership Organization is completely funding this project. See attached letter for additional information. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments Letter from Melissa Kearley.pdf (36 KB) Construction Proposal.pdf (694 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Addendum to Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Agreement (with Vehicle Lease Option), between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Northwest Florida State College, presented by Jay McInnis, Program Director, Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the addendum to Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Agreement (with Vehicle Lease Option), between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Northwest Florida State College, effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. Public Content This Agreement Renewal of Original Contract for approval of maintenance, inspection and repair of vehicles, entered into July 1, 2022 and concluded June 30, 2023 between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida State College. The College and OCSD mutually agreed to renew the agreement for a second term that will conclude on June 30, 2024. The College has determined to renew the Agreement for an additional year, consistent with section 28 on page 9 of the Original Agreement. The renewal period begins on July 1, 2024 and ends June 30, 2025. All other terms of the Agreement remain unchanged. For further information please contact Jay McInnis at (850) 833-4162. File Attachments Addendum to Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Agreement - NWFSC.pdf (1,852 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Emerald Coast Autism Center, presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Emerald Coast Autism Center, for the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Okaloosa Technical College, for a term of three years. Public Content This Affiliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences that is part of the curriculum for the LPN program at Okaloosa Technical College and is effective for three years. For more information, contact Jon Williams at 850-833-3500 or williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com File Attachments Affiliation Agreement Emerald Coast Autism Center.pdf (584 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Gulf Coast Immediate Care, Inc., presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : This Affiliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences that is part of the curriculum for the LPN program at Okaloosa Technical College and is effective for three years. For more information, contact Jon Williams at 850-833-3500 or williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com Public Content This Affiliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences that is part of the curriculum for the LPN program at Okaloosa Technical College and is effective for three years. For more information, contact Jon Williams at 850-833-3500 or williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com File Attachments Affiliation Agreement Gulf Coast Immediate Care.pdf (290 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 State of Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Statewide Provider Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Debra Haan, Principal, Southside Primary School, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the State of Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Statewide Provider Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. 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 2024-2025, 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 VPK Contract 2024 2025.pdf (1,142 KB) VPK 2023 Florida Statutes.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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Contract Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, presented by Christy Corbin, Assistant Principal, Okaloosa On-Line, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Contract Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, subject to the contractor entering into the School District's standard data protection agreement. Public Content After negotiations with Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC) and the review of these documents by the OCSD Board attorney, we are able to recommend this vendor to the Board to provide Florida Virtual School services to Okaloosa County public school students who meet the requirements of the program. This is an approved vendor by DOE to provide virtual services. OCSD will meet the requirements of the K12 VIP legislation (1002.45) by contracting with this approved state vendor for grades K-12. We would like to continue to make this vendor an option for an additional year to our families in the District and recommend approval of the attached contract for 2024-2025. 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Virtual School Services Agreement between Imagine Learning and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Christy Corbin, Assistant Principal, Okaloosa On-Line, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve Virtual School Services Agreement between Imagine Learning and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, subject to the contractor entering into the School District's standard data protection agreement. Public Content After negotiations with Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) personnel and the review of these documents by the OCSD Board attorney, we are able to recommend this vendor to the Board to provide Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) services to Okaloosa County public school students who meet the requirements of the program. This is an approved vendor by DOE to provide virtual services. OCSD will meet the requirements of the K12 VIP legislation (1002.45) by contracting with this approved state vendor for grades K-12. We would like to continue to make this vendor an option for an additional year to our families in the District and recommend approval of the attached contract for 2024-2025. File Attachments Imagine Learning Virtual School Services Agreement.pdf (2,680 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 Contract between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and K12 Florida, LLC (STRIDE), for Online Educational Products, presented by Christy Corbin, Assistant Principal, Okaloosa On-Line, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Fund Recommended Action : Motion to approve Contract between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and K12 Florida, LLC (STRIDE), for Online Educational Products, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, subject to the contractor entering into the School District's standard data protection agreement. Public Content After negotiations with K12 Florida (STRIDE) personnel and the review of these documents by the OCSD Board attorney, we are able to recommend this vendor to the Board to provide K12 Florida (STRIDE) services to Okaloosa County public school students who meet the requirements of the program. This is an approved vendor by DOE to provide virtual services. OCSD will meet the requirements of the K12 VIP legislation (1002.45) by contracting with this approved state vendor for grades K-12. We would like to continue to make this vendor an option for an additional year to our families in the District and recommend approval of the attached contract for 2024-2025. File Attachments K12 (STRIDE) Contract.pdf (14,717 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Request to submit an application for the International Baccalaureate Teacher Bonus Program - Special Grant, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $10,226.75 Budgeted : No Budget Source : International Baccalaureate Teacher Bonus Program - Special Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve a request to submit an application for the International Baccalaureate Teacher Bonus Program - Special Grant. Public Content Teachers are eligible to receive a $50 bonus for every student who has earned a score of "C" or higher on an International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge subject examination. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gills at 850-833-3613. File Attachments 460 - DOE 100 - IB Bonus Program - Project Application.pdf (188 KB) IB Teacher Bonuses 23-24.pdf (73 KB) 460 - DOE 101S - Budget Narrative - IB Teacher Bonuses.pdf (88 KB) 460 - DOE 900D - IB Bonus Program PPA Form.pdf (118 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Transfer of Broadcast Rights Agreement with WEAR/WFGX, presented by Ryan Gore, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to allow high school principals to sign the Transfer of Broadcast Rights Agreement with WEAR/WFGX for selected high school athletic events during the 2024- 25 school year. Public Content The attached agreement entitled “Agreement – Transfer of Broadcast Rights” will be completed for selected athletic events during the 2024-2025 school year. These events will be agreed upon between the school principal and WEAR/WFGX. For additional information contact Ryan Gore at 850-833-4208. File Attachments WEAR WFGX Okaloosa County Schools Transfer Of Broadcast Rights 2024 Signed 05.29.24.pdf (264 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of the 2024-2025 Codes of Student Conduct (Elementary and Secondary), presented by Brian Humphrey,  Specialist, Athletics and Discipline, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to authorize the advertisement of a public hearing for the adoption of the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 Codes of Student Conduct (Elementary and Secondary) File Attachments 2024-2025 Eng. Elem. Code of Conduct.pdf (224 KB) 2024-2025 Eng. Sec. Code of Stu.Con_.pdf (218 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 Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 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 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 125076 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, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). NEW DROP ENTRIES DROP Start Employee Name EID Position Location Date Karen Brown 106358 Custodian Northwood ES 8/1/2024 Pamela Jenks 109058 Route Coordinator Trans Central 7/1/2024 Elnora Randolph 106758 Paraprofessional Pryor MS 7/1/2024 Delilah Lewis 118517 Math Coach Curriculum/Instruction 7/1/2024 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Instructional and Education Support Personnel Recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Instructional and Education Support Personnel Recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present the Instructional and Education Support Personnel Recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year. For more information, contact Dr. Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments 24-25 Instructional Recommendations.pdf (923 KB) 24-25 Support Recommendations.pdf (710 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Instructional and Education Support Personnel Recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources,  and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 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 June 10, 2024 Separations, Public.pdf (241 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee separations. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 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 June 10, 2024 Ed. Support New Hires, Public.pdf (207 KB) June 10, 2024 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (209 KB) June 10, 2024 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (235 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Motion by Marti Gardner, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 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 June 10, 2024 Transfers, Public.pdf (511 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve employee transfers. Motion by Linda Evanchyk, second by Tim Bryant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Employee Termination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the termination of employee #121719. Public Content Recommend employee #121719 be terminated. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the termination of employee #121719. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Marti Gardner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 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 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 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. Ruby Whigum, Pryor Middle School, 39 hours For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 Motion & Voting Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Motion by Diane Kelley, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 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 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave without pay. Public Content The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. Motion & Voting Motion to approve leave without pay. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Linda Evanchyk. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 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 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular 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 10, 2024 - Regular 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 for SB Meeting 6-10-24.pdf (95 KB) Manual Student Trip Requests - 6-10-24 SB Meeting.pdf (1,683 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. File Attachments Hurricane and Storm Preparedness (Presentation).pdf (237 KB) 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular 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 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for Textbook Adoption (Instructional Materials) for Science, presented by Ryan Gore, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jun 10, 2024 Absolute Date : Jun 10, 2024 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the textbook adoption (Instructional Materials) of the recommended Science publishers. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval of the adoption of the recommended Science publishers. The Okaloosa County School District is participating in the state textbook adoption process for Science. The publishers listed below were ranked through a committee evaluation and school-based voting process, with the final recommendation being notated as “recommended for adoption.” If the first recommended publisher is not on the final DOE approved list after the state-level appeals process is complete, the recommendation will be the highest ranked publisher on DOE’s approved list of textbooks. Elementary Grades K – 5 1. McGraw-Hill – Recommended for Adoption 2. Accelerate Learning 3. Savvas 4. Discovery Education Middle Grades 6-8 Earth/Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science 1. McGraw-Hill – Recommended for Adoption 2. Savvas 3. Accelerate Learning 4. Discovery Education 5. Kiddom High School – Anatomy and Physiology 1. McGraw-Hill – Recommended for Adoption 2. Goodheart-Wilcox 3. B.E. Publishing 4. eDynamic Learning  5. National Geographic Cengage 6. Kiddom High School - Biology 1. McGraw-Hill – Recommended for Adoption 2. Savvas 3. National Geographic Cengage 4. Accelerate Learning 5. Kiddom High School – Chemistry 1. National Geographic Cengage – Recommended for Adoption 2. McGraw-Hill 3. Savvas 4. PASCO Scientific 5. Accelerate Learning 6. Kiddom High School – Earth/Space Science 1. National Geographic Cengage – Recommended for Adoption 2. McGraw-Hill High School – Environmental Science 1. National Geographic Cengage – Recommended for Adoption 2. Savvas 3. McGraw-Hill High School – Marine Science 1. McGraw-Hill – Recommended for Adoption 2. National Geographic Cengage 3. eDynamic Learning High School – Physical Science 1. McGraw-Hill – Recommended for Adoption High School – Physics 1. McGraw-Hill – Recommended for Adoption 2. Kiddom 3. PASCO Scientific  4. Savvas 5. Accelerate Learning The textbook adoption information and the public review links are available on the Okaloosa County School District website at the following address: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/science-textbook-adoption Print materials may also be reviewed by contacting Ryan Gore at (850) 833-4208. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the textbook adoption (Instructional Materials) of the recommended Science publishers. Motion by Tim Bryant, second by Diane Kelley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Tim Bryant, Linda Evanchyk, Marti Gardner, Diane Kelley, Lamar White 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearing Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Student Disciplinary Hearing on June 10, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. In accordance with Florida law, this hearing may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected student. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on June 10, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.3 Notice of Public Hearing Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - 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 June 10, 2024, 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: Textbook (Instructional Materials) Adoption for Science 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 : 17.4 Public Notice Meeting : Jun 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting.