Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, January 8, 2015

Thursday, January 8, 2015 Workshop Meeting School District Administration Building Fort Walton Beach, Florida 9:00 a.m. 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Invocation offered by Cathy Thigpen Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance led by Melissa Thrush Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.3 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda Public Content A board member may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for more information or moved to the Discussion Agenda to be voted on separately. Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will approve the Agenda. 3. Visitors Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Trey LaNasa, Winner of the Wendy's High School Heisman for the State of Florida, presented by the Superintendent Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content See email from Charlene dated 12-5-2014 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.1 Appointment of Principal, Bruner Middle School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Principal, Bruner Middle School. 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.2 Appointment of Assistant Principal I, Choctawhatchee High School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal I, Choctawhatchee High School. 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.3 Appointment of Assistant Principal II, Davidson Middle  School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II, Davidson Middle School. 5. Personnel Appointments Subject : 5.4 Appointment of Director I Secondary Education, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Director I Secondary Education. 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 In-County Travel paid for the period of November 13 - December 10, 2014, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content In-County Travel paid for the period of November 13 - December 10, 2014, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments In-County Travel Nov 13 - Dec 10.pdf (29 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.2 Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of November 13 - December 10, 2014, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content Out-of-County Travel paid for the period of November 13 - December 10, 2014, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Nov 13 - Dec 10.pdf (20 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.3 State of Florida, State Board of Administration, Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Florida Prime) (An External Investment Pool), Financial Audit for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, Report Number 2015-054, December 2014, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Report Public Content The Auditor General of the State of Florida has issued Report No. 2015-054, December 2014, State of Florida, State Board of Administration, Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Florida Prime) (An External Investment Pool) Financial Audit for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2014, and 2013. The Auditor General request that this report be presented to the School Board at its next meeting and that it be filed as a part of the public records of the Board, making mention of this fact in the minutes of the Board. File Attachments Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Florida Prime) 2015-054.pdf (392 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.4 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- Worldwide Okaloosa Aerospace Academy Update, presented by Ron Garriga, Director of Campus Operations Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information File Attachments OAA Update 1-8-2015.pdf (434 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.5 Okaloosa S.C.I.E.N.C.E. DoDEA Grant Status Report, presented by Kaye McKinley, Assistant Superintendent Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content Presentation of Information and status report of the Okaloosa S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Department of Defense Education Activity grant. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - 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 Public Content Following any corrections, additions, or deletions, the Board will approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of Student Disciplinary Hearings of December 4, 2014; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of December 4, 2014; and Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 8, 2014, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of Student Disciplinary Hearings of December 4, 2014; Minutes of Workshop Meeting of December 4, 2014; and Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 8, 2014. Public Content The minutes of Board meetings must be approved by the Board. File Attachments 12-8-2014 Meeting DRAFT.pdf (173 KB) 12-4-2014 Workshop DRAFT.pdf (174 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 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Riverside Elementary School for classroom projectors in the amount of $5,622.75, presented by Cathy Thigpen and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,622.75 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Riverside Elementary School for classroom projectors in the amount of $5,622.75. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Riverside Elementary School for classroom projectors in the amount of $5,622.75 File Attachments Riverside Projector Quote 2015.pdf (27 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 Budget Amendment #3 - Fiscal Year 2014-2015, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : ($2,296,193.82) Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action : Motion to approve Budget Amendment #3 - Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Public Content On September 8, 2014, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2014-2015. As the fiscal year progresses, we ask the School Board to amend the budget to more accurately reflect estimated revenues and appropriations. The amendments are results of various factors including: increases or decreases in estimated revenues to more accurately reflect revenues; and increases or decreases in appropriations to more accurately reflect estimated expenditures and/or better utilize funds for schools, departments, and projects. These amendments facilitate district operations to occur in a positive manner. These amendments properly reflect the estimated revenue and appropriations. The amendments show the estimated revenue and appropriations for each fund and provide a description of the amendments. Required by S.B.E. rule 6A-1.006. New Revenue Appropriated During the Month of November 2014: General Fund $ 338,849.95 Debt Service Funds 0.00 Capital Projects Funds 8,445.04 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal -2,636,137.71 Other Special Revenue Funds - Food Service -7,351.10 Total - All Funds $-2,296,193.82 File Attachments !B-A 3 - Nov 2014.pdf (1,198 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 Monthly Financial Statement for November 2014, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for November 2014. Public Content The financial statement for the month ending November 30, 2014, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments !Financials Nov 2014.pdf (549 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 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - 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 Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills 1-12-15.pdf (15 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 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for November 2014, totaling $21,702,717.10; and Bank Transfers for November 2014, totaling $11,195,000.00, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $21,702,717.10 and Bank Transfers in the amount of $11,195,000.00. Public Content Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register for November 2014, totaling $21,702,717.10; and Bank Transfers for November 2014, totaling $11,195,000.00, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - Nov 2014.pdf (90 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 School Donations, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 12, 2015 Absolute Date : Jan 12, 2015 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $37,600.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receive donations over $500.00 from public, private and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations - January 12, 2015.pdf (61 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 Sale and Disposal of Surplus Property, presented by Steve Bolton, Program Director for Maintenance, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 12, 2015 Absolute Date : Jan 12, 2015 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the sale and disposal of surplus property listed on the fixed assets roster dated November 19, 2014, using the on-line auction program. Public Content Approval is requested for the sale and disposal of surplus property listed on the attached Fixed Assets for 9914(Surplus) document dated 11/19/14 using the School Board approved On-line Auction Program. File Attachments Surplus list 11-19-14.pdf (18 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 School-to-Work contracts between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Exodos Thrift Store and Winn Dixie to provide career experience opportunities to eligible students, submitted by Melody Sommer, Program Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting :  Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 13, 2015 Absolute Date : Jan 13, 2015 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School- to-Work contracts between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Exodos Thrift Store and Winn Dixie to provide career experience opportunities to eligible students. Public Content The School-to-work program provides valuable career experience to eligible Exceptional Student Education students. File Attachments School to Work Contracts Richbourg - 2015.pdf (503 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 Exempted Purchase: EBSCO, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $34,650.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 3009, Instructional Tech Software Recommended Action : Motion to approve Exempted Purchase, EBSCO, subscription providing students access to research databases, full text and eBooks for libraries. The cost of the subscription is $34,650. Public Content Request approval of the Exempted Purchase of EBSCO, a subscription that provides students access to research databases, full text and eBooks for libraries. The cost of the subscription is $34,650. This purchase is exempt under 6A-1.012(11)(b). The contract period is February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. Funding will be paid from general funds, project 3009, Instructional Tech Software. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Brandon McSween, Specialist, Instructional Technology at (850) 689-7142. File Attachments EBSCO.pdf (105 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 Exempted Purchase: Knovation, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recomended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $32,136.47 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 3009, Instructional Tech Software Recommended Action : Motion to approve Exempted Purchase, Knovation, software subscription for a search tool based on teacher-approved digital resources from the web. The cost is $32,136.47. Public Content Request approval of the Exempted Purchase of software subscription netTrekker from Knovation, a search tool based on teacher-approved digital resources from the web and unique learning tools to provide one location where teacher, students, and parents can safely search to find the right resources matching lesson plans to learning styles for all K-12 grades and subjects. The cost is $32,136.47 for district wide use. The funding source is general funds, project 3009, Instructional Tech Software. This is an exempted purchase under 6A-1.012(11)(b). The contract is effective January 14, 2015 through January 13, 2016. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Brandon McSween, Specialist, Instructional Technology at (850) 689-7142. File Attachments Knovation (netTrekker).pdf (256 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 : 7.13 Service Agreement #15-76 Ellie Ohanian, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $33,200.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Special Revenue, Project 5475 - IDEA - Part B Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #15-76 Ellie Ohanian, provide Cued Speech Transliterating Services for a hearing impaired student enrolled at Niceville High School, total contract amount not to exceed $28,850.00. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #15-76 between Ellie Ohanian and The School Board of Okaloosa County, on behalf of the Exceptional Student Education Department. The provider will provide Cued Speech Transliterating Services for a hearing impaired student enrolled at Niceville High School. Services include; a) services based on the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP); b) monitoring student in classroom to assist with accessing education; c) consulting with teachers and other District staff; d) maintaining necessary documentation relevant to student progress; e) serving as a member of the IEP team, and if necessary participating in IEP meeting, school assemblies, and other educationally related school activities for the purpose of providing a mode of communication for the student. The Provider will be paid $40.00 per hour (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM) for up to seven hundred and ten (710) hours, for a total of $28,400.00. The Provider will be paid $45.00 per hour for hours worked after 5:00 PM, for up to ten (10) hours, for a total of $450.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $28,850.00. Funding will be paid from Special Revenue, Project 5475 - IDEA - Part B. The contract is effective January 13, 2015 through June 5, 2015. A copy of the agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Melanie Sommer, Program Director, Exceptional Student Education at (850) 833-3164. File Attachments SA# 15-76.pdf (46 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 Personnel recommendations, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) 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 or transferred in the instructional and educational support positions or hired for substitute positions. File Attachments Substitute New Hires Board Report 01-12-2015.pdf (36 KB) January 12, 2015 Instructional Board Report.pdf (40 KB) January 12, 2015 Ed Support Board Report.pdf (43 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 Employment Separations, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve employment separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. File Attachments Resignations.pdf (46 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 Reinstatement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human  Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the reinstatement of sick leave due to line-of-duty illness/ injury/medical examination. Public Content The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate sick leave to employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty. Patricia Hoeflicker, Food Service, 75 hours Michelle Bell, Florosa Elementary,14 hours Christina Corthell, Walker Elementary, 33.25 hours Richard Mentlick, Transportation, 6.5 hours Margaret Wolthers, Silver Sands School, 7.5 hours Laywanna Dykes, Destin Elementary, 15 hours Karen Mauldin, Davidson Middle, 37.5 hours 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 Leave Without Pay, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and  recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) 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. 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 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2014-2015 school year, presented by Karen Peek, Program Director of Teacher Evaluation/ Certification, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to issue contracts to the attached list of teachers who have cleared certification requirements. Public Content The attached list of teachers have cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 2014-2015 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their contracts. File Attachments CLEARED PROV 01-12-2015.pdf (54 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 Employee Assistance Program Services Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Pattison Professional Counseling Center for counseling services rendered during the term of the contract, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Dollar Amount : $3,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Human Resources Department budget Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Employee Assistance Program Services Contract between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Pattison Professional Counseling  Center in the amount of $3000 per year, effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Public Content The Employee Assistance Program Services Contract with Pattison Professional Counseling Center makes four (4) visits with an EAP counselor available to eligible School District employees or their immediate family members at no cost to the employee. The provider will match a counselor with the appropriate expertise for the services needed by the individual client(s) and provide appropriate referral and follow-up services for EAP clients who require in-patient services or other services not offered by the provider. The term of this contract will be January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. File Attachments EAP Services Contract (2015).pdf (34 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 Course Adoptions for the 2015-2016 School Year, presented by Steve Horton, Assistant Superintendent of MIS, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jan 12, 2015 Absolute Date : Jan 12, 2015 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Course Adoption for the 2015-2016 school year. File Attachments Request For Course Adoption 2015-2016.pdf (310 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 Amendment to CenturyLink Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and CenturyLink Sales Solutions, Inc., for increased internet bandwidth, presented by Mr. Steve Horton, Assistant Superintendent of MIS and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Amendment to CenturyLink Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and CenturyLink Sales Solutions, Inc. for increased internet bandwidth. File Attachments CenturyLink Agreement-Ethernet and DIA 03-11-14.pdf (1,146 KB) Bandwidth Update 1-12-15.pdf (159 KB) CenturyLink Amendment for GIG connection and Internet Access upgrade 1-12-2015.pdf (206 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 Contract Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida State College acknowledging the Collegiate High School Program, presented by Sheila Lightbourne, Middle School Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Contract Agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida State College acknowledging that the existing Collegiate High School at Nothwest Florida State College meets the requirements for establishing a Collegiate High School Program for the Northwest Florida State College service area as outlined in section 1007.273, Florida Statutes. Public Content This contract agreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) acknowledges the existing Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College, a Charter Collegiate High School, as a Collegiate High School Program for the NWFSC service area as outlined in s. 1007.279 F.S. The Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of a Collegiate High School Program as defined in s. 1007.273. F.S. File Attachments Collegiate High School Program Contract 2015-2016.pdf (614 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. Discussion Agenda Subject : 8.1 Items Moved from the Consent Agenda (if any) Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action 12. Attorney's Business Subject : 12.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 13. Superintendent's Business Subject : 13.1 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Superintendent's Business Subject : 13.2 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests, presented by Kaye McKinley, Assistant Superintendent Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content Attached is a list of out of state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent. File Attachments 1 12 15 Student Trip Requests.pdf (30 KB) 14. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 14.1 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 15. Adjournment Subject : 15.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearings Meeting :  Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct Student Disciplinary Hearings on January 8, 2015, beginning at 8:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the School District Administration Building, Fort Walton Beach. In accordance with Florida law, these hearings may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected students. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Fort Walton Beach Administration Building on January 8, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 16. Public Notices Subject : 16.3 Public Notice Meeting : Jan 8, 2015 - 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 the School District Administration Building at (850) 833-3110.