MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA

1 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA SCHOOL BOARD OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA Preparing the Whole Child for a Life of Success Walton County School District/Tivoli Complex 145 Park Street, Suite 3, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435 5:00 PM 1. Opening Agenda Items Subject 1.01 Approval of May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda (A. R. Hughes) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Recommended Action Approval of May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 1.02 Approval of Minutes: April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting (A. R. Hughes) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Action, Minutes Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Recommended Action Approval of Minutes Minutes View Minutes for Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Minutes Motion by Kim Kirby, second by Jeri Michie. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 1.03 CITIZEN INPUT: Citizens opportunity to address the Board to comment on agenda items only. Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Information File Attachments 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Subject 2.01 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda (A. R. Hughes) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Recommended Action Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.02 Approval of Freeport Middle School Track and Field Team to Travel to Bradenton, Florida on May 15-16, 2026 for the 2026 FLYRA Middle School Track and Field Championship. (N. Smith) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Budgeted Yes Budget Source Athletic fund. Recommended Action Freeport Middle School requests Board approval for the Track and Field Team to travel to Bradenton, FL on May 15-16, 2026 for the 2026 FLYRA Middle School Track and Field Championship. * Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. * List of students/chaperone attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid from Athletic fund. File Attachments FMS Track.pdf (288 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.03 Approval of South Walton High School Boys Basketball Team to Travel to Troy, Alabama on June 8-9, 2026 for the Adam Howard Basketball Camp. (N. Borthwick) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds. Recommended Action South Walton High School requests Board approval for the boys Basketball Team to travel to Troy, AL on June 8-9, 2026 for the Adam Howard Basketball Camp. * Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. * List of students/chaperones attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid by/from Internal funds. File Attachments Document_260415_085020.pdf (28 KB) Document_260415_085029.pdf (15 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.04 Approval of South Walton High School Girls Basketball Team to Travel to Troy, Alabama on June 23-24, 2026 for the Troy University Summer Basketball Camp. (N. Borthwick) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds. Recommended Action South Walton High School requests Board approval for the girls Basketball Team to travel to Troy, AL on June 23-24, 2026 for the Troy University Summer Basketball Camp. * Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. * List of students/chaperones attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid by/from Internal funds. File Attachments Document_260415_090101.pdf (26 KB) Document_260415_090109.pdf (19 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.05 Approval of South Walton High School Speech & Debate Team to Travel via Airplane to Washington, DC on May 22-25, 2026 for the NCFL Grand Nationals. (N. Borthwick) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds and student payments. Recommended Action South Walton High School requests Board approval for the Speech & Debate Team to travel via airplane to Washington, DC on May 22-25, 2026 for the NCFL Grand Nationals. * List of students/chaperones attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid by/from Internal funds and student payments. File Attachments Document_260422_085040.pdf (25 KB) Document_260422_085051.pdf (23 KB) Document_260422_085102.pdf (34 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.06 Approval of Walton High School CyberTribe Student to Travel to Atlanta, Georgia on June 1-6, 2026 for the 2026 Skills USA National Championship Conference. (B. Leavins) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds. Recommended Action Walton High School requests Board approval for a CyberTribe student to travel to Atlanta, GA on June 1-6, 2026 for the 2026 Skills USA National Championship Conference. * Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. * List of student/chaperone attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slip/Hold Harmless agreement on file. * All expenses paid by/from Internal funds. File Attachments Board Approval Letter WHS CyberTribe Trip 6-2026.pdf (35 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.07 Approval of Walton High School SeaPerch Students to Travel to Greenbelt, Maryland on May 27-June 2, 2026 for the 2026 SeaPerch International Competition. (B. Leavins) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds. Recommended Action Walton High School requests Board approval for SeaPerch students to travel to Greenbelt, MD on May 27-June 2, 2026 for the 2026 SeaPerch International Competition. * Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. * List of students/chaperones attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid by/from Internal funds. File Attachments Board Approval Letter WHS SeaPerch Trip 5-2026.pdf (35 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.08 Approval of Walton High School FLBA Students to Travel to San Antonio, Texas on June 28-July3, 2026 for the FBLA National Leadership Conference. (B. Leavins) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds and student payments. Recommended Action Walton High School requests Board approval for FLBA Students to travel to San Antonio, TX on June 28-July3, 2026 for the FBLA National Leadership Conference. * Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. * List of students/chaperones attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid by/from Internal funds and student payments. File Attachments Board Approval Letter WHS FBLA Trip 6-2025.pdf (38 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.09 Approval of Walton Middle School SeaPerch Drone Team to Travel via Airplane to Detroit, Michigan on May 12-15, 2026 to Participate in the Drones in Schools 2026 National Championship. (J. Campbell) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds. Recommended Action Walton Middle School requests Board approval for the SeaPerch Drone Team to travel via airplane to Detroit, MI on May 12-15, 2026 to participate in the Drones in Schools 2026 National Championship. * List of students/chaperones attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid by/from Internal funds. File Attachments SeaPerch Drones in Schools Letter - 5-12-26 to 5-15-26.pdf (175 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.10 Approval of Walton Middle School Student Council, Builder Club, Beta Club and Jr. Anchor Club to Travel to Valdosta, Georgia on May 16, 2026 to Visit Wild Adventures Theme Park. (J. Campbell) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds and student payments. Recommended Action Walton Middle School requests Board approval for Student Council, Builder Club, Beta Club and Jr. Anchor Club to travel to Valdosta, GA on May 16, 2026 to visit Wild Adventures Theme Park. *Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. *List of Students/Chaperones attached. *Itinerary attached. *Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. *All expenses paid from Internal funds and student payments. File Attachments 0201 - Wild Adventures Board Letter 5-16-2026.pdf (178 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.11 Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $50,000.00 - Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. (D. Grey) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $163,311.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Buses & Motor Vehicles Project #8436320 Recommended Action Approval to generate Purchase Order. Approval to generate Purchase Order to Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. to purchase one (1) bus. Price and Ordering Guide FDOW ITB No. 23-02. File Attachments FDOE Contract ITB 2023-02.pdf (2,245 KB) Bus PO - #26-09, replace Bus #20-06, totaled.pdf (1,000 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.12 Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $50,000.00 - South Walton High School Cafeteria Flooring (J. Smith) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $92,138.98 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay Carpet/Flooring Project #9018326 Recommended Action Board approval to generate purchase order to Interface for new flooring in the cafeteria at South Walton High School. Board approval to generate purchase order to Interface for new flooring in the cafeteria at South Walton High School. File Attachments AD-98 Interface - South Walton High School Cafeteria Flooring.pdf (2,401 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.13 Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $50,000.00 - Freeport Middle School Flooring (J. Smith) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $75,082.14 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay Carpet/Flooring Project #9018326 Recommended Action Board approval to generate purchase order to Shaw Integrated Solutions for new flooring in the 5th grade hallway, art room and classrooms at Freeport Middle School. Board approval to generate purchase order to Shaw Integrated Solutions for new flooring in the 5th grade hallway, art room and classrooms at Freeport Middle School. File Attachments AD-99 Shaw Integrated Solutions - Freeport Middle School Flooring Hallway & Classrooms.pdf (756 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.14 Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $50,000.00 - Van R. Butler Media Center Furniture (J. Smith) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $125,077.55 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay Furniture Project #9486326 Recommended Action Board approval to generate purchase order to Ernie Morris Enterprises for new furniture in the Media Center at Van R. Butler Elementary School. Board approval to generate purchase order to Ernie Morris Enterprises for new furniture in the Media Center at Van R. Butler Elementary School. File Attachments AD-100 Ernie Morris Enterprises - Van R. Butler Media Center Furniture.pdf (849 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.15 **GOOD CAUSE ITEM** Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $50,000.00 - Daktronics Inc. for new scoreboards in the gym at Freeport High, South Walton High and Walton High Schools (J. Smith) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $72,173.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay Projects Recommended Action Board approval to generate purchase orders to Daktronics Inc. for new scoreboards in the gym at Freeport High, South Walton High and Walton High Schools. Board approval to generate purchase orders to Daktronics Inc. for new scoreboards in the gym at Freeport High, South Walton High and Walton High Schools. File Attachments AD-91 Daktronics Quote #820563-2-0 FHS $24,041.00.pdf (1,475 KB) AD-92 Daktronics Quote #894532-1-0 - WHS $24,066.00.pdf (1,503 KB) AD-93 Daktronics Quote #861803-1-1 - SWHS $24,066.00.pdf (1,348 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.16 **GOOD CAUSE ITEM** Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $50,000.00 - Van R. Butler Media Center Flooring (J. Smith) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $85,394.78 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay Van R. Butler Project #9462323 Recommended Action Board approval to generate purchase order to Interface for Van R. Butler Media Center flooring. Board approval to generate purchase order to Interface for Van R. Butler Media Center flooring. File Attachments AD-101 Interface - Van R. Butler Media Center Flooring.pdf (325 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Approval of May 5, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 3. ACTION AGENDA Subject 3.01 Approval of Emerald Coast Technical College/Walton County School District Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement Renewal (M. Smithart) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 3. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Recommended Action Board approval of agreement File Attachments ECTCWCSDArticulation 2627.pdf (190 KB) Motion & Voting Board approval of agreement Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 3.02 Approval of Walton County School District /Holmes County School District Dual Enrollment Agreement (M. Smithart) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 3. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Recommended Action Board approval of agreement File Attachments ECTCHolmesCountyArticulationAgreement2627Draft.pdf (222 KB) Motion & Voting Board approval of agreement Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 3.03 Approval of Renewal of Contract with State of Florida Department of Health (M. Smithart) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 3. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $95,000.00 Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approve renewal of contract File Attachments WAL 24 A1-combined.pdf (15,638 KB) Motion & Voting Approve renewal of contract Motion by Kim Kirby, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 4. SAFETY & SECURITY 5. TRANSPORTATION 6. FINANCE DEPARTMENT 7. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Subject 7.01 Approval of Frontline Education Contract Renewal for Absence & Substitute Management (C. Bodie) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 7. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Operating Recommended Action Approval Frontline Absence Management is the program used by Walton County School District for substitute requests and scheduling. Substitutes have the capability to view and accept substitute jobs online. Absence Management also has a built-in calling feature that automatically calls substitutes and provides them with the opportunity to accept or reject unfilled jobs by phone. The attached agreement is a 3-year term with a 5.5% uplift each year. The renewal cost for 2026-27 is $32,483.56. File Attachments Walton County Absence Management Renewal Order Form 2026-29.pdf (62 KB) Human Trafficking Affidavit for Nongovernmental Entities 2026.pdf (525 KB) 2023-26 Contract Walton County Sch Board_FL_A&T_MSA_Mod Agree_2023.04.20.pdf (2,052 KB) Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Jeri Michie. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 7.02 Approval of the May 5, 2026 Personnel Recommendations & Personnel Addendum (C. Bodie) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 7. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Recommended Action Approval File Attachments 05052026 Personnel Recommendations Agenda.pdf (404 KB) 05052026 Personnel Addendum Agenda.pdf (407 KB) Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Jeri Michie, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 7.03 Approval of Summer Employment 2026 (C. Bodie) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 7. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approval Summer Employment Requests, Budget Source and Estimated Total Budget Impact may be found on the attached spreadsheet. File Attachments Summer Employment 2026.pdf (437 KB) Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Jeri Michie, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 8. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Subject 8.01 Approval of Instructional Materials Adoption for the 2026-2027 School Year (C. Appel) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 8. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Instructional Materials Recommended Action The K-12 textbook adoption committee extensively reviewed materials submitted for the 2026-2027 Florida instructional materials adoption and the materials on the attached form are those recommended for adoption. This adoption encompasses multiple subject areas to include CTE, Fine and Performing Arts, Foreign Language, and Health and Physical Education. Upon School Board approval, electronic access will remain posted for a period of 30 days in the event a parent or resident of the county submits an objection to the adoption of a specific instructional material(s). The petition form is available on the district website and at the Tivoli Administrative Complex. If no petitions are received, requisitions will be completed after the 30 day window has closed. If an objection is received, a public hearing before an unbiased and qualified hearing officer will be held. The decision of the School Board after convening a public hearing shall be final and not subject to further review or petition. Strategic Plan Alignment: Goal 1: Highest Student Achievement Goal 2: Standards Based Curriculum and Instruction File Attachments 25-26 K-12 Instructional Materials Recommended for Adoption.pdf (345 KB) Motion & Voting The K-12 textbook adoption committee extensively reviewed materials submitted for the 2026-2027 Florida instructional materials adoption and the materials on the attached form are those recommended for adoption. This adoption encompasses multiple subject areas to include CTE, Fine and Performing Arts, Foreign Language, and Health and Physical Education. Upon School Board approval, electronic access will remain posted for a period of 30 days in the event a parent or resident of the county submits an objection to the adoption of a specific instructional material(s). The petition form is available on the district website and at the Tivoli Administrative Complex. If no petitions are received, requisitions will be completed after the 30 day window has closed. If an objection is received, a public hearing before an unbiased and qualified hearing officer will be held. The decision of the School Board after convening a public hearing shall be final and not subject to further review or petition. Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 9. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 10. FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Subject 10.01 Approval of FPL Utility Underground Easements for Paxton School Project (J. Smith) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 10. FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approval of FPL Utility Underground Easements for Paxton School Project Approval of FPL Utility Underground Easements for Paxton School Project File Attachments FORM - Easement (Underground Business) (3.5.2026)_356N21400000480010.pdf (766 KB) FORM - Easement (Underground Business) (3.5.2026)_356N21400000480000.pdf (1,062 KB) FORM - Easement (Underground Business) (3.5.2026)_356N21400000180000.pdf (1,062 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of FPL Utility Underground Easements for Paxton School Project Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Jeri Michie. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 10.02 Approval of Change Order #16 to Culpepper Construction for SWHS Central Energy Plant (J. Smith) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 10. FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approval of Change Order #16 to Culpepper Construction for SWHS Central Energy Plant (Time Extension) Approval of Change Order #16 to Culpepper Construction for SWHS Central Energy Plant (Time Extension). The CO is for $0 and is for a 45 day extension due to damages that occurred to the cooling tower system during transit to the project site. The tower was sent back to the factory for certified repairs. File Attachments Change Order #16 - South Walton HS - Central Plant (Time Extension).pdf (2,408 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Change Order #16 to Culpepper Construction for SWHS Central Energy Plant (Time Extension) Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 10.03 Approval of Change Order #17 to Culpepper Construction for the SWHS CTE Classroom Addition (J. Smith) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 10. FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $16,049,630.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay Recommended Action Approval of Change Order #17 to Culpepper Construction for the SWHS CTE Classroom Addition This change order is for the board approved GMP on 4/21/26 for the new South Walton HS Classroom Addition. The new building will be a 2-story 32,000 square feet, 16 classroom addition along with exterior site improvements and will be located on the north side of the existing gym area. The project to be constructed as per drawings and specifications by EMI Architects dated February 20, 2026, project #68202. GMP- Classroom Addition & Site Improvements= $15,708,944.00 Add Alternate #I (Add walkway coverings on the Northside of the new building.)= $340,686.00 Total= $16,049,630.00 Notice to Proceed - May 4th, 2026 File Attachments Change Order #17 - South Walton HS (Classroom Addition).pdf (2,174 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Change Order #17 to Culpepper Construction for the SWHS CTE Classroom Addition Motion by Jeri Michie, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 11. SCHOOL BOARD 12. ADMINISTRATION Subject 12.01 Approval of Termination Contingent Upon Hearing Request (C. Bodie) Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 12. ADMINISTRATION Type Action Preferred Date May 05, 2026 Absolute Date May 05, 2026 Recommended Action Approval File Attachments Board Agenda Attachment - 5.5.26.pdf (35 KB) Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Kim Kirby, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 13. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS Subject 14.01 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Any person addressing the Board is reminded that the name of the student, other than the children of the person addressing the Board, should not be mentioned or disclosed in the person's comments. Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS Type Procedural File Attachments 15. CLOSING ITEMS Subject 15.01 Attorney Report Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 15. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 15.02 Board Comments Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 15. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 15.03 Chairperson's Report Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 15. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 15.04 Superintendent's Report Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 15. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments 16. ADJOURNMENT Subject 16.01 Adjournment Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 16. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn at pm File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn at 5:33 pm Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 16.02 JASON CATALANO - CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 16. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 16.03 A. RUSSELL HUGHES - SECRETARY TO THE BOARD Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 16. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 16.04 NOTE: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person 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. Meeting May 5, 2026 - MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 16. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments