APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER

1 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER AGENDA SCHOOL BOARD OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA Preparing the Whole Child for a Life of Success South Walton High School, 645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 - SWHS Media Center 5:00 PM 1. Opening Agenda Items Subject 1.01 Announcements: "No Ordinary Joe" Scholarship District Winner Recognition (April Wilkes, Executive Director St. Joe Community Foundation) (C. Appel) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Information File Attachments Subject 1.02 Approval of April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda (A. R. Hughes) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Recommended Action Approval of April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Motion by Jeri Michie, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 1.03 Approval of Minutes: April 7, 2026 Regular Meeting (A. R. Hughes) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Action, Minutes Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Recommended Action Approval of Minutes Minutes View Minutes for Apr 7, 2026 - APRIL 7, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Minutes Motion by Jeri Michie, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 1.04 CITIZEN INPUT: Citizens opportunity to address the Board to comment on agenda items only. Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Information File Attachments 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Subject 2.01 Approval of April 21, 2026 Consent Agenda (A. R. Hughes) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Recommended Action Approval of April 21, 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 April 21, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.02 Approval of Student and Chaperone to Attend International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, AZ on May 10-15, 2026 (C. Brown) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Special Programs Recommended Action Approval of student and chaperone to attend International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, AZ on May 10-15, 2026 File Attachments ISEF Board Packet.pdf (4,493 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 April 21, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.03 Approval of Freeport High School Criminal Justice Ops Students to Travel to Dothan, Alabama on April 22, 2026 for the 911 Certification Test. (D. Simmons) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds. Recommended Action Freeport High School requests Board approval for Criminal Justice Ops students to travel to Dothan, AL on April 22, 2026 for the 911 Certification Test. * Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. * List of students/chaperone attached. * Itinerary included. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid by/from Internal funds. File Attachments FHS Criminal Justice Ops Trip Request Letter.pdf (182 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 April 21, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.04 Approval of Magnet Innovation Center Senior Students to Travel to Tampa, Florida on May 1-2, 2026 for Grad Nite at Busch Gardens-Tampa Bay. (K. Benson) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted Yes Budget Source Student payments. Recommended Action Magnet Innovation Center requests Board approval for Senior students to travel to Tampa, FL on May 1-2, 2026 for Grad Nite at Busch Gardens-Tampa Bay. * 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 students and chaperones. File Attachments 01a - Request Letter.pdf (111 KB) 03 - Proposed Itinerary.pdf (108 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 April 21, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.05 Approval of Paxton High School SeaPerch Students to Travel via Airplane to College Park, Maryland on May 28-June 1, 2026 for the SeaPerch International Competition. (B. Jones) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds. Recommended Action Paxton High School requests Board approval for SeaPerch students to travel via airplane to College Park, MD on May 28-June 1, 2026 for the SeaPerch International Competition. * List of students/chaperones attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid by/from Internal funds. File Attachments Seaperch 3_31.pdf (268 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 April 21, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.06 Approval of Walton High School FFA Student to Travel to Gainesville, Florida on April 22-23, 2026 for the State FFA Horticulture Contest. (B. Leavins) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER 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 an FFA student to travel to Gainesville, FL on April 22-23, 2026 for the State FFA Horticulture Contest. * Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. * List of student/chaperones attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slip/Hold Harmless agreement on file. * All expenses paid by/from Internal funds. File Attachments Board Approval Letter WHS FFA Trip 4-2026.pdf (33 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 April 21, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 2.07 Approval of Walton Middle School SeaPerch Drone Team to Travel to Daytona Beach, Florida on April 23-25, 2026 for the Drones in School State Competition. (J. Campbell) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 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 to Daytona Beach, FL on April 23-25, 2026 for the Drones in School State Competition. *Mileage will be deducted from annual amount. *List of Students/Chaperones attached. *Itinerary attached. *Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. *All expenses paid from Internal funds. File Attachments WMS SeaPerch Drone Team Board Letter 4-23-26 to 4-25-26.pdf (172 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 April 21, 2026 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 3. PUBLIC HEARING Subject 3.01 Public Hearing at 5:15 PM for Discussion of Amendments to Existing School Board Rule/Policy (M. Hudson) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 3. PUBLIC HEARING Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Following the Public Hearing, the School Board will consider whether to adopt the attached amendments to these existing policies. To respond to changes in law and to changing conditions, the School Board periodically reviews and updates its rules/policies. The rules/policies attached have been advertised for public hearing in accordance with applicable statutes. After a public hearing, the School Board can adopt, adopt with changes, or not adopt these proposed rules/policies. File Attachments Policy 5.141 Student Out of Zone Transfers, Choice.pdf (146 KB) Advertisement 04.21.2026.pdf (170 KB) Subject 3.02 Public Hearing at 5:20 PM to receive comment on 2025-26 Florida Instructional Materials’ K-12 Health and Physical Education, Performing and Visual Arts, World Languages; and 9-12 Career and Technical Education that will be recommended to the school board for adoption during the May 5, 2026 Meeting (C. Appel) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 3. PUBLIC HEARING Type Discussion, Information WCSD's K-12 Health and Physical Education, Performing and Visual Arts, World Languages; and 9-12 Career and Technical Education textbook adoption committee has finalized its review of materials submitted to the Florida Department of Education for the 2026-2027 Florida Instructional Materials adoption. The district's K-12 Instructional Materials website has been updated throughout the school year to advise the public of our timeline for adoption. The website currently includes only the materials that will be recommended for adoption at the May 7, 2026 meeting. The purpose of this open noticed public hearing is to receive comments on the recommended materials prior to adoption. The website below contains the recommendations for all K-12 courses reviewed. https://www.walton.k12.fl.us/page/k-12-instructional-materials File Attachments 4. ACTION AGENDA Subject 4.01 Approval of Amendments to Existing School Board Rule/Policy (M. Hudson) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 4. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of amendments/additions to Board Policy as outlined in the attached documents and heard at the Public Hearing. The School Board's rules and policies must be updated to reflect changes in conditions, as well as changes in pertinent rules and statues. These updates must be made in public hearings in accordance with applicable state statue FS 120.54. The advertisements for the rule/policy: 5.141 was prepared in accordance with applicable state statutes and reviewed by: North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC), legal counsel, and applicable department administrators. File Attachments Advertisement 04.21.2026.pdf (170 KB) Policy 5.141 Student Out of Zone Transfers, Choice.pdf (146 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of amendments/additions to Board Policy as outlined in the attached documents and heard at the Public Hearing. Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 4.02 Approval of Pikmykid Renewal Contract (B. Michie) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 4. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Jul 01, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Dollar Amount $3,550.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Booster org Recommended Action Recommend approval File Attachments PICKMYKID_260421_121837.pdf (147 KB) AGREEMENT_260421_121910.pdf (1,104 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend approval Motion by Jeri Michie, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 5. SAFETY & SECURITY Subject 5.01 Approval of Office of Safe Schools Quarterly Compliance Inspection Report (January - March) (C. Morse) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 5. SAFETY & SECURITY Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approval of Office of Safe Schools Quarterly Compliance Inspection Report (January - March) (C. Morse) Per Section 1001.212(13)(c), Florida Statutes, the Office of Safe Schools (OSS) is required to provide quarterly reports to each district superintendent and school safety specialist the number and percentage of schools, including charter schools, inspected or reinspected during that quarter and the number of inspected schools that had no school safety requirement deficiencies. The School Safety Specialist is responsible for sharing each quarterly report with the school board members in a school board meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Office of Safe Schools Quarterly Compliance Inspection Report (January - March) (C. Morse) Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 6. TRANSPORTATION 7. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Subject 7.01 **REMOVED** Approval of Walton County School District Financial Statement for March 2026 (S. Hofheinz) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 7. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Recommended Action Approval of Walton County School District Financial Statement for March 2026 File Attachments Subject 7.02 Approval of Walton Academy Financial Statement for February 2026 (S. Hofheinz) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 7. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Recommended Action Approval of Walton Academy Financial Statement for February 2026 File Attachments 02-2026 Walton Financials (5).pdf (309 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Walton Academy Financial Statement for February 2026 Motion by Jeri Michie, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 7.03 Approval of Seaside Neighborhood School & Foundation Financial Statement for February 2026 (S. Hofheinz) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 7. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Recommended Action Approval of Seaside Neighborhood School & Foundation Financial Statement for February 2026 File Attachments SNS Feb 26 District Reports.pdf (58 KB) SSF Feb 26 District Reports.pdf (66 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Seaside Neighborhood School & Foundation Financial Statement for February 2026 Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Jeri Michie. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 7.04 Approval of Property Deletion for Q3 SY 2025-26 (S. Hofheinz) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 7. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Type Action, Reports Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Recommended Action Approval of Property Deletion for Q3 SY 2025-26 Disposal of property that were obsolete, no longer in use, below threshold, end of life or broken and unrepairable File Attachments junkq3.pdf (433 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Property Deletion for Q3 SY 2025-26 Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 8. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Subject 8.01 Approval of the April 21, 2026 Personnel Recommendations & Personnel Addendum (C. Bodie) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 8. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Recommended Action Approval File Attachments 04212026 Personnel Recommendations Agenda.pdf (408 KB) 04212026 Personnel Addendum Agenda.pdf (409 KB) Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Jeri Michie, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 9. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Subject 9.01 Approval to advertise the Notice of Rule Development and the Notice of Intent to Adopt the 2026-2027 District Student Code of Conduct (C. Brown) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 9. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the publication of notices that will appear in the DeFuniak Herald. The Notice of Rule Development will be advertised in the newspaper beginning on April 22, 2026. The advertisement for the Notice of Intent will run in the newspaper on May 20, 2026. The public hearing for the Code of Conduct will be scheduled for July 7, 2026 with approval of the document immediately following. File Attachments 2026-2027 Code of Conduct Intent to Adopt FINAL.pdf (237 KB) 2026-2027 Code of Conduct Notice of Rule Development.pdf (40 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the publication of notices that will appear in the DeFuniak Herald. The Notice of Rule Development will be advertised in the newspaper beginning on April 22, 2026. The advertisement for the Notice of Intent will run in the newspaper on May 20, 2026. The public hearing for the Code of Conduct will be scheduled for July 7, 2026 with approval of the document immediately following. Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 9.02 Approval to advertise the Notice of Rule Development and the Notice of Intent to Adopt the 2026-2027 District Student Progression Plan (D. Soley) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 9. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the publication of notices that will appear in the DeFuniak Herald. The Notice of Rule Development will be advertised in the newspaper beginning on April 22, 2026. The advertisement for the Notice of Intent will run in the newspaper on May 20, 2026. The public hearing for the Student Progression Plan will be scheduled for July 7, 2026 with approval of the document immediately following. File Attachments Notice of Intent to Adopt SPP 2026.27.pdf (95 KB) 2026.27 Notice of Rule Development SPP.pdf (84 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the publication of notices that will appear in the DeFuniak Herald. The Notice of Rule Development will be advertised in the newspaper beginning on April 22, 2026. The advertisement for the Notice of Intent will run in the newspaper on May 20, 2026. The public hearing for the Student Progression Plan will be scheduled for July 7, 2026 with approval of the document immediately following. Motion by Jeri Michie, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 9.03 Approval of 2024-25 Instructional Materials Adoption for K-5 English Language Arts (C. Appel) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 9. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Approval of 2024-25 Instructional Materials Adoption for K-5 English Language Arts (C. Appel) 2024-25 English Language Arts Adoption During the May 20, 2025, School Board meeting, we submitted recommended materials for our K-12 English Language Arts (ELA), Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management adoption. However, the company selected for K-5 ELA had failed to be approved by the Florida Department of Education for final adoption. We are submitting the ELA program that was the textbook adoption committee's second-choice for adoption – Florida Benchmark Advance, 2026 by Benchmark Education Company. A public hearing was scheduled and held on April 7, 2026, to receive comments on the recommended material prior to its adoption. The district has maintained electronic access for the public’s review on the district website since March 6, 2026. In addition, print copies of the materials are available for review from 8:00 – 3:45 at the Tivoli Administrative Complex, located on 145 Park Street, Suite 5, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Upon School Board approval, electronic access will remain posted for a period of thirty (30) days in the event a parent or a resident of Walton County submits an objection to the adoption of the K-5 English Language Arts 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 thirty (30) day window has closed, and the decision of the School Board will be final and not subject to further review or petition. If an objection is received during the thirty (30) day window, the steps delineated in School Board Policy 4.21 will be followed. Access to Florida Benchmark Advance, 2025 Benchmark Link Username: Florida_Pubstu1 Password: FL2026 NOTE: Select All Programs and you will see access to grades K-5 curriculum. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 10. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Subject 10.01 Approval of the Co-Terminous Contract with Harris Technologies (H. Martin) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 10. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $10,848.11 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Recommended Action Approval of the Co-Terminous Contract with Harris Technologies (H. Martin) Approval of the Co-Terminous Contract with Harris Technologies adding 15 copiers districtwide to current contract, $10,848.11 monthly (H. Martin) File Attachments Fiscal Funding Addendum_4.7.2026.pdf (77 KB) DLL_Office Equipment_Lease_walton_4.7.2026.pdf (153 KB) Co-Teminous Addendum_500-50854558.pdf (297 KB) Attachment_Schedule A.pdf (69 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the Co-Terminous Contract with Harris Technologies (H. Martin) Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Jeri Michie. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 10.02 Approval of the Master Service Agreement Renewal between Lumen/CenturyLink and School Board of Walton County (H. Martin) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 10. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,488.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Operating Recommended Action Approval of the Master Service Agreement Renewal between Lumen/CenturyLink and School Board of Walton County for internet service, SWH. (H. Martin) Approval of the Master Service Agreement Renewal between Lumen/CenturyLink and School Board of Walton County for internet service, SWH, $1,488.00 monthly. (H. Martin) File Attachments Walton Co E Rate Addendum (003).pdf (187 KB) Walton Co Renewal Agreement.pdf (299 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the Master Service Agreement Renewal between Lumen/CenturyLink and School Board of Walton County for internet service, SWH. (H. Martin) Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Jeri Michie. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 11. FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Subject 11.01 Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price to Culpepper Construction for South Walton High School CTE Addition (J. Smith) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 11. FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $16,049,630.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay Recommended Action Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price to Culpepper Construction for South Walton High School CTE Addition Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price to Culpepper Construction for South Walton High School CTE Addition. The total numbers includes the covered walkway add alternate. File Attachments Final_SW Classroom Addition GMP.pdf (1,651 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price to Culpepper Construction for South Walton High School CTE Addition Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 11.02 Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $50,000.00 to Hellas for Freeport High School Track, Field, and Softball (J. Smith) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 11. FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $2,693,852.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay Recommended Action Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $50,000.00 to Hellas for Freeport High School Track, Field, and Softball Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $50,000.00 to Hellas for Freeport High School Track, Field, and Softball File Attachments Final_Freeport HS_Hellas Construction.pdf (4,192 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $50,000.00 to Hellas for Freeport High School Track, Field, and Softball Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 12. SCHOOL BOARD 13. ADMINISTRATION Subject 13.01 School Board Update for ECGs and Athletic Training (J. Harrison) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 13. ADMINISTRATION Type Information File Attachments Subject 13.02 **GOOD CAUSE ITEM** Approval of Student Expulsion #2526-11 (A. R. Hughes) Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 13. ADMINISTRATION Type Action Preferred Date Apr 21, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 21, 2026 Recommended Action Requesting School Board Approval of Expulsion #2526-11- Expel student from all public schools in the Walton County School District for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and through the 2026-2027 school year. However, the student may apply to attend Walton Academy Charter School during the expulsion time. The student will have a re-entry plan developed by the Walton County School District's Psychological Services. File Attachments 2526-11 Recommendation.pdf (71 KB) Motion & Voting Requesting School Board Approval of Expulsion #2526-11- Expel student from all public schools in the Walton County School District for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and through the 2026-2027 school year. However, the student may apply to attend Walton Academy Charter School during the expulsion time. The student will have a re-entry plan developed by the Walton County School District's Psychological Services. Motion by Tammy Smith, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith 14. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS Subject 15.01 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 Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS Type Procedural File Attachments 16. CLOSING ITEMS Subject 16.01 Attorney Report Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 16. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 16.02 Board Comments Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 16. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 16.03 Chairperson's Report Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 16. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 16.04 Superintendent's Report Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 16. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments 17. ADJOURNMENT Subject 17.01 Adjournment Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 17. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn at pm File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn at 6:00 pm Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Tammy Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Tammy Smith Subject 17.02 JASON CATALANO - CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 17. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 17.03 A. RUSSELL HUGHES - SECRETARY TO THE BOARD Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 17. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 17.04 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 Apr 21, 2026 - APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER Category 17. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments