School Board of Santa Rosa County (2025-08-07)

AGENDA SCHOOL BOARD OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY August 7, 2025-9:00 AM Agenda Outline A. Call to Order and Roll Call The School Board of Santa Rosa County met in regular session with the following members present: Carol Boston, Chairperson; Scott Peden, Vice-Chairperson; Charles Elliott, Elizabeth Hewey and Linda Sanborn. Also, present were School Board Attorney Terry Harmon, and Dr. Karen Barber, Superintendent of Schools and Secretary. B. Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Carol Boston called the meeting to order and Mike Thorpe, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment led a moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. C. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of School Board Workshop Minutes of July 22, 2025 Motion to Approve was moved by Elizabeth Hewey, seconded by Charles Elliott. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. 2. Approval of School Board Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2025 Motion to Approve was moved by Scott Peden, seconded by Charles Elliott. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. 3. Approval of School Board Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2025 Motion to Approve was moved by Charles Elliott, seconded by Linda Sanborn. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. D. Oral Written Communications For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. Dr. Barber read a statement regarding the current incident regarding Gulf Breeze Elementary. Alexandra Timmons, Director of Risk Management, went over the information for the reason of not allowing fireworks on school district grounds. 1. School Grading

For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. Warren Stevens, Director of Continuous Improvement, gave an overview of the school grades. 2. Coastal Connections School Improvement Plan For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. Tiffani Donnelly, Interim School Leader, gave a presentation on Coastal Connections Academy School Improvement Plan and Action Plan. E. Recognitions/ Resolutions/ Proclamations 1. Construction Career Days Scholarship Awards For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. Santa Rosa County District Schools are grateful to our partners in education, the Florida Department of Transportation and the many contractors who serve to provide an amazing opportunity for our students. Construction Career Days exposes students to careers in construction and this generous scholarship helps them to pursue postsecondary education toward those careers. Charlin Knight, Director of Workforce Education and Kelly Rice, FL DOT presented scholarships to the following students: • Lilyanne Barnes, Milton High School, $2,000 • Emily Brown, Jay High School, $2,000 • Jacob Dewise, Jay High School, $2,000 • Chase Goss, Navarre High School, $2,000 • Peyton Hightower, Jay High School, $2,000 • Rachael Kirby, Pace High School, $2,000 • Hayden Morris, Jay High School, $2,000 • Clay Norris, Jay High School, $2,000 • Nicolas Parker, Jay High School, $2,000 • Spencer Peterson, Milton High School, $2,000 • Noah Robertson, Navarre High School, $2,000 • Aiden Brown, Navarre High School, $500 • Marcus Byrd, Milton High School, $500 • Jake Ellis, Central School, $500 • Jacob Kinch, Navarre High School, $500 • Thomas Marcantel, Jay High School, $500 • John Rowell, Milton High School, $500 • Lily Sabart, Navarre High School, $500

2. LTC HVAC Program For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. Charlin Knight, Director of Workforce Education, recognized Locklin Technical College’s HVAC Program for being recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy as “Energy Skilled” in the category of Heat Pump Installation. This is incredible news for the college but most especially for the students preparing to enter industry after program completion. The coolest thing about this recognition is that Locklin is the only program in the state of Florida to have been recognized. This is due to the efforts of their amazing instructor, Greg Smith, who has already proven to be a leader in HVAC instruction and workforce development across the nation. 3. Celebrating PBIS Model Schools For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. Amanda Failing, Coordinator for Behavior Intervention and Support, and Rebecca Schmuck, Program Facilitar for MTSS Behavior celebrated the following schools that have been recognized by the Florida Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Model Schools for the 2024-2025 school year. • Avalon Middle, Bronze Level • Bagdad Elementary, Silver Level • Chumuckla Elementary, Platinum Level • Hobbs Middle, Silver Level • Holley Navarre Intermediate, Bronze Level • Holley Navarre Middle • Holley Navarre Primary, Bronze Level • Jay Elementary, Silver Level • Pea Ridge Elementary, Silver Level • SS Dixon Intermediate, Silver Level • SS Dixon Primary, Silver Level • Sims Middle, Bronze Level • West Navarre Intermediate, Silver Level • West Navarre Primary, Silver Level 4. Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) Recognition 080725 For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. Travis Fulton, Director of Purchasing and Contract Administration, recognized Bryan Gabbard for earning the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification. Dr. Barber recognized Amy Parker for completing her Doctorate of Education in Ed Leadership and Equity.

F. Public Hearing None Administrative Agenda G. Approval of Agenda- Items may be pulled from the AdministrativeAgenda and placed under the respective Action Agenda category by request of the Board member/Superintendent Motion to Approve was moved by Linda Sanborn, seconded by Scott Peden. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. The Board approved items G. 1, 2, & 3 as submitted. 1. Human Resource Items a. Administrative Agenda b. Leave and Temporary Duty 2. Curriculum/Instruction Items a. Student Reassignments b. Suspensions c. Level 1 Volunteers d. Level 2 Volunteers 3. Administrative Operational Items a. Facility Use Requests b. Field Trip Requests c. ABM Custodial Quarterly Report 080725- informational - Review Only d. Property Control Inventory Audit 080725 e. Property Control Missing-Found Assets 080725 f. Non-Competitive Contracts 080725 Action Agenda H. Administrative/Operational Recommendations

1. Property Inventory Annual Deletions 080725 Motion to Approve was moved by Linda Sanborn, seconded by Charles Elliott. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. 2. DAG Architects Agenda Items Reviewed the status of current projects at TR Jackson Pre-K, Soundside High and Wallace Lake K-8. 3. McKim & Creed Agenda items Reviewed the status of current projects at Soundside High and 2025 Athletic Surfaces Safety Rehab. 4. Sam Marshall Architect Agenda Items Reviewed the status of current projects at Jay Elementary and Santa Rosa Center for Innovation. 5. Anton Lee Engineering Agenda Items The Board approved Locklin Technical College Administration Building 2 Energy Upgrades, Phase 1 design. The total estimated construction and A/E cost is $315,494. Motion to Approve was moved by Charles Elliott, seconded by Linda Sanborn. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. The Board approved Bagdad Elementary School Classroom Building 7 Energy Upgrades, Phase 1 design. The total estimated construction and A/E cost is $1,046,330. Motion to Approve was moved by Scott Peden, seconded by Linda Sanborn. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. The Board approved Change Order #2 for Locklin Technical College Administration Building 1 Energy Upgrades in the amount of $4,122.65. Motion to Approve was moved by Elizabeth Hewey, seconded by Charles Elliott. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. Reviewed the current status of projects at Locklin Technical College and Gulf Breeze High. 6. Direct Purchasing Change Orders The Board approved the change orders decreasing the project(s) payable to the appropriate contractor by the amounts shown. These decreases are to reflect recent payments made to suppliers and the associated tax savings acquired through direct purchasing. Center for Innovation Joy Gordon Construction $49,276.25

Jay Elementary A.E. New $17,573.85 Locklin Technical College Joy Gordon Construction $17,925.84 Soundside High School Morette Company $319,774.254 TR Jackson Pre-K Joy Gordon Construction $92,475.25 I. Human Resource Recommendation 1. Action Agenda The Board approved the following administrative appointment: *Bobbie Lewter, interim Assistant Principal, Gulf Breeze Elementary, effective 08-08-2025 Motion to Approve was moved by Scott Peden, seconded by Linda Sanborn. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. The Board approved Case #02-08072025, recommending termination, effective 08-08-2025. Motion to Approve was moved by Elizabeth Hewey, seconded by Linda Sanborn. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. The Board approved Case #03-08072025, recommending administrative leave with pay pending investigation, effective 08-04-2025. Motion to Approve was moved by Scott Peden, seconded by Charles Elliott. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. 2. Risk Management Self-Funded Insurance Update June 2025 Reporting Period For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. Kristy Sheffer of MarshMcLennan Agency presented the latest data on the self-funded insurance account. J. Curricular and Instructions Recommendation 1. School Calendars Motion to Approve was moved by Linda Sanborn, seconded by Scott Peden. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0.

2. Band Schedule Motion to Approve was moved by Charles Elliott, seconded by Elizabeth Hewey. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. 3. 2025/26 Fall Sports Schedules Motion to Approve was moved by Elizabeth Hewey, seconded by Scott Peden. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. 4. Memorandum of Understanding - Council on Aging of West Florida Motion to Approve was moved by Elizabeth Hewey, seconded by Linda Sanborn. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. K. Financial Recommendations None L. Public Comment- (Request to address the School Board) For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. 1. Laura Dane spoke about the incident at Gulf Breeze Elementary. 2. Kent Smith has concerns regarding the fireworks ban at Pace High School during the football games. 3. Jerry Couey spoke about the incident at Gulf Breeze Elementary. 4. Stephen Gregory has concerns regarding the fireworks ban at Pace High School during the football games. 5. Terry Washington has concerns regarding the fireworks ban at Pace High School during the football games. 6. Nan Foster has concerns regarding the fireworks ban at Pace High School during the football games. 7. Kyle Connolly spoke about the incident at Gulf Breeze Elementary. 8. Philip Genz has concerns regarding the fireworks ban at Pace High School during the football games. 9. Derick Games did not think the public should have to wait to speak at the end of the meeting. It should have been moved up on the agenda. M. Items from Board Members For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. Mr. Elliott wanted to address the issues that have been brought to the Board today. He wants the public to know that when issues are brought to the Board, they will address them to the best of

their ability. Mrs. Boston wants to wish everyone a safe and a wonderful beginning to the 2025-26 school year. N. Items from Board Attorney None O. Items from Superintendent For a complete word-for-word transcript, please see the video. Dr. Barber said the educators have been working hard to get ready for the new school year and she is looking forward to it. P. Adjournment Motion to Approve was moved by Charles Elliott, seconded by Linda Sanborn. Motion Passed by a Vote of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0. DONE AND ORDERED IN LEGAL SESSION by the School Board of Santa Rosa County on the 7th of August 2025. SCHOOL BOARD OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY Chairperson ATTEST: Superintendent and Secretary