Workshop Meeting

2 Monday, September 8, 2025 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 9:00 a.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/ocsd/page/2025-school-board-meetings. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Approval of Agenda Subject 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Consent Agenda: Added item 7.23 Amendment #1 to Marathon Health Employee Clinic Contract; added item 7.24 Tag-On Bid Over $50,000: Kickbox Leasing, LLC., presented by Sarah Cato, Director, Risk Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments 3. Recognitions 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information File Attachments 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) 7. Consent Agenda Subject 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. File Attachments 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 the Workshop Meeting of August 25, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25, 2025, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of August 25, 2025; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25, 2025 File Attachments 8-25-2025 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (142 KB) 8-25-2025 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (138 KB) 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 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Elliott Point Elementary School for fencing in the amount of $4,612.54, presented by Lamar White and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $4,612.54 Budgeted Yes Budget Source School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action Motion to approve the appropriation of District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Elliott Point Elementary School for fencing in the amount of $4,612.54. District 1 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Elliott Point Elementary School for fencing in the amount of $4,612.54. The remaining cost of $2,500 will be covered by District 2 School Board Member. File Attachments Elliott Point - Fencing.pdf (570 KB) 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 Appropriation of District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Elliott Point Elementary School for fencing in the amount of $2,500.00, presented by Parker Destin and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $2,500.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action Motion to approve District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Elliott Point Elementary School for fencing in the amount of $2,500.00. District 2 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Elliott Point Elementary School for fencing in the amount of $2,500.00. The remaining cost of $4,612.54 will be covered by District 1 School Board Member. File Attachments Elliott Point - Fencing.pdf (570 KB) 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 Appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for playground materials in the amount of $5,000.00, presented by Linda Evanchyk and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $5,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action Motion to approve the appropriation of District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for playground materials in the amount of $5,000.00. District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Southside Primary School for playground materials in the amount of $5,000.00 The remaining cost of $5,914.25 will be covered by District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Southside Playground Materials.pdf (643 KB) 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 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for playground materials in the amount of $5,914.25, presented by Tim Bryant and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $5,914.25 Budgeted Yes Budget Source School Board Member Discretionary Capital Outlay Funds Recommended Action Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for playground materials in the amount of $5,914.25. District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Southside Primary School for playground materials in the amount of $5,914.25. The remaining cost of $5,000 will be covered by District 3 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds. File Attachments Southside Playground Materials.pdf (643 KB) 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 Request to Advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-28 Emergency Operations/School Safety and Security, presented by Danny Dean, Director, Safe Schools, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Not applicable Recommended Action Motion to authorize the request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-28 Emergency Operations/School Safety and Security. A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed revisions to current School Board Policy 04-28 Emergency Operations/School Safety and Security. The proposed revisions will implement legislative changes in accordance with Senate Bill 1470, School Safety Requirements and Monitoring. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Danny Dean, (850) 226-4815. File Attachments 04-28 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY.pdf (131 KB) 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 Request to Advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-49 District Harm Prevention and Threat Management, presented by Danny Dean, Director, Safe Schools, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Not Applicable Recommended Action Motion to authorize the request to advertise a Public Hearing for revision of School Board Policy 04-49 District Harm Prevention and Threat Management. A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input on the proposed revisions to current School Board Policy 04-49 District Harm Prevention and Threat Management. The proposed revisions will implement legislative changes in accordance with Rule 6a-1.0019, F.A.C. FL, School Safety requirements and Monitoring. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Danny Dean, (850)-226-4815. File Attachments 04-49 DISTRICT HARM PREVENTION AND THREAT MANAGEMENT - Redline.pdf (78 KB) 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 Application for Impact Aid under P.L.81-874 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 naming the Authorized Representative and Core User Account Signer, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve the application for Impact Aid under P.L. 81-874 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 naming the Authorized Representative and Core User Account Signer. P.L. 81-874 requires that School Board minutes reflect the authorized representative as part of the application process each year. The "Core User" must be an employee of the School District with the authority to sign the Impact Aid application. The appointed "Core User" will have the authority to create and manage two other users who will enter the District's detailed impact aid data into the system. The designated "Core User," with signature authority, is required to log into the system to electronically sign the finalized application. In light of the time required to complete this process, it is recommended the School Board again approve the Chief Financial Officer as the authorized representative with signature authority to file the Impact Aid application for fiscal year 2025-2026 File Attachments 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 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve invoices for payment. As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills Summary 09.08.2025.pdf (70 KB) 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 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $44,869.26 Budgeted No Budget Source Donations Recommended Action Motion to approve School Donations. Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2025-09-08.pdf (72 KB) 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 Superintendent's Annual Financial Report & Program Cost Report for Year Ended June 30, 2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve Superintendent's Annual Financial Report & Cost Report for Year Ended June 30, 2025. In accordance with rule 6A-1.0071(3), Florida Administrative Code, all sections of the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report (AFR), including the Cost Report, must be submitted for approval by the School Board prior to submission to the State. The AFR is the unaudited data submitted to DOE by Florida school districts. It includes revenue detailed by federal, state, and local sources, and expenditures detailed by function (the purpose of an expenditure) and object (what was purchased or the service obtained). The data is displayed by fund type, including General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Project Funds. The Cost Report identifies direct and indirect costs by program and measures statutory compliance as established in law. Programs include K-3 Basic, 4-8 Basic, 9-12 Basic, K-3 Basic with ESE Services, 4-8 Basic with ESE Services, 9-12 Basic with ESE Services, ESOL, ESE Support Level 254, and ESE Support Level 255. The report is based on fund, function, object, and center. File Attachments 2024-2025 AFR - Published 9.08.2025.pdf (666 KB) !Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Program Cost Report 9-8-25.pdf (1,599 KB) 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 Revised Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Child Care Fees for Southside Primary School, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Recommended Action Motion to approve Revised Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Child Care Fees for Southside Primary School. The School Board approved the Child Care Fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 on April 14, 2025. Southside Primary School Child Care is requesting changes to the approved fees because of their unique student population. Their program is now licensed to include care for 3-year-old and 4-year-old children. File Attachments !Child Care Fees for Agenda Item FY 2026 2025-09-08 - FOR THE BOARD.pdf (76 KB) 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 Renewal of ITB 22-01 Security Fence Bid-District Wide, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Funds As Available Recommended Action Motion to approve the renewal of ITB 22-01 Security Fence Bid-District Wide, effective September 28, 2025, through September 27, 2026. Request approval to renew ITB 22-01 Security Fence Bid-District Wide, based on same pricing, terms and conditions. The awarded vendors are American Eagle Fence, Harris Fence Installation, Inc., and Shalimar Fence. Funds will be paid from Capital funds as available and the contract is effective September 28, 2025, through September 27, 2026. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS.pdf (1,319 KB) 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 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Trane, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $106,449.37 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Fund, Project 0319 DW HVAC Replacement Recommended Action Motion to approve the purchase of HVAC equipment and services for Crestview High School from Trane for a total of $106,449.37. Request approval to purchase HVAC equipment and services for Crestview High School from Trane for a total of $106,449.37. The purchase is made through OMNIA/Racine contract #3341, and funds will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 0319 DW HVAC-Replacement. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Bobby McElory, Program Director, Maintenance, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments Trane - Crestview HS - Chilled Water Pump Replacement - 2.pdf (1,708 KB) 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 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Trane, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $456,730.53 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Fund, Project 0319 DW HVAC Replacement Recommended Action Motion to approve the purchase of HVAC equipment and services for Kenwood Elementary School from Trane for a total of $456,730.53. Request approval to purchase HVAC equipment and services for Kenwood Elementary School from Trane for a total of $456,730.53. The purchase is made through OMNIA/Racine contract #3341, and funds will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 0319 DW HVAC-Replacement. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Bobby McElory, Program Director, Maintenance, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments Trane - Kenwood Elem - Cooling Tower Replacement.pdf (4,148 KB) 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 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $72,770.04 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Funds (1.500 mills), Project 0369- DW - Vehicles Recommended Action Motion to approve the purchase of vehicles from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet for a total of $72,770.04. Request approval to purchase two (2) 2025 Chevrolet 1500 Trucks for the Maintenance Department for a total amount of $72,770.04 from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet through Tallahassee Vehicle Contract #5137, funding will be paid from Capital Funds, Project 0369 - DW - Vehicles. Copies of the quotes are attached. For additional information, please contact Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments TALLAHASSEE VEHICLE CONTRACT QUOTE -OKALOOSA 1500.pdf (1,103 KB) 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 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Pear Deck Learning, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $83,970.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - Project 3009 Instructional & District-Wide Software Recommended Action Motion to approve the purchase of Pear Deck Learning. The purchase consists of software licenses and professional development for a total of $83,970.00, effective September 18, 2025, through September 17, 2026. Request approval to purchase student Software Licenses from Pear Deck Learning, a Liminex, Inc. company. The purchase consists of Pear Assessment Enterprise with Video Quiz, AI Capabilities and Professional Product Training for a total amount of $83,970.00. The purchase is made through 6A-1.012(11)(b), and funding will be paid from General Fund, Project 3009 Instructional & District-Wide Software. The contract is effective September 18, 2025, through September 17, 2026, and copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Math Specialist, Curriculum, at (850) 833-6313 File Attachments QUOTE GoGuardian PEAR DECK.pdf (128 KB) 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 Amendment to Service Agreement #26-40 s3Strategies LLC, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $26,250.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Federal Fund, Project 3488 DODEA - ENGAGE 2.0 Recommended Action Motion to approve the amendment to Service Agreement #26-40 between s3Strategies, LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Curriculum Department, in an amount not to exceed $26,250.00, for a revised total amount not to exceed $91,250.00, effective September 9, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Request approval to amend Service Agreement #26-40 between s3Strategies LLC and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Curriculum Department. The amendment includes seven (7) additional training sessions, $3,000.00 per day, in an amount not to exceed $21,000.00, and seven (7) instructional material packages, $750.00 per package, for a total of $5,250.00, for a total amount of $26,250.00, and a revised total contract amount not to exceed $91,250.00. All other terms and conditions of SA#26-40 shall remain in full force and effect. Funds for the additional services will be paid from Federal Fund, Project 3488 DODEA - ENGAGE 2.0. The additional services are effective September 9, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and copies of the Amendment and original board approved Service Agreement documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Tami Ellis, Curriculum Specialist, Curriculum Department at (850) 833-4122. File Attachments Amendment 1 SA #26-40 s3Strategies.pdf (272 KB) BOAPPROVED_FULLY_EXECUTED SA #26-40 s3Strategies.pdf (1,191 KB) 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 Renewal of Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Almarante Fire District and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Motion to approve renewing the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Almarante Fire District and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective June 15, 2025, through June 14, 2026. Request approval to renew the Fuel Purchasing Agreement between Almarante Fire District and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, effective June 15, 2025, through June 14, 2026. The Agreement allows the Purchaser to purchase fuel as needed from one of the School Board's fuel pump sites adhering to the Agreement terms and conditions. Copies of the renewal document at attached. For additional information, please contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments FUEL PURCHASING AGREEMENT-ALMARANTE FD RENEWAL.pdf (1,162 KB) 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 Memorandum of Understanding between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Lutheran Services Florida, Okaloosa Head Start, submitted by Kathy Ard, ESE Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Lutheran Services Florida, Okaloosa Head Start and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida. This agreement provides services for speech therapy, language therapy, and other educational related services for eligible prekindergarten children, ages 3 through 5, who are enrolled in the Head Start program. For additional information, please contact Kathy Ard, ESE Director, at 850-833-3164, or ardk@okaloosaschools.com. File Attachments MOU Lutheran Services Okaloosa Head Start 2025-2026.pdf (247 KB) 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 School Food Services updated A la Carte Pricing for Elementary and Secondary Schools for the 2025-2026 School Year, presented by Stephen Anderson, Program Director, Food Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Motion to approve the School Food Services updated A la Carte pricing for Elementary and Secondary Schools for the 2025-2026 School Year. For additional information, please contact Stephen Anderson at 850-301-3020. File Attachments Okaloosa County School District A la Carte Pricing 2025-2026.pdf (18 KB) 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 7.23 Amendment #1 to Marathon Health Employee Clinic Contract, presented by Sarah Cato, Director, Risk Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount ($412,000.00) Budgeted Yes Budget Source Health Insurance Funding Recommended Action Motion to approve Amendment #1 to the Marathon Health Employee Clinic Contract, by removing all procurement language regarding the Health Clinic building. Request approval of Amendment #1 to the Marathon Health Employee Clinic Contract, approved initially on June 23, 2025. The Contract previously stated that the building for the clinic would be purchased through Marathon Health and passed through to OCSD. The amendment will remove any procurement language from the contract with Marathon Health, as OCSD, per policy, will be purchasing the building through the appropriate policy-recommended avenues of approval. File Attachments Amendment #1 to Health Services Agreement - Marathon Health, LLC.pdf (73 KB) 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 7.24 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Kickbox Leasing, LLC., presented by Sarah Cato, Director, Risk Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $657,520.10 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Health Insurance Funding Recommended Action Motion to approve the purchase and construction of an Employee Health Clinic Building for Risk Management from Kickbox Leasing, LLC. Request approval for the purchase and construction of an Employee Health Clinic Building for Risk Management from Kickbox Leasing, LLC, for a total of $530,520.10. This purchase is made through TIPS National Purchasing Cooperative Contract# 240202 Modular Buildings, and funding will be paid from the Health Insurance Fund. A copy of the itemized contract quote and building floor plan is attached. The Board approved the original Marathon Contract Fiscal Cost at $1.812,911.00 with the increase of Site Prep added and the upgraded building size, ADA ramp-stairs & deck, building skirt, and building bond. The additional requested funds for this project between the two amounts is $245,520.10. These funds would be provided from the Health Insurance Funding. For additional information, please contact Sarah Cato, Director, Risk Management, at 850-833-5823. File Attachments Kickbox Leasing, LLC. Quote.pdf (619 KB) 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. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: EID 127727 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). NEW DROP ENTRIES Employee Name EID Position Location DROP Start Date Deborah Day 106754 Secretary Food Service 08/01/25 Lori K Phillips 110331 Teacher Crestview HS 08/01/25 Noel Casey 118619 Teacher Plew ES 09/01/25 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.3 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. The attached list of teachers ha s cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 202 5 -202 6 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent that they receive their contracts. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850- 833-5857. File Attachments Cleared Provisionals for 9-8-2025 Meeting.pdf (125 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.4 Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Teachers who are not teaching in their area of certification are considered out-of-field. The attached list of teachers are those teachers who are currently not teaching in their certified area. In order to meet State reporting timelines and hire additional teachers as needed, this report will be a fluid document. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850- 833-5857. File Attachments OOF Board Report for Septebember 8, 2025.pdf (140 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.5 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve employee separations. Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Sept. 8, 2025 Separations, Public.pdf (96 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.6 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve personnel recommendations. The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Sept. 8, 2025 Instructional New Hires, Public.pdf (91 KB) Sept. 8, 2025 Substitute New Hires, Public.pdf (75 KB) Sept. 8, 2025 Ed Support New Hires, Public.pdf (55 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.7 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve employee transfers. The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been transferred in instructional and education support positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 File Attachments September 8, 2025 Transfers, Public.pdf (132 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.8 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate/reimburse sick leave to employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty. Name School Hours Amanda Jordan Bob Sikes ES 75.0 Coley Schillinger Destin ES 75.0 Marcena Bohler Lewis MS 67.5 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 File Attachments 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.9 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve employees leave without pay. The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments 9. Discussion Agenda 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action, Information File Attachments 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject 10.2 TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #6, GMP Ruckel Middle School and Plew Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Projects, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Dollar Amount $6,759,308.00 Budget Source Sales Tax Recommended Action Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #6, GMP Ruckel Middle School and Plew Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Projects, in the amount of $5,755,258.00; Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E), in the amount of $730,000.00 and Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - HVAC Equipment, in the amount of $274,050.00. Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #12, Scope Modification #6, GMP Ruckel Middle School and Plew Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation Sales Tax Projects. Scope of Work: Ruckel Middle School Old Cafeteria Renovation Project – This project consists of a major renovation of the existing Cafeteria and Kitchen Building which entails conversion of the space into a new Classroom and Band Room with supporting Offices, Storage Rooms and a Music Library. All areas will receive new interior finishes and new HVAC systems. The existing Band Room will be converted into the Chorus Room with minor finish upgrades such as new flooring and paint. Plew Elementary School Old Cafeteria Renovation Project – This project consists of a major renovation of the existing Cafeteria and Kitchen Building to convert it into Four (4) new classrooms with supporting gang restrooms and three (3) offices. All areas will receive new interior finishes and new HVAC systems. The Total Cost of Work for Task Order #12 Scope Modification #6 is recapped below: Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $5,755,258.00 Pre-GMP Phase Services - Previously Authorized 292,261.00 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) 730,000.00 Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - HVAC Equipment 274,050.00 Total Cost of Work $7,051,569.00 Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments TO12 SM6 GMP Ruckel & Plew Cafe.pdf (245 KB) TO12 SM6 Ruckel & Plew Cafe GMP Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (33 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject 10.3 TPM Program #6, TaskOrder #34, Scope Modification #2, GMP Sales Tax Projects at Meigs Middle School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Dollar Amount $1,376,930.00 Budget Source Sales Tax Recommended Action Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #34, Scope Modification #2, GMP Sales Tax Projects at Meigs Middle School, in the amount of $1,183,219.00 and Owner Direct Purchase (ODP), in the amount of $193,711.00. Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #34, Scope Modification #2, GMP Sales Tax Projects at Meigs Middle School. Scope of Work: Meigs Middle School Additional Scope Sales Tax Projects – The work associated with Scope Modification #2 at Meigs Middle School consists of the reconfiguration and renovation of two (2) existing gang Restrooms in Ramp 1, Waterproofing of the exterior walls of the Gymnasium Building and Roof Replacement at the Locker Room area adjacent to the Gym. The additional waterproofing and roofing scope was determined to be required to protect the recently completed work at the Gym and Locker Rooms. During construction, the infrastructure in Ramp 1 was found to be insufficient to serve the restrooms and a revised design was developed to replace the infrastructure and reconfigure the restroom floorplans to better serve the student population. The Total Cost of Work for Task Order #34, Scope Modification #2 is recapped below: Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $1,183,219.00 Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - TREMCO Materials 193,711.00 Total Cost of Work $1,376,930.00 Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments TO34 SM2 GMP Meigs Sales Tax Project.pdf (215 KB) TO34 SM2 Meigs RR WP Roofing GMP Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (33 KB) 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject 10.4 TPM Program #6, Task Order #44, Scope Modification #2, GMP Roof Replacement Project at Niceville High School Band Room, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Dollar Amount $613,741.00 Budget Source Capital - 1.50 Mill Recommended Action Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #44, Scope Modification #2, GMP Roof Replacement Project at Niceville High School Band Room, in the amount of $445,398.00 and Owner Direct Purchase (ODP), in the amount of $168,343.00. Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #44, Scope Modification #2, GMP Roof Replacement Project at Niceville High School Band Room. Scope of Work: Niceville High School Band Room Roof Replacement Project – This project consists of the removal and replacement of the existing single ply over 3” polyisocyanurate insulation roof system that covers the Band Room addition. The tear-off area is approximately 60 squares. A new Tremco Powerply Endure FR100 adhered in Powerply Endure BIO adhesive roofing system will be installed over two new layers of 1.25” polyisocyanurate insulation. New edge metal and coping is included. The Total Cost of Work for Task Order #12 Scope Modification #6 is recapped below: Jacobs/Titan Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) $445,398.00 Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) - Tremco Materials 168,343.00 Total Cost of Work $613,741.00 Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments TO44 GMP NHS Band Room Roof Replacement.pdf (224 KB) TO44 SM2 NHS Band Room Roofing GMP Comparison Spreadsheet.pdf (33 KB) 11. Attorney's Business Subject 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action, Information The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. File Attachments 12. Superintendent's Business Subject 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments 12. Superintendent's Business Subject 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action, Information The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. File Attachments 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject 13.1 School Board Members' Travel Request to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Center 9001 Out-of-County Travel Recommended Action Motion to approve funding for travel request for School Board Member Tim Bryant, Parker Destin, and Brett Hinely to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference, December 2-5, 2025; and is confirmed as official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Florida Statute §1001.39 requires that School Board members who travel outside of the District, and are requesting reimbursement of travel expense in excess of $500, obtain approval from the School Board that the travel is for official School Board business and that it complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Mr. Bryant, Mr. Destin, and Mr. Hinely plan to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference in Tampa Bay, December 2-5, 2025. Mr. Bryant's expenses will be covered by FSBA. File Attachments 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject 13.2 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action,Information Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. File Attachments 14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Subject 14.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board with general comments - Form MIS 6120 General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information File Attachments 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.1 Public Hearing for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Tami Ellis, Science Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with §1003.42, Florida Statutes. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval for the adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education. The Okaloosa County School District is preparing documentation and public availability of major instructional materials relating to reproductive health and disease, for the 2025-2026 school year, as required by §1003.42, Florida Statutes. This public hearing is for the annual approval of major instructional materials used for the following Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education courses taught in the school district that require state standards on reproductive health and disease. Middle Grades Life Science Biology 1 Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Medical Skills and Services CTE: Health Science Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Allied Health Assistant 3 CTE: Emergency Medical Responder 3 CTE: Medical Interventions CTE: Practical Nursing The course and material information and the public review link below are available on the Okaloosa County School District Website. https://okaloosaschools.com/page/reproductive-health-and-disease-education Printed material information can also be reviewed by contacting Tami Ellis (850) 833-4122. File Attachments 2_Reproductive Health and Disease Education Exemption form.pdf (379 KB) Allied Health Assistant 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (333 KB) Anatomy and Physiology Standards and Materials.pdf (345 KB) Biology Standards and Materials.pdf (328 KB) Emergency Medical Responder 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (334 KB) Medical Interventions HB545 Materials.pdf (308 KB) Medical Skills and Services HB545 Materials.pdf (332 KB) MJ Life Science Standards and Materials.pdf (328 KB) Practical Nursing HB545 Materials.pdf (320 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.2 Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Athletic Trainer, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the adoption of a new job description for Athletic Trainer. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval of a new job description for Athletic Trainer. The purpose of this position is to provide critical athletic training services for the health and safety of the Okaloosa County School District's High School and Middle School athletes. For additional information, please contact Dr. Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Athletic Trainer.pdf (126 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.3 Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve a new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval for the new job description for Specialist, Public Information Officer. The proposed job description outlines responsibilities that include the clear and effective communication between the District, community, media, and stakeholders, enhancing awareness, understanding, and support of the District's work. Please contact Lee Hale for additional information at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Specialist - Public Information Officer.pdf (130 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.4 Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Program Director, Federal Programs, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve a new job description for Program Director, Federal Programs. A Public Hearing will be held to receive input and consider approval of a new job description for Program Director, Federal Programs. The proposed job description outlines responsibilities that include securing and facilitating competitive grants for the district and individual schools. Please contact Lee Hale for additional information at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Program Director - Federal Programs.doc.pdf (100 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.5 Required Local Effort Millage Rate, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the Required Local Effort Millage Rate of 3.1290 Mills. Florida State Law requires school districts to levy the Required Local Effort portion of the millage rate in order to receive State education funding. The Required Local Effort millage is set by the State, and Okaloosa School District’s must levy this amount in order to receive $144.7 million in State education funding for fiscal year 2025-2026. In fiscal year 2024-2025, the District's Required Local Effort was 3.129 plus Prior Period Millage Adjustment of 0.0020 for a Total Required Local Effort of 3.1310. In fiscal year 2025-2026, the District's Required Local Effort is 3.129, a reduction of 0.0020. Over the past 31 years, the Required Local Effort has been on a downward projectory, dropping from 6.530 in fiscal year 1995-1996 to 3.129 in fiscal year 2025-2026 with small increases periodically mixed in. Please see the attached document which contains a comparison of millage and gross taxable value of property, an analysis of property taxes generated and the impact on homeowners, and a history of all millage rates approved since fiscal year 1995-1996. Even though the millage rate is decreasing, property taxes are expected to increase due to the increase in property value; therefore, the School District must advertise that it is proposing an increase to property taxes. File Attachments P&T Millage Info FY 2026 2025-07-21.pdf (65 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.6 Basic Discretionary Operating Millage Rate of 0.7480 Mills, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the Discretionary Operating Millage Rate of 0.7480 Mills. The Florida Legislature set the maximum discretionary operating millage at 0.748 mills. All school districts levy this millage, and the State includes this millage when calculating the amount of funds a District receives. These funds support general operations. File Attachments 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.7 Capital Outlay Millage Rate of 1.5000 Mills, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the Capital Outlay Millage Rate of 1.5000 Mills. School Boards may levy up to 1.5000 mills for capital outlay and maintenance. The State only provides about $1.0 million in capital funding to the District. Districts are required to raise all other capital funds through property tax and may supplement with voter approved sales tax. File Attachments 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.8 Total Millage Levy, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Sep 8, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Sep 08, 2025 Absolute Date Sep 08, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the tentative Total Millage Levy of 5.3770 Mills. Over the past 31 years, the Required Local Effort has been on a downward projectory, dropping from 6.530 in fiscal year 1995-1996 to 3.129 in fiscal year 2025-2026 with small increases periodically mixed in. Please see the attached document which contains a comparison of millage and gross taxable value of property, an analysis of property taxes generated and the impact on homeowners, and a history of all millage rates approved since fiscal year 1995-1996. Even though the millage rate is decreasing, property taxes are expected to increase due to the increase in property value; therefore, the School District must advertise that it is proposing an increase to property taxes. The Total Millage Levy is made up of the following: Required Local Effort