DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA

1 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA SCHOOL BOARD OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA Preparing the Whole Child for a Life of Success Walton County School District/Tivoli Complex 145 Park Street, Suite 3, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435 5:00 PM 1. Opening Agenda Items Subject 1.01 Announcements: Recognition of the WCSD 2026 Sunshine State Scholar Nominee (C. Appel) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Information Each of Florida’s school districts selects their top 11th grade students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Each scholar, along with their parents, will travel to Orlando for an extraordinary program designed to bring together scholars from around the state, connect them with employers that specialize in the STEM fields, and create a networking opportunity between the scholars and schools from Florida’s College and State University System. The two-day program honors each scholar for their significant academic accomplishments and celebrates the potential they represent for our communities and state. In addition to the honor the scholars receive from the Commissioner of Education, the Senior Chancellor and representatives from Florida’s colleges and universities meet with the students to discuss higher education opportunities available to them in Florida. This includes workshops for college applications and informational sessions on college funding for students and their parents! The 2026 Sunshine State Scholars program will be held March 5 - 6, 2026, in Orlando, Florida . Minimum State Requirements The student has achieved junior class status and has an interest in pursuing postsecondary education opportunities in Florida. The student has expressed and/or demonstrated an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related studies. The student has a weighted grade point average of 3.9 or higher. Based upon information available at this point in time, the student should be on track to qualify for the Florida Academic Scholars Award according to the current guidelines established for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program ( http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/bfmain.htm ). Specifically, the student should have documentation to support a minimum of 25 hours of approved community service. Districts are allotted a scholar count based on the district’s student enrollment. Districts with less than 20,000 students are allotted one scholar. Districts that have 20,001-78,999 students are allotted two scholars. Districts that have more than 79,000+ students are allotted three scholars. Other criteria Essay: Student writes a short essay on the topic: What do you think is the greatest challenge America has right now in the areas of STEM? What contribution do you think you could make to help resolve it? Advanced Coursework : Student has taken or is currently enrolled in advanced courses. Dual credit mathematics and/or science courses Advanced Placement mathematics and/or science courses Advanced technology and/or career and technical education courses Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) or International Baccalaureate (IB) mathematics and/or science courses Assessment and Testing: Student has consistently scored well on statewide assessments. Combined score of 1300 or higher on the SAT (based upon the Critical Reading and Mathematics sections only) Composite score of 30 or higher on the ACT (excluding the writing section) Score of 3.0 or higher on one or more Advanced Placement Tests Consistently scored Level 4 or 5 on Mathematics and Science End-of-Course assessments Competitions and Contests : Student has actively participated in STEM-related competitions or has shown leadership in STEM-related activities. Congratulations to the Walton County School District 2026 Sunshine State Scholar: Hayden S. Arnold from Walton High School File Attachments Subject 1.02 Announcements: Recognition of the WCSD 2026 Presidential Scholars Nominees (C. Appel) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Information The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, which was established in 1964, is requesting nominations for the 2025-2026 program. The mission of the program is to recognize and honor outstanding high school seniors and thereby encourage high achievement among all students. The application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is by invitation only. Districts are encouraged to nominate one student from within your district in each of the two categories: • General Nomination Request - a student who demonstrates outstanding scholarship, but who may not otherwise be nominated through the current Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), American College Test (ACT) or Career and Technical Education (CTE) recognition processes. • CTE Nomination Request - a student who demonstrates excellence in career and technical education. Seniors graduating between January and August of 2026, who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and who attend public, parochial or independent schools, or are home-schooled, are eligible. The Presidential Scholars Program accepts one general nomination and one CTE nomination per district: therefore, submissions must come from the district office and not from individual schools. More information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program and the Commission on Presidential Scholars is available at About the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program | U.S. Department of Education . Congratulations to the Walton County School District 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars: Julie N. Laviolette from Walton High School in the area of Academics Julia A. Fuentes Cruz from Freeport High School in the area of Career and Technical Education File Attachments Subject 1.03 Approval of December 2, 2025, Regular Meeting Agenda (A. R. Hughes) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Action Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Recommended Action Approval of December 2, 2025, Regular Meeting Agenda File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of December 2, 2025, Regular Meeting Agenda Motion by Kim Kirby, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 1.04 **GOOD CAUSE ITEM** Approval of Minutes: November 18, 2025, Reorganization of the Board (A. R. Hughes) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approval of Minutes Minutes View Minutes for Nov 18, 2025 - NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD - File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Minutes Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 1.05 Approval of Minutes: November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting (A. R. Hughes) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Action, Minutes Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Recommended Action Approval of Minutes Minutes View Minutes for Nov 18, 2025 - NOVEMBER 18, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - SOU File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Minutes Motion by Kim Kirby, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 1.06 CITIZEN INPUT: Citizens opportunity to address the Board to comment on agenda items only. Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 1. Opening Agenda Items Type Information File Attachments 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Subject 2.01 Approval of the December 2, 2025 Consent Agenda (A. R. Hughes) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Recommended Action Approval of the December 2, 2025 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 the December 2, 2025 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 2.02 Approval of Paxton High School FFA Students to Travel to Perry, Georgia on December 11-12, 2025 to Attend Livestock Judging. (B. Jones) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds. Recommended Action Paxton High School requests Board approval for FFA students to travel to Perry, GA on December 11-12, 2025 to attend Livestock Judging. * Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. * List of students/chaperones attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid from Internal funds. File Attachments FFA 11_19.pdf (243 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 the December 2, 2025 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 2.03 Approval of the SWHS Speech & Debate Team to Travel to Gainesville, FL (N. Borthwick) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No File Attachments Document_251119_144005.pdf (25 KB) Document_251119_144016.pdf (48 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 the December 2, 2025 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 2.04 Approval of the South Walton Girls 2025-2026 Wrestling Schedule (N. Borthwick) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No File Attachments Document_251119_143934.pdf (31 KB) Document_251119_143944.pdf (35 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Approval of the December 2, 2025 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 2.05 Approval of Walton High School Leadership/Debate Students to Travel to Gainesville, Florida on December 5-7, 2025 to Participate in the FCDI State Tournament. (B. Leavins) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal funds and student payments. Recommended Action Walton High School requests Board approval for Leadership/Debate students to travel to Gainesville, FL on December 5-7, 2025 to participate in the FCDI State Tournament. * Mileage will be deducted from annual allotment. * List of students/chaperones attached. * Itinerary attached. * Permission slips/Hold Harmless agreements on file. * All expenses paid from Internal funds and student payments. File Attachments Board Approval Letter WHS Debate Trip 2025.pdf (35 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Approval of the December 2, 2025 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 2.06 Approval for Walton County School District Music Teachers to Travel to Tampa, Florida, January 13-18, 2026, for the 2026 Florida Music Education Association Professional Development Conference and All-State Concerts (J. Mitchell) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Fine Arts and Professional Development Funds Recommended Action Approval for Walton County School District Music Teachers to Travel to Tampa, Florida, January 13-18, 2026, for the 2026 Florida Music Education Association Professional Development Conference and All-State Concerts (J. Mitchell) List of teachers attached Trip information attached Permission slips and Hold Harmless Agreements on file All expenses paid from Fine Arts and Professional Development funds Strategic Plan Alignment Goal 1 ~ Highest Student Achievement Goal 2 ~ Standards-based Curriculum and Instruction File Attachments Letter Requesting Transportation & SB Approval.pdf (215 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 the December 2, 2025 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 2.07 Purchase Order Exceeding $50,000.00 - Walton County School District Ancillary Facility (J. Smith) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $317,164.25 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay Project - New WCSD Ancillary Facility Recommended Action Board approval to generate purchase order to Roofers Mart Southeast for new WCSD Ancillary Facility Building. Board approval to generate purchase order to Roofers Mart Southeast for new WCSD Ancillary Facility Building. File Attachments DO AD-30 Roofers Mart Southeast Inc..pdf (1,019 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 the December 2, 2025 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 2.08 Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $50,000.00 - Alan Jay Fleet Sales. (D. Grey) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 2. Consent Agenda Item: PURCHASE ORDERS & TRIP (BUS/VAN) REQUEST Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Dollar Amount $238,987.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Buses & Motor Vehicles Project #8436320 Recommended Action Approval to generate purchase orders. Approval to generate purchase orders to Alan Jay Fleet Sales for (4) 2026 Chrysler Pacifica FWD Select vans and (1) 2026 Ford Expedition 4WD Platinum. File Attachments Pacfica Quote x 4.PDF (666 KB) Expedition Quote x 1.PDF (988 KB) CITY OF TALLAHASSEE 5179-MY25 FLORIDA PRICE SCHEDULE v5.pdf (8,324 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 the December 2, 2025 Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby 3. ACTION AGENDA Subject 3.01 Approval of Office of Safe School Canine Grant for Walton County School District (C. Morse) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 3. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $100,492.68 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Office of Safe School Canine Grant Program Recommended Action Approval of Office of Safe School Canine Grant for Walton County School District If awarded, the grant will provide a canine with weapon detection and mental health support schools in Walton County. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Office of Safe School Canine Grant for Walton County School District Motion by Kim Kirby, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby 4. SAFETY & SECURITY 5. TRANSPORTATION Subject 5.01 Approval of Walton Academy, Inc. Lease Agreement for Transportation. (D. Grey) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 5. TRANSPORTATION Type Action Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Recommended Action The Transportation Department requests Board approval for annual Lease Agreement for transportation with Walton Academy, Inc. Lease agreement attached. File Attachments WAI Bus Lease Invoice email to accounting@rader-inc.com Dec 2025.pdf (577 KB) Motion & Voting The Transportation Department requests Board approval for annual Lease Agreement for transportation with Walton Academy, Inc. Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby 6. FINANCE DEPARTMENT 7. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Subject 7.01 Approval of the December 2, 2025 Personnel Recommendations & Personnel Addendum (C. Bodie) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 7. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Recommended Action Approval File Attachments 12022025 Personnel Recommendations Agenda.pdf (368 KB) 12022025 Personnel Addendum Agenda.pdf (363 KB) Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Kim Kirby, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby 8. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Subject 8.01 Approval of 25.26 Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth (C. Hall) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 8. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $21,066.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Title III, Immigrant Recommended Action Board approval of the 25.26 Immigrant Children and Youth Project This federal allocation provides funds to support recently arrived immigrant children and youth. This allocation will support the purchase of Pocketallk translation devices to improve communication, a Dell laptop to utilize when conducting school audit visits, and basic supplies to support professional learning activities. Support for K-20 Strategic Plan: 1. Goal 1 - Highest Student Achievement, measure 9 - percent of English Language Learners achieving grade-level and above performance and learning gains 2. Goal 3 - Skilled Workforce and Economic Development through the expansion of career and technical education (CTE) pathways that enhance successful integration into the workplace as measured by immigrant student completion of CTE programs and industry certification exams File Attachments Walton Title III Immigrant Grant Approved Form.pdf (1,226 KB) Motion & Voting Board approval of the 25.26 Immigrant Children and Youth Project Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 8.02 Approval of 25.26 Title III, Part A- English Language Acquisition Grant (C. Hall) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 8. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $116,915.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Title III, Part A Recommended Action Board approval of the 25.26 Title III, Part English Language Acquisition Grant This grant supports students classified as English Language Learners (ELLs) with curriculum programs such as Summit K-12 Connect to Literacy and Knowledge Links licenses, Imagine Learning English for K-5 ELLs, graphic novels for ELLs to promote English literacy, technology supplies, materials and supplies to support professional learning, summer professional learning for classroom teachers and guidance counselors, and travel for the ESOL coordinator, teacher on special assignment and ESOL/Literacy Coach to stay abreast of programmatic changes to Title III and effective strategies to support ELLs. Support for K-20 Strategic Plan: 1. Goal 1 - Highest Student Achievement, measure 9 - percent of English Language Learners achieving grade-level and above performance and learning gains 2. Goal 3 - Skilled Workforce and Economic Development through the expansion of career and technical education (CTE) pathways that enhance successful integration into the workplace as measured by ELL students' completion of CTE programs and industry certification exams File Attachments 660-1026C-6C001, 26A014, Walton, T3PA, ELL (1).pdf (600 KB) Motion & Voting Board approval of the 25.26 Title III, Part English Language Acquisition Grant Motion by Kim Kirby, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby 9. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 10. FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Subject 10.01 Approval of Certificate of Final Inspection for Freeport Middle School (J. Smith) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 10. FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of Certificate of Final Inspection for Freeport Middle School Approval of Certificate of Final Inspection for Freeport Middle School File Attachments 20251121_CERTIFICATE OF FINAL INSPECTION_FMS.pdf (556 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Certificate of Final Inspection for Freeport Middle School Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 10.02 Approval of Task Order #4 to DAG Architects for A/E Services at Freeport Learning Center (J. Smith) Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 10. FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Type Action Preferred Date Dec 02, 2025 Absolute Date Dec 02, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $95,550.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay Recommended Action Approval of Task Order #4 to DAG Architects for A/E Services at Freeport Learning Center Approval of Task Order #4 to DAG Architects for A/E Services at Freeport Learning Center for the Media Center Remodel File Attachments M24156 Freeport Learning Center_B221-2018_Architect-Owner Service Order #1.pdf (620 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Task Order #4 to DAG Architects for A/E Services at Freeport Learning Center Motion by Kim Kirby, second by Bill Eddins. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby 11. SCHOOL BOARD 12. ADMINISTRATION 13. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS Subject 14.01 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Any person addressing the Board is reminded that the name of the student, other than the children of the person addressing the Board, should not be mentioned or disclosed in the person's comments. Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS Type Procedural File Attachments 15. CLOSING ITEMS Subject 15.01 Attorney Report Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 15. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 15.02 Board Comments Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 15. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 15.03 Chairperson's Report Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 15. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 15.04 Superintendent's Report Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 15. CLOSING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments 16. ADJOURNMENT Subject 16.01 Adjournment Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 16. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn at pm File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn at 5:26pm Motion by Bill Eddins, second by Kim Kirby. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Ayes: Bill Eddins, Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby Subject 16.02 JASON CATALANO - CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 16. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 16.03 A. RUSSELL HUGHES - SECRETARY TO THE BOARD Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 16. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 16.04 NOTE: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Meeting Dec 2, 2025 - DECEMBER 2, 2025, REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 PM - TIVOLI COMPLEX/BOARD ROOM - DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA Category 16. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments