Agenda for Special Meeting

4 Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Agenda for Special Meeting Okeechobee County School Board 700 S.W. Second Avenue, Boardroom Okeechobee, FL 34974 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order Subject A. Prayer Meeting Jan 9, 2024 - Agenda for Special Meeting Type Procedural The meeting will be opened with prayer. File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 9, 2024 - Agenda for Special Meeting Type Procedural The Chairman will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. File Attachments 2. Agenda Subject A. Adoption of the Agenda Meeting Jan 9, 2024 - Agenda for Special Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board Adopt the Agenda as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board Adopt the Agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda N Riedel, second by Jill C Holcomb. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 3. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject A. Retirement of Superintendent Kenworthy Meeting Jan 9, 2024 - Agenda for Special Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the retirement of Superintendent Kenworthy effective March 1, 2024. His last day of employment will be February 29, 2024. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the retirement of Superintendent Kenworthy effective March 1, 2024. His last day of employment will be February 29, 2024. Motion by Jill C Holcomb, second by Melisa M Jahner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 3. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject B. Consider Appointment of Interim Superintendent Meeting Jan 9, 2024 - Agenda for Special Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board consider the appointment of an Interim Superintendent. Background Information: Given that the Superintendent's last working day is February 29, 2024, the Board may elect to consider an Interim Superintendent. Items including, but not limited to the following, may be discussed as a part of this recommendation: eligibility to apply for Superintendency current employment status minimum qualifications simultaneous employment discussion length of term of Interim Superintendent employment contract decisions salary or remuneration Anyone wishing to address the Board must complete the form and submit it to the Attorney. Each speaker will have five (5) minutes to speak. File Attachments Motion & Voting Member Bishop made a motion to select an interim that can apply for the position of Superintendent. Motion by Christine B Bishop, second by Jill C Holcomb. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Amanda N Riedel Nay: Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan Member Jahner made a motion to select Assistant Superintendent Tedders to serve as Interim Superintendent. Motion by Melisa M Jahner, second by Christine B Bishop. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel Vice Chair Holcomb made a motion for the Interim Superintendent to begin effective March 1, 2024, remain at his current salary and continue until further action by the Board. Motion by Jill C Holcomb, second by Christine B Bishop. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 4. Information Items Subject A. Superintendent Meeting Jan 9, 2024 - Agenda for Special Meeting Type Information Superintendent Kenworthy may provide informational items. File Attachments 4. Information Items Subject B. School Board Members Meeting Jan 9, 2024 - Agenda for Special Meeting Type Information School Board members may provide informational items. File Attachments 4. Information Items Subject C. School Board Attorney Meeting Jan 9, 2024 - Agenda for Special Meeting Type Information School Board Attorney may provide informational items. File Attachments 4. Information Items Subject D. Public Meeting Jan 9, 2024 - Agenda for Special Meeting Type Information The public may provide informational items. File Attachments 5. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Vote Meeting Jan 9, 2024 - Agenda for Special Meeting Type Action Recommended Action There being no further business to discuss, motion to adjourn. The next regular business meeting of the School Board is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Room 303, Okeechobee, Florida. File Attachments Motion & Voting There being no further business to discuss, motion to adjourn. The next regular business meeting of the School Board is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Room 303, Okeechobee, Florida. Motion by Melisa M Jahner, second by Jill C Holcomb. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decisions made at the meeting, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, they 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 made.