Agenda for Regular Meeting

4 Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Agenda for Regular 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 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Procedural The meeting will be opened with prayer. File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Procedural The Chairman will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. File Attachments 2. Opening Items Subject A. Student Recognition Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information, Procedural State FFA Citrus Juding - 5th Place Okeechobee High School FFA State FFA Farm & Agribusiness Management - 3rd Place Yearling Middle School FFA State FFA Citrus Judging - 3rd Place Yearling Middle School FFA State FFA Vegetable Judging - 2nd Place Yearling Middel School FFA File Attachments 2. Opening Items Subject B. Staff Recognition Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information, Procedural Years of Service Awards 15 Years 25 Years 35 Years File Attachments 3. Scheduled Recess Subject A. Recess Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Procedural Background Information: The Board will call for a brief recess. File Attachments 4. Agenda Subject A. Adoption of the Agenda& Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board Adopt the Agenda with a revisions to 6. W. 2024-2025 Out-of-Field Teachers and 6. Z. The Morganti Group, Inc. Deductive Change Order due to an owner direct purchase to Miami Metal Deck for the OHS Phase 2 Campus Building Project. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board Adopt the Agenda with a revisions to 6. W. 2024-2025 Out-of-Field Teachers and 6. Z. The Morganti Group, Inc. Deductive Change Order due to an owner direct purchase to Miami Metal Deck for the OHS Phase 2 Campus Building Project. Motion by Melisa M Jahner, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 5. Approval of Minutes Subject A. Organizational and Regular Meeting of November 19, 2024 Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the November 19, 2024, Organizational and Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Minutes View Minutes for Nov 19, 2024 - Agenda for Organizational and Regular Meeting Background Information: November 19, 2024, minutes will be released upon approval of the School Board. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the November 19, 2024, Organizational and Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Christine B Bishop. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 5. Approval of Minutes Subject B. Regular Meeting of December 10, 2024 Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the December 10, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Minutes View Minutes for Dec 10, 2024 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Background Information: December 10, 2024, minutes will be released upon approval of the School Board. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the December 10, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Motion by Amanda N Riedel, second by Melisa M Jahner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject A. Approve Amendment of Board Policy 2.90 Tobacco-Free Environment Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the amendment of Board Policy 2.90 Tobacco-Free Environment. Background Information: The advertisement was approved by the School Board on November 19, 2024, and legally advertised to the public on November 20, 2024 as required by Chapter 120 Administrative Procedures Act, Florida Statutes. File Attachments Policy 2.90 Second Reading - 01-21-25.pdf (421 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the amendment of Board Policy 2.90 Tobacco-Free Environment. 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 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject B. Approve Amendment of Board Policy 7.40 Purchasing Policies and Bidding Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the amendment of Board Policy 7.40* Purchasing Policies and Bidding. Background Information: The advertisement was approved by the School Board on December 10, 2024, and legally advertised to the public on December 11, 2024 as required by Chapter 120 Administrative Procedures Act, Florida Statutes. File Attachments Policy 7.40 Second Reading - 01-21-25.pdf (448 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the amendment of Board Policy 7.40* Purchasing Policies and Bidding. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Melisa M Jahner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject C. Expulsion of #25-08, 8th Grade Student Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the expulsion of #25-08, 8th grade student at Okeechobee Achievement Academy, for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year and that a final order for the expulsion of this student be issued based upon the following act of misconduct and violation of the Code of Student Conduct: Level III offense, Threat/Intimidation. Background Information Threat/Intimidation(TRE) Level III (instilling fear in others) An incident where there was no physical contact between the offender and victim, but the victim reasonably believed that physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or nonverbal communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats and verbal threats of physical harm which are made in person, electronically or through any other means. MUST BE REPORTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the expulsion of #25-08, 8th grade student at Okeechobee Achievement Academy, for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year and that a final order for the expulsion of this student be issued based upon the following act of misconduct and violation of the Code of Student Conduct: Level III offense, Threat/Intimidation. Motion by Amanda N Riedel, second by Malissa Morgan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel Abstain: Christine B Bishop 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject D. 2025-2026 School Calendar Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the 2025-2026 school calendar. Background Information: A calendar committee prepared and posted two calendar choices. Employees voted online for the calendar selection on January 9-10, 2025. Calendar A - 169 (77.2%) Calendar B - 50 (22.8%) Calendar A received the most favorable votes. File Attachments Calendar Template A DRAFT 2025-2026 - VOTE.pdf (759 KB) Calendar Template B DRAFT 2025-2026 - VOTE.pdf (759 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the 2025-2026 school calendar. Motion by Christine B Bishop, second by Melisa M Jahner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject E. First Amendment to Superintendent's Contract Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the First Amendment to the Continuing Contract for Employment for Dylan Tedders, Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2024. Background Information: File Attachments Salaries of Elected Co Con Ofc-School District Officials for Fiscal Year 2024-25 - 01-21-25.pdf (254 KB) First Amendment Superintendent's Contract - 01-21-25.pdf (70 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the First Amendment to the Continuing Contract for Employment for Dylan Tedders, Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2024. 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 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject F. Board Appointment of Member for The Treasure Coast Council of Local Government Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board nominate a member to serve on The Treasure Coast Council of Local Government. Background Information: File Attachments Motion & Voting Vice Chair Bishop made a motion to appoint Member Jahner to serve as the District's representative on the Treasure Coast Council of Local Government. Member Jahner accepted. Motion by Christine B Bishop, second by Malissa Morgan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject G. Master Board Reinstatement Program Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board consider participation in the Master Board Training 7-hour Reinstatement Program for $2,000. Background Information: The Master Board Reinstatement Program features a skills-based curriculum to strengthen the leadership team’s ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collectively as a governance group while maintaining a focus on student achievement and factors contributing to the success of schools. The 7-hour session will cost $2,000. File Attachments 2025-2026 REINSTATEMENT Intent to Participate Agreement - 01-21-25.pdf (765 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent offered several training dates for consideration. Member Jahner made a motion to select Friday, March 28, 2025. 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 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject H. Amended Agreement with the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office for the School Resource Officer Program Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve an amended agreement with the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office for the 2024-2025 School Resource Officer Program at a revised cost of $854,995.00. Effective January 1, 2025, the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Department has assumed responsibility for the provision of all School Resource Officers in district schools. This amended agreement reflects these changes, as well as the pro-rated fee for these services. File Attachments Amended Final OCSO Agreement 2024-2025 (January 2025).pdf (120 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve an amended agreement with the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office for the 2024-2025 School Resource Officer Program at a revised cost of $854,995.00. Motion by Melisa M Jahner, second by Malissa Morgan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject I. Out of State Travel to NAFEPA Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve out-of-state travel for the Director of Grants & Special Programs and the Federal Programs Resource Teacher to attend the National Association of Federal Programs Administrators in Washington, DC, March 17-19, 2025, for a maximum total cost of $4,337. Background Information The Grants & Special Programs Department manages Title I Part A, Title I Part C, Title IV, Title IV, Title IX, Stronger Connections, and our district AfterCare program. NAFEPA is only held in Washington, DC, and our aim is to increase our capacity as federal education programs administrators so that our district manages federal grant dollars effectively. The cost of $4,337 is a maximum total cost, dependent upon the cost of flights and registration due to the date on which those can be purchased. The funds for this activity will come from the increased allocation of the Title V, Rural and Low-Income Schools grant just released in December, an increase of $80,404 to the preliminary allocation of $206,753. The activity has been approved by the Title V program office. File Attachments 2025_NAFEPA_Conference_Schedule.pdf (189 KB) NAFEPA 2025 _ Omni Shoreham Hotel _ Omni Hotels & Resorts.pdf (144 KB) NAFEPA flight home.pdf (91 KB) NAFEPA flight to DC.pdf (98 KB) 2025 Okeechobee NAFEPA out of state travel request.pdf (443 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve out-of-state travel for the Director of Grants & Special Programs and the Federal Programs Resource Teacher to attend the National Association of Federal Programs Administrators in Washington, DC, March 17-19, 2025, for a maximum total cost of $4,337. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Christine B Bishop. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject J. Out of State Travel to iReady Southeast Impact in Action Forum Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve out-of-state travel for the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to attend the i-Ready Southeast Impact in Action Forum, March 4-5, for a maximum total cost of $1,608.20. Background Information Okeechobee County was afforded the opportunity to send two people to attend the Curriculum Associates i-Ready Southeast Impact Forum 2025 with John Hattie March 4-5 in Atlanta, GA at the prince of $595 per person. The cost of registration includes the event, airfare, hotel, and meals during the event. Okeechobee County School District has implemented i-Ready to support phonics, Reading, and Mathematics instruction in grades K-8 this school year. John Hattie is a world renowned researcher in the science of reading. Topics of the conference will include Leadership, Mathematics (including i-Ready Classroom), literacy (including Magnetic Reading Foundations and Phonics for Reading), middle school instruction supported by i-Ready, return on investment, and the new features within i-Ready. All of the programs are currently being used within Okeechobee County School District classrooms k-8. The additional information presented by John Hattie himself is an invaluable opportunity, mostly financially afforded by our partnership with Curriculum Associates. The funds to support the travel and registration costs of $1,608.20 will come from our department budgets. File Attachments iReady Conference registration and cost breakdown.pdf (1,228 KB) Conference Agenda.pdf (60 KB) Okeechobee County School District Mail - [External Sender] Southeast Impact Forum 2025 with John Hattie.pdf (189 KB) 2609233-3-4-5-southeast-iready-impact-forum-invite-combo-final.pdf (490 KB) Out-Of-State Travel Board Request.docx (1).pdf (165 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve out-of-state travel for the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to attend the i-Ready Southeast Impact in Action Forum, March 4-5, for a maximum total cost of $1,608.20. Motion by Melisa M Jahner, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject K. Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (CAP Grant) 2024 - 2025 Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (Cap Grant), Career and Technical Education Grant Award application/award in the amount of $493,800 for the 2024-2025 project year. Background Information. The purpose of this grant is to improve academic and technical skills of career and technical education students, increase the completion and placement rate of all career and technical education students, continue alignment of specific industry needs with instruction and certifications exiting each CTE program, and increase enrollment in career and technical education courses. File Attachments 24-25WorforceIncentiveCapitalization(CAP)GrantAwardNotification.pdf (1,338 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (Cap Grant), Career and Technical Education Grant Award application/award in the amount of $493,800 for the 2024-2025 project year. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Melisa M Jahner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject L. Purchase of new Tire Machine for Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the purchase of Auto34R Tire Changer for the Automotive program in the amount of $33,000. Background Information The new Tire Changer will be for the Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program. The new features allow for larger tires to be mounted and dismounted. Other features allow easier use by any student in the program as the tire machine is more automated. The purchase will be funded through the 24-25 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant. File Attachments Mohawk Hunter Quote-SoleSource-ContDuty.pdf (498 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the purchase of Auto34R Tire Changer for the Automotive program in the amount of $33,000. 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 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject M. Purchase of Anatomage Training tables for Nursing Assistant and Long Term program Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the purchase of two Anatomage educational tables with training, warranty, and tablet bundles for each to support the Nursing Assistant and Long Term Care program in the amount of $230,000. Background Information The Anatomage tables will be used by the Nursing instructors in their respective classrooms. The purchase will be made utilizing funds from the 2024 -2025 Workforce Incentive Capitalization Grant. File Attachments AnatomageQuote,SoleSource,ContDuties.pdf (1,059 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the purchase of two Anatomage educational tables with training, warranty, and tablet bundles for each to support the Nursing Assistant and Long Term Care program in the amount of $230,000. Motion by Melisa M Jahner, second by Malissa Morgan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject N. Purchase of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics training equipment from Southern Educational Systems, Inc for the Criminal Justice Operations program Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the purchase a Cybersecurity Training System and a Digital Forensics Training System from Southern Educational Systems, Inc for the Criminal Justice Operations programs in the amount of $63,000. Background Information The training equipment will be utilized by instructors in the Criminal Justice Operations program to teach students about Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. The purchase will utilize funds from the 2024 -2025 Workforce Incentive Capitalization Grant. File Attachments SouthernEducationalSystemsquotes&SoleSource.pdf (195 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the purchase a Cybersecurity Training System and a Digital Forensics Training System from Southern Educational Systems, Inc for the Criminal Justice Operations programs in the amount of $63,000. Motion by Melisa M Jahner, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject O. Purchase of training equipment for the Introduction to Fire Fighting program Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the purchase of training equipment for the Introduction to Fire Fighting program from Firesled Fitness and Training in the amount of $44,000. Background Information Equipment and training on proper use of equipment will be provided by vendor. The equipment will be utilized by students in the Introduction to Fire Fighting program. The purchase will utilize funds from the 2024-2025 Workforce Incentive Capitalization Grant. File Attachments FiresledQuote&SoleSource.pdf (417 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the purchase of training equipment for the Introduction to Fire Fighting program from Firesled Fitness and Training in the amount of $44,000. 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 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject P. Purchase of new computers for the Entrepreneurship program Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the purchase of new computers for the Entrepreneurship program in the amount of $43,000. Background Information The new computers will be purchased to update the business computer lab at OHS. The computers will be utilized by students in the Career and Technical Education Entrepreneurship program. Funds from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive grant will be utilized for the purchase. File Attachments DellQuotewithContduties.pdf (159 KB) ASSIGNMENT OF NASPO MASTER AGREEMENT 23004.pdf (1,087 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the purchase of new computers for the Entrepreneurship program in the amount of $43,000. Motion by Amanda N Riedel, second by Malissa Morgan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject Q. General Hotel & Restaurant Supply Food Service Equipment Purchase over $50,000 Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the purchase of a serving line for South Elementary School from General Hotel & Restaurant Supply for a total of $59,601.98. Background Information: This purchase of hot and cold lines, as well as serving area and cashier stand is through a piggyback off of Palm Beach County's Cafeteria & Culinary Arts Equipment bid #21C-10F. The Broker is Doug Ogden with Unisource Marketing and the Manufacturer is General Hotel & Restaurant Supply. The total purchase amount is $59,601.98. Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Affairs (FDACS) has approved the piggyback purchase. File Attachments Palm Beach school bid letter w General Hotel .pdf (3,509 KB) (S) Award Letter - General Hotel thru 11.2025.pdf (164 KB) South Serving Line - 01-21-25.pdf (152 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the purchase of a serving line for South Elementary School from General Hotel & Restaurant Supply for a total of $59,601.98. Motion by Melisa M Jahner, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject R. General Hotel & Restaurant Supply Food Service Equipment Purchase over $25,000.00 Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the purchase of a serving line for North Elementary School from General Hotel & Restaurant Supply for a total of $ 46,775.22. Background Information: This purchase of hot and cold wells in a single unit, as well as, a heated low temp holding cabinet that will be part of the serving line "train", is through a piggyback off of Palm Beach County's Cafeteria & Culinary Arts Equipment Bid #21C-10F. The Broker is Doug Ogden with Unisource Marketing and the Manufacturer is General Hotel & Restaurant Supply. The total purchase amount is $46,775.22. Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Affairs (FDACS) has approved the piggyback purchase. File Attachments Palm Beach school bid letter w General Hotel .pdf (3,509 KB) (S) Award Letter - General Hotel thru 11.2025.pdf (164 KB) North Serving Line - 01-21-25.pdf (143 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the purchase of a serving line for North Elementary School from General Hotel & Restaurant Supply for a total of $ 46,775.22. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Christine B Bishop. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject S. Approval of Instructional Continuity Plan Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the update Instructional Continuity Plan. Attached is an executive summary of the changes since June 4, 2024. File Attachments Instructional Continuity Plan 2024-2025 - 01-21-25.pdf (1,921 KB) Executive Summary Changes to Instructional Continuity Plan.pdf (210 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the update Instructional Continuity Plan. Motion by Christine B Bishop, second by Melisa M Jahner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject T. Internal Fund Depositories Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the attached list of banks for Qualified Public Depositories in which we have open public deposit accounts, including accounts with zero balances. Background Information: Financial & Program Cost Accounting & Reporting for Florida Schools Red Book Chapter 8 School Internal Funds; Section III – Standards, Practices and Procedures; 1.1 Depositories for Internal Funds: Depositories in which internal funds are kept must be qualified public depositories, approved by the district school board, required to furnish the same type of security for deposits as is required for other district school board funds . File Attachments Qualified Public Depositories.pdf (32 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the attached list of banks for Qualified Public Depositories in which we have open public deposit accounts, including accounts with zero balances. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel Abstain: Melisa M Jahner 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject U. Revisions to Personnel Allocations for 2024-2025 Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following revisions to Personnel Allocations for 2024-2025. Background Information File Attachments Allocation Changes 24-25 - 01-21-25.pdf (168 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following revisions to Personnel Allocations for 2024-2025. Motion by Christine B Bishop, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject V. Human Resources Actions Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the attached Human Resources actions. Background Information File Attachments Human Resources Actions (1-21-2025).pdf (666 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the attached Human Resources actions. Motion by Amanda N Riedel, second by Christine B Bishop. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject W. 2024-2025 Out-of-Field Teachers& Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the attached Out-of-Field Teachers for the 2024-2025 February FTE Survey. A revised document was added to this agenda on January 16, 2025, 12:56 p.m. File Attachments Out of Field Board Item (01-21-2025).pdf (76 KB) Out of Field - 01-21-25 REVISED.pdf (72 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the attached Out-of-Field Teachers for the 2024-2025 February FTE Survey. Motion by Christine B Bishop, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject X. Five-Year District Facilities Work Program Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Five-Year District Facilities Work Program for Fiscal Years 2024-2029. Background Information File Attachments 2024-2029 Work Plan District Report Okeechobee County School Board.pdf (173 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Five-Year District Facilities Work Program for Fiscal Years 2024-2029. Motion by Amanda N Riedel, second by Christine B Bishop. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject Y. GMP Contract Amendment #6 with The Morganti Group Inc. for the Softball Field Project at Okeechobee High School Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the GMP Contract Amendment #6 with The Morganti Group Inc. for the Softball Field Project at Okeechobee High School in the amount of $370,000. Background Information File Attachments GMP Amendment 6_V3_Witnessed.pdf (1,078 KB) OHS Softball Field Rehab - GMP - FINAL(with sod) - fee reduction.pdf (950 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the GMP Contract Amendment #6 with The Morganti Group Inc. for the Softball Field Project at Okeechobee High School in the amount of $370,000. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Melisa M Jahner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject Z. The Morganti Group, Inc. Deductive Change Order due to an owner direct purchase to Miami Metal Deck for the OHS Phase 2 Campus Building Project& Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve The Morganti Group, Inc. Deductive Change Order due to an owner direct purchase to Miami Metal Deck for the OHS Phase 2 Campus Building Project in the amount of $257,103.65. Background Information: A revision was added to this document on January 21, 2025 at 11:40 a.m. File Attachments Verbiage Miami Metal Deck Everify.pdf (509 KB) Miami Metal Deck - 01-21-25.pdf (96 KB) Miami Metal Deck Revised - 01-21-25.pdf (2,559 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve The Morganti Group, Inc. Deductive Change Order due to an owner direct purchase to Miami Metal Deck for the OHS Phase 2 Campus Building Project in the amount of $257,103.65. Motion by Melisa M Jahner, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject AA. GMP Contract with Proctor Construction Company, LLC for the South Elementary School Roofing Recover and Repair Project Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the GMP Contract with Proctor Construction Company, LLC for the South Elementary School Roofing Recover and Repair Project in the amount of $854,697.00 Background Information: File Attachments Proctor Cons Co SES Roof - 01-21-25.pdf (1,811 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the GMP Contract with Proctor Construction Company, LLC for the South Elementary School Roofing Recover and Repair Project in the amount of $854,697.00 Motion by Christine B Bishop, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject BB. Quote from Trane U.S. Inc. for Chiller Repair Parts at Everglades Elementary School Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the quote from Trane U.S. Inc. for Chiller Repair Parts at Everglades Elementary School in the amount of $27,854.74. Background Information File Attachments Qte25220987.pdf (117 KB) Quote Trane Verbiage.pdf (180 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the quote from Trane U.S. Inc. for Chiller Repair Parts at Everglades Elementary School in the amount of $27,854.74. 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 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject CC. Quote from Trane U.S. Inc. for Chiller Repair Parts at Seminole Elementary School Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the quote from Trane U.S. Inc. for Chiller Repair Parts at Seminole Elementary School in the amount of $27,854.74. Background Information File Attachments Qte25220779.pdf (117 KB) Quote Trane Verbiage.pdf (180 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the quote from Trane U.S. Inc. for Chiller Repair Parts at Seminole Elementary School in the amount of $27,854.74. Motion by Christine B Bishop, second by Melisa M Jahner. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject DD. Agreement with Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. for Erate project at CES Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the agreement with Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. for the recabling of Central Elementary School. The total cost is $27,689.92 with the district's responsiblity being 15% which equals $4,153.49. Background Information File Attachments CES Contract.pdf (822 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the agreement with Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. for the recabling of Central Elementary School. The total cost is $27,689.92 with the district's responsiblity being 15% which equals $4,153.49. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject EE. Agreement with Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. for Erate project at OMS Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the agreement with Universal Cabling Systems, Inc for the recabling of Osceola Middle School. The total cost is $39,603.40 with the district's responsiblity being 15% which equals $5,940.51. Background Information File Attachments OMS Contract.pdf (793 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the agreement with Universal Cabling Systems, Inc for the recabling of Osceola Middle School. The total cost is $39,603.40 with the district's responsiblity being 15% which equals $5,940.51. 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 7. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject A. Vote to Approve Consent Agenda Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. 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. 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 The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 7. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject B. Update to Board-Approved Human Resources Actions Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action (Consent), Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the attached updates to Board-approved Human Resources actions.,The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the attached updates to Board-approved Human Resources actions. Background Information , Background Information File Attachments Human Resources Actions Updates (1-21-2025).pdf (649 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. 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 The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 7. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject C. Payments to Personnel Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following Payments to Personnel. File Attachments Payments to Personnel - 01-21-25.pdf (269 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. 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 The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 7. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject D. Computer Science Teacher Certification Project Award Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Computer Science Teacher Certification Project Award in the amount of $19,880. Background Information: The funding will be used to provide training for classroom teachers, to pay for fees for examinations, and to provide professional learning for classroom teachers to provide instruction in computer science courses and content. File Attachments 470-90430-5P001 25A140.pdf (1,961 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. 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 The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 7. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject E. IDEA Part B, K-12 Entitlement Application and Project Award Notice Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that Board approve the IDEA Part B, K-12 Entitlement Application and Project Award Notice in the amount of $1,785,101.00. Background Information File Attachments IDEA Part B K-12 Entitlement.pdf (17,625 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. 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 The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 7. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject F. IDEA Part B, Preschool Entitlement Application and Award Notice Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the IDEA Part B, Preschool Entitlement Application and Award Notice in the amount of $96,396.00. Background Information File Attachments IDEA Part B Preschool Entitlement.pdf (818 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. 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 The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 7. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject G. Warrant Register for December, 2024 Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Warrant Register for December, 2024. GENERAL DISBURSEMENT FUND: Warrants #188582 through #188715 and ACH #242501390 through #242501597 and WIRE TRANSFERS #202400581 through #202400766 OPERATING GENERAL FUND: $ 3,523,928.14 PECO NEW CONSTRUCTION $ 3,883,037.28 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND: $ 188,237.10 FOOD SERVICE FUND: $ 214,585.04 FEDERAL PROGRAMS FUND: $ 53,217.06 ESSER GRANTS FUND: $ 6,485.98 TOTAL $ 7,869.490.60 *Also included are NOVEMBER, 24 wires totaling $1,340,877.66 from Operating General Fund File Attachments WARRANT REGISTER FOR DECEMBER, 24.pdf (377 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. 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 The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Amanda N Riedel. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 8. Information Items Subject A. Public Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information The public may provide informational items. File Attachments 8. Information Items Subject B. Superintendent Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information Superintendent Tedders may provide informational items. File Attachments 8. Information Items Subject C. School Board Members Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information School Board members may provide informational items. File Attachments 8. Information Items Subject D. School Board Attorney Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information School Board Attorney may provide informational items. File Attachments 9. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Vote Meeting Jan 21, 2025 - Agenda for Regular 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, February 11, 2025, 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, February 11, 2025, at 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Room 303, Okeechobee, Florida. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Christine B Bishop. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 10. 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