Workshop Meeting

2 Monday, January 13, 2025 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 9:00 a.m. 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Approval of Agenda Subject 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Agenda as amended: Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations: Deleted item 8.11 Employee Suspension; deleted item 8.12 Employee Suspension, at the request of Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. 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 Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information File Attachments 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject 6.1 In County Travel paid for November 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Report In County Travel paid for November 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments In-County Travel Summary 01.13.2025.pdf (71 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject 6.2 Out of County Travel paid for November 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Report Out of County Travel paid for November 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer. File Attachments Out-of-County Travel Summary 01.13.2025.pdf (59 KB) 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject 6.3 State of Florida State Board of Administration - Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Florida PRIME) - (An External Investment Pool) - For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2023 -Financial Audit-Report No. 2025-073 December 2024 Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Report The Auditor General of the State of Florida has issued Report No. 2025-073 December 2024, State of Florida, State Board of Administration, Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Florida Prime) (An External Investment Pool) Financial Audit for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2023. The Auditor General requests that this report be presented to the School Board at its next meeting and that it be filed as a part of the public records of the School Board. File Attachments Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund-Financial Audit Report No 2025-073.pdf (604 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the Consent Agenda 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 December 9, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 9, 2024, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of December 9, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 9, 2024. File Attachments 12-9-2024 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (91 KB) 12-9-2024 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (147 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 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Crestview High School for media center flooring in the amount of $26,937, presented by Tim Bryant, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $26,937.00 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 Crestview High School for media center flooring in the amount of $26,937. District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Crestview High School for media center flooring in the amount of $26,937. The remaining amount of $15,000 will be covered by Crestview High School. File Attachments Crestview 2024 Media Center Redo LVP.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 7.4 Budget Amendment #3 - Fiscal Year 2024-2025, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount ($1,630,490.45) Budgeted Yes Budget Source Various - See Attached Budget Amendment Recommended Action Motion to approve Budget Amendment #3 - Fiscal Year 2024-2025. On September 9, 2024, the School Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. As the fiscal year progresses, we ask the School Board to amend the budget to more accurately reflect estimated revenues and appropriations. The amendments are results of various factors including: increases or decreases in estimated revenues to more accurately reflect revenues, and increases or decreases in appropriations to more accurately reflect estimated expenditures and/or better utilize funds for schools, departments, and projects. These amendments facilitate district operations to occur in a positive manner. These amendments properly reflect the estimated revenue and appropriations. The amendments show the estimated revenue and appropriations for each fund and provide a description of the amendments. Required by S.B.E. rule 6A-1.006. New Revenue Appropriated/(Adjusted) During the Month of November 2024: Fund Name Fund No. Amount Notes General Fund 1010 $ 568,839.20 Debt Service Funds 2xxx 0.00 Capital Project Funds 3xxx 814,040.58 Other Special Revenue Funds - Federal 42xx/44xx (3,278,619.93) See Note Below Other Special Revenue Funds - Miscellaneous (Internal Funds) 49xx 0.00 Other Special Revenue Funds - School Food Service 5020 16,120.08 Internal Service Funds (Self-Insured Medical) 7xxx 249,129.62 Total - All Funds $(1,630,490.45) Note: This Budget Amendment contains large decreases in Federal revenue. This happens every year due to the way the District is required to budget entitlements such as Title I and IDEA. We must budget carryover funds as new revenue in new projects. We also must budget the carryover funds in the old projects until we receive permission from DOE to close them. This causes a temporary double budget of the carryover funds. Once DOE sends documentation to close out the old projects, usually in November or December, the old projects are reduced to $0.00 shown as a decrease in revenue on the Budget Amendment. File Attachments !BA 03 - Nov 2024.pdf (1,859 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 Monthly Financial Statement for November 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve Monthly Financial Statement for November 2024. The financial statement for the month ending November 30, 2024, is being submitted for use and consideration of the School Board as required by S.B.E. Rule 6A-1.008. File Attachments Financial Statement 2024-11.pdf (832 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 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 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 01.13.2025.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 7.7 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $20,510.00 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-2025-01-13.pdf (127 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 Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $40,610,486.54; Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,032,665.13; and Bank Transfers totaling $0.00 for November 2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve Warrants in the amount of $40,610,486.54, Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees in the amount of $3,032,665.13, and Bank Transfers in the amount of $0.00. Pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42, Payroll Warrant Register and Accounts Payable Warrant Register totaling $40,610,486.54; Self-Health Insurance Claims and Fees totaling $3,032,665.13; and Bank Transfers totaling $0.00 for November 2024 are being presented to the School Board. File Attachments 05 - MIS 3478 - Warrant Register - November 2024.pdf (110 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 Re-Enrollment with the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration for participation in the Florida Medicaid program, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Recommended Action Motion to approve re-enrollment with the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration for participation in the Florida Medicaid program. The District normally receives approximately $650,000 per year in Medicaid revenue which is used to help fund the Health Services contract at schools. We originally enrolled as a Florida Medicaid provider in July 1999 and are required to re-enroll every five years. The Chief Financial Officer has submitted the re-enrollment form. File Attachments Medicaid Agreement - Okaloosa.pdf (439 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 7.10 ITB 25-02 Ruckel Middle School Sidewalk Improvements, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $72,465.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital - 1.50 Mill, Project 2395 DW-SAFETY/ADA Recommended Action Motion to approve the committee's recommendation to award ITB 25-02 Ruckel Middle School Sidewalk Improvements to James David Site Prep & Underground, LLC in the amount of $72,465.00. Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award ITB 25-02 Ruckel Middle School Sidewalk Improvements to James David Site Prep & Underground, LLC in the amount of $72,465.00. Funds will be paid from Capital Fund, Project 2395 DW-SAFETY/ADA. Copies of the Bid, Addendum 1, and award tabulation are attached. For additional information, please contact Bobby McElroy, Program Director, Maintenance at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments ITB 25-02 RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS.pdf (8,332 KB) ITB 25-02 Addendum 1.pdf (835 KB) ITB_25-02_TAB.pdf (90 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 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Navistar, Inc., dba Fleet Charge, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $300,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund Recommended Action Motion to approve the purchase of school bus replacement parts and products from Navistar, Inc., dba Fleet Charge, for an estimated annual total cost of $300,000, effective through November 14, 2028. Request approval to purchase school bus replacement parts and products from Navistar, Inc., dba Fleet Charge, for an estimated annual total cost of $300,000. Purchases will be made as needed and based on contract pricing through Sourcewell National Contract #080124-NVS. Funds will be paid from General Fund, and the 4-year contract is effective through November 14, 2028. A copy of the contract between Sourcewell and Navistar, Inc. is attached. For additional information, please contact Ryan Gore, Director, Transportation, at (850) 689-7303. File Attachments NAVISTAR CONTRACT.pdf (692 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 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Apple Store for Education Institution, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $65,800.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Federal Fund, Project 5401 TITLE I - PART A Recommended Action Motion to approve the purchase of computer hardware and computer supplies from Apple Store for Education Institution in the amount of $65,800.00. Request approval to purchase computer hardware and computer supplies from Apple Store for Education Institution in the amount of $65,800.00. The purchase is made through PEPPM 2023 Contract #535802 and funds will be paid from Federal, Project 5401 TITLE I - PART A. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Amy Dale, Program Director, Title I, at (850) 301-3008. File Attachments Apple Quote.pdf (36 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 School Affiliation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Diana Health, Inc., presented by Jon Williams, Director, Okaloosa Technical College, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve the School Affiliation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Diana Health, Inc., for the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Okaloosa Technical College for a three (3) year term. This Affiliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences required as part of the required curriculum for the LPN Program at Okaloosa Technical College. This agreement will be in effect for three (3) years. For more information contact Jon Williams at 850-833-3500 or williamsj2@okaloosaschools.com File Attachments AFFILIATION AGREEMENT DIANA HEALTH INC..pdf (543 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 School Affiliation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and The Manor at Blue Water Bay, LLC, for the Practical Nursing Program at Okaloosa Technical College, presented by Jon Williams, Director, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve the School Affiliation Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida and The Manor at Bluewater Bay, LLC, for the Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at Okaloosa Technical College for three years. This Affiliation Agreement governs the operation of clinical experiences required as part of the required curriculum for the LPN Program at Okaloosa Technical College. This Agreement will be effective for three years. File Attachments Affiliation Agreement The Manor at Blue Water Bay,LLC.pdf (282 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 Renewal of Memorandum of Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County Florida, and Flagler Hospital, Inc. to provide case management of mental health services to students to community mental health service providers with parent consent for referral, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve the renewal of Memorandum of Agreement between the Okaloosa County School Board and Flagler Hospital, Inc. Flagler Hospital through the BRAVE Connect program, desires to continue to coordinate with the School Board of Okaloosa County, for the purpose of providing coordination of mental health services for students with community based mental health service providers with parent permission/consent. This service will provide collaboration with parents/families and OCSD school based mental health services providers when the need for referral is identified by the school based provider or requested by parent / guardian. Term of first of three year renewal is Oct. 8, 2024 - Oct. 8, 2025. For more information, please contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Intervention Services, at 850-833-3108. File Attachments Okaloosa County Renewal Agreement_ Signed 11.20.2024.pdf (342 KB) Fully Executed Okaloosa Contract_ Signed 10.17.2023.pdf (2,064 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 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for the proposed rezoning of the attendance area dually zoned for Ruckel Middle School, Bluewater Elementary School, and Destin Middle School, presented by Ryan Gore, Program Director, Transportation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for the proposed rezoning of the attendance area dually zoned for Ruckel Middle School, Bluewater Elementary School, and Destin Middle School. Due to the limited number of students attending Destin Middle School from the attendance area dually zoned for Ruckel Middle School, Bluewater Elementary School, and Destin Middle School, the Okaloosa County School Board will conduct a public hearing to rescind the dually zoned geographical area from the attendance zone of Destin Middle School. Students residing in this zone that currently attend Destin Middle School may continue to attend Destin Middle School; transportation services would be provided for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year and the entire 2025-26 school year; and transportation services to Destin Middle School would be eliminated at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. File Attachments Bluewater Zone - SY 2025-2026 .pdf (884 KB) Ruckel Middle School - SY 2025-2026.pdf (530 KB) DMS Zone - 2025-26.pdf (1,371 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 Request for Course Code Adoption for Crestview High School for the 2024-2025 School Year, presented by Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve the Course Code Adoption for Crestview High School for the 2024 - 2025 School Year. Please see the attached c ourse title, course number, credit, requested weighting, and rationale for the requested course adoption. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Gillis, Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (850) 833-6313. File Attachments S.S. Honors course alternative 11.6.24.pdf (112 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 TelaForce LLC Task Order # 213 for Choctaw Verkada Camera Upgrades, presented by Dustin Keith, Specialist, Seat Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $318,526.60 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay - Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant TAPS #24A097: Capital Camera funding. Recommended Action Motion to approve TelaForce, LLC, Task Order # 213 for Choctaw Verkada Camera Upgrades in the amount of $318,526.60. This project involves upgrading the existing security camera system by replacing all current cameras with Verkada Ultra HD 4K Security Cameras. For additional information contact Dustin Keith (850) 689-7151. File Attachments Task Order # 213 Choctaw Verkada Cameras..pdf (720 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 TelaForce LLC Task Order # 214 for Bruner Verkada Camera Upgrades, presented by Dustin Keith, Specialist, Seat Management, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $129,887.13 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Outlay - Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant TAPS #24A097: Capital Camera funding. Recommended Action Motion to approve TelaForce, LLC, Task Order # 214 for Bruner Verkada Camera Upgrades in the amount of $129,887.13. This project involves upgrading the existing security camera system by replacing all current cameras with Verkada Ultra HD 4K Security Cameras. For additional information contact Dustin Keith (850) 689-7151. File Attachments Task Order # 214 Bruner Verkada Cameras.pdf (769 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 Controlled Open Enrollment School Capacity Report for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Wendy Meserve, Director, Forecasting & SIS Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Motion to approve Controlled Open Enrollment School Capacity Report for the 2025-2026 school year, presented by Wendy Meserve. The Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) School Capacity Report identifies Okaloosa County district-operated schools that have available seats for new attendance waivers for the 2025-2026 school year. The COE capacity for each school is set at 90% of the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) school capacity adjusted based on specific programming or planning considerations that may exist within each school. File Attachments Capacity Report 2025-2026.pdf (115 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 Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information The following employees have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave: 125810 117190 124395 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 Jan 13, 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). Employee Name EID Position Location DROP Start Date Deborah Brown 117883 Bookkeeper Shoal River MS 1/1/2025 James P Davis II 119125 Custodian Maintenance South 1/1/2025 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 . File Attachments 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.3 Department Staffing Restructure - Information Systems presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $42,357.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund Recommended Action Motion to approve department staffing restructure for the Information Systems Department. The Human Resources Department requests permission to delete 0.40 District Secretary and add 1.00 Computer Operator I in the Information Systems Department. There is an estimated annual cost of $42,357.00. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Restructure - Information Systems 2024-12-16.pdf (67 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.4 Department Staffing Restructure - Maintenance Department presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve the department staffing restructure of the Maintenance Department. The Human Resources Department requests permission to delete five (5.00) Site Based Technicians and add five (5.00) Site Based Technicians - Athletic Facilities in the Maintenance Department. This new job title better reflects the current job of these employees. There is no change in cost. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Restructure - Maintenance 2024-12-10.pdf (66 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.5 Department Staffing Restructure- Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount ($2,737.00) Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund Recommended Action Motion to approve department staffing restructure for the Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Department. The Human Resources Department requests permission to delete one (1.00) District Coordinator and add one (1.00) District Level Secretary in the Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Department. The District Coordinator position has recently become vacant, and the new job responsibilities align to a District Level Secretary position. There is an estimated annual savings of $2,737.00. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments Restructure - Curriculum 2024-12-10.pdf (66 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.6 Cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2024-2025 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the cleared certification requirements and issuance of contracts for the 2024-2025 school year. The attached list of teachers has cleared their certification requirements and are eligible to receive their contracts for the 202 4-2025 school year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent they receive their contracts. Please contact Sharon Duron for additional information, 850- 833-5857. File Attachments CLEARED PROV for 1-13-2025 Board Report.pdf (88 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.7 Out-of-Field Report for the 2024-2025 school year, presented by Sharon Duron, Program Director, Professional Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out-of-Field Report for the 2024-2025 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 1-13-2025 - Copy.pdf (113 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.8 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 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 Jan. 13, 2025 UPDATED Separations Report, Public.pdf (63 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.9 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 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 Jan. 13, 2025 Instructional New Hires Report, Public.pdf (56 KB) Jan. 13, 2025 Ed. Support New Hires Report, Public.pdf (57 KB) Jan. 13, 2025 Ed. Support New Hires Report, Public.pdf (57 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.10 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 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 Jan. 13, 2025 Transfers Report, Public.pdf (140 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.11 Deleted - Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the suspension of employee #110750 for 1-day. Suspension of Employee #110750 for one (1) day. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. File Attachments 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.12 Deleted - Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the suspension of employee #117190 without pay. Suspension of Employee #117190 without pay. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. File Attachments 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.13 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the suspension of employee #107449 for 1-day. Suspension of Employee #107449 for one (1) day. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. File Attachments 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject 8.14 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve 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 Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action, Information File Attachments 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject 10.2 Program #6, Task Order #23, Time and Materials Task Order, High School Auditorium Upgrades, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $125,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital - 1.5 Mill Recommended Action Motion to approve the increased amount to Program #6, Task Order #23, Time and Materials, High School Auditorium Upgrades, increasing the previously approved $1.2 million by $125,000 bringing the not to exceed amount to $1.325 million. Approval is requested to increase the amount to Program #6, Task Order #23, Time and Materials, High School Auditorium Upgrades, increasing the previously approved $1.2 million by $125,000 bringing the not to exceed amount to $1.325 million. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject 10.3 TPM Program #6, Task Order #45, Pre-GMP Sales Tax Priority Restroom Projects, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and presented by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $150,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital - Sales Tax Recommended Action Motion to approve TPM Program #6, Task Order #45, Pre-GMP Sales Tax Priority Restroom Projects, in the amount of $150,000. Approval is requested for TPM Program #6, Task Order #45, Sales Tax Priority Restroom Projects. This task order consists of restroom related work identified on the Sales Tax Referendum project list at various schools. Pre-GMP Budget: $150,000 For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Smith, 689-7158. File Attachments 11. Attorney's Business Subject 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting Jan 13, 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 Jan 13, 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 Out of State Student Trip Requests - 1-13-25.pdf (105 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting Jan 13, 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 Designation of School Board Member to serve as the alternate to the Board's Trustee to the Florida School Boards Insurance Trust (FSBIT). Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Designation of School Board Member to serve as the alternate to the Board's Trustee to the Florida School Boards Insurance Trust (FSBIT). As a Trust Member School District in Florida School Boards Insurance Trust, a School Board Member shall be appointed annually by the School Board to serve as an alternate Trustee. File Attachments 13. Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Subject 13.2 Board Members' Announcements/Requests for Information Meeting Jan 13, 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 Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information File Attachments 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.1 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 06-08 Complaints Relating to Employees, presented by Lee Hale, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 06-08 Complaints Relating to Employees. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval on the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 06-08 Complaints Relating to Employees. The proposed amendments under the new policy align language protecting employees from false claims made by students or other employees. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to provide for disciplinary action against an employee or student who is found to have made false accusations in a complaint or investigation under this policy. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 850-833-5801. File Attachments 06-08 COMPLAINTS RELATING TO EMPLOYEES.pdf (80 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.2 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 06-26 Equity Policy: Prohibiting Discrimination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 06-26 Equity Policy: Prohibiting Discrimination. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval on the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 06-26 Equity Policy: Prohibiting Discrimination. The proposed amendments under the new policy align language protecting employees from false claims made by other employees. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to provide for disciplinary action against an employee who is found to have made false accusations in a complaint or investigation under this policy. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 850-833-5801. File Attachments 06-26 EQUITY POLICY PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION.pdf (70 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.3 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 06-27 Equity Policy: Prohibiting Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, National or Ethnic Origin, Sex, Age, Religious Beliefs, Marital Status, Pregnancy or Disability, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 06-27 Equity Policy: Prohibiting Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, National or Ethnic Origin, Sex, Age, Religious Beliefs, Marital Status, Pregnancy or Disability. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval on the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 06-27 Equity Policy: Prohibiting Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, National or Ethnic Origin, Sex, Age, Religious Beliefs, Marital Status, Pregnancy or Disability. The proposed amendments under the new policy align language protecting employees from false claims made by other employees. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to provide for disciplinary action against an employee who is found to have made false accusations in a complaint or investigation under this policy. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 850-833-5801. File Attachments 06-27 EQUITY POLICY PROHIBITING HARASSMENT.pdf (73 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.4 Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 06-28 Reporting Violations of Equity Policies: Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to adopt revised School Board Policy 06-28 Reporting Violations of Equity Policies: Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval on the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 06-28 Reporting Violations of Equity Policies: Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment. The proposed amendments under the new policy align language protecting employees from false accusations made by other employees. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to provide for disciplinary action against a district employee who is found to have made false accusations against others in a complaint or investigation under this policy. The recommended changes are attached. For additional information, please contact Lee Hale, 850-833-5801. File Attachments 06-28 REPORTING VIOLATIONS OF EQUITY POLICIES PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT.pdf (87 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.5 Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Director, Budgeting & Financial Services, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve adoption of a new job description for Director, Budgeting & Financial Services. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval for the revised job description for Director, Budgeting & Financial Services. For additional information, please contact Julie Perry at 850-833-5840. File Attachments Director, Budgeting & Financial Services.pdf (115 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.6 Public Hearing for adoption of a new job description for Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve adoption of a new job description for Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval for the revised job description for Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting. For additional information, please contact Julie Perry at 850-833-5840. File Attachments Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting.pdf (127 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.7 Public Hearing for adoption of a revised job description for Specialist, Budgeting and Financial Services, presented by Lee Hale, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the adoption of a revised job description for Specialist, Budgeting and Financial Services. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval for the revised job description for Specialist, Budgeting & Financial Services. For additional information, please contact Julie Perry at 850-833-5840. File Attachments Specialist - Budgeting & Financial Services.pdf (107 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.8 Public Hearing for adoption of a revised job description for Budget Analyst, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the adoption of a revised job description for Budget Analyst. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval for the revised job description for Budget Analyst. For additional information, please contact Julie Perry at 850-833-5840. File Attachments Budget Analyst.pdf (90 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.9 Public Hearing for adoption of a revised job description for Financial Analyst, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the adoption of a revised job description for Financial Analyst. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval for the revised job description for Financial Analyst. For additional information, please contact Julie Perry at 850-833-5840. File Attachments Financial Analyst.docx.pdf (94 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject 15.10 Public Hearing for adoption of a revised job description for Specialist, Accounting & Financial Services, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2025 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2025 Recommended Action Motion to approve the adoption of a revised job description for Specialist, Accounting & Financial Services. A Public Hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval for the revised job description for Specialist, Accounting & Financial Services. For additional information, please contact Julie Perry at 850-833-5840. File Attachments Specialist - Accounting and Financial Services.pdf (113 KB) 16. Adjournment Subject 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type File Attachments 17. Public Notices Subject 17.1 Notice of Student Disciplinary Hearing Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information NOTICE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING The School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Student Disciplinary Hearing on January 13, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. In accordance with Florida law, this hearing may be closed to the press and public at the request of the parents of the affected student. File Attachments 17. Public Notices Subject 17.2 Notice of Workshop Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on January 13, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. File Attachments 17. Public Notices Subject 17.3 Notice of Public Hearing Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on January 13, 2025, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following: Revised School Board Policy, 06-08 Complaints Relating to Employees Revised School Board Policy, 06-26, Equity Policy: Prohibiting Discrimination Revised School Board Policy, 06-27, Equity Policy: Prohibiting Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, National or Ethnic Origin, Sex, Age, Religious Beliefs, Marital Status, Pregnancy or Disability Revised School Board Policy, 06-28, Reporting Violations of Equity Policies: Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment New Job Description, Director, Budgeting & Financial Services New Job Description, Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting Revised Job Description, Specialist, Budgeting & Financial Services Revised Job Description, Budget Analyst Revised Job Description, Financial Analyst Revised Job Description, Specialist, Accounting & Financial Services Any interested party who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered during this meeting, will need a record of proceedings and, for such purpose, 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. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Any person requiring special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent at (850) 689-7185 prior to this meeting. File Attachments 17. Public Notices Subject 17.4 Public Notice Meeting Jan 13, 2025 - Workshop Meeting Type Information PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting. File Attachments