Agenda for Regular Meeting

4 Tuesday, July 11, 2023 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 Jul 11, 2023 - 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 Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Procedural The Chairman will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. File Attachments 2. Opening Items Subject A. Student Recognition Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information, Procedural Heroic Efforts Okeechobee High School File Attachments 2. Opening Items Subject B. Staff Recognition Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information, Procedural Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA) Presenters North Elementary School Staff Longevity Recognition District Office Retirements Donald Fraser, Custodian II, Seminole Elementary School File Attachments 3. Scheduled Recess Subject A. Recess Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - 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 Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board Adopt the Agenda with attachments added to item 6. A. Assured Partners of Florida, LLC, Florida Blue. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board Adopt the Agenda with attachments added to item 6. A. Assured Partners of Florida, LLC, Florida Blue. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Jill C Holcomb. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 5. Resolutions Subject A. School Safety Resolution Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the School Safety Resolution. Background Information: The updated resolution speaks to the safety expectations of all school personnel and will be included in the Code of Student Conduct. File Attachments Resolution School Safety -07-11-23.pdf (52 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the School Safety Resolution. 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 5. Resolutions Subject B. Student Crime Watch Program Resolution Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Student Crime Watch Program Resolution. Background Information: The Board is required to support the Student Crime Watch Program by Florida Statute. File Attachments Student Crime Watch Program 7-11-2023.pdf (55 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Student Crime Watch Program Resolution. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Jill C Holcomb. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 6. Presentations Subject A. AssuredPartners of Florida, LLC Florida Blue& Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information Background Information: 2023 Life and Disability Analysis was added to this item on July 6, 2023, 4:40 p.m. 2023 Updated May and SI added to this item on July 7, 2023, 3:42 p.m. File Attachments Okeechobee - 2023 Life and Disability Analysis - 07-11-23.pdf (357 KB) Okeechobee - 2023 Updated May and SI (002) FINAL 7.6.23 - 07-07-23.pdf (439 KB) 6. Presentations Subject B. Avail Consulting, Aliant Insurance Services, FSHIP Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information Background Information File Attachments 7. Approval of Minutes Subject A. Regular Meeting of June 13, 2023 Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the June 13, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Minutes View Minutes for Jun 13, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Background Information: June 13, 2023, minutes will be released upon approval of the School Board. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the June 13, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes as presented. 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. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject A. Health Insurance Selection Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board select the provider and financial model to be used in our health insurance program and give the Superintendent the authority to enact the decision. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Florida Blue fully insured medical quote at a 6% increase with the addition of voluntary Florida Combined Life insurance. 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 8. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject B. School Starting and Dismissal Times for 2023-24 Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the starting and dismissal times for students for the 2023-24 school year. Background Information: The document includes the 2023-24 Open House schedule. File Attachments School Starting and Ending Times 2023-24.pdf (331 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the starting and dismissal times for students for the 2023-24 school year. Motion by Jill C Holcomb, second by Malissa Morgan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 8. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject C. Advertise Amendment of Board Policy 3.29+ Domestic Security Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the advertisement of Board Policy 3.29+ Domestic Security. Background Information: The proposed revisions of this policy are based on recommendations from the Office of Safe Schools, change in Florida Statutes, or Florida State Board rules regarding safety. File Attachments Board Policy 3.29 - 07-11-23.pdf (189 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the advertisement of Board Policy 3.29+ Domestic Security. 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. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject D. Advertisement for Civics Textbook Adoption Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve advertisement of materials under review for the 2023-2024 adoption of civics textbooks. File Attachments Civics Textbook - 07-11-23.pdf (210 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve advertisement of materials under review for the 2023-2024 adoption of civics textbooks. 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 8. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject E. Minimum Job Qualifications for Social Worker Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following revised minimum Job Qualifications for the position of Social Worker. Position Title: Exceptional Student Education Social Worker Qualifications: ( 1 ) Bach e lor’s d egree in so c i al work or related ar e a from a n accre d ited e duc a t io nal ins t i t u t io n . ( 2 ) Master’s de gr ee from a n a c credited edu c ational ins t i tut ion prefe r r e d. (3) Valid Florida certification in an appropriate area. ( 4 ) V a l i d F l o r i da driver’s li c e n se and / or h a ve acc e ss t o transport a tion. ( 5 ) S a tisf a ctory c rimi n al b a ckg r o u n d che c k and d rug scr e ening. ( 6 ) Abi l i t y t o perform the e ss e ntial f u nct i on s of the posi t i on. File Attachments ESE Social Worker.pdf (213 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following revised minimum Job Qualifications for the position of Social Worker. Motion by Amanda N Riedel, second by Jill C Holcomb. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 8. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject F. Purchasing of NWEA MAP Growth Single Subject Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the purchase of NWEA MAP Growth Single Subject grades K-12 for a cost of $31,950.45. Background Information: File Attachments NWEA - 07-11-23.pdf (720 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the purchase of NWEA MAP Growth Single Subject grades K-12 for a cost of $31,950.45. 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 8. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject G. Annual Bleacher Inspection Report 2022-2023 Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Annual Bleacher Inspection Report. File Attachments June 1, 2023 Bleacher Inspection Report.pdf (703 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Annual Bleacher Inspection Report. 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 8. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject H. Human Resources Actions Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - 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 (07-11-2023).pdf (132 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the attached Human Resources actions. 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. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject I. Continuation of Suspension without Pay for Rose Randazzo Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the suspension without pay be continued pending the outcome of the Employment Hearing. Background Information: The Employment Hearing scheduled for July 11, 2023 was postponed. The Superintendent has the authority to suspend without pay up until the next School Board meeting according to School Board Policy 6.52 - Suspension and Dismissal. This action continues the suspension without pay until a final decision is made by the Board at the hearing. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the suspension without pay be continued pending the outcome of the Employment Hearing. Motion by Jill C Holcomb, 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. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject J. Fourth Amendment to Superintendent's Contract Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Fourth Amendment to the Continuing Contract for Employment for Ken Kenworthy, Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2022. File Attachments Salaries of Elected County Constitutional Officers and School District Officials - 22-23.pdf (250 KB) FOURTH AMENDMENT TO SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT - 07-11-23.pdf (66 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Fourth Amendment to the Continuing Contract for Employment for Ken Kenworthy, Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2022. Motion by Christine B Bishop, second by Jill C Holcomb. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 8. Items for Action - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject K. Payments for Civics Seal of Excellence Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve one-time payments of $3,000.00 to the attached list of instructional staff members for earning the Civics Seal of Excellence. Per Rule 6A-4.0164, F.A.C., all K-12 teachers employed with a valid license issued by the Florida Department of Education are eligible to earn the endorsement. The 50-60 hour online Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement Course launched on January 13, 2023. The course consists of an introduction and five modules aligned to the revised civics and government standards. Teachers who successfully complete the endorsement training may be eligible to earn a $3,000 stipend and add the Civics Endorsement to their Florida Educator Certificate. Funds will be disbursed once they have been received from the State. FICA, Medicare, and Federal Income Tax will be withheld according to the employee's current withholding election. The payment is non-recurring and does not become a part of the employee's base salary. File Attachments Civics Seal of Excellence List (07-11-2023).pdf (113 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve one-time payments of $3,000.00 to the attached list of instructional staff members for earning the Civics Seal of Excellence. Motion by Malissa Morgan, second by Jill C Holcomb. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Christine B Bishop, Jill C Holcomb, Melisa M Jahner, Malissa Morgan, Amanda N Riedel 9. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject A. Vote to Approve Consent Agenda Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - 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 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 9. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject B. Updates to Board-Approved Human Resources Actions Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the attached updates to Board-approved Human Resources actions. Background Information File Attachments Human Resources Actions Updates (07-11-2023).pdf (84 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 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 9. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject C. Payments to Personnel Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - 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 - 07-11-23.pdf (220 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 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 9. Consent Agenda - Items with an "&" have been added or revised since the agenda was released. Subject D. 2023-2024 AfterCare Fee Schedule Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the 2023-2024 AfterCare fee schedule. Background Information: The new fee schedule reflects a base rate of $40 per week per child, which is an increase from $30 per week during the 2022-2023 school year. We will be opening two additional sites so that every elementary school will offer the service without having to shuttle their students to another site. File Attachments AfterCare Fee Schedule.pdf (417 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 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 10. Information Items Subject A. Superintendent Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information Superintendent Kenworthy may provide informational items. File Attachments Semester Grades Project - 07-11-23.pdf (1,180 KB) 10. Information Items Subject B. School Board Members Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information School Board members may provide informational items. File Attachments 10. Information Items Subject C. School Board Attorney Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information School Board Attorney may provide informational items. File Attachments 10. Information Items Subject D. Public Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Information The public may provide informational items. File Attachments 11. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Vote Meeting Jul 11, 2023 - Agenda for Regular Meeting Type Action Recommended Action There being no further business to discuss, motion to adjourn. The next regular business meeting and Approval of Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for Advertisement for the 2023-24 fiscal year of the School Board is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, 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 and Approval of Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for Advertisement for the 2023-24 fiscal year of the School Board is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, 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 12. Persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decisions made at the meeting, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.