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Votes at a glance:
- Approval of the meeting agenda, including addition of item 6.1 (risk management and insurance program update). Motion by Mr. Heinle; second by Mr. Bridal. Outcome: approved, 5–0.
- Approval of forgiveness of four workdays for employees due to inclement weather (Jan. 21 and Jan. 20[1–4]). Motion by Ms. Vancheck; second by Mr. Bryant. Outcome: approved, 5–0.
- Out-of-field report for the 2024–25 school year. Motion by Mr. Destin; second by Mr. Heinle. Outcome: approved, 5–0.
- Employment separations. Motion by Ms. Evanchuk; second by Mr. Bridal. Outcome: approved, 5–0.
- Personnel recommendations. Motion by Mr. Heinle; second by Ms. Vancheck. Outcome: approved, 5–0.
- Employee transfers. Motion by Mr. Bryant; second by Mr. Destin. Outcome: approved, 5–0.
- Employee suspensions (two separate suspension items listed). First suspension: motion by Mr. Bridal; second by Mr. Heinle. Outcome: approved, 5–0. Second suspension: motion by Mr. Bryant; second by Mr. Destin. Outcome: approved, 5–0.
- Reinstatement/reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of-duty illness/injury (medical examination). Motion by Mr. Heinle; second by Ms. Vancheck. Outcome: approved, 5–0.
- Leave without pay. Motion by Mr. Bryant; second by Mr. Destin. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

These actions were recorded as routine consent and personnel items; the board did not discuss or amend the motions during the public meeting record provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 2-10-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Okaloosa County School Board approved an amended agenda and multiple personnel and consent items; each motion passed unanimously, 5 to 0.","taxTitle","Okaloosa, School Districts, Florida","taxId",14347,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6331361,"Volunteer says Bluewater Elementary library doors were locked during visit; board asked to clarify policy",106,1515000,1621000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2311255-00dca75c07b8edb32b0e910710c9e53f&start=1515&end=1621","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2311255-00dca75c07b8edb32b0e910710c9e53f/thumbnail_1515000.jpg","/articles/6331361/Florida/Volunteer-says-Bluewater-Elementary-library-doors-were-locked-during-visit-board-asked-to-clarify-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6331361-e91e36424e60c285d427e24a81fc9e0e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921910&Signature=Op70vAaoGGZD7YYDEBlJocj19ENWHoDZusMRgvhMvxcB4LdJS~9J3s3BTQ73OMWR~vCavaH9ZYDn0UxdgiEexosQXhfgni7vCfsvFgwbxB~mFwhRtiJXeu18XNrFRUZCwrJWLL6O1eG8wMTeEdR-YtjxabySmkBDIK~T4DaJwFfTZvJxXsJzK7KY~w6lNOAEqlw~NvRXn69yOhU8pOrxQzgb17HnpNCGoIei6ew52x5yJI1MnTZdOaDXj5uECMiWWCz320IHYM9NDA1RNeAGiu-kEvdvQFoc4smrtI0sXfzZuIL9OuQrUI46Dby2p9GgvYhbAEh9gS-NrcuVuvYxiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public-comment portion of the Okaloosa County School Board meeting, resident volunteer Steve Duke described a visit to Bluewater Elementary where he said the library doors were locked and he could not access books while volunteering.

Duke said he \"went through all the driver's license to get in the front door\" and then \"banged on the door\" to reach the media specialist, Mr. Johansson. He said two adults were present in the room and there were no students. \"I was appalled. This is a library. It's supposed to be welcoming, open, inviting,\" Duke said, adding that the shelves contained \"hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of books.\" He described the practice as \"classic bureaucratic overkill\" and said he would follow up with district staff, including Pat Manny.

Meeting staff read public-comment procedures before Duke spoke. No board action was taken. The volunteer raised a question about whether school security procedures are mandated by state rules; Duke said he would seek clarification from district staff.

The board did not provide a detailed policy response during public comment; staff indicated procedures for speaker time and the district noted it reviews safety procedures as part of annual policy reviews.","A volunteer told the board he was unable to access the Bluewater Elementary library during a planned volunteer shift because doors were locked; he said the practice discourages engagement and called it \"bureaucratic overkill.\"",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6331367,"Board: district reviewing bullying policy after reporter's questions; investigators, family contacted",255,1663000,1918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2311255-00dca75c07b8edb32b0e910710c9e53f&start=1663&end=1918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2311255-00dca75c07b8edb32b0e910710c9e53f/thumbnail_1663000.jpg","/articles/6331367/Florida/Board-district-reviewing-bullying-policy-after-reporters-questions-investigators-family-contacted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6331367-02544df7cb98a4973c95b9778c702460/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921910&Signature=Kx4OGDl7Mrc4w0jp5B-fZsfgbatGhLI72LY4gefpv~jTh8CMIZHWE2Q9HwDUIKLxygPNWP40x~TXk3pXeobxvsj9yXla-LNbtj0751Ut-THlsJ2EhIyTsAqUtGATzim3p-tI7xWa--PkONS7O90VF2yNvZBsJSfcDq0f6aGXOifMUzqadjRWXE-1xEuxB5Rlrys2vh7VfgUNJDIQSKLjg8vKMTNG6u44Z2GHN5wD-hYRBJ7-BSFTlY5N0lUdqNLsuj-ZmTirfFNjjI6N6fi3tDSCKZNkj30SNmyCIcHsss1lk-4CRjG3zMLYBGO712ARXc5KWNEaHTScmdeUZ0B8RQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A WEAR reporter raised questions during public comment about whether the district's bullying policy and its implementation are adequate after a student death reported in recent coverage. The Okaloosa County School Board and district officials responded that the district has met with the family and that law enforcement is involved.

Reporter Samantha Sarban told the board she had discussed details with Superintendent Chambers and asked whether the district's bullying policy \"is something that needs to be looked at? Is it too specific and not meeting the threshold for a lot of our kids to where they can't get action because that policy is so specific?\"

A board speaker expressed condolences and said, \"my understanding is that the superintendent, or the district, the school district, not the school board, that the school district has met with the family and offered to receive any information that they have. And, my also my understanding is that, I think there is an active, sheriff's department investigation.\" The speaker also said the board did not want to interfere with any active investigation.

Superintendent Chambers told the board that policies are reviewed annually: \"The policy that's in place right now, does work in terms of it specifies what bullying is and it specifies what harassment is. And then, of course, if a student is, found to be bullying, there's definitely consequences that we put in place.\" Chambers said the district takes the issue seriously and described school-family partnership as part of response efforts.

When the reporter said two former district employees had told her they felt discouraged from escalating complaints, the board asked those former employees to come forward with details so the district could investigate.

No formal board action was taken at the meeting. The board's public remarks described an ongoing law-enforcement inquiry and the district's offer to meet with the family; the superintendent said the district annually reviews its policies and looks for required statutory changes.","A WEAR reporter asked the board whether its bullying policy and reporting processes adequately protect students after a recent student death; the board said the district has met with the family and that a sheriff's department investigation appears to be underway; the superintendent said policies are reviewed annually.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6331371,"Okaloosa County School Board reviews construction task orders, highlights cafeteria conversions and restroom renovations",456,948000,1404000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2311255-00dca75c07b8edb32b0e910710c9e53f&start=948&end=1404","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2311255-00dca75c07b8edb32b0e910710c9e53f/thumbnail_948000.jpg","/articles/6331371/Florida/Okaloosa-County-School-Board-reviews-construction-task-orders-highlights-cafeteria-conversions-and-restroom-renovations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6331371-d0a29ea54470ef3a212fce8ab6ff5d12/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921910&Signature=oyupBRY7KcAKJodqAe1sF0IYMQgTEDO3nZdM-9PiJXFvSEhznjc4hen1BErv5~S7tjLF6VgxPwqLzKmg-KYzSrj4fBo8qYkVR9~daMqRwZnk9IunTdbIWKPjzVCR-iRLRWjxMdR0l9llrf9vuYMLWZnwkalqUIr7ntQWtcvwXSFe7ppsx9ayEXaSaHWn6USDkzduiFn6PVmSdKhcc8HtNIJhEGW1~~ExdxRo27cnCeMdQv4LFqgHfn-zXzgXbSdZxJpBhgvj3Z4m3tkTMByZ~C~0jWZb~2QNsfuQd3soHMLFPKMT4sm5jMhmgYD0xvCLyFcz1QfEXV70HiLjpgYEaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Okaloosa County School Board heard a construction program update from board member Mr. Heinle, who outlined active task orders and near-term work across district schools.

Mr. Heinle told the board, \"in front of you, you have a a full agenda of all the task orders, and then I also gave you a highlight.\" The presentation covered completed cafetoriums, auditorium upgrades funded with \"1.5 mil money,\" roofing projects, softball press boxes, HVAC and plumbing work, district parking and paving projects, a master plan using Triumph and Department of Education funds, and a new restroom renovation package covering six schools.

Why it matters: the projects alter learning spaces and address recurring facilities complaints such as restroom condition and cafeteria capacity. Several items are funded through sales tax, revenue described in the meeting as \"1.5 mil money,\" certificates of participation (COP) and other referendum and external grants mentioned by Mr. Heinle.

Key points from the update:
- Task order 12: Cafetorium projects were completed and turned over; the last site noted was Bob Sykes Elementary. Mr. Heinle said remaining work under that task order is converting old cafeterias into classroom space.
- Task order 23: High school auditorium upgrades funded with \"1.5 mil money,\" including new curtains, flooring and new seats at Crestview Auditorium.
- Task order 32: Roofing projects under the 1.5 mil allocation are largely finished; Florosa Elementary was reported at about 90–98 percent complete.
- Task order 33: Softball press boxes and concession buildings at Fort Walton Beach High School and Crestview High School were behind schedule because of design and site-condition changes; bids and scope modifications for other schools were forthcoming.
- Task order 34: Sales tax projects at MEGS and Destin Middle School — Destin Middle School cafeteria work is finished; MEGS front-office work was paused due to termite issues discovered in the gym.
- Task order 35: COP-funded projects include the new Crestview K–8 campus, Pineview work (slabs being poured) and wing additions at Destin Elementary and Baker School; roadwork into Destin Elementary was noted as ongoing.
- Task order 37: HVAC projects: principal and contractor coordination at Mary Esther and piping/cooling-tower work at Long Beach High School; additional piping work planned for Niceville.
- Task order 39: District-wide parking and paving projects assigned oversight to board members Tim Bridal and Marcus Chambers; Crestview parking lot re-lining and paving were described as imminent.
- Task order 43: Master plan for the OTC North site (funded by Triumph and DOE money) — design work complete, pricing and GMP (guaranteed maximum price) submission in progress.
- Task order 45: A restroom renovation package covering six referendum schools was announced; Mr. Heinle listed Megs, Lewis, Plew, Kenwood and OTC and said one additional school would be phased in. He added that Niceville will receive restroom work separate from the referendum list.

Board members asked practical questions. Board member Mr. Destin asked about classroom yield from cafeteria conversions: \"About how many rooms do we expect to get out of those replacements?\" Mr. Heinle replied that campuses differ but \"most are fitting 4 classrooms in there.\" The board discussed phasing and design work; Mr. Heinle said there was \"no order on how we're starting that. We gotta get the design work done.\"

The board received a supplemental 20-page report referenced by Mr. Heinle and said staff and the construction team would continue to refine designs, pricing and bid packages ahead of upcoming meetings.

Next steps: designers will finish scopes and pricing for GMP submissions where applicable, bids will be issued for outstanding items, and construction oversight will continue at sites described by Mr. Heinle. The board did not take a formal vote on any project during the update.","Board member Mr. Heinle summarized active construction task orders including completed cafetorium turnovers, auditorium upgrades, roofing work at Florosa Elementary and a six-school restroom renovation program; members discussed classroom conversions and next steps for design and pricing.","actionData","errors"]

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