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Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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School Board of Okaloosa County Regular Meeting
The board addressed various personnel actions, including employee suspensions, separations, transfers, and leaves of absence. Key infrastructure and facility topics included the approval of construction projects and renovations at Shalomar Elementary School, a new health clinic, and the Okaloosa STEM Academy. Additionally, the board held a public hearing and approved a resolution regarding a purchase and sale agreement for a parcel of real property located on Lovejoy Road and Hill Avenue.
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Okaloosa County School District School Board Meeting
The board meeting included several key agenda items such as an application for a youth mental health awareness grant and the formal recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month via a proclamation. A public comment session addressed concerns regarding reporting gaps in student bullying policies, suggesting a more standardized paper-trail approach. Additionally, the board held a significant public hearing to review and approve various budget items for the upcoming fiscal year, including required millage rates, the general fund, debt service, capital projects, and internal service funds.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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School Board of Okaloosa County Workshop
The board workshop covered a broad range of operational and administrative items, including consent agenda approvals for budget amendments, monthly financial statements, and various professional service contracts for security, environmental, and therapeutic needs. Policy revisions regarding bullying, harassment, and student record access were presented. The session included updates on human resources recommendations and a kitchen renovation project at Elliot Point Elementary. The superintendent's report recognized the district's 'A' rated schools and the Crestview High School band's national distinction award, congratulated a student for becoming a National Merit semi-finalist, provided updates on current student enrollment metrics, discussed upcoming legislative priorities, and included a commemoration of September 11th.
Aug 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
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School Board of Okaloosa County Workshop Meeting Minutes
The workshop meeting covered various agenda items, including administrative personnel appointments, committee and staff reports regarding in-county and out-of-county travel, and the appropriation of capital outlay funds for several school projects. The Board reviewed consent agenda items, such as the sale and disposal of surplus property, the renewal of investment advisory services, and various bid purchases. Additionally, the Board heard updates on the construction program, legal policy reviews concerning bullying and harassment, and superintendent updates on student enrollment, transportation, and curriculum initiatives. Public hearings were conducted regarding instructional materials and revisions to several school board policies.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
