The board approved a variety of administrative and operational items, including multiple field trip requests for student groups to travel for academic conferences, athletic events, and research activities. Several purchase orders exceeding $50,000 were approved for items such as school buses, athletic complex upgrades, and facility renovations. The board also adopted amendments to existing school board policies, approved an interagency funding agreement with CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, ratified a memorandum of understanding with the local education association regarding salary increases, authorized the 2026-2027 Title II, Part A federal grant funding, and approved a guaranteed maximum price for a classroom addition project at Paxton School. Additionally, a student expulsion was processed and the organization of the school calendar committee was established.
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The board conducted a public hearing regarding the final millage and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, reviewing tax rates, revenue projections, and fund allocations across various sectors including general funds, food service, federal grants, debt service, and capital projects. Following the public hearing, the board formally adopted the final millage and budget resolutions. Additionally, the board approved the annual financial report, the program cost report for the previous fiscal year, and budget amendments as of June 30.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
Walton County School Board Regular Meeting
The board addressed several agenda items, including approvals for student travel, athletic schedules, and significant purchase orders for new phone systems and athletic complex equipment. Members approved the 2026-27 School Improvement Plans and the 2026-28 School Health Services Plan. Numerous Memorandums of Understanding with local hospitals and mental health organizations were ratified. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved personnel recommendations, property deletions for the previous school year, a safety specialist assessment report, and travel authorization for board members to attend a legislative platform meeting.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
Walton County School District Regular Meeting
The board addressed a variety of administrative and operational agenda items. Consent items included the approval of several school sports and band schedules, student field trips, and multiple purchase orders for technology services and facility construction materials. A public hearing was conducted concerning Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliance. Financial and strategic actions involved authorizing agreements with the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium and the POWER Buying Group. The board also reviewed and approved extensive personnel recommendations, including new hires, transfers, and leaves of absence. Curriculum-focused actions included the approval of various project applications such as Title I and Title III grant funds. Finally, the board received updates on the Paxton School construction project and approved easements for the Okaloosa Gas District.
