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Vision

Achieving Excellence

tlAission

The School District ofOkeechobee County willprepare all s ts tobe college and careerreody ond to possess theattitudes and valu*necessary to function asproductive members ofour sociefy.

Core Volues

. Excellence

. EducafionalQuality

. Eguity

. Environment fhat isSafe and Secure

. Empowermenl of allShareholders andPartners

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1. To Prepare Sfudentsto be College andCareer Ready

2. To /ltlaxinize Efficientand Effective Use ofAvoilable Resources

3. To EmpowerStokeholders throughOpportunities fortUaningful

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4. To Provide a Sofe and

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Aoenol FoR REGULAR MEETING

JlHulnY 21,20146:00 p.ru.

Callto Order

A, Prayer - Pastor Gwen Livatt, New St. Stephen AME Church

B, Pledge of Allegiance

Openinq ltems

A, Student Recognition

* OHS - Eagle Scout Honoree

* OHS Band - Seniors

B. Staff Recognition

* Golden Mouse Award- RachelJones, Central Elementary School

* Food Service Staff, Central Elementary School

* Retirements- Alvina Roberfson, Secretary, Staff Development

ChairpersonJoe Arnold

Vice ChairpersonGay CarltonMembers

Malissa MorganIndia Riedel

David Williams

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Request to Address the Schoo! Board

o NikiNoion, U.S. Green Building Council, Generation Green Program

Presentation of School lmprovement Plans

. Randy Weigum, Principal, Okeechobee Achievement Academy

. CarolRevels, Principal, Okeechobee Freshman Campus

. ToniWiersma, Principal, Okeechobee High School

Approval of Minutes

o Meeting of December 10,2013

Items for Action

A, Recommendation for Expulsion

1. #14-02,8t Grade Student at Okeechobee Achievement Academy,.,,,,,...., .'1

B, Proclamation - National Mentoring Month .......,.,.....,.,.2

C. Appointment of Coordinator of Staff Development and Osceola Middle

SchoolAssistant Principal ,.......,,........,,..,,3

D. Agreement with North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) forVirtual lnstruction Program ,,,,.......,.......,.,...4

E. Transitional lnterdistrict Transportation A9reement........,....... .,.,...,,5

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AoeruoR roRREGULAR MTETINO

JRNURRy 21 ,2014

Gonsent Aqenda

A, Employment of Pers0nne1....,,.......... .,.,.,.,6

B. Employment of Temporary Personnel ,.,......,.,.,.......,.,.7

C. Resignation, Termination, and Suspension of Employment ,,......,.,.8

D. Transfer of Pers0nne|.........,,,...... .,.......,.,.9

E. Leave Requests,,., ,.,,,,,,,,.,,,,10

F, Additions to Substitute Teacher List for 2013-14 ,.....,,11

G. 2013-14 Outof-Field Teachers,.,.,.,.,.,.,... .,...........12-13

H. 2013-14 DJJ Out-of-Field Teachers .........14

L Payments to Personnel ......,....... ......,,...15

J. Property Disposal List #5 for the 2013-14 Fiscal Year. ,,....,.,.,,,,,,,. 16

K. Monthly Financial Statement for November,2013 ........,,,............,.17

L. Budget Amendment #5 for November, 2013 ,,,........,, 1 IM. Warrant Register for December,2013 ......,,.,.........,..,. 19

lnformation ltems:

A. SuperintendentB. School Board MembersC. School Board AttorneyD. Public

The next regular School Board meetingis luesday, February 11,2014

Persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decisions made at this meeting, they will need a record of the proceedings, andfor such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony andevidence upon which the appeal is to be made.

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The Okeechobee County School Board

Ken Kenworthy, Superintendent of Schools

Expuusrolr oF #14-02,8* GRaoe Sruoelr

January 21,2014

REcoMMENDATION:

That #14-02, an 8u grade student at Okeechobee Achievement Academy, be expelled for forthe remainder of the 2013-14 school year and that a final order for expulsion of this studentbe issued based upon the following act of misconduct and violation of the Code of StudentConduct:

G. Defiance of AuthoritY1. Disobeying or disregarding school personnel or school rules.

RECOMMENDED BY:

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To: The Okeechobee County School Board

Faon: Ken Kenworthy, Superintendent of Schools

Sue.recr.' PnocuulloN - AlArroNAL MENTonwa MoNtu

Dere: January 21,2014

RrconltrrlrruDATIoN:

That the Board adopt a proclamation recognizing January, 2014, as National MentoringMonth for the School District of Okeechobee County, Florida.

BncxcnouruD I NFoRMATToN:

Adoption of the proclamation is requested by the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization tohonor mentors. The proclamation is attached and is also available upon request in theSuperintendent's office.

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WHEREAS, every day Big Brothers Big Sisters works to provide children facing adversity withstrong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their livesfor the better, forever; and

WHEREAS, mentoring is a proven, effective strategy that helps children by matching them witha caring, responsible adult who can provide guidance and direction, and build their confidence;and

WHEREAS, research shows that mentoring has beneficial and long{erm effects on youth byincreasing their academic engagement and decreasing the likelihood of substance abuse andother risky behaviors, and

WHEREAS, dozens of Okeechobee County children are in need of a caring adult mentor in theirlives, and closing this mentoring gap will take more investment, partnerships, and volunteersready to make a difference in a child's life; and

WHEREAS, the School Board of Okeechobee County recognizes that our success depends onhelping every child reach their full potential in life, and realizes that young people need a solidfoundation of support that will help them become well-educated, confident, and productivecitizens,

NOW, THEREFORE, the School Board of Okeechobee will proclaim January, 2014, as

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and call upon the people of Okeechobee to recognize the importance of mentoring, to look foropportunities to serve as mentors in their communities, and to observe this month withappropriate activities and programs.

Passed and adopted this 21"t day of January, 2014.

Joe ArnoldChairman

ATTEST:

Ken KenworthySuperintendent of Schools


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^ APPoINTMENT oF CooRDINAToR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND OSCEOIA MIOOIEsuBJEcr: scHooLAsstsralrPntnctpel

Dare: January 21,2014

RrcorrlurNDATIoN:

That Donna Garcia be appointed as Coordinator of Staff Development, District Office,effective February 3,2014, for the 2013-14 fiscal year.

That Jody Hays be appointed as Assistant Principal, Osceola Middle School, effectiveFebruary 3,2014, for the 2013-14 flscal year.

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AoReeueNT wrrH NoRTH Easr FlonrDA EDUCAToNAL GonsonrruM (NEFEC) FoRVr nruel lxsrnucrroN PRocRAM

January 21,2014

RrcouveruDATroN:

That the Board approve an agreement with the District School Board of Putnam County onbehalf of the North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) to provide VirtualI nstruction Program Services.

BncxonouND I NFoRMATToN:

This is a new agreement that will allow eligible Okeechobee students to participate in onlineinstruction through NEFEC, a facilitator of a virtual instruction program for 6th-12th gradestudents. The agreement is included in Board member agendas and is available uponrequest from the Director of Student Services.

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Fnon: Ken Kenworthy, Superintendent of Schools

Suetecr: TaarsrroruAL INTERDISTRIcTTRANSpoRTATIoN AGREEMENT


RecoururruDATIoN:

That the Board approve a Transitional lnterdistrict Transportation Agreement with lndianRiver County School District to provide transportation services to students designated ashomeless under the McKinney-Vento AcUTransportation Criteria and in accordance withSchool Board Policy 5.27.

BAcKGRoUND ]NFoRMATIoN :

This agreement provides transportation services for homeless students as they transitionbetween lndian River and Okeechobee Counties. Although these services have beenprovided in the past as needed and required by law, this agreement formalizes theagreement of both districts to do so. The agreement is included in Board member agendasand is available upon request from the Supervisor of Special Programs.

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Suuecr: EmplovueNT oF Pensonrel


RecoruuEruDATION:

That the following personnel be employed:

Name Position School or Center Effective Date

Castaneda, Maribel Paraprofessional, ESOL Everglades Elementary School 01-06-2014

Cox, James Bus Driver Transportation 01-07-2014

Erwin, Rex Jr.(Out of Field)

Teacher, ESE Yearling Middle School 12-09-2013

Goolsby, Sheila Bus Driver Transportation 12-02-2013

Harris, Mya Teacher, Elementary Seminole Elementary School 01-06-2014

lrizarry, Patricia Teacher, Basic Seminole Elementary School 12-17-2013

Lipfert, Katrina Paraprofessional, ESE Okeechobee High School 01-08-2014

Porter, Rachel Teacher, ESE Okeechobee High School 12-19-2013

Sanchez, Kathleen Bus Driver Transportation 12-02-2013

Stephens, Katie Paraprofessional, Schl Readiness Pre-K South Elementary School 01-21-2014

Vaughan, Leighia Data Processor Okeechobee High School 12-04-2013

RecourrleruDED BY:

Ken Kenworthy




Sue.tecr: EmployueNT oF TeupomRy PeRsolrrel


RecouueruDATIoN:

That the following temporary personnel be employed as needed:

Name Position Efbctive Date

Cox, James Sub - Bus Driver 12-16-2013

Greene, James Sub - Bus Driver 12-16-2013

Kindall, Eric Head Varsity Baseball Coach 01-07-2014

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ReslonlnoN, TERMINATIoN, AND SuspeNstoN oF EMpLoyMENT

January 21,2014

RrcouurruDATIoN:

That resignations for the following personnel be accepted:

o That Toby Tiller, Math Teacher at Freshman Campus, be terminated as a probationaryemployee effective December 23, 2013, in accordance with Florida State Statute1012.33 (1)b.

RecourrlrruDED BY:

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Name Position School or Center Effective Date

Calzadilla, Anthony Teacher, Social Science Okeechobee High School 12-20-2013

Clark, Rell(Retirement)

Secretary Freshman Campus 01-07-2014

Crockett, Lorna C.(Retirement)

ESE Bus Aide Transportation 05-23-2014

Paulson, Randy(Retirement)

Elementary Principal Central Elementary School 07-01-2014

Perdomo, Dario Bus Driver Transportation 11-14-2013

Svatora, Marc Teacher, Social Science Osceola Middle School 02-07-2014

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SUECCT: TREruSTENOFPERSONNEL

Dnre: January 21,2014

RecouuruDATIoN:

That the following personnel transfers be approved:

Name Transfer From Transfer To Effective Date

Adams, MichaelBus Driver/Custodian ll

Transportation/OHS

Custodian I

Okeechobee High School01-06-2014

Kinty, AaronTeacher, Gifted

YMS/OMS

Teacher, Social ScienceYearling Middle School

01-06-2014

Matthews, KarenData Processor

Okeechobee High School

Administrative Assistant

lT Department12-04-2013

Tones, DoloresTeacher, Elementary

Seminole Elementary School

Teacher, Spanish

Okeechobee High School01 -06-201 4

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SueJEcI: LEAVE REQUESTS


REcoMMENDATION:

That the following leaves of absence be approved:

Name School Leave Tvpe From Throuqh

RECOMMENDED BY:

Brown, Teresa N. TransportationPersonal Leave

Without Pay12-09-2013 12-08-2014

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Faon: Ken Kenwofthy, Superintendent of Schools

Suavecr Aoomrous To Suesrrrure Teacnen Lrsr FoR 2013-14


RecorrltueruDATIoN:

That the following personnel be added to the Substitute Teacher List for the 2013-14 schoolyear:

Name Rank

Ferrell, Rose I

Pritchard, Taylor lll

Rank l- Less than 60 college credit hoursRank ll - 60 or more college credit hoursRank lll - Bachelor's degree or higher

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Suercr: 2013-14Out-or-FIeLDTEAcHERS


REcoMMENDATIoN:

That the Board approve the following Out-of-Field Teachers for the 2013-14 February FTESurvey:

Everqlades Elementarv School

Quinlin, Kimberlv Kinderqarten 1st Year of AssiqnmentNorth ElementarY School

Fusco, Patricia Guidance 1st Year of Assiqnment

Levins, Blanche ESOL Eamed 240/300 Points

Luaces-Moreno, Wendy Kinderoarten 1st Year of Assionment

Thomas, Heather ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Ellinger, Erin Guidance Eamed 6 Semester Hours

Ellis, Jennifer ESOL Eamed 60/300 Points

lizarry, Patricia ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Mowat, Linnea ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Royal, Allison ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Syples, Kim ESOL 1st Year of Assionment

Thomton, Amber ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Baker, Amanda ESOL Eamed 120/300 Points

Stanley, Lara ESOL Eamed 240/300 Points

Lundy, Marilyn Kindergarten 1st Year of Assiqnment

Huff, Nellie ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Wuchte, Dana ESOL 1st Year of AssionmentOsceola tliddle School

Amold, Madonna Readinq Eamed 6 Semester Hours

Amold, Melissa Reading/

ESOL

1st Year of AssignmenUEamed 60/300 Points

Bradley, Jessica Readinq 1st Year of Assiqnment

Burk, Dale ESE 1st Year of Assiqnment

Ellis, Robert ESOL Eamed 60/300 Points

Finch, Christine ESE/ESOL 1st Year of AssignmenU

Eamed 60/300 Points

Justus, Steve Read i n g/Math/Lang uage Arts/ESOL 1st Year of AssignmenUEamed 60/300 Points

LaPointe, Michelle ESOL Eamed 240/300 Points

Leonard, Amorita ESOL Eamed 120/300 Points

Nichols, Heather ESE/ESOL 1st Year of Assionment

Perman, Justin ESOL Eamed 240/300 Points

Poole. Marv ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Shirley, Alyson ESOL Eamed 120/300 Points

Thayer, Megan ESOL Eamed 240/300 PointsWise, Harold ESOL Eamed 240/300 Points 12

Botello, Brandi Gifted 1st Year of Assiqnment

Erwin, Rex Jr. ESE/ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Kinq, Brian Guidance Eamed 6 Semester Hours

Manoold, Jennifer Readins/ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Olivarez, Charity PE 1st Year of Assiqnment

Gray-Laqos, Gena Reading 1st Year of Assiqnment

Mims, Brad Guidance Eamed 6 Semester Hours

Queen, Colleen ESOL Eamed 180/300 Points

Gary, Bertheia ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Harvey, Rebecca ESOL 1st Year of Assionment

Kuipers, Susan ESOL Eamed 240/300 Points

Lawson, Kati Guidance 'lst Year of Assiqnment

Moore, Douqlas ESOL Eamed 240/300 Points

Nichols, Eileen Readinq 1st Year of Assiqnment

Sherlock, Jean Reading 'lst Year of Assionment

Tones, Dolores Spanish 1st Year of Assiqnment

Mercurio, Brian Secondary Soc.Studies 1st Year of Assiqnment

Snowden, Tamecia Language Arts/Reading/ESOL 1st Year of AssignmenVEamed 120/300 Points

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Suerecr: 2013-14 DJJ Our-or-Ftep TEAcHERS


RecoruueruDATIoN:

That the Board approve the following DJJ Out-of-Field Teachers for the 2013-14 FTESurvey:

RECOrraveruDED BY:

Eamed 6 Semester Hours/Eamed 120/300 Points

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Anderson, Thomas Reading/

ESOL

Neal, Shana ESE/Science/ESOL 1st Year of Assiqnment

Potts, Ralph ESE/PE/Business /ESOL

Talavera Jairo ESE/ESOL

James, Steward Math/Science/B usiness/ESOL 1st Year of Assionment



SuaJEcr: PIyIuerurS TO PERSONNEL


REcoMMENDATIoN:

That the Board approve the following payments to personnel:

Note: All professional development shall comply with provisions in the negotiated personnel contracts.

RrcovrrlrruDED BY:

Name/Grouo Purpose Rate of PavTime Period

ffiaximumlFundino Source

Sandra AltmanTrisha JenningsRobin Laskey

Canie Thompson

Reading Endorsement Bonus$1,000.00 EachLess Deductions

NA #1439 - Reading Endorsement

Ruth Stephenslnitial Bonus for Bus Driver

Recruitment$s50.00 NA Transportation Budget

Maria Garcia lmmigrant Tutorial $20.00 Per Hour2 Hours Per Week

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Suerecr: PRopERry Drsposal Ltsr#5 FoR THE 2013-14 FrscAL Yeln

Dntre: January 21,2014

RecourrreruDAT|oN:

That the items listed on the attached Property Disposal List #5 for the 2013-14 fiscal year bedeclared as surplus, no longer usable for educational purposes, and to be removed fromproperty records; and that the Superintendent be authorized to donate or sell such items inaccordance with state statute.

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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDProperty Disposal

2013-14 #5

Property Description Cost Condition School/Number Cost Center

21918 Touchscreen 1,738.50 Unrepairable Food Service21919 Touchscreen 1,738.50 Unrepairable Food Service21621 Touchscreen 1,738.50 Unrepairable Food Service2638F Printer, Color Xerox 1,731 69 Unrepairable OHS2929F Printer, Xerox 1,860.96 Unrepairable OHS12061 Draftinq Cabinet 853.00 Obsolete OHS20434 Draftinq Table 1 ,105.00 Obsolete OHS20435 Draftinq Table 1,'105.00 Obsolete OHS20436 Draftino Table 1,105.00 Obsolete OHS20437 Draftinq Table I ,105.00 Obsolete OHS20438 Drafting Table 1,105.00 Obsolete OHS20439 Draftlno Table 1,105.00 Obsolete OHS20440 Draftinq Table 1 ,105.00 Obsolete OHS20441 Draftino Table 1 ,105.00 Obsolete OHS20442 Draftinq Table 1 ,105.00 Obsolete OHS20443 Draftinq Table I ,'105.00 Obsolete OHS20444 Draftinq Table 1 ,105.00 Obsolete OHS3417F Computer, Laptop 1,275.00 Unrepairable NES

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Sualecr: Motrnlv Frruatcnl Stlremert ron NoveruBER, 2013


RECoMMENDATIoN:

That the Monthly Financial Statement for November,2013, be accepted and filed as part ofpublic record.

BncrcnouruD INFoRMATToN:

The Financial Statement is included in Board member agendas and is available upon requestin the office of the Director of Finance.

RECoMMENDED BY:

\Ken KenworthySuperintendent of Schools

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Suerecr: Buoeer AMENDMENT #5 FoR Novenaeen,2013


REcoMMENDATIoN]

That Budget Amendment #5 for November, 2013, be approved.

BRcTEROuND I NFORMATION:

The Budget Amendment is included in Board member agendas and is available upon requestin the office of the Director of Finance.

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Suatecr: WeRnaHt Rectsren ron DeceuBER,20l3

Dnre: January 21,2014

RrcorrlurruDATIoN:

That the Warrant Register for December,2013, be approved as follows:

General Disbursement Account - Warrants #149580 thru #149876

Operating General Fund $ 1,061 ,767.57Federal Programs Fund 80,902.05Food Service Fund 1 18,348.15Capital fmprovement Fund 378,013.71

$ 1,639,031.48

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