School Board Workshop 9-28-26 (REPAIRED)

The Okaloosa County School Board held a workshop meeting on September 28, 2026, covering a wide range of topics including budget appropriations, contract renewals, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of capital outlay funds for school equipment and renovations, such as concessions equipment, academic team buzzer systems, music stands, flooring, and interactive panels across various schools. The board reviewed and approved invoices totaling over $34 million and discussed renewal and new service agreements, including water waste treatment plant operator services and speech therapy purchases exceeding $50,000. They also addressed amendments to health service agreements to expand employee health clinics. The board considered the sale of surplus property at Lovejoy Road and Hill Avenue in Fort Walton Beach, with a proposed purchase agreement of $1.8 million pending due diligence and public hearing. Additionally, the board reviewed employee benefit program renewals and discussed enrollment trends impacting future staffing and budgeting. The meeting included presentations on school performance plans, the integration of AI in education planning, and community support through the Okaloosa Public School Foundation. No votes were explicitly recorded in the transcript, but several action items related to budget allocations, contract approvals, and property sales were presented for board consideration.