Notice of Intent by the School Board of Walton County, Florida, to Adopt Six (6) New Rules

NOTICE OF INTENT BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ADOPT SIX (6) NEW RULES AND AMEND AND REVISE CERTAIN OTHER SCHOOL BOARD RULES

Pursuant to Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the School Board of Walton County, Florida, proposes to adopt six new rules dealing with the following subject areas:

Policy 2.255Strategic Planning

Policy 4.113Academic Acceleration

Policy 4.117Early High School Graduation

Policy 7.105Budget Implementation

Policy 8.65Use of Social Media

Policy 8.90Conservation of Resources

and to revise and amend the following existing school board rules dealing with the following subject areas:

Policy 2.21Organization and Officers of the Board

Policy 2.22Board Meetings

Policy 2.70Prohibiting Discrimination, Including Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment

Policy 2.90Tobacco Use in District Facilities

Policy 2.95Wellness Program

Policy 3.40Safe and Secure Schools

Policy 3.50Public Information and Inspection of Records

Policy 3.60Flag Display and Pledge

Policy 3.68Background Screening for Contractors

Policy 3.80School Volunteers

Policy 4.10The Curriculum

Policy 4.11Student Progression Plan

Policy 4.18Academic and Career Planning

Policy 4.19Physical Education

Policy 4.71Participation of Home Education, Private School and Virtual School Students in Extracurricular Activities

Policy 5.14Homeless Students

Policy 5.20Student Assignment

Policy 5.301Bullying and Harassment

Policy 5.57Special Dietary Needs

Policy 5.60Student Injury

Policy 5.62Administration of Medication

Policy 6.173Responsibilities of School Bus Operators

Policy 6.25Professional Ethics

Policy 6.27Report of Misconduct

Policy 6.37Suspension and Dismissal

Policy 6.62 AIDS, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Environmental Hazards

Policy 6.90Personnel Files

Policy 6.914Use of Sick Leave by Family Members or Employees

Policy 7.31School Food Service Funds

Policy 7.70Purchasing and Bidding

Policy 8.14Inspections

Policy 8.36Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

Policy 8.37Seat Belts

Policy 8.38Automotive Equipment

Policy 8.40General Food Requirements

Policy 8.41Meal Patterns

Policy 8.42Free and Reduced Nutrition Program

Policy 8.44Summer Nutrition Program

Policy 8.45School Breakfast Program

Policy 9.21School Reports

Policy 9.50Distribution of Literature and Materials to Students

Policy 9.80School Concurrency

The purpose and effect of the adoption of the six new rules and amendment of the existing rules is to insure that the school board rules are updated to comply with changes in state and federal law.

A public hearing will be held by The School Board of Walton County, Florida, at 5:00 P.M. during its regular board meeting on October 7, 2014, in the Media Center at the South Walton High School, 645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, for the purpose of considering adoption of the proposed revised and new Rules/Policies. Any interested person may appear at the hearing and be heard concerning the adoption to the new Rules/Policies and the revision to existing Rules/Policies. Immediately following the public hearing The School Board of Walton County, Florida, proposes to consider final action to adopt the revised and new Rules/Policies.

These revised and new Rules/Policies are to be adopted under the provisions and authority of Florida Statutes, Sections 1001.32, 1001.41, 1001.42, 1001.43, and Florida State Board of Education Rules.

The proposed revised and new Rules/Policies may result in additional costs associated with implementation, but no statement of estimated regulatory costs has been prepared.

The entire text of the proposed readopted, revised and new Rules/Policies is on file and available for inspection during regular office hours at the following locations: the office of the Superintendent of Schools, Walton County, Florida, which office is located at 145 Park Street, Suite 3, DeFuniak Springs, Florida; Paxton School, 21893 U.S. Highway 331 North, Paxton, Florida 32538; Freeport High School, 12615 U.S. Hwy 331 South, Freeport, Florida 32439; and South Walton High School, 645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. These Rules/Policies may also be viewed at the Walton County School District website at

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

The School Board of Walton County does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure access to or participation in the hearing should contact Laura Smith, Secretary to the Superintendent, at (850) 892-1100, Extension 1302, at least two (2) business days in advance to make appropriate arrangements.

The name of the person originating the proposed readopted, revised and new Rules/Policies is Tom Blackshear, and the name of the person approving the proposed readopted, revised and new Rules/Policies for initial consideration by the School Board is Carlene H. Anderson.

The Notice of Rule Development required by Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, was published on August 14, 2014, in the DeFuniakHerald-Breeze.

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CARLENE H. ANDERSON

Superintendent of Schools

Walton County School District