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March 2026 Capital Projects and New School Construction Update

The Sales Surtax Citizens’ Oversight Committee met on March 10, 2026, to review capital projects and new school construction in the Okaloosa County School District. Chief Financial Officer Julie Perry provided a detailed financial update, and Program Director Joel Linder of Jacobs/Titan Technologies shared progress on current construction projects, highlighted recently completed work, and previewed upcoming projects funded by the half-cent sales tax.

During the meeting, Committee Chair Jason Belcher announced that he will step down from his role as chair to begin a new position that will require much of his time and attention. Committee members and district staff thanked Mr. Belcher for his years of leadership and service, as well as for his commitment, support, and passion for the Okaloosa County School District.

Curious about how these projects are shaping our schools? Discover more at: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/capital-projects.

The next committee meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

January 2026 Capital Projects and New School Construction Update

The Sales Surtax Citizens’ Oversight Committee met on January 13, 2026, to receive updates on ongoing capital improvements and new school construction throughout the Okaloosa County School District. During the meeting, Chief Financial Officer Julie Perry presented an overview of sales surtax revenues and expenditures, along with funding allocations supporting Okaloosa’s charter schools. Program Director Joel Linder of Jacobs/Titan Technologies provided progress updates on active construction projects and recognized several initiatives that have recently been completed.Additional details on sales surtax-funded projects can be found at: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/capital-projects. The committee will reconvene on March 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Edge Elementary School
“This beautiful, historic renovation of Edge Elementary’s front entrance provides increased building security while honoring the history of a community school that has educated generations of Niceville families.”

Dr. Samantha Dawson, Principal

Elliott Point Elementary School
“The development of our front entrance area to a true single point of entry, has been wonderful. It sets the tone to our students, parents, and faculty that safety is the district’s number one priority.”

Scott Nuss, Principal

Antioch Elementary School
“We are so excited to have our single point of entry project completed. Last spring, we saw the demolition of our front office begin and watched the transformation all summer. We now have a safe place for students, teachers, and families to be greeted upon arrival at Antioch Elementary School. The update has provided new office spaces for our bookkeeper and our School Resource Officer, as well as allowing for a waiting area for our clinic. This waiting area allows our clinic to be deemed a “sick clinic” only and students that need daily medications never have to enter the clinic and be exposed to students that could be contagious. The fencing out front has added an extra piece of mind as you can no longer access the back of the school without gaining permission to enter. Overall, the project gives all stakeholders a sense of safety upon entering the campus of Antioch Elementary School.”

Kelli Sanders, Principal