Okaloosa County School District
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| Okaloosa County School District | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
120 Lowery Place, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K−12 |
| Superintendent | Marcus Daniel Chambers (2018–19)[1] |
| Schools | 55[2] |
| Budget | $361,342,145 (2015–16)[3] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 31,489 (August 2014)[2] |
| Teachers | 1,695[2] |
| Other information | |
| Website | okaloosaschools |
Okaloosa County School District is a public school district that covers Okaloosa County, Florida.[4] The district, located in the Florida Panhandle, has its headquarters in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The current superintendent of schools is Marcus Daniel Chambers.
The Okaloosa County School District is one of the largest employers in Okaloosa County with approximately 3,400 employees.
Until the integration of public schools, a separate school system was maintained for white students and black students. The first colored school in Crestview was built in 1926, and named Crestview School. In 1945, Crestview Colored High School was built on School Avenue. It was renamed Carver School after George Washington Carver, and eventually Carver-Hill School in honor of African-American education advocate Ed Hill.[5]
School Board
- District 1 – Dr. Lamar White (term is from 2022–2026)
- District 2 – Parker Destin (term is from 2024–2028)
- District 3 – Linda Evanchyk (term is from 2022–2026)
- District 4 – Tim Bryant (term is from 2020–2024)
- District 5 – Brian Henley (appointed on August 1, 2024 by Gov. Desantis).
Okaloosa County school board members are subject to an unlimited number of four year terms.
