PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA announces that the Okaloosa County School District is preparing to examine materials for adoption to be used in elementary English Language Art classes. The elementary committee will be reviewing the materials listed below to determine two finalists. Links and login information are available for teachers, parents, and members of the public wishing to review the materials being evaluated. Public input can be received by clicking on and completing the Community Feedback Form. For more information regarding the review process or viewing public meetings please contact Tasha Bates at (850) 226-4582 or by email at tasha.bates@okaloosaschools.com ELA Elementary Grades K-5: March 23, 2026 3:30 PM Elementary K-5 ELA Consensus Meeting Link for viewing– https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25098272995363?p=o6q1lESp1nJ1pvcmcf McGraw Hill: Link for viewing – https://youtube.com/live/d8gr3U9Lu90 HMH: Link for viewing – https://youtube.com/live/LEKIe3Sin-k Benchmark Advance: Link for viewing – https://youtube.com/live/MW0HN1KCl-c Links and login information are available for teachers, parents, and members of the public wishing to review publisher materials under review at the following link: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/ocsd/page/2026-textbook-adoption Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disability Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in these meetings is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at the School District Central Administration Complex, at (850) 833-4208. BY: Marcus D. Chambers, Superintendent of Schools Publication Dates LSAR0478011