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Committee Meeting

October 16, 2025

A smaller group of board members that reviews items — like finance or policy — before the full board votes.

Agenda items
36
With votes
12
Contested
0

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Ms. Myrtice Johnson, President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Vice President - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Mr. Barney Hester, Board Member - Dr. Henry Ficklin, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member - Mr. James Freeman, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, Board Member

No recorded vote.

Call to Order

Approves the meeting’s agenda — the list of items the board will take up.

Official wordingApprove Agenda

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve the agenda. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
INVOCATION
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

Georgia Milestones 2025 Overview Part 3

Official wordingIS-1 Georgia Milestones 2025 Overview Part 3 (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Presentation

Graduation Rate Update

Official wordingIS-2 Graduation Rate Update (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

Monthly Financial Statement Review

Official wordingFSS-1 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Proposal to amend the FY 2026 general fund budget, setting a projected fund balance of $47,938,162.

Official wordingFSS-2 FY 2026 General Fund Budget Amendment #1 (ACTION)

From the minutesInitially a motion was made by Mr. James Freeman and seconded by Ms. Myrtice Johnson that the Bibb County Board of Education would vote to approve Budget Amendment #1 for the FY 2026 General Fund budget with a revised projected fund balance of $47,938,162. After discussion, a second motion was made by Mr. Daryl Morton and seconded by Mr. Barney Hester to postpone the vote. The Board voted unanimously to postpone the vote and remove this item from the Consent Agenda.

No recorded vote.

Approves up to $899,348 for Nextgen to upgrade security cameras and intrusion systems district-wide.

Official wordingFSS-3 District-Wide Security Upgrades (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the issuance of a purchase order to Nextgen in an amount not to exceed $899,348.00 to complete District-wide upgrades to security cameras and intrusion systems. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires WM2A Architects to design the Vineville Academy of the Arts renovation.

Official wordingFSS-4 RFP 26-012 Architectural Services for the Renovation of Vineville Academy of the Arts School (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with WM2A Architects to provide architectural services for renovations at Vineville Academy of the Arts School. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires WM2A Architects to design the Burdell-Hunt Magnet School renovation.

Official wordingFSS-5 Architectural Services for Burdell-Hunt Magnet of Communicative Arts Renovations (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with WM2A Architects to provide architectural services for renovations at Burdell-Hunt Magnet School of Communicative Arts. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on advisory committees.

Official wordingPR-1 Policy BBF - Advisory Committees (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Board acknowledged that no revisions were made to Policy BBF. - Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · September 18, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · October 16, 2025 →

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on long-range facilities planning.

Official wordingPR-2 Policy FD - Facilities Long-Range Planning (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve revisions to Policy FD, Facilities Long-Range Planning. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · September 18, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · October 16, 2025 →

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on managing student concussions.

Official wordingPR-3 Policy JGFGB - Concussion Management (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Board acknowledged that there were no revisions to Policy JGFGB. - Motion made by: Mr. Barney Hester - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · September 18, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · October 16, 2025 →

First reading

Proposes revising the financial reports policy to update accounting rules and comply with law.

Official wordingPR-4 Policy DIB, Financial Reports (INFORMATION - First Reading)

The district’s recommendationPolicy: The District will post Policy DIB - Financial Reports for First Reading, on Simbli to receive input from the Board members and stakeholders for 30 days. The policy will be brought to the next board meeting for second reading and final Board adoption and approval. Regulation: The Board is requested to provide District administration with feedback regarding revisions to the regulation. The administration will then make any additional changes based on feedback from the Board. The regulation will be adopted by the administration and posted on Simbli.

First reading: the proposed change is put before the board and the public. The board votes on it at a later meeting, at its second reading.

This policy at other meetingsSecond reading · November 20, 2025 →

First reading

Proposes revising the curriculum research policy to clarify rules for conducting studies in schools.

Official wordingPR-5 Policy ICC - Curriculum Research (INFORMATION - First Reading)

The district’s recommendationPolicy: The District will post Policy ICC - Curriculum Research for First Reading, on Simbli to receive input from the Board members and stakeholders for 30 days. The policy will be brought to the next board meeting for second reading and final Board adoption and approval. Regulation: The Board is requested to provide District administration with feedback regarding revisions to the regulation. The administration will then make any additional changes based on feedback from the Board. The regulation will be adopted by the administration and posted on Simbli.

First reading: the proposed change is put before the board and the public. The board votes on it at a later meeting, at its second reading.

This policy at other meetingsSecond reading · November 20, 2025 →

PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Votes to meet privately on matters state law lets boards close — like personnel, lawsuits, property, or safety. No final decisions are made behind closed doors.

Official wordingExecutive Session – Land/Legal/Personnel/Student/School Safety/Cyber Security Matters

From the minutesThe Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:41 p.m. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mr. Barney Hester Voting: Unanimously Approved The Board voted to return from Executive Session at 6:34 p.m. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting: Unanimously Approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-1 Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-1. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
District documentsPS1_Board_16OCT25 ↗

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-2 Classified Personnel Report (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-2. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
District documentsPS2_Board_16OCT25 ↗
For information

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-3 Classified Personnel Report (INFORMATION)

Shared with the board for information. No vote is taken.

District documentsPS3_Board_16OCT25 ↗

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

Official wordingPS-5 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-5. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.

Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-6. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Barney HesterYes
Henry FicklinYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
FOR INFORMATION

2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

Official wordingFI-1 2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

No recorded vote.

ESPLOST 2016 Reports

No recorded vote.

ESPLOST 2021 Reports

No recorded vote.

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

Field Trips

Official wordingFI-3 Field Trips

No recorded vote.

November 8, 2025 – Central High School Band - Alabama State University

No recorded vote.

Attendance & Discipline Summary

Official wordingFI-4 Attendance & Discipline Summary

No recorded vote.

Adjourn