Board Meeting
June 19, 2014
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
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With votes
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Contested
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Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Chair - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Board Member - Mrs. Lynn Farmer , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Treasurer
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Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent
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Call to Order
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by MaKayla Jade Harden, rising 6th grade student at Howard Middle School.
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Invocation
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesAll Board meeting minutes were confirmed. May 13, 2014 - Called Board Meeting May 15, 2014 - Board Meeting May 27, 2014 - Called Board Meeting June 3, 2014 - Called Board Meeting - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Report of the Interim Superintendent
From the minutesChief Financial Officer Ron Collier assisted Interim Superintendent Dr. Steven Smith with the 2013-2014 Custodial Awards. Schools Recognized for Exemplary Custodial Work: Each year, schools are thoroughly inspected bi-annually for cleanliness. The top three schools at the elementary, middle, and high school level that maintained the highest percentages and standards in environmental protection during the period of A…
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Chief Financial Officer Ron Collier assisted Interim Superintendent Dr. Steven Smith with the 2013-2014 Custodial Awards. Schools Recognized for Exemplary Custodial Work: Each year, schools are thoroughly inspected bi-annually for cleanliness. The top three schools at the elementary, middle, and high school level that maintained the highest percentages and standards in environmental protection during the period of August 2013 through June 2014. For the elementary schools, Jones Elementary School and Porter Elementary School tied for first place by each earning a score of 100 percent under the direction of head custodians Connie Taylor and Vanessa Rawlings. Lane Elementary School came in second with a score of 99.8 percent under the direction of head custodian Leora Tyler. In third place, King-Danforth Elementary School earned a score of 99.5 percent under the direction of head custodian Lillie Moore. For the middle schools, Ballard-Hudson Middle School once again earned first place with a score of 99.7 percent under the direction of head custodian Sam Blassingame. Bloomfield Middle School came in second with a score of 98.7 percent under the direction of head custodian Ifeani Amanugi. In third place, Weaver Middle School earned a score of 97.1 percent under the direction of head custodian Josephine Ford. For the high schools, Rutland High School earned first place with a score of 99.4 percent under the direction of head custodian Beverly Harris. Northeast High School came in second with a score of 99.1 percent under the direction of head custodian Charles Lucas. In third place, Southwest High School earned a score of 98.1 percent under the direction of head custodian Richard Lockett.No recorded vote.
OTHER REMARKS
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
From the minutesPublic comments were made during the Public Hearing Meeting at 6:00 p.m., June 19th.
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Report of Standing Committees
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INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Approves a partnership with the Great Promise Partnership and Communities in Schools.
Official wordingIS-4 Great Promise Partnership/Communities in School Partnership
From the minutes- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Item Removed from Agenda
Official wordingIS-6 Item Removed from Agenda
From the minutesBoard members authorized the District to enter a contract with Classworks to provide educational programming used in the District's seven middle schools for 2014-2015. The software program will provide students with academic support in language arts and mathematics, while providing school administration and parents with assessments of how students are improving. Classworks was the top vendor selected by a committee…
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Board members authorized the District to enter a contract with Classworks to provide educational programming used in the District's seven middle schools for 2014-2015. The software program will provide students with academic support in language arts and mathematics, while providing school administration and parents with assessments of how students are improving. Classworks was the top vendor selected by a committee of administrators, faculty and staff after presentations at the District's Instructional Vendor Fair in February. Two part agenda items: IS-6 Part A: Mrs. Farmer made a motion to waive the bid policy DJED; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 7-1. Mrs. Carter opposed. IS-6 Part B: Mrs. Farmer made a motion to approved C lassworks software; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 7-1. Mrs. Carter opposed.No recorded vote.
Approves the revised 2015 high school graduation schedule.
Official wordingIS-7 Revised Dates for 2015 Graduation
From the minutesBoard members approved a revised graduation schedule for spring commencement exercises in 2015. Board members previously approved May 2015 graduation dates in November 2013, but the dates were selected prior to the approval of the District's 2014-2015 academic calendar. The dates approved in November did not match up with the District's academic calendar. The graduation schedule for May 2015 is now as follows: Thurs…
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Board members approved a revised graduation schedule for spring commencement exercises in 2015. Board members previously approved May 2015 graduation dates in November 2013, but the dates were selected prior to the approval of the District's 2014-2015 academic calendar. The dates approved in November did not match up with the District's academic calendar. The graduation schedule for May 2015 is now as follows: Thursday, May 28, 2015: 7 p.m.: Central High School Friday, May 29, 2015: 6 p.m.: Hutchings Career Center 8 p.m.: Westside High School Saturday, May 30, 2015: 9:30 a.m.: Howard High School 12:00 p.m.: Southwest High School 2:30 p.m.: Rutland High School 5 p.m.: Northeast High School - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West Voting results: Unanimously approved8 Yes
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Approves an agreement to make Ingram-Pye Elementary a full-service community school.
Official wordingIS-8 Memorandum of Understanding for Full Service Community School at Ingram-Pye
From the minutes- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard Voting results: Unanimously approved
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FISCAL SERVICES
Gives final approval to the superintendent's recommended budget for fiscal year 2015.
Official wordingFS-3 Final Adoption of the FY2015 Superintendent's Recommended Budget
From the minutesChief Financial Officer Ron Collier presented the agenda action item. The projected Budget FY2015 presented and amendments can be made. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey
Awards a contract to replace the roof at Porter Elementary School.
Official wordingFS-4 Contract Award – Porter Elementary Roof Replacement
From the minutesCapital Program Director Jason Daniel presented the agenda action item. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer Voting results: Unanimously approved
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SUPPORT SERVICES
Adopts the district's three-year technology plan for 2014 through 2017.
Official wordingSS-1 Three-year Technology Plan
From the minutesTechnology Director Mike Hall and Monica Radcliff presented agenda action item. Board members adopted a Three-Year District Technology Plan to use as a strategic planning document from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017\. This document will serve as the required documentation for AdvancED, E-Rate, and the Georgia Department of Education. Executive Director of Technology Services Dr. Mike Hall presented the plan to Board…
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Technology Director Mike Hall and Monica Radcliff presented agenda action item. Board members adopted a Three-Year District Technology Plan to use as a strategic planning document from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017\. This document will serve as the required documentation for AdvancED, E-Rate, and the Georgia Department of Education. Executive Director of Technology Services Dr. Mike Hall presented the plan to Board members, and explained how all school districts receiving federal funds must have a current Three-Year District Technology Plan in place for use as a strategic planning document. This document will meet the requirements set forth by USAC, AdvancED, and the Georgia Department of Education. The Bibb County School District Technology Committee put together sub-committees that gathered data, calculated inventories, and worked collaboratively with the Technology Services Department to develop this most recent three-year plan. The document provides readers with an accurate assessment of technology as it was, as it is, and as it will be. The document also reflects a significant change in infrastructure and in technology priorities over the last year. Evidence exists documenting a need for significant end user training to fully maximize the capabilities of this new infrastructure. With the majority of infrastructure upgraded, the District should shift its technology focus to instruction. The use of Digital Content, BYOD (Bring Your Own Devices), and online collaboration should drastically change how teachers teach and students learn. - Motion made by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard Voting results: Unanimously approved8 Yes
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Approves up to $3 million in sales-tax funds for new staff computers from Dell.
Official wordingSS-2 Staff Computer Initiatives
From the minutesTechnology Director Mike Hall and Monic Radcliff presented the agenda action item. Board members approved a Staff Computer Initiative, which allocated up to $3 million in Educational Special Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) funds for the purchase of staff computers utilizing the District's existing contract with Dell. This Staff Computer Initiative is considered a one-time purchase providing employees with a "modern…
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Technology Director Mike Hall and Monic Radcliff presented the agenda action item. Board members approved a Staff Computer Initiative, which allocated up to $3 million in Educational Special Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) funds for the purchase of staff computers utilizing the District's existing contract with Dell. This Staff Computer Initiative is considered a one-time purchase providing employees with a "modern computer," as opposed to previous discussions that called for a lease program allowing for smaller deployments per year. As reflected in the Bibb County School District's Technology Plan, the majority of staff computers currently in use are between 5 and 12 years old. These computers are running on Windows 95 to Windows XP operating systems with limited capabilities, and these operating systems are no longer supported by Microsoft. The ESPLOST program provides the District with the availability of funds to complete this one-time upgrade of computers for staff members. There are approximately 2,800 employees requiring computer access daily. This project would be in one phase and is projected to be completed by September 15, 2014. School principals will be given a choice of a Teacher Desktop (Dell Optiplex 7010MT) or a Teacher Laptop with Docking Station/Monitor (Latitude 5540) per approved staff member. Central Office Staff will receive a Desktop Computer (Dell Optiplex 7010 MT). - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard Voting results: Unanimously approved8 Yes
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Buys student athletic accident insurance from K&K Nationwide for $38,500.
Official wordingSS-3 Awarding of Student Insurance- Pertaining to the RFP 14-21
From the minutesDirector of Purchasing Department Elaine Wilson presented the agenda action item. Board members authorized Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith to enter into a contractual agreement with K and K Nationwide Life Insurance Co. for the amount of $38,500 to provide Student Accident Insurance for the Student Athletics program for the 2014-2015 school year. The agreement would also allow parents to purchase addition…
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Director of Purchasing Department Elaine Wilson presented the agenda action item. Board members authorized Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith to enter into a contractual agreement with K and K Nationwide Life Insurance Co. for the amount of $38,500 to provide Student Accident Insurance for the Student Athletics program for the 2014-2015 school year. The agreement would also allow parents to purchase additional insurance for their child if interested. The parents would be responsible for the premiums of the additional insurance coverage. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller7 Yes
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Raises school meal prices for the 2014-2015 school year to meet federal paid-lunch equity rules.
Official wordingSS-4 Meal Price Equity
From the minutesDeputy Superintendent of Operations Dr. Kelley Castlin-Gacutan presented the agenda action item. Board members authorized the School Nutrition Program to increase meal prices for the 2014-2015 school year. Prices will be as follows. ElementaryMiddleHighAdult Lunch $1.10$1.25$1.25$3.00 Current $1.00$1.00$1.00$1.85 Breakfast $.75$.75$.75$1.50 Current $.45$.45$.45$1.00 Snacks $.80$.80n/an/a Current $.70$.70n/an/a An in…
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Deputy Superintendent of Operations Dr. Kelley Castlin-Gacutan presented the agenda action item. Board members authorized the School Nutrition Program to increase meal prices for the 2014-2015 school year. Prices will be as follows. ElementaryMiddleHighAdult Lunch $1.10$1.25$1.25$3.00 Current $1.00$1.00$1.00$1.85 Breakfast $.75$.75$.75$1.50 Current $.45$.45$.45$1.00 Snacks $.80$.80n/an/a Current $.70$.70n/an/a An increase in paid lunch prices will be required to comply with section 205 of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296). This provision requires School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program to ensure that schools are providing the same level of support for lunches served to students who are not eligible for free or reduced price lunches (i.e., paid lunches) as they are for lunches served to students eligible for free lunches. This provision was effective July 1, 2011. SFAs must annually review their paid lunch revenue to assure compliance with the paid lunch equity requirement. The Weighted Average Price equal to or above $2.59 are compliant for 2013-2014. When the average paid lunch is less than the difference between the free and paid federal reimbursement rates, the SFA must determine how they will meet the requirement – either by increasing their average paid lunch price or providing funds from non-federal sources. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - No: Mr. Lester M. MillerAdvertises for bids for kitchen equipment at the new Heard Elementary School.
Official wordingSS-5 Request for Issuance of Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Heard Elementary School Kitchen Equipment
From the minutesBoard members gave approval for bid of the new Heard Elementary School for new kitchen equipment. The new school is expected to open in January 2015. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Dr. Wanda West - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller
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Advertises for design bids for two freezer additions at the central kitchen.
Official wordingSS-6 Request Proposals for Central Kitchen Freezer Addition
From the minutesBoard members approved a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide design services for two freezer additions at the Central Kitchen located behind Hutchings Career Center. A large freezer would be added at the south end of the building to receive deliveries. A smaller dispatch freezer would be constructed at the north end. The total budget for the Central Kitchen freezer additions is $2,000,000. Mrs. Carter was not pres…
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Board members approved a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide design services for two freezer additions at the Central Kitchen located behind Hutchings Career Center. A large freezer would be added at the south end of the building to receive deliveries. A smaller dispatch freezer would be constructed at the north end. The total budget for the Central Kitchen freezer additions is $2,000,000. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller7 Yes
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Campus Police Vehicle Purchase
Official wordingSS-7 Campus Police Vehicle Purchase
From the minutesBoard members authorized the District to purchase seven new vehicles for the Campus Police Department. The new vehicles will replace those in the fleet that are well over 10 years old. Funding will be allocated from the Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST), with the total amount not to exceed $230,710.18. Two part action items: SS-7: Part A - Waive Policy: Dr. West made a motion to waive the…
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Board members authorized the District to purchase seven new vehicles for the Campus Police Department. The new vehicles will replace those in the fleet that are well over 10 years old. Funding will be allocated from the Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST), with the total amount not to exceed $230,710.18. Two part action items: SS-7: Part A - Waive Policy: Dr. West made a motion to waive the policy DJED; seconded by Mrs. Farmer and approved 7-0.Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. Part B - Purchase vehicle: Dr. West made a motion to approve the vehicle purchase for Campus Police; seconded by Mr. Hudson and approved 7-0.Mrs. Carter was not present to vote.No recorded vote.
Advertises for furniture bids for the new Heard Elementary School.
Official wordingSS-8 Invitation for Bids – Furniture for New Heard Elementary School
From the minutesBoard members gave approval for bid of the new Heard Elementary School for fully furnishing the facility with new furniture, fixtures and equipment. The new school is expected to open in January 2015. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller
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Sets up committees to name the district's newly consolidated schools.
Official wordingSS-9 Naming New Schools - Naming Committee
From the minutesBoard President Susan K. Sipe announced committees for naming several schools that are set to be consolidated under the Local Facilities Plan. According to Board Policy FDC, the name of a school should be recommended by a committee appointed by the President of the Board of Education from Board members, members of the professional staff of the District and school council members as determined by the president. The c…
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Board President Susan K. Sipe announced committees for naming several schools that are set to be consolidated under the Local Facilities Plan. According to Board Policy FDC, the name of a school should be recommended by a committee appointed by the President of the Board of Education from Board members, members of the professional staff of the District and school council members as determined by the president. The committee shall consist of not less than three and not more than five persons. The president shall appoint the chairman of the committee and the superintendent shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee with voice and vote. Each school committee will consist of the Board member, principals from both schools, and school council representatives from each school. The alternative program committee will consist of the Board member, and the alternative program director and coordinators. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller ###### 1\. Consolidation of Jones and King-Danforth Elementary Schools Mrs. Sipe named Board member Ella Carter as the chairwoman for the committee. ###### 2\. Consolidation of Burghard and Rice Elementary Schools – Bloomfield MS Mrs. Sipe named herself as the chairwoman for the committee. ###### 3\. Consolidation of Barden and Morgan – New Elementary School Board Treasurer Lester Miller named as the chairman for the committee. ###### 4\. Renaming of the Alternative School Board Vice President Dr. Thelma Dillard names as the chairwoman selecting a new name for the alternative program.7 Yes
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Issues a request for bids to support the district's 2014 GEAR UP grant application.
Official wordingSS-10 RFP 14-22 for Bibb County School District 2014 GEAR UP Grant Application
From the minutesMrs . Farmer made a motion to amend the Board Agenda to add Agenda Item SS- 10 as an Action Item; seconded by Dr. West and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. Elaine Smith presented the agenda action item. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller
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POLICIES AND RULES
Code of Conduct
Official wordingPR-1 Code of Conduct
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to table agenda item PR-1 until July 17, 2014 Board meeting; seconded by Mrs. Farmer and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote.
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Adopts a resolution to place historical markers at the sites of closed schools.
Official wordingPR-2 Resolution for the Erection of Historical Markers Identifying the Locations of Former Bibb Schools
From the minutesBoard members approved a resolution allowing the erection of historic markers on the sites of closed school buildings. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller
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Possession of Weapons by Employees Policy GAMB and Board Policy JCDAE Weapons
Official wordingPR-4 Possession of Weapons by Employees Policy GAMB and Board Policy JCDAE Weapons
From the minutesIn-House Attorney Randy Howard presented the agenda action item. The Board approved Policy GAMB (Possession of Weapons by Employees) and Policy JCDAE (Weapons) with minor changes after a first reading. In order to approve these policies by July 1 when the bill is scheduled to go into effect, Board members waived this rule. Board members also held a first reading for Administrative Rule IHA-R, which covers grading sy…
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In-House Attorney Randy Howard presented the agenda action item. The Board approved Policy GAMB (Possession of Weapons by Employees) and Policy JCDAE (Weapons) with minor changes after a first reading. In order to approve these policies by July 1 when the bill is scheduled to go into effect, Board members waived this rule. Board members also held a first reading for Administrative Rule IHA-R, which covers grading systems and grade reporting. Dr. West made a motion to approve Policy GAMB(Possession of Weapons by Employees) with minor changes in order to approve by July 1, 2014 when the bill is scheduled to go into effect; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. Mr. Downey made a motion to amend the agenda to add agenda item PR-5 Policy JCDAE; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. PR-5 Policy JCDAE (Weapons): Mr. Downey made a motion to approve Policy JCDAE; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote.No recorded vote.
PERSONNEL SERVICES
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 – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to enter Executive Session prior to Policies and Rules Committee to discuss personnel matters/future acquisition of property/pending litigation at 8:54 p.m.; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. Mrs. Farmer made a motion to exit Executive Session at 9:37 p.m.; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. Mr. Downey m…
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Mr. Downey made a motion to enter Executive Session prior to Policies and Rules Committee to discuss personnel matters/future acquisition of property/pending litigation at 8:54 p.m.; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. Mrs. Farmer made a motion to exit Executive Session at 9:37 p.m.; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the employment contract extension for Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith dated July 2014 through December 31, 2014; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 6-1. Mr. Hudson opposed and Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Board President Mrs. Susan K. Sipe to sign the employment contract extension of Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith dated July 2014 through December 31, 2014; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 6-1. Mr. Hudson opposed and Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. Mr. Downey made a motion that the employment contract extension of Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith be a part of the Board Meeting Minutes; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 6-1. Mr. Hudson opposed and Mrs. Carter was not present to vote.No recorded vote.
Approves new hires and job transfers for both teaching and support staff.
Official wordingPS-1 Appointments and Transfers–Certified/Classified Personnel
From the minutesMrs. Carter was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller
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Approves a list of employees leaving the district — resignations, retirements, and terminations.
Official wordingPS-2 Separations from Employment
From the minutesMrs. Carter was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller
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Approves appointments of district or school administrators.
Official wordingPS-3 Administrative Appointments
From the minutesInterim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith presented the Administrative Appointments for approval: Mr. Miller made a motion to approve "List A" for administrative appointments; seconded by Mrs. Farmer and approved 7-0.Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. List A: • Director of Gifted/ESOL: Tonya Coons • Social Studies Coordinator: Anthony Jones • Safety Environmental Manager: Cheryl Canty-Aaron • Family Engagement Sp…
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Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith presented the Administrative Appointments for approval: Mr. Miller made a motion to approve "List A" for administrative appointments; seconded by Mrs. Farmer and approved 7-0.Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. List A: • Director of Gifted/ESOL: Tonya Coons • Social Studies Coordinator: Anthony Jones • Safety Environmental Manager: Cheryl Canty-Aaron • Family Engagement Specialist: Pamela Richardson • School Administrative Management: Ray Edward Mashburn, Westside High School Mr. Miller made a motion to approve "List B" for administrative appointments; seconded by Mrs. Farmer and approved 6-1.Dr. Dillard voted to abstain and Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. List B: • School Administrative Management: Cartese Dillard, Hartley Elementary School. Mr. Miller made a motion to approve "List C" for administrative appointments of elementary, middle, High and Alternative School; seconded by Mrs. Farmer and approved 7-0.Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. List C: Elementary School Recommendations: Alexander II Magnet - Bertha Caldwell, Principal - Walsetta Miller, Asst. Prin. Barden Elementary - Jacqueline Jackson, Principal - Melanie Roberts, Asst. Prin. Bernd Elementary - Chad Thompson, Principal - Amy McBride, Asst. Prin. Brookdale Elementary - Kim Tolbert , Principal - Patricia Barnes, Asst. Prin. Bruce Elementary - Ramon Johnson, Principal - Angela James, Asst. Prin. Burdell-Hunt Elementary - Tanya Allen, Principal - Lanaye Milton, Asst. Prin. Burghard Elementary - Eddie McCloud, Principal - Lynne Fournoy, Asst. Prin. Carter Elementary - Latricia Reeves, Principal - David Akin, Asst. Prin. Hartley Elementary - Shelia Garcia, Principal - Latoya Smith, Asst. Prin. Heard Elementary - Sandra Stanley, Principal - Carole Cote, Asst. Prin. Heritage Elementary - Jennifer Askew, Principal - Vickie Logue, Asst. Prin. Ingram-Pye Elementary - Quintin Green, Principal - Danielle Howard, Asst. Prin. Jones Elementary - Shandra Yarbrough, Principal - Carolyn Jones, Asst. Prin. King-Danforth Elementary - Sonja Coley, Principal - Antonio Goodrum, Asst. Prin. Lane Elementary - Georglyn Stephens, Principal - Catherine Chastain, Asst. Prin. Morgan Elementary - Terese Martin, Principal - Danielle Jones, Asst. Prin. Porter Elementary - Kim Reining-Gray, Principal - Chris Kirby, Asst. Prin. Rice Elementary - Janice Sharpe, Principal - Greg Milner, Asst. Prin. Riley Elementary - Keela Malone, Principal - LaShun Crawford, Asst. Prin. Skyview Elementary - Sara Carlson, Principal - Sylvia Rose, Asst. Prin. Springview Elementary - Donna Jackson, Principal - Cami Hamlin, Asst. Prin. Taylor Elementary - Susan Simpson, Principal - Stacy Collins, Asst. Prin. Union Elementary - LaLisa Burston, Principal - Dionna Cureton, Asst. Prin. Vineville Academy - Kristy Graham, Principal - LaShonda Gilbert, Asst. Prin. Williams Elementary - Shandrina Griffin-Stewart - Renee Theordore, Asst. Prin. Middle School Recommendations: Appling Middle - Chris Ridley, Principal - Crystal Graham, Asst. Prin. Ballard-Hudson Middle - Kenneth Lanier, Principal - Felisa Daniels, Asst. Prin. Bloomfield Middle -Brenda Edwards, Principal - Terry Walker & Cheryl Hitchcock, Asst. Prin. Howard Middle - Lindsey Allen, Principal- Constance Winds & Kevin Adams, Asst. Prin. Miller Middle - Sherri Flagg, Principal - Rena Moore, Asst. Prin. Rutland Middle - Richard Key, Principal - Carmalita Dillard & Susan Goins, Asst. Prin. Weaver Middle - Jim Montgomery, Principal - Cynthia Canova & John Bernard Roberts, Asst. Prin. High School Recommendations: Central High - Emanuel Frazier, Principal - Latrina Pennamon & Michael Blankenship, Asst. Prin. Howard High - Shannon Norfleet, Principal - Stacey Bennett & Terrance Phillips Hutchings Career Center - Darrick McCray, Principal - Samantha Thompson, Asst. Prin. Northeast High - Steven Jones, Principal - Suzan Watkins, Asst. Prin. Rutland High - Kent Sparks, Principal - Cartherine Brown & Kenneth Wallace, Asst. Prin. Southwest High - Tanzy Kilcrease, Principal - Preston Lauritson & Charlene Curry, Asst. Prin. Westside High - Julia Danielly Principal - Linda Hall & John Smith, Asst. Prin. Speciality School Recommendations: Barden Alternative - Chanelle Sweet-White, Coordinator Bloomfield Alternative - Jeff Ashley, Coordinator - Cheryl Hitchcock, Asst. Prin. Elam Alexander - Lara Sims Northwoods Academy - Lori SmithNo recorded vote.
New Business
Update from Delegate Regarding Georgia School Board Association
Official wordingNB-1 Update from Delegate Regarding Georgia School Board Association
From the minutesBoard Member Jason E. Downey provided a brief update as a Board Delegate at the 2014 Annual Summer Conference. - List of positions presented at GSBA Conference - Legislative Agendas of GSBA - Local school board elections to be partisan or non-partisan (remain Non-partisan) - Highlighted Speakers: Ruby Payne, Senator Jason Carter, Debra Fine,(wrote a book " The Fined Art of Small Talk", How school board members can s…
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Board Member Jason E. Downey provided a brief update as a Board Delegate at the 2014 Annual Summer Conference. - List of positions presented at GSBA Conference - Legislative Agendas of GSBA - Local school board elections to be partisan or non-partisan (remain Non-partisan) - Highlighted Speakers: Ruby Payne, Senator Jason Carter, Debra Fine,(wrote a book " The Fined Art of Small Talk", How school board members can speak to stakeholders a little more easily), School Board Superintendent Candidates of Democratic and Republican parties, General Stewart Rodeheaver and Coach Vince Dooley. - Continue to network and help the system. Mrs. Sipe commented on dates for the policy reviews to hold two sessions. Tuesday, July 29th @ 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 5th @ 6:00 p.m.; possible alternate date on Monday, August 11th @ 5:00 p.m.No recorded vote.
Old Business
Superintendent Search Update
Official wordingOB-1 Superintendent Search Update
From the minutesBoard Member Mrs. Lynn Farmer provided an update: - Sent list to all board members regarding the Superintendent Search - Avoid expensive print and media - Brochure will be distributed June 20th - Teach Georgia - Place on system - Place brochure on national level Mr. Downey made a motion to amend the Board Meeting agenda to add agenda item OB 2 - GSBA 2nd Contract for the Superintendent Search; seconded by Mrs. Farme…
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Board Member Mrs. Lynn Farmer provided an update: - Sent list to all board members regarding the Superintendent Search - Avoid expensive print and media - Brochure will be distributed June 20th - Teach Georgia - Place on system - Place brochure on national level Mr. Downey made a motion to amend the Board Meeting agenda to add agenda item OB 2 - GSBA 2nd Contract for the Superintendent Search; seconded by Mrs. Farmer and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize Board President Mrs. Susan K. Sipe to sign the GSBA 2nd Contract for the Superintendent Search in the amount of $6,000.00; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 6-1. Mr. Hudson opposed and Mrs. Carter was not present to vote.No recorded vote.
Adjourn