Board Meeting
June 19, 2014
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- 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
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by MaKayla Jade Harden, rising 6th grade student at Howard Middle School.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
Report of the Interim Superintendent
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 elemen…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
Public comments were made during the Public Hearing Meeting at **6:00 p.m.,** June 19th.
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
IS-4 Great Promise Partnership/Communities in School Partnership
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes…
Full roll call
IS-6 Item Removed from Agenda
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 provid…
No recorded vote.
IS-7 Revised Dates for 2015 Graduation
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 date…
Full roll call
IS-8 Memorandum of Understanding for Full Service Community School at Ingram-Pye
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Y…
Full roll call
FS-3 Final Adoption of the FY2015 Superintendent's Recommended Budget
Chief 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 _Voting results:_ - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. D…
Full roll call
FS-4 Contract Award – Porter Elementary Roof Replacement
Capital 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 - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr…
Full roll call
SS-1 Three-year Technology Plan
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 Adv…
Full roll call
SS-2 Staff Computer Initiatives
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…
Full roll call
SS-3 Awarding of Student Insurance- Pertaining to the RFP 14-21
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 Acc…
Full roll call
SS-4 Meal Price Equity
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$1.2…
Full roll call
SS-5 Request for Issuance of Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Heard Elementary School Kitchen Equipment
Board 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 _Voting results:_ -…
Full roll call
SS-6 Request Proposals for Central Kitchen Freezer Addition
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 freez…
Full roll call
SS-7 Campus Police Vehicle Purchase
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…
No recorded vote.
SS-8 Invitation for Bids – Furniture for New Heard Elementary School
Board 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 - Moti…
Full roll call
SS-9 Naming New Schools - Naming Committee
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 Educ…
Full roll call
SS-10 RFP 14-22 for Bibb County School District 2014 GEAR UP Grant Application
Mrs **.** 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 se…
Full roll call
PR-1 Code of Conduct
Mr. 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.
No recorded vote.
PR-2 Resolution for the Erection of Historical Markers Identifying the Locations of Former Bibb Schools
Board 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 _Voting results:_ - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe…
Full roll call
PR-4 Possession of Weapons by Employees Policy GAMB and Board Policy JCDAE Weapons
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…
No recorded vote.
Executive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation
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.
No recorded vote.
PS-1 Appointments and Transfers–Certified/Classified Personnel
Approves new hires and job transfers for both teaching and support staff.
Full roll call
PS-2 Separations from Employment
Approves a list of employees leaving the district — resignations, retirements, and terminations.
Full roll call
PS-3 Administrative Appointments
Approves appointments of district or school administrators.
No recorded vote.
NB-1 Update from Delegate Regarding Georgia School Board Association
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) - Hig…
No recorded vote.
OB-1 Superintendent Search Update
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…
No recorded vote.