Board Meeting
June 15, 2017
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
40
With votes
1
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Daryl J. Morton, President - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard, Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Robert M. Easter, Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller, Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe, Board Member - Dr. Wanda S. West, Board Member - Dr. Sundra M. Woodford, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis L. Jones , Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutes2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year Runner-Up Dominique Nichols, a teacher at Westside High School was named the District's Teacher of the Year last fall. As part of the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year selection process, he was named on the 10 finalists for the State Teacher of the Year Award. On June 12, 2017 at the annual awards banquet, Mr. Nichols was named the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year Runner-Up. President…
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2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year Runner-Up Dominique Nichols, a teacher at Westside High School was named the District's Teacher of the Year last fall. As part of the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year selection process, he was named on the 10 finalists for the State Teacher of the Year Award. On June 12, 2017 at the annual awards banquet, Mr. Nichols was named the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year Runner-Up. President of the Georgia Retired Educators Association Myrtice Johnson worked in the Bibb County School District for 31 years as both a teacher and principal. Since her retirement, she has served in various capacities with the Bibb Retired Educators Association and the Georgia Retired Educators Association. In May 2017, she was installed as the GREA President and will serve in that role for one year. Ms. Johnson was presented a resolution on behalf of the Board of Education and the District to honor the achievement. Racial Equity Leadership Network Inaugural Fellows The Southern Education Foundation has launched the Racial Equity Leadership Network in an effort to assist district leaders in addressing racial, economic and academic disparities across the South. As part of this initiative, 12 executive leaders from the region, including District Chief of Staff Keith Simmons, were selected as fellows in the inaugural year of this network. Education Turnaround Advisory Council Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle announced his selections for the Education Turnaround Advisory Council. This council will serve to assist the state school board and Chief Turnaround Officer in seeking to turn around low-performing schools across the state. District CTAE Director Dr. Cassandra Washington was one of Lt. Gov. Cagle’s two selections for this council. Spring Sports State Championships This spring, several high school student athletes won individual state championships. From Rutland High School, Carol Pyon won the girls’ AAA state championship in golf for the second consecutive year. Her coach is Warren McCorvey. From Westside High School, Zoe Jordan won the girls’ AAA state championship in triple jump, and Sauryburn Sampson won the boys’ AAA state championship in triple jump. Their coach is Marion Simmons. From Howard High School, India Turk won the girls’ AAAA state championship for triple jump. Her coach is Corey Roper.No recorded vote.
Invitations to Visitors to Address the Board
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 minutesThere was no Executive Session.
No recorded vote.
Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.
Official wordingConsent Agenda
From the minutesDr. Dillard made a motion to amend the consent agenda to add the Cal Ripken Foundation/Multi-Purpose Sports Complex and to remove FSS-10 Technology Equipment and Reimbursement for the Academy of Classical Education; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe, Dr. West and Dr. Woodford voted yes. Dr. Dillard made a motion to approved the consent agen…
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Dr. Dillard made a motion to amend the consent agenda to add the Cal Ripken Foundation/Multi-Purpose Sports Complex and to remove FSS-10 Technology Equipment and Reimbursement for the Academy of Classical Education; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe, Dr. West and Dr. Woodford voted yes. Dr. Dillard made a motion to approved the consent agenda, as amended; seconded by Mrs. Carter and approved 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe, Dr. West and Dr. Woodford voted yes. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter Voting results: Unanimously approved8 Yes
Full roll call
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Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesThe Board of Education confirmed the minutes of the following meetings: - Board Meeting - May 18, 2017 - Called Board Meeting - May 23, 2017 - Budget Public Hearing #1 - June 6, 2017
No recorded vote.
Final Approval of FY 2018 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget
Official wordingFSS-1 Final Approval of FY 2018 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the FY 2019 Superintendent's Recommended Budget.
No recorded vote.
Resolution Requesting GADOE Assistance in Developing a New Five-Year Facilities Plan
Official wordingFSS-2 Resolution Requesting GADOE Assistance in Developing a New Five-Year Facilities Plan
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the resolution requesting assistance from the Georgia Department of Education in developing a new five-year local facilities plan for the District and authorized the President of the Board of Education and the Superintendent to sign the resolution.
No recorded vote.
RFP 17-32 Five-Year Plan Assessment and Survey
Official wordingFSS-3 RFP 17-32 Five-Year Plan Assessment and Survey
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order for $130,530.00 to Robertson Loia Roof Architects and Engineers to perform the consulting and assessment work related to developing a new five-year facilities plan for the District.
No recorded vote.
RFP 17-33 Track Replacement at Thompson Stadium
Official wordingFSS-4 RFP 17-33 Track Replacement at Thompson Stadium
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order for $325,453.00 to Sports Turf Company to perform the track replacement at Thompson Stadium.
No recorded vote.
Volleyball Equipment Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
Official wordingFSS-5 Volleyball Equipment Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to H.E.Hodge Company, Inc. on the behalf of the Academy for Classical Education for $32,811.00 for the six basketball backstops and volleyball sleeves/cover plates specified in the quotation utilizing ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
Metal Lockers Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
Official wordingFSS-6 Metal Lockers Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to H.E. Hodge Company, Inc. for $16,603.00 for the metal lockers specified in the quotation utilizing ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
Bleacher Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
Official wordingFSS-7 Bleacher Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on the behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to H.E. Hodge Company, Inc. for $116,290.00 for the items specified in the bleacher quotation including all parts, labor and equipment installation utilizing ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
Xerox Copier Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
Official wordingFSS-8 Xerox Copier Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on the behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to Xerox Corporation, utilizing Georgia State-Wide Contract pricing, for $40,605.00 for Xerox MFD with Maintenance, five Xerox Machines - Model Number B0875H, and a maintenance agreement for FY 2017-2018 utilizing ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
Physical Education Equipment Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
Official wordingFSS-9 Physical Education Equipment Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to Gopher Sports for $252,532.07 for physical education equipment as indicated on quote number 398044 utilizing ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
Semper Tek Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
Official wordingFSS-11 Semper Tek Purchase for the Academy of Classical Education
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved for the District issue payment to Semper Tek, Inc. on the behalf of the Academy for Classical Education for $29,000.00 for the three isolated room modules, three storage units, and transportation fee as specified on the quotation utilizing ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
FY 2018 Business Insurance Coverage
Official wordingFSS-12 FY 2018 Business Insurance Coverage
From the minutesThe Board of Education awarded the business insurance coverages bid to BB&T Insurance Services for a total cost of $659,940.00.
No recorded vote.
Network Operation Center Hardware Warranty and Support Renewal
Official wordingFSS-13 Network Operation Center Hardware Warranty and Support Renewal
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Progressive Communications in the amount of $150,565.50 for the Network Operations Center Cisco Hardware Warranty and Support using State of Georgia Cisco Contract #99999-SPD-T20120501-0006.
No recorded vote.
Infinite Campus Renewal
Official wordingFSS-14 Infinite Campus Renewal
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the renewal of Infinite Campus for the fiscal year 2017-2018 in an amount not to exceed $167,335.00.
No recorded vote.
Westside High School Technology Purchase
Official wordingFSS-15 Westside High School Technology Purchase
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Dell for 240 laptops and 8 computer carts for Westside High School in the amount of $142,057.76 utilizing FY 2017 SIG funds.
No recorded vote.
Natural Gas Contract/Supplier for FY 2017-18
Official wordingFSS-16 Natural Gas Contract/Supplier for FY 2017-18
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to sign the renewal agreement for natural gas service with Walton EMC for the period of 12 months (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018) at all of the District facilities on the Atlanta Gas Light pipeline network at the current market rate.
No recorded vote.
FY 2017-18 Custodial Supply Contract Award
Official wordingFSS-17 FY 2017-18 Custodial Supply Contract Award
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Copaco of Columbus, GA for custodial supplies as indicated in IFB 18-02 for FY 2017-2018.
No recorded vote.
FY 2017-18 Bread Products Contract Award
Official wordingFSS-18 FY 2017-18 Bread Products Contract Award
From the minutesThe Board of Education awarded the bread products bid to Flowers Bakery for $141,116.00 to provide bread products for the 2017-2018 school year.
No recorded vote.
FY 2017-18 Paper Products Contract Award
Official wordingFSS-19 FY 2017-18 Paper Products Contract Award
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Southeastern Paper Group for $593,131.00; Plascon for $21,515.00; and Preferred Packaging for $23,304.000 for paper products for the 2017-2018 fiscal year.
No recorded vote.
ThinkCERCA Online Literacy Platform Purchase
Official wordingIS-1 ThinkCERCA Online Literacy Platform Purchase
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the purchase of ThinkCERCA to be used to improve literacy instruction in our middle schools, which will not exceed the quoted amount of $178,600.00.
No recorded vote.
Renewal of System 44
Official wordingIS-2 Renewal of System 44
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the renewal of System 44 to be used as a reading intervention for elementary schools, which will not exceed the quoted amount of $472,339.02.
No recorded vote.
Renaissance Star 360 Purchase
Official wordingIS-3 Renaissance Star 360 Purchase
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order for Renaissance Star 260 for $361,155.05 utilizing General and Title II-A funds.
No recorded vote.
Revision of Policy IDBA - Sex Education
Official wordingPR-1 Revision of Policy IDBA - Sex Education
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy IDBA - Sex Education.
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · May 18, 2017 →
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
Official wordingPS-1 Certified Personnel Report
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report, which includes the new hires, transfers and retirements/resignations of certified personnel.
No recorded vote.
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
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report, which includes the new hires, transfers and retirements/resignations of classified personnel.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendations
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendations
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation of John Duncan as Dean of Students at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
Cal Ripken Foundation/Multi-Purpose Sports Complex
From the minutesThe Board of Education agreed to the transfer of ownership of Tom Fontaine Ballpark from Macon-Bibb County Government to the Bibb County Board of Education for the purpose of constructing a multi-purpose sports complex in partnership with the Cap Ripken Foundation; and authorized the Superintendent to negotiate with the Macon-Bibb County Government concerning Henderson Stadium and Ed DeFore Sports Complex.
No recorded vote.
New Business
Old Business
Adjourn