Board Meeting
March 19, 2015
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , President - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter, Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson, Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton , Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Kelley Castlin-Gacutan , Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
Report of the Interim Superintendent
Extra Mile Award Two Community Members were recognized with the Extra Mile Award for their extraordinary service to our students and schools. Marie Hamilton, a Bruce Elementary School volunteer, was recognized for agreeing to walk two Bruce students to and from school everyday w…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes
There were no visitors to address the Board.
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
IS-3 Teacher Effectiveness Measure (TEM), Leader Effectiveness Measure (LEM) and Merit Pay (RT3)
Dr. West made a motion to approve the required amount of merit pay bonuses to the top 10% of Teacher Effectiveness Measure (TEM) scores and Leader Effectiveness Measure (LEM) scores as required by the Race to the Top (RT3) Grant; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 7-0. Mr. Downe…
Full roll call
IS-4 New Math Option for High School
Dr. West made a motion to approve the transition into the Traditional CCGPS Math Sequence - Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II - beginning with Algebra I and add Foundation of Algebra class for students entering the 9th grade in the 2015-16 school year; seconded by Mrs. Sipe an…
Full roll call
FSS-3 Riley HVAC Project
Mr. Lester made a motion to authorize the Interim Superintendent to enter into a contract with Pruett Air Conditioning to provide the HVAC renovation for Riley Elementary School for the amount of $390,000; seconded by Dr. West and approved 7-0. Mr Downey was not present. - Motio…
Full roll call
FSS-4 Macon Bibb Urban Development Authority
There was no action on this item. It was tabled during Committee meeting for consideration at a later date.
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 Appointment(s)
Mr. Hudson made a motion to approve the appointment of Dr. Chanelle Sweet as the Director of the Alternative School; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 7-0. Mr. Downey was not present. - Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton _Voting results:_…
Full roll call
Superintendent's Contract
Mr. Miller made a motion to accept the employment contract between the Board of Education and Dr. Curtis. authorize Dr. Dillard to sign the contract on behalf on the Board of Education, and provide a copy to the media after the contract had been executed; seconded by Dr. West an…