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Committee Meeting

May 15, 2025

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

Agenda items
52
With votes
23
Contested
3

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Ms. Myrtice Johnson, President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Vice President - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Dr. Henry Ficklin, Board Member - Mr. Barney Hester, 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 7 - 1 to approve the agenda as printed. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. Barney Hester
7 Yes1 No
Voted No
Henry Ficklin (District 2)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinNo
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
INVOCATION
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

Communities In Schools

Official wordingIS-1 Communities In Schools (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Presentation

Charter School Procedural Overview

Official wordingIS-2 Charter School Procedural Overview (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Approves a tax agreement (PILOT) tied to a parking-deck project.

Official wordingFSS-1 PILOT Agreement Proposal for Parking Deck Project (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education adopted the Resolution approving the PILOT Agreement. - 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
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Presentation

Monthly Financial Statement Review

Official wordingFSS-2 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Proposal to tentatively adopt the FY2026 budget as presented.

Official wordingFSS-3 Tentative Budget Adoption (ACTION)

More than one motion was made on this item. The minutes below describe each one. The roll call at the bottom is on the last motion only.

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted 4 - 4 on the tentative adoption of the FY 2026 Budget as presented. With this vote, the motion failed. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd
4 Yes4 No
Voted No
Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7), Henry Ficklin (District 2), Barney Hester (District 4), Sundra Woodford (District 5)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonNo
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinNo
Barney HesterNo
Sundra WoodfordNo
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Renews the Infinite Campus student information system for next year.

Official wordingFSS-4 FY26 Renewal of Infinite Campus (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue the purchase order to K-12 Solutions Group for the annual renewal of Infinite Campus student information system for the 2025-2026 school yearin the amount not to exceed $414,546.80. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves up to $175,405 to renew VIEWpath classroom cameras and EPIC equipment.

Official wordingFSS-5 VIEWpath - FY26 Renewal (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Audio Enhancement for the District’s VIEWpath software licenses and EPIC school equipment in the amount not to exceed $175,405.00. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires Sheridan Construction to build a secured entrance vestibule at Bernd Elementary.

Official wordingFSS-6 RFP 25-024 General Contractor Services for Bernd Elementary School Secured Vestibule (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with Sheridan Construction to provide general contractor services for the construction of a Secured Vestibule at Bernd Elementary School. - Motion made by: Mr. Barney Hester - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires Warren Associates to manage Phase 2 renovations of the Innovation and Technology Academy (former Butler Collision).

Official wordingFSS-7 Innovation and Technology Academy (former Butler Collision) Renovations, phase two (2) Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Warren Associates, Inc. to provide Construction Manager At-Risk Services for Phase Two (2) renovations to the Innovation and Technology Academy (former Butler Collision Center) with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $3,141,883.00. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves $439,200 for 1,850 two-way radios from Macon Communications.

Official wordingFSS-8 Two-Way Radio Purchase (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a purchase agreement with Macon Communications in the amount of $439,200.00 for 1850 two-way (Walkie-Talkie) radios. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Accepts a $998,277 state grant for a school health center at L.H. Williams Elementary.

Official wordingFSS-9 Georgia Department of Education, Office of Whole Child Supports School-Based Health Center Grant 2.1 (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education accepted the grant awarded by the GADOE in the amount of $998,277 for the funding of a school-based health center at LH Williams Elementary School. - 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
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves up to $255,300 to renew the Amira reading software.

Official wordingFSS-10 Renewal of Amira Learning (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the purchase of Amira for use during the 2025-2026 school year in an amount not to exceed $255,300. - 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
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves up to $349,110 for LETRS reading-instruction training for teachers.

Official wordingFSS-11 Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Professional Development Volume 2 Professional Learning Course (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the purchase of LETRS professional development for use during the 2025-2026 school year. The cost will not exceed $349,110. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Renews the Voyager Passport reading-intervention program for K-5 early-intervention students.

Official wordingFSS-12 Renewal of Voyager Passport Intervention Curriculum (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the renewal of the Voyager Passport intervention curriculum to be implemented with K-5 Early Intervention Program (EIP) students during the 2025-2026 school year. The cost will not exceed $199,623.60. - 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
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Postpones a vote on hiring Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein for district legal services.

Official wordingFSS-13 District Legal Services (ACTION)

From the minutesA motion was made to approve the recommendation that the Bibb County Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to enter a contract with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP for legal services under RFP 25-029. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Upon the call for questions, a second motion was entertained to postpone voting on this recommendation until the June Board meetin…
Read the full entryA motion was made to approve the recommendation that the Bibb County Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to enter a contract with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP for legal services under RFP 25-029. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Upon the call for questions, a second motion was entertained to postpone voting on this recommendation until the June Board meeting. This second motion passed 7 - 1. Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin
7 Yes1 No
Voted No
James Freeman (District 6)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanNo
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on its accounting system.

Official wordingPR-1 Policy DIA, Accounting System (ACTION -Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved revisions to Policy DIA, Accounting System. - Motion made by: Mr. Barney Hester - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · April 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · May 15, 2025 →

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on special use of school buses.

Official wordingPR-2 Policy EDDA, Special Use of School Buses (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved revisions to Policy EDDA, Special Use of School Buses. - 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
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · April 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · May 15, 2025 →

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on school volunteers.

Official wordingPR-3 Policy IFCD, School Volunteers (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved revisions to Policy IFCD, School Volunteers. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · April 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · May 15, 2025 →

First reading

Proposes revising the school-assignment policy to clarify nondiscrimination for students with disabilities in magnet programs.

Official wordingPR-4 Policy JBCCA, Student Assignment to Schools (INFORMATION - First Reading)

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 meetingsCommittee Meeting · March 20, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · April 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · June 18, 2025 →

First reading

Proposes keeping the gifted-student programs policy unchanged after review.

Official wordingPR-5 Policy IDDD, Gifted Students Programs (INFORMATION - First Reading)

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 · June 18, 2025 →

First reading

Proposes revising the family and medical leave policy to match federal rules and cut extended leave from 90 days to 45.

Official wordingPR-6 Policy GBRIG - Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (INFORMATION - First Reading)

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 · June 18, 2025 →

First reading

Proposes revising the policy on board committees to give them more flexibility.

Official wordingPR-7 Policy BBC, Board Committees (INFORMATION - First Reading)

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 · June 18, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · August 21, 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 minutesAt 6:29 p.m. a motion was made to recess the Committee meeting to allow the Board to go into the first part of the regular Board meeting for the purpose of recognizing and presenting awards to the honorees who were listed on the Board meeting agenda. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting: Unanimously Approved (Please proceed to the Board meeting minutes.)
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
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. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
District documentsPS1_Board_15MAY25 ↗

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: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
District documentsPS2_Board_15MAY25 ↗
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_15MAY25 ↗

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: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves the job description for a new Executive Director of Student Support Services.

Official wordingPS-6 - Executive Director of Student Support Services - Job Description (ACTION)

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

Approves a set of recommended staff appointments.

Official wordingPS-6.2 - Recommendation for Personnel Appointments (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-6.2. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
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.

Bonds of 2020 Report

No recorded vote.

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

Discipline and Attendance Update

Official wordingFI-3 Discipline and Attendance Update

No recorded vote.

Field Trips

Official wordingFI-4 Field Trips

No recorded vote.

May 18-21, 2025 - Williams Elementary School - 5th Grade Washington, D.C.

No recorded vote.

June 12-13, 2025 - Central High School - Boys Basketball Team - Auburn, AL

No recorded vote.

June 24-25, 2025 – Westside High School - Girls Basketball Team – Troy, AL

No recorded vote.

1. June 4-8, 2025 – Bruce Elementary School - 4th & 5th Graders - New Orleans, LA

No recorded vote.

September 30- October 3, 2025 – Springdale Elementary School - 5th Grade - Washington, D.C.

No recorded vote.

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingAdjourn

From the minutesThe Committee meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting: Unanimously Approved (Please proceed to the Consent Agenda of the Board meeting minutes.)
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes