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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
22
Contested
2

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

- 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
II

Approve Agenda

Approves the meeting’s agenda — the list of items the board will take up.

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
i

IS-1 Communities In Schools (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

ii

IS-2 Charter School Procedural Overview (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

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

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
ii

FSS-2 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

iii

FSS-3 Tentative Budget Adoption (ACTION)

A proposal to tentatively adopt the FY2026 budget — the vote tied 4-4, so it failed.

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
iv

FSS-4 FY26 Renewal of Infinite Campus (ACTION)

Renews the Infinite Campus student information system for next year.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
v

FSS-5 VIEWpath - FY26 Renewal (ACTION)

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vi

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

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vii

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

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
viii

FSS-8 Two-Way Radio Purchase (ACTION)

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
ix

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

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
x

FSS-10 Renewal of Amira Learning (ACTION)

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xi

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

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xii

FSS-12 Renewal of Voyager Passport Intervention Curriculum (ACTION)

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xiii

FSS-13 District Legal Services (ACTION)

A 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. Myrtic…

No recorded vote.

POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
i

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

Updates the district’s policy on its accounting system.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
ii

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

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iii

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

Updates the district’s policy on school volunteers.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iv

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

No recorded vote.

v

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

No recorded vote.

vi

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

No recorded vote.

vii

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

No recorded vote.

PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

Executive Session – Land/Legal/Personnel/Student/School Safety/Cyber Security Matters

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.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
ii

PS-1 Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)

Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iii

PS-2 Classified Personnel Report (ACTION)

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iv

PS-3 Classified Personnel Report (INFORMATION)

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

No recorded vote.

v

PS-5 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vi

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

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vii

PS-6.2 - Recommendation for Personnel Appointments (ACTION)

Approves a set of recommended staff appointments.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
FOR INFORMATION
i

FI-1 2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

No recorded vote.

a

ESPLOST 2016 Reports

No recorded vote.

b

ESPLOST 2021 Reports

No recorded vote.

c

Bonds of 2020 Report

No recorded vote.

ii

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

iii

FI-3 Discipline and Attendance Update

No recorded vote.

iv

FI-4 Field Trips

No recorded vote.

a

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

No recorded vote.

b

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

No recorded vote.

c

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

No recorded vote.

d

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

No recorded vote.

e

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

No recorded vote.

IX

Adjourn

Ends the meeting.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes