Board Meeting
July 21, 2022
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Thelma Dillard, President - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Vice President - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Mr. James Freeman, Board Member - Mr. Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesMeet the Leaders Dr. Katika Lovett, Chief of Staff Kevin Adams, Chief Information Officer Nelson Render, Executive Officer Dara Foy, Director of Research, Evaluation, Assessment and Accountability Governor’s Honors Program Wilson Bridges, 12thgrade, Central High School – Mathematics Westside Graduation Honors Arzhjeon Curtis, Class of 2022, Westside High School Joe Hall, Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Wanda Wright, St. Francis Hospital Nurse
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/School Safety/Cybersecurity
No recorded vote.
Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.
Official wordingConsent Agenda
From the minutesConsent Agenda Approved - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman Voting results: Unanimously approved
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes -Board Meeting - June
No recorded vote.
Maxim Staffing Services
Official wordingIS-1 Maxim Staffing Services (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education authorized the Human Resources Department to approve the contract with Maxim Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $425,600, from the General Fund.
No recorded vote.
Kelly Services Contract Renewal
Official wordingIS-2 Kelly Services Contract Renewal (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education approved the renewal of the contract with Kelly Services for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. Funding will come from a combination of general and federal sources.
No recorded vote.
Tutor.com
Official wordingIS-3 Tutor.com (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Tutor.com at a cost not to exceed $528,000.00 in ESSER Funds to provide students access to online homework assistance and tutoring services for 2022-2023.
No recorded vote.
Hires Gallup for up to $224,350 for a one-year survey contract for the 2022-2023 school year, with an option to renew two more years.
Official wordingIS-6 Gallup (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a one-year contract with Gallup for the 2022-2023 school year to not exceed $224,350.00, which will come from General Funds with an optional renewal for two additional years. - Motion made by: Mr. Juawn Jackson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett
Tentative CY 2022 Millage Rate
Official wordingFSS-2 Tentative CY 2022 Millage Rate (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education approved the adoption of the CY 2022 Millage Rate for the Bibb County School District as presented, to be maintained at 18.099 mills.
No recorded vote.
Network Switch Upgrade
Official wordingFSS-3 Network Switch Upgrade (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education awarded RFP 22-043 to AiOS Group., and also authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contract and issue a purchase order to AiOS Group for the district’s upgrade of network switches for the first phase of upgrades in the amount of $3,267,299.84. The funding source is ESSER Funds.
No recorded vote.
Cisco Webex Calling
Official wordingFSS-4 Cisco Webex Calling (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contract and issue a purchase order to Cumberland Group for the district’s migration to Cisco Webex Calling for the amount of $238,269.91. The funding source is General Funds.
No recorded vote.
RFP 23 - 003 Architectural Services for Thompson Stadium Phase 3
Official wordingFSS-5 RFP 23 - 003 Architectural Services for Thompson Stadium Phase 3 (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County School Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with SP Design Group to provide architectural services for phase 3 upgrades at Thompson Stadium, to include renovations to the former Appling Middle School. The funds will be paid out of 2021 ESPLOST.
No recorded vote.
RFP 23 - 004 Architectural Services for New Springdale Elementary
Official wordingFSS-6 RFP 23 - 004 Architectural Services for New Springdale Elementary (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with Robertson Loia Roof Architects and Engineers, PC to provide architectural services for the design and construction management of a new Springdale Elementary School. The funds will be paid out of 2021 ESPLOST.
No recorded vote.
RFP Award – Milk and Dairy Products
Official wordingFSS-7 RFP Award – Milk and Dairy Products (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Sims to issue a Purchase Order to ITI Milk Distributor for Milk and Dairy purchases for an amount not to exceed $814,624. The projected amount is based off prior usage, anticipated needs, and pricing from RFP 22-050. These funds will come from the School Nutrition Fund.
No recorded vote.
Renews the district’s property and liability insurance through the Georgia School Boards Association risk pool.
Official wordingFSS-8 GSBA Risk Management Fund Business Insurance Renewal (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to GSBA Risk Management in the amount of $950,406.00 for the period 7-1-2022 to 7-1-23. The funding source will be The Risk Management General Fund Budget.
No recorded vote.
KI - Free Materials Distribution in Schools
Official wordingPR-1 KI - Free Materials Distribution in Schools (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy KI, Free Materials Distribution in Schools.
No recorded vote.
LDAF - Public Health Authorities – Rescinding
Official wordingPR-2 LDAF - Public Health Authorities – Rescinding (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the rescission of Policy LDAF, Public Health Authorities.
No recorded vote.
LEB - Parents Organizations
Official wordingPR-3 LEB - Parents Organizations (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy LEB, Parent Organizations.
No recorded vote.
Adopts Policy IKBB, a new process for resolving complaints about divisive concepts taught in schools.
Official wordingPR-4 IKBB - Divisive Concepts (new policy) (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved Policy IKBB, Divisive Concepts Complaint Resolution Process. - Motion made by: Mr. Juawn Jackson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett
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 Bibb County Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of certified employees.
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 (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified employees.
No recorded vote.
Settlements
Official wordingPS-4 Settlements (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Settlements Report.
No recorded vote.
New Business
Daryl Morton- Report from Georgia School Board Summer Conference Topic- GSBA American Rescue Plan
No recorded vote.
Old Business
Adjourn