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Committee Meeting

February 19, 2026

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

Agenda items
44
With votes
22
Contested
1

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Mr. Daryl Morton, President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Vice President - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Board Member - Dr. Henry Ficklin, Board Member - Mr. Barney Hester, 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 to approve the agenda as presented. - Motion made by: Mr. Barney Hester - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

AI - The Bibb Journey

Official wordingIS-1 AI - The Bibb Journey (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

District documentsAI - The Bibb Journey ↗
Presentation

2025-26 First Semester Academic Update

Official wordingIS-2 2025-26 First Semester Academic Update (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Presentation

2025 Push for Summer Learning Update

Official wordingIS-3 2025 Push for Summer Learning Update (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

District documentsFEB 2026 Summer School ↗
FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

Monthly Financial Statement Review

Official wordingFSS-1 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Approves a mid-year change to this year’s general fund budget, with a projected leftover balance of $48.1 million.

Official wordingFSS-2 FY 2026 General Fund Budget Amendment #2 (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted 7-1 to approve Budget Amendment #2 for the FY 2026 General Fund budget with a revised projected fund balance of $48,113,232. Because this item was not unanimously approved, it did not go to the Consent Agenda, but was added to New Business on the Board meeting agenda. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd
7 Yes1 No
Voted No
Henry Ficklin (District 2)
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinNo
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves up to $291,405 for two new turf playgrounds at Springdale Elementary.

Official wordingFSS-3 Springdale ES – Playground Equipment (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve the issuance of a purchase order to Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. in an amount not to exceed $291,404.93 to provide construction of two (2) turf playground systems for Springdale Elementary School. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves up to $649,340 for two new playgrounds at Vineville Academy of the Arts.

Official wordingFSS-4 Vineville Academy of the Arts – Playground Equipment (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve and authorize the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Miracle Recreation Equipment co. in an amount not to exceed $649,340.02 to provide construction of two (2) new playground systems for Vineville Academy of the Arts. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves up to $417,968 for a new playground at Burdell-Hunt Magnet School.

Official wordingFSS-5 Burdell-Hunt Magnet School of Communicative Arts – Playground Equipment (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve and authorize the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. in an amount not to exceed $417,968.49 to provide construction of a new playground system for Burdell-Hunt Magnet School of Communicative Arts. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires Sheridan Construction to manage the renovation of Hartley Elementary’s kitchen.

Official wordingFSS-6 RFP 26-026 Construction Manager Services for the Renovation of Hartley Elementary School Kitchen (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to enter into contract with Sheridan Construction, Macon, GA, to provide construction management at risk services for renovations for the Hartley Elementary School Kitchen. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. Barney Hester Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves a $1.88 million contract with Advanced Sports Group for new turf on the softball and baseball fields at Ed Defore Sports Complex.

Official wordingFSS-7 RFP 26-017 General Contractor Services for Ed Defore Sports Complex Softball and Baseball Field Turf (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract and issue a purchase order in the amount of $1,880,521.00 with Advanced Sports Group, LLC (ASG), Woodstock, GA to provide general contractor services for installation of new field turf at the softball and baseball fields at the Ed Defore Sports Complex. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves up to $6.74 million to renovate Burdell-Hunt Magnet School.

Official wordingFSS-8 Burdell-Hunt Renovations GMP (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to issue a purchase order for renovations of Burdell-Hunt Magnet School of Communicative Arts with a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $6,737,431.25. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves up to $3.99 million to renovate the Northwoods Academy gymnasium.

Official wordingFSS-9 RFP 26-014 Northwoods Academy Gymnasium Guaranteed Maximum Price (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to issue a purchase order for renovations of Northwoods Academy Gymnasium with a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $3,988.292.99. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves up to $9.18 million to renovate Vineville Academy of the Arts.

Official wordingFSS-10 RFP 26-019 Vineville Academy of the Arts Renovation Guaranteed Maximum Price (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to issue a purchase order for renovations of Vineville Academy of the Arts with a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $9,176,729.75. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves a $225,000 contract with Schneider Electric for an energy-savings audit of district buildings.

Official wordingFSS-11 Investment Grade Audit Services (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to issue a purchase order in the amount of $225,000.00 to Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc., Carrollton, Texas, through OMNIA Partners Contract #R221504, for consulting services related to the Investment Grade Audit. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves up to $1.14 million for new security intercoms and cameras across the district.

Official wordingFSS-12 District-wide Security Aiphone/CCTV Project (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve and authorize the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Nextgen Security, Kennesaw, Georgia, in an amount not to exceed $1,138,483.00 for the District-wide Aiphone and CCTV project. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires Cherry Street Energy to build a solar power system for the Innovation and Technology Academy.

Official wordingFSS-13 RFP 26-023 Solar Energy Procurement Agreement (SEPA) (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Cherry Street Energy, LLC, Macon, GA to provide services in connection with a new solar energy system for the Innovation and Technology Academy. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
Second reading

Updates the policy on how the district terminates professional (certified) employees.

Official wordingPR-1 Policy GBN, Professional Personnel Termination (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve revisions to PR-1, Policy GBN, Professional Personnel Termination. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · January 15, 2026 →  ·  Second reading · February 19, 2026 →

First reading

Proposes revising the food services policy to match federal rules on special dietary needs.

Official wordingPR-2 Policy EE, Food Services Management (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 · March 19, 2026 →

First reading

Proposes revising the school wellness program policy to meet federal and state rules.

Official wordingPR-3 Policy EEE, Wellness Program (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 meetingsBoard Meeting · March 19, 2026 →  ·  Second reading · March 19, 2026 →

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 minutesThe Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:36 p.m. Motion made by: Mr. Barney Hester Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting: Unanimously approved The Board voted to return from Executive Session at 6:34 p.m. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting: Unanimously approved Upon the Board's return from Executive Session, they voted to amend the agenda by adding P…
Read the full entryThe Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:36 p.m. Motion made by: Mr. Barney Hester Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting: Unanimously approved The Board voted to return from Executive Session at 6:34 p.m. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting: Unanimously approved Upon the Board's return from Executive Session, they voted to amend the agenda by adding PS-5, PS-5.1, PS-6, PS-6.1 and PS-6.2. Motion made by: Mr. Barney Hester Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
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 Bibb County Board of Education voted to approve PS-1. - Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
District documentsPS1_Board_19FEB26 ↗

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 voted to approve PS-2. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
District documentsPS2_Board_19FEB26 ↗
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_19FEB26 ↗

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

Official wordingPS-5 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted to approve PS-5. - Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

Official wordingPS-5.1 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted 7-0-1 to approve PS-5.1. Because this item was not unanimously approved, it did not go to the Consent Agenda, but was added to New Business on the Board meeting agenda. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd
7 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonAbstain
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
District documentsPS5.1 Principal Renewal ↗

Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.

Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

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

Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.

Official wordingPS-6.1 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted 7-0-1 to approve PS-6.1. Because this item was not unanimously approved, it did not go to the Consent Agenda, but was added to New Business on the Board meeting agenda. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. Barney Hester
7 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonAbstain
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.

Official wordingPS-6.2 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted to approve PS-6.2. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
FOR INFORMATION

2021 Capital Improvement Programs

Official wordingFI-1 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

No recorded vote.

ESPLOST 2021 Reports

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 Trip

Official wordingFI-4 Field Trip

No recorded vote.

September 29 - October 2, 2026 – Springdale Elementary School, 5th Grade Students – Washington, DC.

No recorded vote.

Adjourn