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Committee Meeting

December 18, 2025

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

Agenda items
36
With votes
14
Contested
1

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 agenda was unanimously approved. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman 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
INVOCATION
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

Federally Identified Schools Update

Official wordingIS-1 Federally Identified Schools Update (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Approves up to $146,013 for Edmentum online tutoring software for GEAR UP students.

Official wordingIS-2 FY26 Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Digital Learning Program (Edmentum) (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved GEAR UP to enter into contract with Edmentum, in an amount not to exceed $146,012.50, to provide diagnostic-driven instructional support for GEAR UP students attending after school tutoring. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon 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
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 the timeline for setting next year’s budget and property-tax (millage) rate.

Official wordingFSS-2 FY 2027 Budget and CY 2026 (FY 2027) Millage Rate Calendar (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the District’s FY 2027 Budget and CY 2026 Millage Rate Calendar. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman 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 Plumbline Construction for auditorium upgrades at Central, Southwest, and Howard high schools.

Official wordingFSS-3 RFP 26-015 General Contractor for Auditorium Upgrades at Central, Southwest and Howard High Schools (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with Plumbline Construction LLC for services for auditorium upgrades at Central, Southwest, and Howard High School. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - 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

Hires The Sign Store to install new LED signs at ten schools.

Official wordingFSS-4 RFP 26-024 General Contractor Services for LED Exterior School Signs (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with The Sign Store, Macon, GA, to provide general contractor services for implementation of new LED Exterior School Signs at seven (7) elementary, one (1) middle and two (2) high schools. - 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

Certifies the results of the November 4, 2025 school board election.

Official wordingFSS-5 Resolution Certifying Election Results (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education adopted the presented resolution to certify the November 4, 2025, Election results and authorizes validation proceedings. - 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 vendors to supply athletics materials and uniforms as needed.

Official wordingFSS-6 FY 2026 – Athletics Materials and Uniforms Contract Approval (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted 7-1 to approve the awards to the listed vendors for the athletics department on an as-needed basis. This item did not go to the Consent Agenda, but was placed under New Business on the Board meeting agenda. - Motion made by: Mr. Barney Hester - Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman
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

Renews the district’s excess workers’ compensation insurance through January 2028.

Official wordingFSS-7 Workers Compensation Excess Insurance Policy Renewal (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to renew the School District workers’ compensation excess insurance policy with Midwest Employers Casualty Insurance Company for the policy period January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028. - 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
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on student use of electronic devices like cell phones.

Official wordingPR-1 Policy JCDAF, Use of Electronic Devices (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved revisions to Policy JCDAF. - 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 · November 20, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · December 18, 2025 →  ·  First reading · July 16, 2026 →  ·  Second reading · August 20, 2026 →

First reading

Proposes revising the grading systems policy to strengthen communication with parents.

Official wordingPR-2 Policy IHA, Grading Systems (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 · January 15, 2026 →

First reading

Proposes revising the electronic communications policy to block student social media on school devices.

Official wordingPR-3 Policy IFBGA, Electronic Communications (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 · January 15, 2026 →

First reading

Proposes revising the student seclusion and restraint policy to comply with a state rule.

Official wordingPR-4 Policy JGF(2), Seclusion or Restraint of Students (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 meetingsFirst reading · February 20, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · March 20, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · January 15, 2026 →

First reading

Proposes revising the student accidents policy to add defibrillator and training rules.

Official wordingPR-5 Policy JGFG , Student Accidents (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 · January 15, 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 5:16 p.m. Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting: Unanimously Approved The Board voted to return from Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting: 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 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: Dr. Sundra Woodford - 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 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: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon - 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
District documentsPS2_Board_18DEC25 ↗
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.

Sets up a hearing panel (tribunal) for employee dismissal cases under Georgia’s Fair Dismissal Act.

Official wordingPS-6 Appointment of Tribunal to Conduct Personnel Hearings Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-2-940 et seq. (the Fair Dismissal Act) (Action)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education designated a tribunal for hearings pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-2-940 et seq. (the Fair Dismissal Act) and delegate authority to the Superintendent and/or designee to develop and maintain a list of tribunal members who fit the above-mentioned qualifications and select tribunal members for fair dismissal hearings. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon 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.

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

Attendance & Discipline Summary

Official wordingFI-3 Attendance & Discipline Summary

No recorded vote.

Reports the Class of 2026 high school graduation dates, set for May 19-21, 2026.

Official wordingFI-4 Bibb County School District Class of 2026 Graduation Dates

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 minutesDr. Ficklin made a motion to have the Board reconsider the days that were listed for high school graduation for 2026. The motion did not receive a second; therefore, the motion died.

No recorded vote.

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingAdjourn

From the minutesThe Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - 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