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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

- 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.

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
i

IS-1 Federally Identified Schools Update (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

ii

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

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

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
i

FSS-1 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

ii

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

Approves the timeline for setting next year’s budget and property-tax (millage) rate.

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

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

Hires Plumbline Construction for auditorium upgrades at Central, Southwest, and Howard high schools.

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

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

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

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 Resolution Certifying Election Results (ACTION)

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

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 FY 2026 – Athletics Materials and Uniforms Contract Approval (ACTION)

Approves vendors to supply athletics materials and uniforms as needed.

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
vii

FSS-7 Workers Compensation Excess Insurance Policy Renewal (ACTION)

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

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
i

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

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

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 IHA, Grading Systems (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

iii

PR-3 Policy IFBGA, Electronic Communications (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

iv

PR-4 Policy JGF(2), Seclusion or Restraint of Students (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

v

PR-5 Policy JGFG , Student Accidents (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
a

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
b

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
c

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.

d

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

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

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.

ii

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

iii

FI-3 Attendance & Discipline Summary

No recorded vote.

iv

FI-4 Bibb County School District Class of 2026 Graduation Dates

Dr. 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.

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