Called Board Meeting - Vote on HB 581
February 5, 2025
An open session where residents can speak before the board acts — often on the budget or a policy change.
Agenda items
7
With votes
3
Contested
0
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 - 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 approved as presented. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
7 Yes
Full roll call
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District documentsAgenda Called Board Meeting 2 5 2025 HB 581 ↗
FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Opts the school district out of Georgia’s new statewide homestead tax exemption (HB 581).
Official wordingFSS-1 Adoption of Resolution to Opt Out of the Statewide Homestead Exemption (ACTION)
From the minutesAfter meeting all requirements set forth by the Secretary of State of Georgia, the Bibb County Board of Education voted (7-0) to adopt a resolution to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption created or otherwise granted by O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2, for the Bibb County School District. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
7 Yes
Full roll call
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Ends the meeting.
Official wordingADJOURN
From the minutesThe meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd Voting results: Unanimously approved
7 Yes
Full roll call
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