Board Meeting
October 16, 2014
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Chair - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Board Member - Mrs. Lynn Farmer , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Treasurer
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ivuntya Davis a student at Miller Middle School.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
Report of the Interim Superintendent
Presentation of a Resolution to the Georgia Retired Educators Association Georgia Police Officer Association Valor Award 2014 - **Officer** **John K. Wilson**, Campus Police, Officer of the Year for Valor. National Merit Scholarship Commended Scholar - **Anna** **Jones**, Howard…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes
Ms. Batieste addressed the Board regarding the Salary Study that we have to start somewhere and this is a beginning.
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
FS-3 FY2015 Head Start Operating Agreement
Mr. Miller made a motion to authorized the Interim Superintendent to execute an Operating Agreement with the Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council specifically related to the Head Start Program; seconded by Farmer and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller…
Full roll call
FS-4 Purchase of Maintenance/Campus Police Vehicles
Mr. Miller made a motion to waive Policy DJED and allow for the purchase of the 12 Maintenance vehicles and 1 Campus Police vehicle; seconded by Ms. Farmer and approved 8-0. Mr. Miller made a motion to purchase 12 new Maintenance vehicles from Riverside Ford not to exceed $271,9…
Full roll call
FS-5 GADOE Site Approval for CTAE Programs at the Promise Center
Mr. Miller made a motion to authorize the Interim Superintendent to submit application to the Georgia Department of Education requesting site approval for the facility located at 1780 Anthony Road, Macon, GA; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester…
Full roll call
FS-6 Advertise for Construction Services for New Elementary #3
Mr. Miller made a motion to authorize the Interim Superintendent to post RFP 15-10 for the Construction Services for New Elementary School #3 with a construction budget of $14,000,000; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconde…
Full roll call
FS-7 Invitation for Bids for Welcome Center/Annex HVAC Replacement RFP
Mr. Miller made a motion to authorize Interim Superintendent to post RFP #15-11 for the Welcome Center/Annex HVAC Replacement at a maximum cost of $300,000; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dilla…
Full roll call
FS-8 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Integrated Business System Request for Proposal and Days of Advertisement
Mr. Miller made a motion to waive Policy DJED from 30 days to 14 days and allow for the issuance of an RFP for an Enterprise Resource Planning Integrated Business System; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. Mr. Miller made an additional motion to approve the issuance of RFP f…
Full roll call
FS-9 FY-2015 Food Services Contract with the Academy for Classical Education Charter School
Mr. Miller made a motion to authorize the Interim Superintendent to execute a Charter School Food Service Agreement with the Academy for Classical Education; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dill…
Full roll call
Executive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation
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.
No recorded vote.
PS-1 Appointments and Transfers–Certified/Classified Personnel
Approves new hires and job transfers for both teaching and support staff.
Full roll call
PS-2 Separations from Employment
Approves a list of employees leaving the district — resignations, retirements, and terminations.
Full roll call
PS-3 Recommendation for Director of Maintenance
Ms. Carter made a motion to approve the recommendation of Eddie Montgomery as the Director of Maintenance; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mr…
Full roll call
PS-4 Compensation Salary Study for “Classified” Employees FY2015
Ms. Carter made a motion to approve the Compensation Salary Study for "Classified Employees" for FY2015; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 7-1. Mr. Hudson voted no. Mr. Hudson stated he was not against people receiving a raise, but he voted no to the process. Ms. Carter made…
Full roll call
OB-1 Superintendent Search Update
Ms. Farmer gave an update regarding the Superintendent Search. The Board will meet in Atlanta on Saturday, October 25, 2014 to interview candidates for Superintendent and in Macon on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
No recorded vote.
OB-2 Minority Contractor Report
Mr. Miller reported that the committee had met regarding Minority/Women Contractor's/Businesses in Macon. The plan is to have a proposal ready to present to the Board at the next meeting, then maybe move forward with a policy.
No recorded vote.
OB-3 ESPLOST Discussion
Dr. Smith reported on moving toward an ESPLOST election in March because there are only two dates next year, March and November. The term expires on December 31, 2015. Dr. Smith will be sending a proposed listing for the 2015 ESPLOST Projects. Mr. Hudson and Ms. Farmer stated th…
No recorded vote.
OB-4 School Naming Committees
No recorded vote.
OB-5 AdvancED Report
Dr. West reported they are working to prepare the report and gathering information from schools/departments. Dr. West also stated the need to begin the conversation of making a choice regarding IE2, Charter System or Traditional School System by 2015.
No recorded vote.
OB-6 Recommendation to name the Media Center at Ballard-Hudson - Dr. R.J. Martin Media Center
Mr. Hudson met with the Mr. Lanier, Principal and the Leadership Team at Ballard-Hudson regarding the recommendation to name the Media Center after Dr. R.J. Martin. Mr. Hudson also met with Dr. Martin's daughter and they are very delighted and will provide a portrait and other d…
No recorded vote.
OB-7 Recommendation to naming the Alternative School - Burghard Alternative School
Dr. Dillard met with the Burghard School and community members. It is their recommendation that the school be named Burghard Alternative Program. It will be placed on the agenda for approval at the November Board Meeting. Dr. Dillard would also like to have a formal dedication.…
No recorded vote.
NB-2 Report on Promise Neighborhood Champions Council
Mr. Hudson reported that the Promise Neighborhood Champion Council would like to speak with the Board about what is going on with the Promise Center. Dr. Smith stated that we should be hearing soon regarding a grant that would allow CTAE to have a satellite center at the site.
No recorded vote.