← All meetings

Committee Meeting

December 19, 2024

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

Agenda items
40
With votes
15
Contested
2

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Mr. James Freeman, President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Vice President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Treasurer - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Board Member - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, Board Member - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Board Meeting - Dr. Juawn Jackson, 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. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes
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.

Presentation

Dual Enrollment

Official wordingIS-2 Dual Enrollment (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Presentation

School Consolidation Survey

Official wordingIS-3 School Consolidation Survey (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Approves a $280,000 payment to Central Georgia Technical College for the Mayor’s adult-literacy program.

Official wordingIS-4 Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP) in Macon-Bibb-The Mayor's Literacy Alliance (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted to approve a payment of $280,000 to Central Georgia Technical College. Because the vote did not pass unanimously - 5 (yes) - 2 (abstained) -1 (no), it was not added to the Consent Agenda, but placed under New Business. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon
5 Yes1 No2 Abstained
Voted No
Kristin Hanlon (District 3)
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordAbstain
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonNo
Lisa Garrett-BoydAbstain
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes
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 the FY2026 budget and 2025 property-tax (millage) rate.

Official wordingFSS-2 FY 2026 Budget and CY 2025 (FY 2025) Millage Rate Calendar (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the District’s FY 2026 Budget and CY 2025 Millage Rate Calendar. - Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes

Approves up to $2.3 million for SMART interactive classroom panels from AiOS Group.

Official wordingFSS-3 Interactive Flat Panel Refresh - Phase 1 (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the purchase order to AiOS Group for SMART interactive flat panelsin the amount not to exceed $2,300,000.00. - Motion made by: Dr. Juawn Jackson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma Dillard Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes

Approves up to $7.36 million to buy 25 school buses from Yancey Bus Sales.

Official wordingFSS-4 Clean School Bus Program-Bus Purchases (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $7,360,925.00 to purchase twenty-five (25) school buses from Yancey Bus Sales utilizing the Georgia Statewide Contract 99999-SPD-SWL20200630-001. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Juawn Jackson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes

Approves up to $234,859 a year for Highland Electric to install electric-bus charging stations.

Official wordingFSS-5 Highland Electric Service Agreement (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to sign the service agreement with Highland Electric to install the recharging infrastructure for the electric buses at an annual cost not to exceed $234,859.17 utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 051123 / Product No. DEPOT-3-31. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes

Approves up to $216,000 a year for bus parts and supplies from Yancey Brothers.

Official wordingFSS-6 Parts and Supplies – Yancey Brothers Company (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the issuance of purchase orders for parts and supplies from Yancey Brothers Company at an annual cost that is not expected to exceed $216,000.00 utilizing Georgia Statewide Contract 99999-SPD-SWL20200630-001. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
Second reading

Updates the school board’s code of ethics.

Official wordingPR-1 Policy BH, Board Code of Ethics (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted to table this item. Yes (7) - No (1 - Dr. Jackson). It was not sent to the Consent Agenda. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton
7 Yes1 No
Voted No
Juawn Jackson
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonNo

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · November 21, 2024 →

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on managing school food services.

Official wordingPR-2 Policy EE, Food Services Management (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revisions of Policy EE, Food Services Management. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · November 21, 2024 →  ·  Second reading · December 19, 2024 →

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on free and reduced-price meal programs.

Official wordingPR-3 Policy EEA, Free and Reduced Nutrition Programs (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revisions of Policy EEA, Free and Reduced Nutrition Programs. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · November 21, 2024 →  ·  Second reading · December 19, 2024 →

First reading

Proposes minor revisions to the policy on sexual harassment of students for consistency with other policies.

Official wordingPR-5 Policy JCAC, Sexual Harassment of Students (INFORMATION - First Reading)

The district’s recommendationThe District will post revised Policy JCAC, Sexual Harassment of Students, on Simbli to receive input from the Board members and stakeholders for 30 days. The policy will be brought to the next board meeting for second reading and final Board adoption and approval.

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 16, 2025 →

First reading

Proposes minor revisions to the policy on visitors to schools for consistency with other policies.

Official wordingPR-6 Policy KM, Visitors to School (INFORMATION - First Reading)

The district’s recommendationThe District will post revised Policy KM, Visitors to School, on Simbli to receive input from the Board members and stakeholders for 30 days. The policy will be brought to the next board meeting for second reading and final Board adoption and approval.

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 16, 2025 →

First reading

Proposes minor revisions to the school trespassing policy for consistency with other policies.

Official wordingPR-7 Policy KMA, Trespassing (INFORMATION - First Reading)

The district’s recommendationThe District will post revised Policy KMA, Trespassing, on Simbli to receive input from the Board members and stakeholders for 30 days. The policy will be brought to the next board meeting for second reading and final Board adoption and approval.

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 16, 2025 →

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 – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation/School Safety/Cyber Security

From the minutesThe Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:46 p.m. Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma Dillard Voting: Unanimously Approved The Board voted to return from Executive Session at 6:09 p.m. Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting: Unanimously Approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes

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 Board voted to approve PS-1. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes
District documentsPS1_Board_19DEC24 ↗

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 Board voted to approve PS-2. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma Dillard Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes
District documentsPS2_Board_19DEC24 ↗
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_19DEC24 ↗

Approves personnel actions recommended by school principals and administrators.

Official wordingPS-5 School-Based Administrator Recommendations (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-5. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes
District documentsPS5 - December 19, 2024 ↗
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.

Bonds of 2020 Report

No recorded vote.

Debt Services Reports

No recorded vote.

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

Allocation of Legal Services

Official wordingFI-3 Allocation of Legal Services

No recorded vote.

Presents the annual spending reports for the 2016 and 2021 ESPLOST building programs, as state law requires.

Official wordingFI-4 FY 2021 ESPLOST Schedule of Expenditures (2016 ESPLOST and 2021 ESPLOST Newspaper Ads)

No recorded vote.

House Bill 581 Notice of Intent to Opt-Out

Official wordingFI-5 House Bill 581 Notice of Intent to Opt-Out

No recorded vote.

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingAdjourn

From the minutesThe meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma Dillard Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Juawn JacksonYes