Board Retreat
February 22, 2019
An informal session to dig into issues and plan ahead. Usually no formal votes are taken.
Agenda items
18
With votes
0
Contested
0
Attendance
From the minutesVoting Members Mr. Lester Miller, President Dr. Sundra Woodford, Vice President Dr. Thelma Dillard, Treasurer Mrs. Ella Carter, Board Member Mr. Robert Easter, Board Member Dr. Lisa Garrett, Board Member Mr. Daryl Morton, Board Member Mrs. Susan Sipe, Board Member Non-Voting Members Dr. Curtis Jones, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Friday, February 22, 2019 - 2:00 PM
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Foothills Charter Presentation
From the minutesDr. Sherrie Gibney-Sherman, Superintenent of Foothills Education Charter High School, gave a presentation on the charter school replication model for the proposed Piedmont Education Charter High School for Bibb and Henry counties.
No recorded vote.
Employee Benefits - 2:45 PM
From the minutesPaige Busbee, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Ron Collier, Chief Financial Officer, presented information on employee eligibility, costs, and benefits of the District's participation in the State Health Benefits Plan.
No recorded vote.
Banking and Investments - 3:00 PM
From the minutesMr. Ron Collier, Chief Financial Officer, presented information on the District's current banking services, investment funds, and the process for preparing an RFP for banking services.
No recorded vote.
District Insurance Coverages - 3:15 PM
From the minutesMr. David Gowan, Director of Safety and Security, presented information on the RFP and annual renewal process for the District's auto, property, and general liability insurance coverages.
No recorded vote.
Safety and Security Update - 3:30 PM
From the minutesMr. Keith Simmons, Chief of Staff, updated Board members on several state school safety initiatives including the GaDOE Facility Safety grants and the Governor's "Keep Georgia Students Safe" plan.
No recorded vote.
BREAK - 3:45 PM
New Elementary #4 Update & SWSS Overview - 4:00 PM
From the minutesMr. Simmons shared with Board members the draft of the plans for the New Elementary School #4 that will be built on the site of the current Riley Elementary School and provide information about the District's SWSS contract and amendments.
No recorded vote.
2021 ESPLOST Referendum - 4:15 PM
From the minutesMr. Simmons presented information to the Board concerning preparing for the 2021 ESPLOST Referendum. The information consisted of a proposed ESPLOST campaign timeline and a proposed list of projects.
No recorded vote.
Committee Chair and Board Liaisons Small Group Discussion - 4:45 PM
From the minutesBoard committee chairs and vice chairs meet in small groups with the staff liaisons for their respective committees to discuss how the staff liaisons will work with them to make sure committee chairs and board members have an understanding of board meeting agenda items.
No recorded vote.
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
From the minutesDr. Dillard made a motion to go into Executive Session for personnel matters/future acquisition of property/pending litigation/school safety at 5:00 p.m.; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Dr. Garrett, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe and Dr. Woodford voted yes. Mrs. Sipe made a motion to end Executive Session at 5:10 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 8-0. Mrs. Ca…
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Dr. Dillard made a motion to go into Executive Session for personnel matters/future acquisition of property/pending litigation/school safety at 5:00 p.m.; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Dr. Garrett, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe and Dr. Woodford voted yes. Mrs. Sipe made a motion to end Executive Session at 5:10 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Dr. Garrett, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe and Dr. Woodford voted yes. No action was taken in Executive Session.No recorded vote.
RECESS - 5:30
Saturday, February 23, 2019 - 8:30 AM
From the minutesThe retreat reconvened at 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Carter and Mr. Easter were not present for this day of the retreat.
No recorded vote.
Whole Board Governance Training
From the minutesDr. Juli Alligood, Executive Director of Middle Georgia RESA, conducted the Whole Board Governance Training.
No recorded vote.
BCSD Mission and Vision Statements - 11:30 AM
From the minutesDr. Curtis Jones presented Board members with recommendations to revise the District's vision and mission statements. The recommendations will be presented at a later Board meeting for consideration.
No recorded vote.
ADJOURN - 11:45 AM