Board Meeting

March 26, 2020

The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.

Agenda items

With votes

Contested

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Mr. Daryl Morton, President - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Treasurer - Mrs. Ella Carter, Board Member - Mr. Robert Easter, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Board Member - Mr. Lester Miller, Board Member - Mrs. Susan Sipe, Board Member

No recorded vote.

Non-Voting Members

From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones Jr, Superintendent

No recorded vote.

Call to Order

Invocation

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 minutesThere was no Executive Session.

No recorded vote.

Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.

Official wordingConsent Agenda

From the minutesDr. Dillard made a motion to approve the items on the consent agenda; seconded by Dr. Garrett and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett Voting results: Unanimously approved

8 Yes

Full roll call

Daryl MortonYes

Thelma DillardYes

Sundra WoodfordYes

Robert EasterYes

Susan K SipeYes

Ella S. CarterYes

Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Lester M. MillerYes

Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.

Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes

From the minutesThe Board of Education confirmed the minutes of the following meeting: - Board Meeting - February 20, 2020

No recorded vote.

Reduction in Number of Credits Needed for High School Graduation

Official wordingIS-1 Reduction in Number of Credits Needed for High School Graduation

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the recommendation to reduce the number of credits necessary for high school graduation from 24 credits to 23 credits, starting with the graduating class of May 2021.

No recorded vote.

RFP 20-16 Banking Services

Official wordingFSS-1 RFP 20-16 Banking Services

From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract negotiations with Truist for all banking services as outlined in RFP 20-16. This will be a one-year agreement with four renewal options.

No recorded vote.

Sharp Business Systems Contract

Official wordingFSS-2 Sharp Business Systems Contract

From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to sign the one-year copier contract in the amount not to exceed $102,832.00 with Sharp Business Systems and issue a purchase order in the same amount.

No recorded vote.

Request to Purchase Property – Heath Road and Pineworth Road

Official wordingFSS-3 Request to Purchase Property – Heath Road and Pineworth Road

From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the purchase of properties located at 2765, 2793 and 2805 Heath Road and 2757 Pineworth Road, Macon GA in the amount of $475,000.00.

No recorded vote.

Revision of Policy BBA – Board Officers

Official wordingPR-1 Revision of Policy BBA – Board Officers

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy BBA - Board Officers.

No recorded vote.

Revision of Policy BBAA – Board Officer Method of Election

Official wordingPR-2 Revision of Policy BBAA – Board Officer Method of Election

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy BBAA - Board Officer Method of Election.

No recorded vote.

Revision of Policy BE – School Board Records

Official wordingPR-3 Revision of Policy BE – School Board Records

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy BE - School Board Records.

No recorded vote.

Rescission of Policy BBABD – Duties of the Clerk

Official wordingPR-4 Rescission of Policy BBABD – Duties of the Clerk

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the rescission of Policy BBABD - Duties of the Clerk.

No recorded vote.

Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-1 Certified Personnel Report

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers and retirements/resignations of certified employees.

No recorded vote.

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

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers and retirements/resignations of classified employees.

No recorded vote.

Personnel Recommendations

Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendations

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following administrative appointments: - Jesse Harrelson - Assistant Principal, Springdale Elementary School - Dr. LaQuonta Williams-Smith - Assistant Principal, Weaver Middle School - Cynthia Jones - Assistant Principal, Howard Middle School - Robert Winborne - Assistant Principal, Howard High School - Dr. Angela Daws - Assistant Principal…

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The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following administrative appointments: - Jesse Harrelson - Assistant Principal, Springdale Elementary School - Dr. LaQuonta Williams-Smith - Assistant Principal, Weaver Middle School - Cynthia Jones - Assistant Principal, Howard Middle School - Robert Winborne - Assistant Principal, Howard High School - Dr. Angela Daws - Assistant Principal, Rutland Middle School - Kevin Adams - Director of Research, Evaluation, Assessment & Accountability The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the following classified termination: - Kimberly Jackson - Nutrition Assistant, School Nutrition

No recorded vote.

Settlement Recommendations

Official wordingPS-4 Settlement Recommendations

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the following workers' compensation settlement: - Y.G. - $5,000.00

No recorded vote.

Teacher Contract Recommendations for 2020-2021

Official wordingPS-5 Teacher Contract Recommendations for 2020-2021

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's teacher contract recommendations for the 2020 - 2021 school year.

No recorded vote.

Extended School Closure

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved that the Bibb County School District shall remain closed for in-person instruction through April 24, 2020 with limited exceptions for meal preparation and distribution, continuity of e-learning opportunities and any other necessary functions as determined by the Superintendent.

No recorded vote.

New Business

Old Business

Adjourn