Board Meeting
January 17, 2019
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Report of the Superintendent
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Title I Distinguished School Award Skyview Elementary School is one of to two schools in Georgia chosen to be a National ESEA Distinguished School. Skyview’s CCRPI increased by 20.7 points for the 2016-17 school year, reaching at total score of 91.2. The Georgia Department of Education honored Skyview by officially presenting the award. Macon Regional First Lego League Tournament The Appling Middle School robotics team, “Rise of the Raiders,” recently won first place in Robot Performance at the Macon Regional First Lego League Tournament. The team, which includes members Frederick Coker Jr., Anise Gainey, Zamari Johnson, Madison Mizell, Austin PrimusGlover, Donovan Primus-Daniel, Jazmyn Revels, Ja’Darrien Riggins, Aubrey Stewart and Chloe Vicks, as well as coach Shavetta Thomas, advanced to the FIRST Lego League Super Regional competition. 2018 Board President Recognition Lester Miller was honored with a commemorative gavel for serving as Board President in 2018.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
No recorded vote.
Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.
Official wordingConsent Agenda
Full roll call
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
No recorded vote.
SWSS Contract Amendment
Official wordingIS-1 SWSS Contract Amendment
No recorded vote.
Academy for Classical Education Local Authorization Renewal
Official wordingIS-2 Academy for Classical Education Local Authorization Renewal
No recorded vote.
ITB 19-19 New Kitchen Equipment Purchase
Official wordingFSS-1 ITB 19-19 New Kitchen Equipment Purchase
No recorded vote.
RFP 19-20 Design Services for New Elementary #4
Official wordingFSS-2 RFP 19-20 Design Services for New Elementary #4
No recorded vote.
FY 2020 Budget Calendar
Official wordingFSS-3 FY 2020 Budget Calendar
No recorded vote.
Revision of Policy JBC(1) – Homeless Students (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-1 Revision of Policy JBC(1) – Homeless Students (Second Reading)
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · December 13, 2018 → · Second reading · July 18, 2019 →
Revision of Policy KC – Board-Community Relations (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-2 Revision of Policy KC – Board-Community Relations (Second Reading)
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · December 13, 2018 →
Revision of Policy BBA – Board Officers (First Reading)
Official wordingPR-3 Revision of Policy BBA – Board Officers (First Reading)
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 · February 28, 2019 →
Revision of Policy BBAA – Board Officer Method of Election (First Reading)
Official wordingPR-4 Revision of Policy BBAA – Board Officer Method of Election (First Reading)
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 · February 28, 2019 →
Revision of Policy BBC – Board Committees (First Reading)
Official wordingPR-5 Revision of Policy BBC – Board Committees (First Reading)
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 · February 28, 2019 →
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
Official wordingPS-1 Certified Personnel Report
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
No recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendations
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendations
No recorded vote.
Recommendations for System-Level Contract Renewals for Certified Administrators for 2019 - 2020
Official wordingPS-4 Recommendations for System-Level Contract Renewals for Certified Administrators for 2019 - 2020
No recorded vote.
Election of Board Officers
Official wordingNB-1 Election of Board Officers
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Mr. Miller accepted nominations for the office of President. Mrs. Sipe nominated Mr. Miller and Mr. Easter nominated Mrs. Sipe. Mrs. Sipe declined the nomination for President. Mr. Miller was elected President with a vote of 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Dr. Garrett, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe and Dr. Woodford voted for Mr. Miller. Mr. Miller accepted nominations for the office of Vice President. Mr. Miller nominated Dr. Sundra Woodford and there were no other nominations for the office. Dr. Woodford was elected Vice President with a vote of 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Dr. Garrett, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe and Dr. Woodford voted for Dr. Woodford. Mr. Miller accepted nominations for the office of Treasurer. Mr. Morton nominated Dr. Dillard and there were not other nominations for the office. Dr. Dillard was elected Treasurer with a vote of 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Dr. Garrett, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe and Dr. Woodford voted for Dr. Dillard.No recorded vote.
ESPLOST Oversight Committee Appointments
Official wordingNB-2 ESPLOST Oversight Committee Appointments
No recorded vote.