Board Meeting
October 15, 2015
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , President - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton , Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , Board…
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Curtis Jones , Superintendent
No recorded vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by TyKevia Collins, first grade student at Union Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
Report of the Superintendent
**2015 National Blue Ribbon School** Alexander II Magnet Elementary School was named a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. This marks the second time in a decade that the school has received the distinction. Alexander II was named a National Blu…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes
There were no visitors to address the Board.
No recorded vote.
CONSENT AGENDA - Report of Standing Committees
Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.
Full roll call
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
No recorded vote.
Instructional Services
No recorded vote.
IS-2 Strategic Plan Approval
The Board approved the District Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan has five goal areas: student achievement,student and stakeholder engagement, leader and teacher effectiveness, reliable organization, and learning and growth.
No recorded vote.
IS-3 Strategic Waiver School System (SWSS)
The Board approved the District's Strategic Waiver School System (SWSS) Application for submission to the Georgia Department of Education.
No recorded vote.
Fiscal/Support Services
No recorded vote.
FSS-1 Purchase and Implementation for Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS)
The Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Howard Technology Solutions for the iBoss Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) solution in the amount of $134,000.00.
No recorded vote.
FSS-2 Award of Network Electronics for Veterans Elementary
The Board authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order with Layer 3 Communications for the network electronics at Veterans Elementary School for a total of $135,427.52.
No recorded vote.
FSS-3 RFP Furniture Contract Award for Riley
The Board authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order with Business Interiors by Staples in the amount of $115,368.93 for furniture at Riley Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
FSS-4 Contract Award for Warehouse Racks and Records Storage
The Board authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to McGee Storage and Handling in the amount of $151,699.00 for warehouse racks, shelving and record storage solutions for the new Operations Center located on Cavalier Drive.
No recorded vote.
FSS-5 Heard Certificate of the Board
The Board approved a resolution stating that all financial obligations and claims related to the Heard Elementary School construction project have been paid in full and the project is complete.
No recorded vote.
Policies and Rules
No recorded vote.
Personnel Services
No recorded vote.
PS-1 Classified Personnel Report
Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).
No recorded vote.
PS-2 Certified Personnel Report
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
No recorded vote.
PS-3 Administrative Appointment(s)
The Board approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following administrative appointments: - Vicki Hulett - Executive Director of Accounting - Alfreda Mitchell - Assistant Principal, Rutland Middle School
No recorded vote.
PS-4 Terminations
The Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the termination of the following certified employee: - Kendall Jordan - Teacher, Ballard-Hudson Middle School The Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the termination of the following classified employe…
No recorded vote.
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.
OB-1 Dedication of JROTC Wing at Rutland High School
The CTAE Department received approval to dedicate the JROTC hall at Rutland High School as the Frank Johnson and Thomas Mosley Leadership Education Department. Both men served as Montford Point Marines and have significant contributions to the Macon-Bibb County Community. The de…
No recorded vote.
NB1-Annual Review of Academy for Classical Education (ACE)
Mr. Witt Gaither, Governing Board Chair, and Mrs. Laura Perkins, Complex Principal, presented the annual report for the Academy of Classical Education (ACE). The report covered the ACE curriculum and instruction, board governance, and financial information
No recorded vote.
NB-2 Annual Review of Macon Charter Academy (MCA)
Mr. Ron Boykins, principal, presented the annual report for Macon Charter Academy (MCA). The report covered the areas of board governance, school safety, academics, teacher evaulations and operations. Mr. Boykins also gave an updated of the corrective action plan they are workin…
No recorded vote.
NB-3 Annual Review of Hutchings Charter Academy
Dr. Cassandra Washington, Director of CTAE, and Mr. Darrick McCrary, Program Coordinator, presented an overview of Hutchings College and Career Charter Academy. The presentation included an overview of the pathways and program structure, curriculum, professional development for…
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST Advisory Group Introductions
Mr. Leonard Bevill, chair of the ESPLOST Advisory Group, was introduced to the Board by Dr. Jones. Mr. Bevill updated the Board on the workk of the group which includes presentations at schools and community group meetings. The goal of the group is to educate as many people as p…
No recorded vote.