Board Meeting
June 18, 2015
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
38
With votes
16
Contested
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Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- 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
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
The Pledge of Allegiance
From the minutesThe Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kade MeMichiel, rising fourth grade student at Sonny Carter Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
Invocation
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesMrs. Sipe made a motion to approve the three sets of meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 7-0. The meeting minutes approved were: - Board Meeting - May 21, 2015 - Public Hearing - June 9, 2015 - Called Board Meeting - June 9, 2015 - Motion made by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Motion seconded by: Mr. Lester M. Miller Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesThe American Red Cross annually presents the Hometown Hero Awards to those residents of the 22 counties served under the Central Georgia Chapter. Two District employees were honored this year. Dr. Steven Corkery, Executive Director of Psychological and Social Services, and Counseling received the Advocate Hero award for his work to coordinate mental health recovery services for students in the District who have lost…
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The American Red Cross annually presents the Hometown Hero Awards to those residents of the 22 counties served under the Central Georgia Chapter. Two District employees were honored this year. Dr. Steven Corkery, Executive Director of Psychological and Social Services, and Counseling received the Advocate Hero award for his work to coordinate mental health recovery services for students in the District who have lost friends, teachers, and family members. Dr. Corkery also serves as a trained Red Cross volunteer in mental services. Officer John Wilson with the Campus Police Department received the Law Enforcement Hero Award for confronting an armed individual on a Bibb County School campus in August 2013. He confronted the suspect and was able to disarm him and arrest him without incident. Officer Wilson was recognized by the Peace Officers Association of Georgia Officer of the Year for Valor Award for his handling of the same event.No recorded vote.
OTHER REMARKS
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
From the minutesMs. Wanda Eanes, Miller Magnet Middle School parent, addressed the Board concerning eighth grade students in the Accelerated Math class not being able to receive credit for the course due to the teacher not being properly certified to teach the class. She and other parents were disappointed in the lack of timely communication about the situation and not researching other options to address the situation prior to the…
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Ms. Wanda Eanes, Miller Magnet Middle School parent, addressed the Board concerning eighth grade students in the Accelerated Math class not being able to receive credit for the course due to the teacher not being properly certified to teach the class. She and other parents were disappointed in the lack of timely communication about the situation and not researching other options to address the situation prior to the end of the school year. Ms. Debra Thomas of the Bloomfield Preparatory Academy wanted to thank the Board and the District for accepting the charter petition for the school and hoped to work in partnership with the Board to educating the children of the community. Mr. Tommy Barnes, Miller Magnet Middle School parent, addressed the Board concerning the situation of the students enrolled in the Accelerated Math Class. He is disappointed in the lack of communication from the school and the district. Additionally, Mr. Barnes expressed that many elementary parents in the Miller/Central feeder zone are hesitant to send their children to Miller due to the handling of the situation with the Accelerated Math students.No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Shortens the bid-posting period for the assessment platform from 30 days to 10 days.
Official wordingIS-1 Assessment Platform
From the minutesMrs. Carter made a motion for the Board to waive the 30 day posting period for the RFP for the Assessment Platform under Board Policy DJED and that the Bibb County School District only be required to post the RFP for ten (10) days; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Authorizes seeking state waivers on minimum class spending, teacher certification, salary experience credit, and class size.
Official wordingIS-2 Flexibility Title 50 Waivers
From the minutesMrs. Carter made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to seek waivers of the State Board of Education for the following: - Rule 160-5-1-.29 Minimum Direct Class Expenditures - Rule 160-5-2-.50 Certification Requirements - Rule 160-5-2-.05 Experience for Salary Purposes - Rule 160-5-1-.08 Class Size Mr. Downey seconded the motion and it was approved 6-1. Mr. Miller voted no. - Motion made by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey
FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES
Gives final approval to the superintendent's recommended budget for fiscal year 2016.
Official wordingFSS-1 Final Adoption of the FY2016 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion for the final adoption of the Superintendent's Recommended Budget for FY 2016; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 6-1. Mr. Downey vote no. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe
Hires Independent Portfolio Consultants to manage the district's investments.
Official wordingFSS-2 Appointment of an Investment Firm
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Independent Portfolio Consultants; seconded by Mrs. Carter and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Approves a school-based health agreement with Medical Center, Navicent Health.
Official wordingFSS-3 School House Health Agreement with Medical Center Navicent Health
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to approve the agreement between the Bibb County School District and the Medical Center Navicent Health and to authorize the Superintendent to execute the agreement on behalf of the School District; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Leases the King-Danforth facility to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia.
Official wordingFSS-7 Lease Agreement between Bibb County School District and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia - King Danforth
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to approve the lease agreement between the Bibb County School District and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia for the use of the King-Danforth facility; seconded by Mrs. Carter and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Approves putting the education sales tax (ESPLOST) to a public vote.
Official wordingFSS-8 Referendum for Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ESPLOST
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to approve the referendum for the Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST); seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Lester M. Miller Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Grants Georgia Power a utility easement at Heard Elementary School.
Official wordingFSS-9 Georgia Power Utility Easement
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to approve the utility easement for Georgia Power at Heard Elementary School; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Renews the district's property, auto, and liability insurance for a $852,323.00 premium.
Official wordingFSS-10 FY2016 Property, Auto, General Liability, Inland Marine, Boiler & Machinery and Auto Owners Insurance Renewal
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to approve the renewal of the property, auto, general liability, inland marine, boiler and machinery, and auto owners insurance coverage for the total premium of $852,323.00; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Lester M. Miller Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Renews the district's student accident insurance for a $38,500.00 premium.
Official wordingFSS-11 Student Accident Insurance Renewal
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to approve the renewal of the Bibb County School District Student Accident Insurance Policy for a total FY 2016 premium of $38,500.00; seconded by Mr. Hudson and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Thomas Hudson Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Certificated Employees Impacted by Reduction in Force
Official wordingFSS-12 Certificated Employees Impacted by Reduction in Force
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to waive policy GBM - Professional Personnel Transfer; seconded by Mrs. Carter and approved 7-0. Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to protect the salary of all certificated employees impacted by the Reduction in Force for the 2015-2016 school year only; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 7-0.
No recorded vote.
POLICIES AND RULES
Adopts the student code of conduct for the 2015-2016 school year.
Official wordingPR-1 Code of Conduct
From the minutesMr. Morton made a motion to approve the Code of Student Conduct for the 2015-2016 school year; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 6-0. Mr. Miller abstained. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe
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PERSONNEL SERVICES
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
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of personnel matters/future acquisition of property/pending litigation at 7:02 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Hudson and approved 7-0. Mr. Downey made a motion to come out of Executive Session; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 7-0.
No recorded vote.
Approves new hires and job transfers for both teaching and support staff.
Official wordingPS-1 Appointments and Transfers–Certified/Classified Personnel
From the minutesMr. Hudson made a motion to approve the appointments and transfers of certified and classified personnel; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Approves a list of employees leaving the district — resignations, retirements, and terminations.
Official wordingPS-2 Separations from Employment
From the minutesMr. Hudson made a motion to approve the separations from employment of certified and classified personnel; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Approves appointments of district or school administrators.
Official wordingPS-3 Administrative Appointments
From the minutes
- ###### 1\. Director of Research, Evaluation, Assessment & Accountability Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of Anthony "Tony" Jones as the Director of Research, Evaluation, Assessment, and Accountability; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved7 Yes · 0 No
- ###### 2\. Assistant Principal - Southfield ES Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of Cynthia Jones as the Assistant Principal of Southfield Elementary School; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Voting results: Unanimously approved7 Yes · 0 No
- ###### 3\. Assistant Principal - Union ES Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of Donna Mallett as the assistant principal of Union Elementary School; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Voting results: Unanimously approved7 Yes · 0 No
- ###### 4\. Assistant Principal - Rutland HS Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the Superintendents' recommendation of Michael Horton as assistant principal of Rutland High School; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe Voting results: Unanimously approved7 Yes · 0 No
- ###### 5\. Assistant Principal - Weaver MS Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of Janice Loyd as the assistant principal at Weaver Middle School; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved7 Yes · 0 No
- ###### 6\. Assistant Principal - Howard HS Mr. Morton made a motion to approved the Superintendent's recommendation of Dr. LaToya Smith as assistant principal at Howard High School; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Voting results: Unanimously approved7 Yes · 0 No
- ###### 7\. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of Paige Busbee as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 6-1. Mr. Hudson voted no. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey
Old Business
Names the Anthony Road site the Dr. Robert J. Williams Complex at Ballard-Hudson.
Official wordingOB-1 Recommendation from the Naming Committee for the Anthony Road Site (Promise Center)
From the minutesThe Naming Committee for the Anthony Road Site, chaired by Mr. Miller, recommended to the Board that the facility be named the Dr. Robert J. Williams Complex at Ballard-Hudson. The committee consisted of Lester Miller, Daryl Morton, Dr. Wanda West, Dr. Shelia Garcia, and Dr. Henry Ficklin. Mr. Downey made the motion to name the Anthony Road site the Dr. Robert J. Williams Complex at Ballard-Hudson; seconded by Mr. M…
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The Naming Committee for the Anthony Road Site, chaired by Mr. Miller, recommended to the Board that the facility be named the Dr. Robert J. Williams Complex at Ballard-Hudson. The committee consisted of Lester Miller, Daryl Morton, Dr. Wanda West, Dr. Shelia Garcia, and Dr. Henry Ficklin. Mr. Downey made the motion to name the Anthony Road site the Dr. Robert J. Williams Complex at Ballard-Hudson; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved7 Yes
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Recommendation from the Naming Committee for Riverside Drive Site (Hutchings Career/Annex)
Official wordingOB-2 Recommendation from the Naming Committee for Riverside Drive Site (Hutchings Career/Annex)
From the minutesThe Naming Committee for the Riverside Drive Site, chaired by Mrs. Carter, recommended to the Board that the facility be named the Martin/Whitley Education Complex for Dr. R.J. Martin and Dr. W.C. Whitley who were both educators in the school district. Committee members included Ella Carter, Jason Downey, Kenneth Lanier, and Alvin Copeland. Mr. Hudson made a motion to name the Riverside Drive site facility the Marti…
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The Naming Committee for the Riverside Drive Site, chaired by Mrs. Carter, recommended to the Board that the facility be named the Martin/Whitley Education Complex for Dr. R.J. Martin and Dr. W.C. Whitley who were both educators in the school district. Committee members included Ella Carter, Jason Downey, Kenneth Lanier, and Alvin Copeland. Mr. Hudson made a motion to name the Riverside Drive site facility the Martin/Whitley Education Complex; seconded by Mrs. Sipe. After conversation by the Board concerning how to best preserve the current name of the facility in some way, Mr. Hudson withdrew his motion and no further action was taken. Dr. Jones recommended that the Naming Committee reconvene to discuss the naming of the facility and bring a recommendation to the Board in July.No recorded vote.
New Business
Report from Georgia School Boards Summer Conference in Savannah
Official wordingNB-1 Report from Georgia School Boards Summer Conference in Savannah
From the minutesDr. Dillard gave a report from the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Summer Conference. She presented the Board with the GSBA Governance Team Achievement Recognition Levels and wanted the Board to work toward achieving quality, distinguished, or exemplary board status during FY 2016.
No recorded vote.
Interim Report of from the Superintendent’s Entry Plan
Official wordingNB-2 Interim Report of from the Superintendent’s Entry Plan
From the minutesDr. Jones presented an update on his Entry Plan with the Board. The presentation highlighted his strategy map for student achievement, district engagements, media engagements, community engagements, and the critical issues he identified through his community and school meetings.
No recorded vote.
Adjourn