Board Agenda
October 17, 2013
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Dr. Wanda West , President - Mrs. Susan K Sipe , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mrs. Lynn Farmer , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Board Member - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Treasurer
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent Mr. Jason E. Downey-Absent
No recorded vote.
District All Service Color Guard
The District All Service Color Guard was presented by students from the District High Schools.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
No recorded vote.
September 19, 2013 Board Meeting
- Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K Sipe _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes: Dr. Th…
Full roll call
September 20-21, 2013 Board Retreat
- Motion made by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K Sipe _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes: Dr.…
Full roll call
Special Recognitions
**2013-2014 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR** Alexander II Magnet School - Crystal Walker Barden Elementary School - Shannon Milton Bernd Elementary School - Angela Howard Brookdale Elementary School - Jondrea Harris Bruce Elementary School - Kimberly Jackson Burdell-Hunt Magnet School - T…
No recorded vote.
Invitation to Visitors to Address the Board
No public comments.
No recorded vote.
Instructional Services
No Action Items.
No recorded vote.
Fiscal Services
No recorded vote.
FS-4 Architect for Miller Gym Recommendation
- Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K Sipe _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes: Dr. Th…
Full roll call
FS-5 RFP for Construction Services for Miller Gym Project
- Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K Sipe _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes: Dr. Th…
Full roll call
FS-6 Item Pulled
No recorded vote.
FS-7 Head Start Operating Agreement
- Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer _Voting results:_ - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - No: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard
Full roll call
FS-8 Item Pulled
No recorded vote.
FS-9 Item Pulled
No recorded vote.
Support Services
No recorded vote.
SS-1 Natural Gas Bid
- Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes: Dr.…
Full roll call
SS-2 Item Pulled
Agenda Item was tabled until the November 21, 2013 Board Meeting.
No recorded vote.
SS-3 Solicitation for Request for Proposals for Insurance Brokerage Services
- Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes:…
Full roll call
SS-4 Solicitation for Request for Proposals for Excess Workers Compensation Insurance
Page 8, (4) Change contract date from December 1, 2013 to effective date January 1, 2014. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carte…
Full roll call
Policy and Rules
Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith updated Board members on the process of updating the District's policies. In June 2013, Board members voted to enter into an agreement with the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) to assist the District with policy revision and dev…
No recorded vote.
Personnel Services
Executive Session - Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation Mrs. Carter made a motion to enter into **_Executive Session_** at 7:42 p.m. for the purpose of personnel matters, future acquisition of property and pending litigation was made by Dr. Dillar…
No recorded vote.
PS-1 Appointments and Transfers–Certified/Classified Personnel
Approves new hires and job transfers for both teaching and support staff.
Full roll call
PS-2 Separations from Employment
Approves a list of employees leaving the district — resignations, retirements, and terminations.
Full roll call
PS-3 Recommendation of Sylvia Hooker, Deputy Superintendent School Improvement from Part-time to Full-time Effective 11-1, 2013
- Motion made by: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer _Voting results:_ - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - No: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard
Full roll call
PS-4 Recommendation of Bruce Giroux to Continue at 49% as Deputy Superintendent Teaching and Learning
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - No: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard
Full roll call
OB-1 Channel 17- Televise Board Meetings
**District to Partner with 41NBC for Management of Public Access TV Channel** Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith announced that the District will be partnering with 41NBC to handle management of the District's Public Access television channel. 41NBC will not own the stat…
No recorded vote.
OB-2 Strategic Plan Update
Dr. Smith told the Board that Retired Brig. Gen. Stewart Rodeheaver has agreed to work with Board members to address required actions regarding governance. Brig. Gen. Rodeheaver will initially help the Board to develop its own Strategic Plan to align with the District's Strategi…
No recorded vote.
OB-3 GSBA Superintendent Search
**Search for Superintendent Moves Forward** Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith and Board President Dr. Wanda West have been in contact with Jim Puckett of Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) regarding the search for a permanent superintendent. Mr. Puckett will likel…
No recorded vote.
NB-1 Winter Graduation Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Central High School
The date for Winter Graduation was announced during the meeting. Winter Graduation will be held Thursday, January 23, 2014, at 6 p.m. at Central High School, 2155 Napier Avenue, Macon.
No recorded vote.
Adjourn
Ends the meeting.