Called Board Meeting
February 2, 2021
A special meeting called outside the regular schedule, usually for one time-sensitive or specific item.
Agenda items
10
With votes
3
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Daryl Morton, President - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Treasurer - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Board Member - James Freeman, Board Member - Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Myrtice Johnson, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones Jr, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Presentation
COVID-19 Update
Official wordingCOVID-19 Update (PRESENTATION)
From the minutesMr. Jamie Cassady, Assistant Superintendent of Student Affairs, presented to the Board an update on COVID-19 situation in Bibb County and presented information on the vaccination plan for District teachers and staff.
A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.
Buys up to $255,500.00 in desk shields from Athens Paper Company with federal CARES Act funds.
Official wordingRequest to Purchase Desk Shields (ACTION)
From the minutesDr. Woodford made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Athens Paper Company in the amount not to exceed $255,500.00 to purchase desk shields utilizing CARES Act Funds; seconded by Mr. Freeman and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: James Freeman Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
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Adopts a resolution asking the state to prioritize COVID-19 vaccines for teachers and school staff.
Official wordingRequest for Governor and Georgia Department of Public Health to Prioritize Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Teachers and School Staff Members (ACTION)
From the minutesDr. Garrett made a motion to approve the Resolution requesting that the Governor and/or the Georgia Department of Public Health reassign public school teachers and education staff into the 1A category for purposes of obtaining the COVID-19 vaccination; seconded by Mr. Jackson and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett - Motion seconded by: Juawn Jackson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
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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 administration’s recommended hires, transfers, and departures.
Official wordingPersonnel Recommendation (ACTION)
From the minutesMs. Hanlon made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to appoint Dr. Tanzy Kilcrease as Chief of Staff; seconded by Mr. Jackson and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Kristin Hanlon - Motion seconded by: Juawn Jackson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
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Adjourn