Board Meeting
August 20, 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 Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Curtis Jones , Superintendent
No recorded vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by MaKayla Meadows and Kross Sellars, 4th grade students at Heritage Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
Report of the Superintendent
**School District Quick Think Winners** 1st Place - Samil Patel, Vineville Academy of the Arts 2nd Place - Drew Justice, Heard Elementary School 3rd Place - Ayda Deuley, Alexander II Magnet Schools **Governor's Honors Program** Amanda Rowan, Howard High School - Communicative Ar…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes
Mr. Billy Pitts addressed the Board concerning minority vendors, many of whom are strong advocates for public education in Bibb County. He stated there are qualified minority vendors who can provide services to the District and they would like the opportunity to more actively pa…
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
Mr. Downey made a motion to merge the agenda items not covered in the committee meeting with the regular board meeting agenda; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved…
Full roll call
IS-6 Implementation and Continuation of 21st Century Community Centers
Dr. West made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to accept and approve FY16 funds of $349,412.00 to implement a 21st CCLC Grant for Morgan/Veterans and Southfield Elementary Schools and $330,876.00 in continuation of FY15 funds for the existing 21st CCLC Grant for Union an…
Full roll call
IS-7 Continuation of Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) Professional Development Services
Dr. West made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to approve the continuation of professional learning services for AVID with the AVID Center in the amount of $62,000.00 (GEAR-UP Federal Funds); seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Wanda West - Mot…
Full roll call
IS-8 Graduation Schedule for 2016
Dr. West made a motion to approve the 2016 Graduation Schedule; seconded by Mrs. Carter and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Wanda West - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller -…
Full roll call
FSS-3 Georgia Power Utility Easement at Ingram-Pye Elementary
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation that the Board of Education enter into an agreement to provide an easement for Georgia Power to provide service to the First Choice Primary Care facility on the Ingram-Pye School property; seconded by Mrs. C…
Full roll call
FSS-4 Contract Renewal for Infinite Campus
Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to approve the annual renewal contract in the amount of $198,554.80 with Infinite Campus and K-12 Solutions for the services pertaining to the hosting and software licenses; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 8-0. - Motion…
Full roll call
FSS-5 Final Adoption of FY-2016/CY2015 Tax Levy
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the FY-2016/CY-2015 millage rate for the Bibb County School District at 17.945 mills; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Lester M. Miller _Voting results:_ Unanimously appro…
Full roll call
FSS-6 Bread Bid # 15-40 valued at approximately $150,000
Mr. Downey made a motion to to award Bid #15-40 to Flowers Baking Company to provide bread products at the approximate cost of $180,085.01 for the 2015-16 school year; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda We…
Full roll call
FSS-7 Milk Bid # 15-41 valued at approximately $850,000
Mr. Downey made a motion to award Bid #15-41 for milk products to Mayfield Dairy Farms to provide milk and milk products as the approximate cost of $861,583.18 for the 2015-16 school year; seconded by Mrs. Carter and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion s…
Full roll call
FSS-8 Surplus of Televisions
Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to donate the remaining surplus of televisions to Not-for-Profit and/or Charitable Organizatiions; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 7-1. Mr. Miller voted no. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr…
Full roll call
FSS-9 Resolution to Sell Real Property 2241 Montpelier Avenue (Old Miller A & B Campus)
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the resolution to sell real property located at 2241 Montpelier Avenue; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Thelma…
Full roll call
FSS-10 Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement
Mr. Downey made a motion to amend the Board agenda to add FSS-10 as an action item; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the second amendment to the purchase and sale agreement for the property located at 2441 Montpelier Avenue to extend t…
Full roll call
PR-1 Offer of Employment (Information)
The administrative rule for Offer of Employment (GAKA-R) was presented to the Board for information. This administrative rule will give a clear and complete understanding related to certified employees being displaced pursuant to a Reduction in Force (RIF).
No recorded vote.
PR-2 Contract (Liquidated Damages) (Information)
The administrative rule for Contract (Liquidated Damages) (GBA-R (EX)) was presented to the Board for information. This administrative rule establishes guidelines related to a certified employee being released from his/or her contract.
No recorded vote.
PR-3 Fraternization Policy (First Reading)
The Board Policy, Non-Fraternization in the Workplace (GAF), was presented to the Board for its first reading.
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.
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
OB-1 Recommendation from Naming Committee for Riverside Drive Site (Hutchings Career/Annex)
Mrs. Carter made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Naming Committee for the Riverside Drive Site (Hutchings Career Center/Annex) that the grounds which house the Hutchings Career Center and the former Welcome Center be named: > The Martin-Whitley Education Complex;…