Board Meeting
September 21, 2017
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Mr. Daryl J. Morton, President - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard, Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Robert M. Easter, Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller, Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe, Board Member - Dr. Wanda S. West, Board Member - Dr. Sundra M. Woodford,…
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Curtis L. Jones , Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Report of the Superintendent
**2017-2018 Teachers of the Year Recognition** The District recognized the 2017-2018 Teachers of the Year. Finalists for Bibb County Teacher of the Year included Douglas Stewart, Ingram-Pye Elementary; Felicia Batts, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary; Octavia Holloway, Cent…
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.
Consent Agenda
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.
IS-1 Continuation of the GEAR UP Grant Award, Year 7
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to accept the FY 2018 GEAR UP Grant Award of $2,084,346.00 to continue the implementation of programs and services designed to increase the number of students who graduate from high school and enroll in a post-secondary instit…
No recorded vote.
IS-3 Resolution to Amend Strategic Waiver School System Contract
The Board of Education approved the resolution authorizing an amendment to the Strategic Waiver School System partnership contract with the State Board of Education and authorized the Board President and Superintendent to sign the resolution.
No recorded vote.
FSS-1 Memorandum of Understanding with Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government
The Board of Education approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government related to the construction of a multi-purpose sports complex at Matilda Hartley Elementary School, the conveyance of land on which Tom Fontaine Ballpark is located…
No recorded vote.
FSS-3 Memorandum of Understanding with Macon-Bibb Consolidated Government – Hurricane Irma
The Board of Education approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government as it relates to Hurricane Irma clean-up efforts.
No recorded vote.
PS-1 Certified Personnel Report
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
No recorded vote.
PS-2 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-3 Personnel Recommendations
The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following classified terminations: - Steven Bambarger - Central Office, Budget Assistant - Chelsey Childs - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, Nutrition Assistant
No recorded vote.
IS-2 Revision of the 2017-2018 Academic Calendar
Mr. Morton made a motion to approve Friday, October 6, 2017 and Wednesday, December 20, 2017 as make-up days; Dr. Dillard seconded by and approved 6-2. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Mr. Morton, Dr. West, and Dr. Woodford voted yes. Mr. Miller and Mrs. Sipe voted no. - Mo…