Board Meeting
April 16, 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.
Special performances by the Vineville Voices, Vineville Tappers and Kindergarten/First Grade Suzuki Violinists.
No recorded vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Maya Jones and Daniel Biek, third grade students at Vineville Academy of the Arts.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
Report of the Superintendent
**Quiz Bowl Winners** District students showcased their academic knowledge this school year by participating in elementary Quiz Bowl Competitions. Elementary quiz bowl teams are comprised of fourth and fifth grade students. All elementary schools complete in two practice rounds…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes
Ms. Donna Jackson of Bibb Elementary Principals Association addressed the Board concerning the budget and the loss of assistant principals, specialty teachers, and other faculty members at some of the elementary schools. Ms. Bertha Cadwell of Bibb Elementary Principals Associati…
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
IS-5 Item Removed
No recorded vote.
FSS-4 MLK Jr. Elementary School Network Electronics Award
Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Layer 3 Communications to provide the network electronics for the new Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elemetnary School for a cost of $134,438.89; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 8-0. - Motion…
Full roll call
FSS-5 Porter Elementary HVAC Award
Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Hamlin Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal to perform the HVAC renovation at Porter Elementary School at a cost of $1,019,717.00; seconded by Mrs. Carter and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. J…
Full roll call
FSS-6 Item Removed
No recorded vote.
FSS-7 Renewal for District-wide Microsoft Licensing (Dell)
Mr. Downey made a motion for the Board to authorize the Superintendent to sign the renewal agreement with Dell for district-wide Microsoft licenses for all BCSD servers, desktops, laptops, and devices at a cost of $254,219.66 for the 2015-16 school year; seconded by Mrs. Sipe an…
Full roll call
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
PS-3 Administrative Appointment(s)
Mr. Hudson made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Superintendent of Brooke Cole as Director of Elam Alexander Academy; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mr. Lester M. Miller _Voting results:_ Unanimou…
Full roll call
NB-1 Naming Committee for the Anthony Road Site (Promise Center)
Dr. Dillard appointed a naming committee for the 1780 Anthony Road building, formerly known as the Promise Center, with Mr. Miller serving as the chair. Other committee members include Dr. West, Mr. Morton, and Dr. Shelia Garcia, principal at Hartley Elementary School. An indivi…
No recorded vote.
NB-2 Naming committee for the Riverside Drive Site (Hutchings Career/Annex)
Dr. Dillard appointed a naming committee for the 2011 Riverside Drive campus, currently the Hutchings Career and College Academy and Annex Center, with Mrs. Carter serving as chair. Other committee members include Mr. Downey, Mr. Hudson, and Mr. Kenneth Lanier, principal at Ball…
No recorded vote.