Board Meeting
December 15, 2016
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
26
With votes
2
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Lester M. Miller, President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard, Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , Board Member - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Vice President - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesSouthwest High School Football Team - 2016 Region 3-AA Co-Champions The Southwest High School football team had a historic year, winning the programs's first region football championship with a share of the Region 3-AA title. The Southwest football team is led by Head Coach Joseph Dupree, Jr. CTAE Vision for Public Education Video Presentation A group of Career, Technicial, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) students…
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Southwest High School Football Team - 2016 Region 3-AA Co-Champions The Southwest High School football team had a historic year, winning the programs's first region football championship with a share of the Region 3-AA title. The Southwest football team is led by Head Coach Joseph Dupree, Jr. CTAE Vision for Public Education Video Presentation A group of Career, Technicial, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) students recently participated in a video contest hosted by the Georgia School Boards Association. The focus of the video contest was to highlight the students' vision for public education. CTAE students Stephaughn Hamilton, Terry Hollingshed, Devin Johnson, Iklya Jones, D'Naazah Matthews, Jamicah Moore and Matthew Smith created the video as part of the Audio and Visual Pathway at Hutchings College and Career Academy. GSBA Distinguished Board Recognition At the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, the Bibb County Board of Education was recognized as a Distinguished Board. This honor reflects the second tier of GSBA recognition. School boards receive this honor based on their board governance and leadership practices that support student development and achievement in their respective school districts. Recognition of Past Board Presidents Several Board members were recognized for their service as Board President in the past with a commemorative gavel. Thomas Huson was president in 2009, followed by Dr. Wanda West in 2013, and Susan K. Sipe in 2014. Board Presidents serve a term of one year. Recognition of Outgoing Board Members Board of Education members Thomas E. Hudson and Jason E. Downey were recognized for their service to the Bibb County School District during their terms of office. Mr. Downey, the District 6 representative, has served has vice president and treasurer of the Board. Mr. Hudson, the District 5 representative, served the board for 12 years and held several Board leadership positions, including president.No recorded vote.
OTHER REMARKS
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
From the minutesThe following individual addressed the Board: - Beverly Berrian concerning bullying at school
No recorded vote.
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
From the minutesThere was no Executive Session.
No recorded vote.
Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.
Official wordingCONSENT AGENDA
From the minutesDr. Dillard made a motion to approve all of the items on the consent agenda; seconded by Dr. West and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West Voting results: Unanimously approved
7 Yes
Full roll call
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Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesThe Board of Education confirmed the minutes of the following meetings: - Board Meeting - November 17, 2016 - Called Board Meeting - December 8, 2016
No recorded vote.
Intent to Apply for GEAR UP Grant
Official wordingIS-1 Intent to Apply for GEAR UP Grant
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the District Effectiveness Division to move forward with preparation for submitting a letter of intent to apply for the 2017 GEAR UP Grant Competition upon release of an official announcement from the US Department of Education.
No recorded vote.
MOU for Read United
Official wordingIS-2 MOU for Read United
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the reading initiatives as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding with the United Way of Central Georgia, and that the Superintendent be given the authority to execute the same.
No recorded vote.
RFP 17-9 Roof Improvement Project
Official wordingFSS-1 RFP 17-9 Roof Improvement Project
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order in the amount of $306,292.00 to Pittman Waller Roofing Company to perform the roofing work related to RFP-19, Roof Replacement Project.
No recorded vote.
Workers Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal
Official wordingFSS-2 Workers Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the renewal of the Excess Workers Compensation Insurance Policy for the period of January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018 at the premium level of $210,841.00.
No recorded vote.
Ocmulgee Crossing (Tax Allocation District “TAD”)
Official wordingFSS-3 Ocmulgee Crossing (Tax Allocation District “TAD”)
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the intergovernmental agreement related to the Ocmulgee Crossings Tax Allocation District, and that the President of the Bibb County Board of Education and Superintendent be authorized to execute the agreement.
No recorded vote.
Revision IDCH – Dual Enrollment – Move on When Ready
Official wordingPR-1 Revision IDCH – Dual Enrollment – Move on When Ready
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision to Policy IDCH - Move on When Ready.
No recorded vote.
First reading
Policy GBRIG Federal Family and Medical Leave Act - First Reading
Official wordingPR-2 Policy GBRIG Federal Family and Medical Leave Act - First Reading
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revisions of Policy GBRIG - Federal Family and Medical Leave Act for first reading.
First reading: the proposed change is put before the board and the public. The board votes on it at a later meeting, at its second reading.
This policy at other meetingsSecond reading · January 19, 2017 →
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
Official wordingPS-1 Certified Personnel Report
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report, which includes the new hires, transfers, and retirement/resignations of certified personnel.
No recorded vote.
Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).
Official wordingPS-2 Classified Personnel Report
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report, which includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified personnel.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendation(s)
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendation(s)
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following administrative appointment: - Charles Flowers - Director, Physical Education for Progress (PEP) Grant The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following terminations: - Quantre Adams - Nutrition Assistant, Central Kitchen - Linda Grant - Nutrition Assistant, Central Kitchen
No recorded vote.
New Business
Approves the 2017 board meeting dates, dropping the board retreat dates.
Official wordingNB-1 Dates for 2017 Board Meetings
From the minutesMrs. Carter made a motion to approve the the dates for the for the 2017 regular Committee/Board meetings as amended with the removal of the dates for the Board Retreat; seconded by Dr. West and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West Voting results: Unanimously approved
7 Yes
Full roll call
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Old Business
Adjourn