Board Meeting
January 19, 2017
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
27
With votes
1
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 - Mr. Robert M. Easter, Board Member - Mr. Daryl J. Morton , Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda S. West, Board Member - Dr. Sundra M. Woodford, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis J. Jones, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesGeorgia Power New Teacher Assistance Grant Georgia Power has sought to support and recognize first-year teachers through its New Teacher Assistance Grant Program. In November 2016, Howard High School teacher Timothy Jones was selected to receive one of the company's New Teacher Assistance grants for $1,000. Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant The Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant is presented to schools each year wi…
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Georgia Power New Teacher Assistance Grant Georgia Power has sought to support and recognize first-year teachers through its New Teacher Assistance Grant Program. In November 2016, Howard High School teacher Timothy Jones was selected to receive one of the company's New Teacher Assistance grants for $1,000. Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant The Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant is presented to schools each year with the intent of making a permanent impact on the lives and education of students. This year, Lane Elementary School's "Fifty Years of Reading and Beyond" Program received a grant of $3,850. The program seeks to replace old, well-loved books with new copies so that future generations can enjoy them. Weaver Middle School Academic Team The Weaver Middle School Academic Team participated in the Fall 3-2-1 competition hosted by Questions Unlimited and finished second in the nation. Team members were Jaden Causey, Angel Hoang, Mona James, Jordan Lowe, Raj Patel, Rakhi Patel, Karissa Pudder and Johanna Rodriguez-Sanchez. Weaver Middle's accomplishment qualifies the academic team for participation in the 10th annual Junior National Academic Championship. Georgia Association of School Business Officials Title I Grant Coordinator Chad Hicks was chosen to serve on the Georgia Association of School Business Officials Board of Directors until November 2018. The organization seeks to support the quality of programs and services made available to Georgia students through practices in various departments throughout the state's school districts. Recognition of Outgoing Administrator Dr. Michael Kemp was recognized for his service to the District as he prepares to take a position in Orange Park, Fl. Dr. Kemp joined the Bibb County School District two years ago and made it his mission to ensure all schools and facilities in the District had equitable resources in technology. Recognition of Board Presidents Dr. Thelma Dillard and Lester Miller were recognized with commemorative gavels for their service as board president. Dr. Dillard served in 2015 and Mr. Miller served in 2016.No recorded vote.
OTHER REMARKS
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
From the minutesThere were no visitors to address the Board.
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 the items on the consent agenda; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Full roll call
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Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes - Board Meeting – December 15, 2016
From the minutesThe Board of Education confirmed the minutes of the December 15, 2016 Board meeting.
No recorded vote.
SIG Cohort 5 Grant Award Notice
Official wordingIS-1 SIG Cohort 5 Grant Award Notice
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the award of the School Improvement Grant to Northeast High School, and the Superintendent or designee be authorized to accept the grant and to execute and deliver all documents necessary to receive the grant and funding.
No recorded vote.
Financial & Compliance Audit Summary and Performance Audit on 2011/2016 SPLOST Revenues by Mauldin and Jenkins
Official wordingFSS-1 Financial & Compliance Audit Summary and Performance Audit on 2011/2016 SPLOST Revenues by Mauldin and Jenkins
From the minutesThe Board of Education accepted the audit of the Financial Statements for the Bibb County School District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 as presented by the accounting firm Mauldin and Jenkins, LLC.
No recorded vote.
Budget Calendar Timeline
Official wordingFSS-2 Budget Calendar Timeline
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Proposed FY 2018 Budget Calendar for the Bibb County School District.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Policy GBRIG Federal Family and Medical Leave Act - Second Reading
Official wordingPR-1 Policy GBRIG Federal Family and Medical Leave Act - Second Reading
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revisions to Policy GBRIG - Federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · December 15, 2016 →
First reading
Policy DCCA- Revision – Budget Deadlines and Schedules - First Reading
Official wordingPR-2 Policy DCCA- Revision – Budget Deadlines and Schedules - First Reading
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy DCCA - Budget Deadlines and Schedule for a 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 meetingsBoard Meeting · February 16, 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 retirements/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 Recommendations
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendations
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the following administrative appointment: - Dr. Lori Ward-Rodgers - Assistant Superintendent for District Effectiveness and Federal Programs The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the following termination: - Montavious Pettigrew - Custodian, Central High School
No recorded vote.
Contract Recommendations for Central Office Administrators and Principals
Official wordingPS-4 Contract Recommendations for Central Office Administrators and Principals
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for contract renewals for system-level administrators and principals for the 2017-2018 school year.
No recorded vote.
New Business
Election of Officers
Official wordingNB-1 Election of Officers
From the minutesMr. Miller accepted nominations for the office of President. Dr. Dillard nominated Mr. Morton and Mrs. Carter nominated Mr. Miller. Mr. Morton was elected President with a vote of 6-1. Mrs. Carter voted no and Mr. Miller did not cast a vote. Mr. Miller accepted nominations for the office of Vice President. Mr. Morton nominated Dr. Dillard and no other nominations for the office were made. Dr. Dillard was elected Vic…
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Mr. Miller accepted nominations for the office of President. Dr. Dillard nominated Mr. Morton and Mrs. Carter nominated Mr. Miller. Mr. Morton was elected President with a vote of 6-1. Mrs. Carter voted no and Mr. Miller did not cast a vote. Mr. Miller accepted nominations for the office of Vice President. Mr. Morton nominated Dr. Dillard and no other nominations for the office were made. Dr. Dillard was elected Vice President with a vote of 6-1. Mrs. Carter voted no and Mr. Miller did not cast a vote. Mr. Miller accepted nominations for the office of Treasurer. Dr. Dillard nominated Mrs. Sipe and no other nominations for the office were made. Mrs. Sipe was elected Treasurer with a vote of 6-1. Mrs. Carter voted no and Mr. Miller did not cast a vote.No recorded vote.
Citizens ESPLOST Oversight Committee Report
Official wordingNB-2 Citizens ESPLOST Oversight Committee Report
From the minutesMr. Jason Daniel, Executive Director of Capitol Programs, presented the end of the year report for the ESPLOST Oversight Committee per the ESPLOST Citizen's Oversight Committee Regulation for Policy BBC. The report is an overview of the work of the committee and includes financial reports and a summary of the projects the committee reviewed.
No recorded vote.
Appointment of ESPLOST Oversight Committee Members
Official wordingNB-3 Appointment of ESPLOST Oversight Committee Members
From the minutesBoard members appointed the following individuals to the ESPLOST Oversight Committee for the term beginning February 1, 2017: - District 1 - Alvin Copeland - District 2 - Dr. Henry Ficklin - District 3 - Patricia Ballard - District 4 - Michael Daniell - District 5 - Natalie Brown - District 6 - Tiffany Harvey - At Large, Post 7 - Karen Yarbrough - At Large, Post 8 - Timothy Jones
No recorded vote.
Old Business
Adjourn