← All meetings

Committee Meeting

November 20, 2025

A smaller group of board members that reviews items — like finance or policy — before the full board votes.

Agenda items
38
With votes
14
Contested
2

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Ms. Myrtice Johnson, President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Vice President - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Dr. Henry Ficklin, Board Member - Mr. Barney Hester, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member - Mr. James Freeman, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, Board Member

No recorded vote.

Call to Order

Approves the meeting’s agenda — the list of items the board will take up.

Official wordingApprove Agenda

From the minutesThe agenda was approved as presented. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
INVOCATION
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

District Effectiveness & Federal Programs - A New Era: From Traditional to Transformational

Official wordingIS-1 District Effectiveness & Federal Programs - A New Era: From Traditional to Transformational (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Presentation

2025 Milestones: Closing the Gap Between BCSD and the State

Official wordingIS-2 2025 Milestones: Closing the Gap Between BCSD and the State (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

Monthly Financial Statement Review

Official wordingFSS-1 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Shifts money within the 2021 education sales-tax (ESPLOST) budget to fund approved building projects.

Official wordingFSS-3 ESPLOST 2021 Budget Amendment #6 (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the proposed Budget Amendment #6 to allow for allocation of funds to ongoing and future projects approved by the ESPLOST 2021 referendum. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires ICB Construction Group to manage the renovation of Burdell-Hunt Elementary.

Official wordingFSS-4 RFP 26-020 Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Renovation of Burdell-Hunt Elementary School (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with ICB Construction Group, Macon, GA, to provide construction management at risk services for renovations at Burdell-Hunt Elementary School. - Motion made by: Mr. Barney Hester - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires ICB Construction Group to manage the renovation of Vineville Academy of the Arts.

Official wordingFSS-5 RFP 26-019 Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Renovation of the Vineville Academy of the Arts Elementary School (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with ICB Construction Group, Inc., Macon, GA, to provide construction management at risk services for renovation of Vineville Academy of the Arts Elementary School. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires ICB Construction Group to manage building a new gymnasium at Northwoods Academy.

Official wordingFSS-6 RFP 26-014 Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Construction of a new Gymnasium at Northwoods Academy (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted 7-1 to authorize the Superintendent to enter into contract with ICB Construction Group, Inc., Macon, GA to provide construction management at risk services for construction of the Northwoods Academy Gymnasium. This item did not move to the Consent Agenda, but was sent to New Business. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford
7 Yes1 No
Voted No
Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonNo
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires Leah F. Jones Architects to design the Hartley Elementary kitchen renovation.

Official wordingFSS-7 RFP 26-013 Architectural Services for Hartley Elementary School Kitchen Renovation (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with Leah F. Jones Architects, LLC (LFJ), Smyrna, GA, to provide architectural services for the renovation of Hartley Elementary School Kitchen. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Hires Appling Brothers to expand the district’s transportation parking lot.

Official wordingFSS-8 RFP 26-022 General Contractor Services for the Construction of the Expansion of the Transportation Parking Lot (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with Appling Brothers Company, Macon, GA, to provide general contractor services for construction of the Expansion of the Transportation Parking Lot. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on financial reports.

Official wordingPR-1 Policy DIB, Financial Reports (ACTION -Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved revisions to Policy DIB, Financial Reports. - Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · October 16, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · November 20, 2025 →

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on curriculum research.

Official wordingPR-2 Policy ICC - Curriculum Research (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved revisions to Policy ICC, Curriculum Research. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · October 16, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · November 20, 2025 →

First reading

Proposes revising the student electronic-devices policy to meet the state's Distraction-Free Education Act.

Official wordingPR-4 Policy JCDAF, Use of Electronic Devises (INFORMATION - First Reading)

The district’s recommendationNext Step The District will post Policy JCDAF for First Reading on Simbli to receive input from the Board members and stakeholders for 30 days. The policy will be brought to the next board meeting for second reading and final Board adoption and approval.

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 · December 18, 2025 →  ·  First reading · July 16, 2026 →  ·  Second reading · August 20, 2026 →

PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE

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 – Land/Legal/Personnel/Student/School Safety/Cyber Security Matters

No recorded vote.

Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-1 Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-1. - Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
District documentsPS1_Board_20NOV25 ↗

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 (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-2. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mr. Barney Hester Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
District documentsPS2_Board_20NOV25 ↗

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-2.1 Classified Personnel Report (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted 7-0-1 to approve PS-2.1. This item was not sent to the Consent Agenda. It was placed under New Business. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon
7 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonAbstain
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
District documentsPS2.1_Board_20NOV25 ↗
For information

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-3 Classified Personnel Report (INFORMATION)

The district’s recommendationThe Board voted to approve PS-3.

Shared with the board for information. No vote is taken.

District documentsPS3_Board_20NOV25 ↗

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

Official wordingPS-5 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted 7-1 to approve PS-5. This item was not sent to the Consent Agenda. It was placed under New Business. - Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford
7 Yes1 No
Voted No
Henry Ficklin (District 2)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinNo
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
FOR INFORMATION

2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

Official wordingFI-1 2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

No recorded vote.

ESPLOST 2016 Reports

No recorded vote.

ESPLOST 2021 Reports

No recorded vote.

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

Field Trips

Official wordingFI-3 Field Trips

No recorded vote.

December 28-30, 2025 – Southwest High School, Boys Basketball Team – The Legacy Sunshine State Basketball Explosion, Coconut Creek, Florida

No recorded vote.

Attendance & Discipline Summary

Official wordingFI-4 Attendance & Discipline Summary

No recorded vote.

Reviews the calendar and steps for setting the FY 2027 budget and 2026 school tax rate.

Official wordingFI-5 FY 2027 Budget Process and Setting of Budget Calendar

No recorded vote.

Reports on the ESPLOST advisory committee's update on school building projects.

Official wordingFI-6 ESPLOST Advisory Committee Meeting Update

No recorded vote.

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingAdjourn

From the minutesThe Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:38 p.m. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes