Board Agenda
February 27, 2014
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Mrs. Susan K Sipe , President - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Board Member - Mrs. Lynn Farmer , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Treasu…
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Macy Watson, Trey Foust and Sydni Dozier, 11th grade students from Rutland High School.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
January 16, 2014 – Board Meeting
No recorded vote.
Called Board Minutes 1-21-14
No recorded vote.
February 1, 2014 – Called Board Meeting – Facility Tour
No recorded vote.
Called Board Meeting Minutes 2-10-14
No recorded vote.
Report of the Interim Superintendent
Ms. Sylvia Hooker, Deputy Supt., School Improvement presented the Report of the Superintendent. _**Highlights and Recognitions**_ **Top Competitors at Bibb Spelling Bee Recognized** **Christian Lee**, a fifth-grader at Springdale Elementary School, correctly spelled the word "ma…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
The following community guests were invited to speak for three minutes: **Darren Latch:** Addressed the Board regarding candidacy as a future board member; continue to work through the budget; and hoping the graduation rate will increase. **Andrian Harmon:** Addressed the Board…
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
IS-1 Request to Apply for School Improvement Grant
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes:…
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IS-2 Conversion College and Career Charter Academy
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Ye…
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IS-3 Intent to Apply for GEAR-UP 2014 Grant Competition
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr.…
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IS-5 2014-2015 School Calendar
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Ye…
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IS-6 State Board of Education Weather and School Days
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Mr. Thomas Hudson _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: D…
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IS-7 Class Size Waiver for Grades K-12 for the 2014-2015 Academic Year
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ - No: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - No: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - No: Mr. Le…
Full roll call
FS-3 School District Surplus Property
- Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson -…
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FS-4 Audit of the Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013
For the record during the **Committee Board Meeting**, Mrs. Sipe made a motion to appoint the Officers of the Board and Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith to look at what options are available as far as finding a firm or company to possibly conduct a fiduciary investigat…
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FS-5 Superintendent's Recommended FY2014 Budget Amendment No. 2
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes:…
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SS-1 DCS - Cabling Contract (Extension of work until January 31, 2015)
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr.…
Full roll call
SS-2 Layer 3 - Network Electronics and UPS (Extension of work until
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr.…
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SS-3 Layer 3 - Wireless LAN (Extension of work until January 31, 2015)
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr.…
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SS-4 Presidio - Datacenter Project (To begin immediately)
- Motion made by: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Y…
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SS-5 Cox - New WAN/IA (Erate project that will begin July 1, 2014)
- Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Y…
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SS-6 Cox – COLA Agreement (Erate project that will begin July 1, 2014)
- Motion made by: Dr. Wanda West - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr.…
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SS-8 Memorandum of Agreement between GA Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division and Bibb County School District for CMAQ GA Diesel Retrofit Project CDFA#20.205
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Mr. Thomas Hudson _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: D…
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SS-9 Computer Bids for Bibb County School District
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K Sipe _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: D…
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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 Employee Assistance Program Agreement between MCG EAP Services dba Southern Behavioral Services and Bibb County School District
- Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr.…
Full roll call
PS-4 Recommendation for the Assistant Principal of Vineville Academy
The appointment of **Lashonda Gilbert** as Assistant Principal of Vineville Academy of the Arts. - Motion made by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mrs. El…
Full roll call
NB-1 Legislative Delegate Appointments
Mrs. Sipe asked for volunteers as a Delegate. Mr. Jason E. Downey was appointed as the Board Delegate and Mr. Tom Hudson was appointed as an alternate Board Delegate.
No recorded vote.
NB-2 Special Committee Appointments
Mrs. Sipe appointed Dr. Thelma Dillard and Mrs. Lynn Farmer. Mrs. Sipe will be removed from this committee. Mrs. Sipe asked for volunteers to serve on the AdvancED Committee. The AdvancED Review team will be here on April 28-29. Dr. Wanda West will chair the committee and Lynn F…
No recorded vote.
OB-1 Superintendent Search Update
**Mrs. Susan K. Sipe:** GSBA will be sending weekly updates; March 28th is the closing date for the search; and applications will be submitted to the Board for review.
No recorded vote.
Adjourn
Ends the meeting.