Board Meeting
March 18, 2021
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Mr. Daryl Morton, President - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Treasurer - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Board Member - James Freeman, Board Member - Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Myrtice Johnson, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Curtis Jones Jr, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Report of the Superintendent
**GSBA School Board Appreciation Week** The Georgia School Boards Association celebrated School Boards Appreciation Week March 15-19 this year. The Bibb County School District recognized its eight Board of Education members, whose dedication helps make student, faculty and staff…
No recorded vote.
Executive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation/School Safety
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.
Consent Agenda
Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.
Full roll call
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
No recorded vote.
FSS-1 Intergovernmental Agreement – Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and that the Superintendent be given authority to execute the IGA with the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority.
No recorded vote.
FSS-2 Thompson Stadium Seating
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve a purchase order with Southern Bleacher Company for installation of stadium seating in the amount not to exceed $402,095.00 utilizing 2021 ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
FSS-3 RFP 21-011 Lane Elementary School Renovations
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with International City Builders, Inc. to provide Construction Management services for renovations at Lane Elementary School, for an amount not to exceed $194,900.00 utilizing 2016 ESPLOST fu…
No recorded vote.
FSS-4 RFP 21-010 – Transportation Dispatch System
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $169,740.00 to Macon Communications for the purchase and installation of the proposed Transportation Dispatch System.
No recorded vote.
FSS-5 School Bus Purchase
Approves buying school buses for the district’s fleet.
No recorded vote.
FSS-6 RFP 21-009 – Network Firewall
The Bibb County Board of Education awarded RFP 21-009 to A3 Communications and authorized the Superintendent to issue the purchase order in the amount not to exceed $362,008.34 utilizing 2021 ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
FSS-7 CARES Act 2 Budget Approval
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the CARES Act 2 budget, as presented.
No recorded vote.
PR-1 New Policy IFCD – School Volunteers (Second Reading)
The Bibb County Board of Education approved new Policy IFCD - School Volunteers.
No recorded vote.
PR-2 Revision of Policy JGF – Student Safety (Second Reading)
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy JGF - Student Safety.
No recorded vote.
PR-3 Revision of Policy JGF(2) – Seclusion or Restraint of Students (Second Reading)
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy JGF(2) - Seclusion or Restraint of Students.
No recorded vote.
PR-4 Revision of Policy JGFG – Student Accidents (Second Reading)
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy JGFG - Student Accidents.
No recorded vote.
PR-5 Revision of Policy JGJ – Crisis Intervention (Second Reading)
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy JGJ - Crisis Intervention.
No recorded vote.
PR-6 Revision of Policy JKB – Solicitations by Students (Second Reading)
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy JKB - Solicitations by Students.
No recorded vote.
PS-1 Certified Personnel Report
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
No recorded vote.
PS-2 Classified Personnel Report
Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).
No recorded vote.
PS-3 Personnel Recommendations
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the following administrative appointment: - Susan Jones - Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
No recorded vote.
PS-4 Teacher Contract Recommendations for 2021-2022
Dr. Woodford made a motion to approve PS-4 Teacher Contract Recommendations for 2021-2022 school year; seconded by Ms. Hanlon and approved 5-0-3. Dr. Dillard, Mr. Freeman, and Ms. Johnson abstained. _Voting results:_ - Yes: Mr. Daryl Morton - Abstain: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Yes: D…