Board Meeting
April 21, 2022
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
23
With votes
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Contested
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Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Thelma Dillard, President - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Vice President - Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - James Freeman, Board Member - Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Myrtice Johnson, Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones Jr, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesMeet the Leaders Kizzie Lott, Bruce Elementary School Principal Donna Cline, Heritage Elementary School Principal Keisha Wallace-Dawson, Lane Elementary School Principal Young Georgia Authors Regional Competition 1stPlace Honors Zayln Lee, 1stgrade, Burdell-Hunt Magnet School Science Fair Regional and State Honors Messiah Williams, 5thgrade, Heritage Elementary School (State Winner) Sam Lavender, 4thgrade, Springdal…
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Meet the Leaders Kizzie Lott, Bruce Elementary School Principal Donna Cline, Heritage Elementary School Principal Keisha Wallace-Dawson, Lane Elementary School Principal Young Georgia Authors Regional Competition 1stPlace Honors Zayln Lee, 1stgrade, Burdell-Hunt Magnet School Science Fair Regional and State Honors Messiah Williams, 5thgrade, Heritage Elementary School (State Winner) Sam Lavender, 4thgrade, Springdale Elementary School (State Winner) Keller Smith, 5thgrade, Springdale Elementary School (State Winner) Anthony Horton, 6thgrade, Weaver Middle School; also received Broadcom Masters Award (Regional Winner; Advanced to State) Tabitha Cantrell, 12thgrade, Howard High School; also received RICOH Award (Regional Winner; Advanced to State) National History Day Middle Georgia Regional Competition 1stPlace Honors Senior Group Documentary – Artavious Freeman, Victor Nguyen, Ryan Campbell, Hayden Axom, Patrick Partolan, Rachel Terrell (Teacher); Howard High School Senior Group Performance – Shalome Covington, Deborah Cross, Henry Covington, JaDarius Williams, Sherrica Walker (Teacher); Central High School Senior Individual Website – Athena Huang, Rachel Terrell (Teacher); Howard High School Bibb County Education Foundation Logo Design Winner Daija Mills, 12thgrade, Howard High SchoolNo recorded vote.
Invitations to Visitors to Address the Board
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/School Safety/Cybersecurity
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 minutesThe original agenda was motioned - Motion made by: James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett Voting results: Unanimously approved Montion made to approve the amended consent agenda removing PR-1 Policy KEAA, Community Activities and Performances by Students-Second Reading (ACTION) PR-2 Policy LDAJA – Interrogations and Investigations Second Reading (ACTION) Both policies will be deferred until the next Bo…
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The original agenda was motioned - Motion made by: James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett Voting results: Unanimously approved Montion made to approve the amended consent agenda removing PR-1 Policy KEAA, Community Activities and Performances by Students-Second Reading (ACTION) PR-2 Policy LDAJA – Interrogations and Investigations Second Reading (ACTION) Both policies will be deferred until the next Board Meeting on May 19th. Motion made by: Juawn Jackson Motion seconded by: Kristin Hanlon Voting: Unanimously Approved8 Yes
Full roll call
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Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes -Board Meeting - March
No recorded vote.
Wonders Practice Books
Official wordingIS-1 Wonders Practice Books (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the purchase of Wonders practice books for use during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost will not exceed $155,600.00, which will come from American Rescue Funds.
No recorded vote.
iReady
Official wordingIS-3 iReady (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the purchase of i-Ready mathematics to be implemented during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost will not exceed $460,900.00 and will come from American Rescue Plan funds.
No recorded vote.
Voyage Passport
Official wordingIS-4 Voyage Passport (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the renewal of the Voyager Passport intervention curriculum to be implemented with K-5 Early Intervention Program (EIP) students during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost will not exceed $ 290,150.00, which will come from general funds.
No recorded vote.
RFP 22-035 Mobile Food Truck Learning Lab
Official wordingIS-5 RFP 22-035 Mobile Food Truck Learning Lab (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Delivery Concept for design and purchase of a Mobile Food Truck Learning Lab in the amount of $240,845.00. This project will be paid for with (CTAE ARP) funding.
No recorded vote.
Audit of the Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Official wordingFSS-2 Audit of the Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the audit of the Financial Statements and SPLOST audit for the Bibb County School District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 as presented
No recorded vote.
Microsoft License Renewal
Official wordingFSS-3 Microsoft License Renewal (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the purchase order to DELL in the amount of $318,431.49 for FY23 licensing of Microsoft EDU Office 365 Pro Plus products.
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 Bibb County Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of certified employees.
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 (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified employees.
No recorded vote.
New Business
Names Dr. Dan Simms as the sole finalist for superintendent.
Official wordingSuperintendent’s Search Finalist(s)
From the minutesDr, Dan Sims was named and motioned as the Superintendent Finalist. Roll call vote was administered - Motion made by: James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Juawn Jackson 6 to 2 motion passes to name Dr. Dan Simms as the sole Supertendent Finalist.
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Voted No
Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7), Lisa Garrett-Boyd (At-Large · Post 8)
Full roll call
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Old Business
Adjourn