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Board Meeting

August 21, 2025

The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.

Agenda items
34
With votes
4
Contested
0

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 wordingAPPROVAL OF AGENDA

From the minutesA motion was made by Dr. Sundra Woodford to approve the agenda as presented. Mrs. Kristin Hanlon seconded that motion. Mr. James Freeman made a motion to amend the agenda by removing PR-9 (Policy BBC - Board Committees) from the consent agenda and from the agenda completely, and moving IS-3 from the consent agenda to New Business. Dr. Henry Ficklin seconded the motion to amend the agenda. Motion made by: Mr. James F…
Read the full entryA motion was made by Dr. Sundra Woodford to approve the agenda as presented. Mrs. Kristin Hanlon seconded that motion. Mr. James Freeman made a motion to amend the agenda by removing PR-9 (Policy BBC - Board Committees) from the consent agenda and from the agenda completely, and moving IS-3 from the consent agenda to New Business. Dr. Henry Ficklin seconded the motion to amend the agenda. Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting: Unanimously Approved A motion was then made to approve the agenda as amended. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting: Unanimously Approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Londyn Rodgers, Miss Macon's Teen, 11th grade, Howard High School

No recorded vote.

INVOCATION
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent's Comments

Recognizes students, staff, and schools for recent awards and honors.

Official wordingHonors, Awards, and Recognitions

No recorded vote.

INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
EXECUTIVE SESSION

Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.

Official wordingCONSENT AGENDA

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve the consent agenda as amended. - 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

Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.

Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes - Board Meetings (2025) - July

No recorded vote.

TPG Cultural Exchange - Contract Renewal

Official wordingIS-4 TPG Cultural Exchange - Contract Renewal (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Vehicle Surplus

Official wordingFSS-2 Vehicle Surplus (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

RFP 25-021, Security Services

Official wordingFSS-3 RFP 25-021, Security Services (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Five-Year Local Facilities Plan Resolution

Official wordingFSS-4 Five-Year Local Facilities Plan Resolution (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Highland Electric Service Agreement

Official wordingFSS-6 Highland Electric Service Agreement (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2027 GADOE State Capital Outlay Projects Application for Carter Elementary and Alexander II Magnet Elementary Schools Renovations

Official wordingFSS-7 FY 2027 GADOE State Capital Outlay Projects Application for Carter Elementary and Alexander II Magnet Elementary Schools Renovations (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Renovation contractor for School Based Health Center

Official wordingFSS-8 Renovation contractor for School Based Health Center (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Second reading

REVISED Policy JBC - School Admissions

Official wordingPR-1 REVISED Policy JBC - School Admissions (ACTION -Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · August 21, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy LEBA - Parental Involvement in Education

Official wordingPR-2 Policy LEBA - Parental Involvement in Education (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · August 21, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy ML - Professional Visitors and Observers

Official wordingPR-3 Policy ML - Professional Visitors and Observers (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · August 21, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy JCDAG - Bullying

Official wordingPR-4 Policy JCDAG - Bullying (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · June 18, 2025 →  ·  First reading · July 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · August 21, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy FGC - Bids and Quotations

Official wordingPR-5 Policy FGC - Bids and Quotations (ACTION-Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · February 20, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · March 20, 2025 →  ·  First reading · July 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · August 21, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy FGCB - Facilities Bid Advertisements and Solicitations

Official wordingPR-6 Policy FGCB - Facilities Bid Advertisements and Solicitations (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · August 21, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy IFBG - Acceptable Use (SB 351- Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act)

Official wordingPR-7 Policy IFBG - Acceptable Use (SB 351- Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act) (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · August 21, 2025 →

Second reading

REVISED Policy JRB - Parents Bill of Rights

Official wordingPR-8 REVISED Policy JRB - Parents Bill of Rights (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · August 21, 2025 →

Second reading

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

Official wordingPS-1 - Certified Personnel Report (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

Second reading

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 - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

NEW BUSINESS

Accepts $4.38 million in 21st Century Community Learning Center grants for after-school programs.

Official wordingIS-3 FY26 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants GAN Acceptance (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted 6-2 (2 abstentions) to approve the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Grant awards for the FY26 school year, totaling $4,375,000 across all participating schools. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin
6 Yes2 Abstained
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonAbstain
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordAbstain
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
OLD BUSINESS

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingADJOURN

From the minutesThe meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - 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