Board Agenda
March 20, 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 , Chair - 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 , Treasurer
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Akishi Pertillo and Jerome Griffin, 5th grade students at Williams Elementary School
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
Report of the Interim Superintendent
Ms. Sylvia Hooker, Deputy Supt. of School Improvement presented the Interim Superintendent's report.
No recorded vote.
CTAE Students of the Year
**CTAE Students of the Year Recognized:** The Bibb County School District’s Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Department announced the 2014 District CTAE Student of the Year at its third annual CTAE Student of the Year Banquet on Wednesday, March 19, at Southwe…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
**Melvin B. Postell**: Addressed the Board regarding bullying and disciplinary factors in the schools; previously worked as a custodial worker in the school district; zero tolerance for fighting;and asked the board to re-address the policy on students suspension.
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
FS-5 Superintendent's Recommended SPLOST Budget Amendment #FY14-1
Anthony Jackson, Director of Transportation presented the agenda action item. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - 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 - Ye…
Full roll call
SS-2 Student Computer Initiative
Mike Hall, Director of Technology Department and Dr. Jo-ne Bourassa, RT3 Coordinator presented the agenda action item. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Thelma…
Full roll call
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.
Full roll call
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
NB-1 Parliamentary Procedures – March 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Susan K. Sipe stated there is a Called Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. regarding Parliamentary Procedures and the agenda will be emailed to the board members. Mrs. Farmer stated that she has a previous scheduled event to attend and will not…
No recorded vote.
OB-1 Superintendent Search Update
Mrs. Lynn Farmer gave an update from the Superintendent Search Committee on the superintendent search process. The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) had received three applications for the position of superintendent as of last week. GSBA is receiving phone calls about the…
No recorded vote.
Adjourn
Ends the meeting.