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Committee Meeting

July 17, 2025

A smaller group of board members that reviews items — like finance or policy — before the full board votes.

Agenda items
58
With votes
34
Contested
1

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

- 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
II

Approve Agenda

Approves the meeting’s agenda — the list of items the board will take up.

7 Yes1 No
Voted No
Henry Ficklin (District 2)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinNo
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
INVOCATION
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

IS-1 FY25-26 Renewal of Renaissance Suite (ACTION)

Renews the Renaissance Suite reading and math software for about $1.9 million, plus $200,000 for training.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
ii

IS-2 The Infinity Academy Charter Petition for SY25-26 (ACTION)

Rejects The Infinity Academy’s petition to open a new charter school, following the superintendent’s recommendation.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

FSS-1 Bibb Education Foundation (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

ii

FSS-2 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

iii

FSS-3 Tentative Adoption of Millage Rate for CY 2025/FY 2026 (PRESENTATION & ACTION)

Tentatively sets the 2025 school tax rate at 14.674 mills and schedules public hearings on it.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iv

FSS-4 FY 2026 – School Nutrition Chemical Contract (ACTION)

Approves up to $150,000 for cleaning chemicals used in school kitchens.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
v

FSS-5 FY 2026 – School Nutrition Paper Contract (ACTION)

Approves up to $1.4 million for paper food-service supplies for school meals.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vi

FSS-6 FY 2026 – School Nutrition Produce Contract (ACTION)

Approves up to $1.4 million for fresh produce for school meals.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vii

FSS-7 Smart Mouth Pizza Blanket Requisition Approval (ACTION)

Approves up to $950,000 to buy pizza from Smart Mouth Pizza for school meals.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
viii

FSS-8 FY 2026 – Nutrition Temporary Staffing Services Renewal (ACTION)

Approves up to $425,000 for temporary staffing in school nutrition.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
ix

FSS-9 FY 2026 District Contract – Copiers (ACTION)

Approves $254,357 to lease multi-function copiers from Superior Document Solutions.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
x

FSS-10 FY 2025 Custodial Contract Award (ACTION)

Approves up to $450,000 for custodial supplies from Southeastern Paper Group.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xi

FSS-11 FY 2026 – School Nutrition Food Contract (ACTION)

Approves up to $7.15 million for food for school meals.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xii

FSS-12 Contract Supports for PEC Therapist and Interpreters (ACTION)

Approves up to $300,000 for contracted therapists and interpreters for students with disabilities.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xiii

FSS-13 Contract Supports for PEC Speech Services (ACTION)

Approves up to $999,000 for contracted speech services for students with disabilities.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xiv

FSS-14 Reauthorization of the Education Special Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) and Call for November 4, 2025 Elections (ACTION)

Calls a November 4, 2025 vote asking residents to renew the education sales tax (ESPLOST) for school building projects.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xv

FSS-15 Tyler Technologies Student Transportation (powered by Traversa) - Renewal (ACTION)

Approves $172,271 to renew Tyler Technologies’ Traversa bus-routing software.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xvi

FSS-16 Gas and Diesel Fuel Purchase (ACTION)

Approves a contract to buy gasoline and diesel fuel for district vehicles.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xvii

FSS-17 Parts and Supplies – Yancey Bus Sales and Service (ACTION)

Approves buying bus parts and supplies from Yancey Brothers on a state contract.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xviii

FSS-18 Propane Fuel Purchase (ACTION)

Approves a contract to buy propane fuel for district use.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xix

FSS-19 FY 2025 Tyler Technologies – Munis ERP and Time and Attendance Renewal (ACTION)

Approves $670,024 to renew Tyler Technologies’ Munis financial and timekeeping software.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xx

FSS-20 Kelly Services – Contract Extension (ACTION)

Renews the contract with Kelly Education for substitute staffing, up to $5 million.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
i

PR-1 REVISED Policy DJED - Bids and Quotations (ACTION - Second Reading)

Updates the district’s policy on bids and price quotes for purchases.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
ii

PR-2 Policy KBF - Use of Students for Public Information Programs (ACTION - Second Reading)

Updates the district’s policy on featuring students in public information programs.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iii

PR-3 Policy KI - Free Materials Distribution in Schools (ACTION - Second Reading)

Updates the district’s policy on handing out free materials in schools.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iv

PR-4 Policy GBRJ - Arrangement for Substitutes (ACTION - Second Reading)

Updates the district’s policy on arranging substitute teachers.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
v

PR-5 REVISED Policy JBC - School Admissions (INFORMATION - First Reading)

Takes a first look at proposed changes to the district’s school admissions policy.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vi

PR-6 Policy LEBA - Parental Involvement in Education (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

vii

PR-7 Policy ML - Professional Visitors and Observers (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

viii

PR-8 Policy JCDAG - Bullying (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

ix

PR-9 Policy FGC - Bids and Quotations (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

x

PR-10 Policy FGCB - Facilities Bid Advertisements and Solicitations (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

xi

PR-11 Policy IFBG - Acceptable Use (SB 351- Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act) (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

xii

PR-12 REVISED Policy JRB - Parents Bill of Rights (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

Executive Session – Land/Legal/Personnel/Student/School Safety/Cyber Security Matters

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.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
a

PS-1 Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
b

PS-2 Classified Personnel Report (ACTION)

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
c

PS-3 Classified Personnel Report (INFORMATION)

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

No recorded vote.

d

PS-5 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

7 Yes1 Abstain
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonAbstain
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
e

PS-6 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
f

PS-6.1 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
g

PS-6.2 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
FOR INFORMATION
i

FI-1 2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

No recorded vote.

a

ESPLOST 2016 Reports

No recorded vote.

b

ESPLOST 2021 Reports

No recorded vote.

ii

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

iii

FI-3 Bibb County School District - Summer Graduation 2025

No recorded vote.

IX

Adjourn

Ends the meeting.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes