Board Meeting
October 20, 2022
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
24
With votes
2
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Thelma Dillard, President - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Vice President - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Mr. James Freeman, Board Member - Mr. Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesPledge of Allegiance Ronald E. Smith, 9thGrade, Central High School President’s Honor Almario Duehart, Southwest High School Class of 2018 2022-2023 HBCU Scholar Georgia School Counselor Association Advocate of the Year Dr. Dan A. Sims, Superintendent Bibb Retired Educators Association Retired Educators Month – November Retired Educators Day – Sunday, November 6 Bibb Retired Educators Association Partnerships Centra…
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Pledge of Allegiance Ronald E. Smith, 9thGrade, Central High School President’s Honor Almario Duehart, Southwest High School Class of 2018 2022-2023 HBCU Scholar Georgia School Counselor Association Advocate of the Year Dr. Dan A. Sims, Superintendent Bibb Retired Educators Association Retired Educators Month – November Retired Educators Day – Sunday, November 6 Bibb Retired Educators Association Partnerships Central High School, Principal Dr. Chendra Dupree Ballard-Hudson Middle School, Principal Dr. Latrina Pennamon-Nash Hurricane Hero Award Ja’Kayla Hardy, 4thGrade, Bruce Elementary School Hal Beaver Georgia Outstanding Assistant Principals Award Dr. Laquonta Williams-Smith, Weaver Middle School Assistant Principal Graduation Rates for the Class of 2022 Central High School, Principal Dr. Chendra Dupree Howard High School, Principal Dr. LaToya Smith Northeast High School, Principal Dr. Donna Walker-Thompson Rutland High School, Principal Dr. Wendy Pooler Southwest High School, Principal Bernard Young Westside High School, Principal Michael Horton VIP Academy, Principal Dr. Julia DanielyNo recorded vote.
Superintendent Comments
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 minutesNot Needed
No recorded vote.
Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.
Official wordingConsent Agenda
From the minutes- Motion made by: Mr. Juawn Jackson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes -Board Meeting - September
No recorded vote.
Academic Calendars 23-24 & 24-25
Official wordingIS-3 Academic Calendars 23-24 & 24-25 (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education approved the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic calendars as presented.
No recorded vote.
Sensory Room Project Expansion
Official wordingIS-4 Sensory Room Project Expansion (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education approved the purchase orders to Sensory Room Solutions to begin installation of 23 sensory rooms throughout the district. The purchase orders will be funded through IDEA ARP and IDEA Flow Thru at cost of $738,870 and General Funds cost of $47,000.
No recorded vote.
GMP for Thompson Stadium Phase 2
Official wordingFSS-2 GMP for Thompson Stadium Phase 2 (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education approved the Superintendent to issue a purchase order for phase 2 renovations at Thompson Stadium with a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $5,726,750.00. The project will be funded by the 2021 ESPLOST.
No recorded vote.
Policy DFK – Gifts and Bequests
Official wordingPR-1 Policy DFK – Gifts and Bequests (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy DFK, Gifts and Bequests.
No recorded vote.
GAAA – Equal Opportunity Employment
Official wordingPR-2 GAAA – Equal Opportunity Employment (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy GAAA, Equal Opportunity Employment.
No recorded vote.
JAA – Equal Educational Opportunities
Official wordingPR-3 JAA – Equal Educational Opportunities (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy JAA, Equal Educational Opportunities.
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 minutesBibb County Board of Education authorized the Certified Personnel Report
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 minutesBibb County Board of Education authorized the Classified Personnel Report
No recorded vote.
Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.
Official wording(PS 6)– Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)
From the minutesBibb County Board of Education authorized Central Office Recommendation.
No recorded vote.
Amends the agenda to take up a new item under New Business.
Official wordingNew Business
From the minutesVote to Amend the consent agenda to include NB-1 (PS 6)– Central Office Recommendation (ACTION) - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mr. Juawn Jackson Voting results: Unanimously approved Vote to approve amended consent agenda Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting: Unanimously Approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
New Position
Official wordingNB-1 New Position
No recorded vote.
Old Business
Adjourn