Board Meeting
March 16, 2017
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
24
With votes
1
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Daryl J. Morton , President - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard, Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Robert M. Easter, Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda S. West, Board Member - Dr. Sundra M. Woodford, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis J. Jones, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesSTAR Students and Teachers Each year, students across Georgia are honored by the PAGE Foundation through the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition program. STAR students are seniors chosen for achieving the highest SAT score in their school, while also maintaining a high GPA in the classroom. Students then select a STAR teacher that has had an impact on them over the course of their academic career. The following…
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STAR Students and Teachers Each year, students across Georgia are honored by the PAGE Foundation through the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition program. STAR students are seniors chosen for achieving the highest SAT score in their school, while also maintaining a high GPA in the classroom. Students then select a STAR teacher that has had an impact on them over the course of their academic career. The following District students and teachers were honored as part of the STAR program: Sarah Baldree, Central High School; STAR Teacher - Joshua McCorkle Jenny Lee, Howard High School; STAR Teacher - Melinda Powell Leyla Slappy, Northeast High School; STAR Teacher - Robert Winborne Anjali Patel, Rutland High School; STAR Teacher - Hema Keerthi Jeremy Collins, Southwest High School; STAR Teacher - Rachid Chafyaay Jacob Mullis, Westside High School; STAR Teacher - Jan Avila Sarah Baldree of Central High was named the Bibb County STAR student at the Bibb County STAR Banquet last month, meaning she had the highest SAT score of any of the county’s public or private school STAR students. National History Bee National Qualifiers The District had numerous students from various schools and grade levels compete in local and regional competitions for the National History Bee. Of that group, six qualified for the National History Bee itself, which will begin on June 2 in Atlanta. These students were Springdale Elementary’s Sofia Ali, Nathan Haskell and Griffin Moore; Alexander II’s Henry Blankenship and Onna Riley; and Miller Magnet Middle School’s Wilson Bridges. 2017 National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Rutland Middle School teacher Shiona Drummer has been named a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow. The National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program seeks to provide classroom teachers with the opportunity to find new ways to bring geographic awareness to their classrooms. Through the program, Ms. Drummer will be traveling to Greenland, Iceland and Arctic Svalbard this summer after a pre-expedition workshop in Washington, D.C. Georgia Department of Education Reward Schools Each year the Georgia Department of Education recognizes select Title I schools for both performance and progress. This year, the Bibb County School District had three schools honored with the Reward School status. Alexander II Math & Science Magnet School was honored as a Highest Performing Schools, meaning it scored among the top 5 percent of Title I schools statewide for the “all students” group on state assessments over a three-year period. Alexander II has been a Highest Performing School since the program began in 2012. Heritage Elementary School and Howard Middle School were honored as Highest Progress Schools, meaning they scored among the top 10 percent of all Title I schools statewide in making the most improvement in the “all students” group over three years on statewide assessments. Lucile Cornetet Award - Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation Howard Middle School orchestra teacher Rachael Smith was presented with the Lucile Cornetet Award this year. The Lucile Cornetet Individual Professional Development Award is given by the Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation each year to allow outstanding educators the opportunity to attend professional activities in their respective fields. Ms. Smith will be using the award funds to attend the Blue Lake Suzuki Camp for violin teacher training. National Procurement Month The Procurement Department was honored with a proclamation for National Procurement Month from the Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government.. The department plays a vital role, helping to ensure the District provides parents, students and stakeholders with the best possible experience within schools and facilities. School Board Appreciation Week The Bibb County School District joined in a statewide celebration to salute the efforts of local school board members during the week of March 13 - 17, 2017. The week-long observance calls attention to the contributions of local boards of education. The Georgia School Boards Association sponsors the celebration each year.No recorded vote.
OTHER REMARKS
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
From the minutesThe following individual addressed the Board April Jackson concerning an incident at Central High School
No recorded vote.
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
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 minutesDr. Dillard made a motion to approve the items on the consent agenda; seconded by Dr. Woodford and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter, Mr. Easter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe, Dr. West and Dr. Woodford voted yes. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra M. Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Full roll call
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Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesThe Board of Education confirmed the minutes of the following meetings: - Board Meeting - February 16, 2017 - Called Board Meeting - February 21, 2017
No recorded vote.
Bibb County School District Healthy for Life Program PEP Grant
Official wordingIS-2 Bibb County School District Healthy for Life Program PEP Grant
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the District's use of the Carol White PEP Grant to improve physical fitness and nutrition of students district-wide.
No recorded vote.
Career Development and Student Run Credit Union Partnership Opportunity with MidSouth Federal Credit Union
Official wordingIS-3 Career Development and Student Run Credit Union Partnership Opportunity with MidSouth Federal Credit Union
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with MidSouth Federal Credit Union to establish a full-service branch, student-run credit union on the campus of Hutchings College and Career Academy at the Dr. Robert J. Williams Complex.
No recorded vote.
Purchase of School Buses
Official wordingFSS-1 Purchase of School Buses
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to purchase six Blue Bird school buses from Yancey Bus Sales and Services at a cost no to exceed $533,572.00.
No recorded vote.
Georgia Power Utility Easement
Official wordingFSS-2 Georgia Power Utility Easement
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the utility easement requested by the Georgia Power Company at the Martin-Whitley Educational Complex, and the President be authorized to sign the utility easement agreement.
No recorded vote.
RFP 17-11 Construction Contract for Transportation/Campus Police Facility
Official wordingFSS-3 RFP 17-11 Construction Contract for Transportation/Campus Police Facility
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the construction contract with ICB Construction Group for the construction of the Transportation/Campus Police Facility.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Revision of Policy GBM – Professional Personnel Transfers Second Reading
Official wordingPR-1 Revision of Policy GBM – Professional Personnel Transfers Second Reading
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy GBM - Professional Personnel Transfers.
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · February 16, 2017 →
Second reading
Revision of Policy BCB – Board Procedures Second Reading
Official wordingPR-2 Revision of Policy BCB – Board Procedures Second Reading
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy BCB - Board Procedures.
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · February 16, 2017 →
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
Official wordingPS-1 Certified Personnel Report
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report, which includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of certified personnel.
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
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report, which includes the new hires, transfers, and retirement/resignations of classified personnel.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendations
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendations
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following administrative appointments: - Jamille Miller-Brown - Executive Officer of Secondary Schools - Rose Powell - Executive Director of Technology - Walsetta Miller - Principal, Alexander II Magnet School - Constance Massey-Winds - Principal, Springdale Elementary School - Kizzie Lott - Assistant Principal, Southwest High School - Tell…
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The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following administrative appointments: - Jamille Miller-Brown - Executive Officer of Secondary Schools - Rose Powell - Executive Director of Technology - Walsetta Miller - Principal, Alexander II Magnet School - Constance Massey-Winds - Principal, Springdale Elementary School - Kizzie Lott - Assistant Principal, Southwest High School - Telli Hughes - Assistant Principal, Bruce Elementary School The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the following classified termination: - Hester Beal - Paraprofessional - SPED, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary SchoolNo recorded vote.
New Business
Old Business
Adjourn