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Committee Meeting

November 21, 2024

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

Agenda items
37
With votes
12
Contested
0

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Mr. James Freeman, President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Vice President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Treasurer - Dr. Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Board Member - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, Board Member - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Board Member

No recorded vote.

Call to Order

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

Official wordingApprove Agenda

From the minutesThe agenda was approved. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

Maximizing Funding for School Improvement

Official wordingIS-1 Maximizing Funding for School Improvement (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

District documentsFTE Presentation FY25 ↗
FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

Monthly Financial Statement Review

Official wordingFSS-1 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Renames the former Butler Collision Center building the Innovation and Technology Academy.

Official wordingFSS-4 Former Butler Collision Center Building Name Change (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized changing the former Butler Collision Center building name to the Innovation and Technology Academy. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma Dillard Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes

Approves up to $950,898 for Dell computers to run the new classroom panels.

Official wordingFSS-5 Refresh Computers for Panels (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the purchase order to Dell Technologies for Dell microcomputers in an amount not to exceed $950,898.00. - Motion made by: Dr. Juawn Jackson - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes

Approves up to $274,140 for Elevate K-12 to provide live virtual teachers.

Official wordingFSS-6 Elevate K12 (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Elevate K-12 to provide live virtual teachers to the District at an amount not to exceed $274,140. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
Presentation

House Bill 581

Official wordingFSS-7 House Bill 581 (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Approves the #Built4Bibb school-based mental health grant program, running through 2029.

Official wordingFSS-8 School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Services Program (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the #Built4Bibb School-Based Mental Health Services Program Grant that will be implemented through December 31, 2029. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on how support (classified) staff leave their jobs.

Official wordingPR-1 Policy GCN, Classified Personnel Separation (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revisions to Policy GCN, Classified Personnel Separation. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · October 17, 2024 →  ·  Second reading · November 21, 2024 →

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on instructional scheduling.

Official wordingPR-3 Policy IED, Scheduling for Instruction (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revisions to Policy IED, Scheduling for Instruction. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · October 17, 2024 →  ·  Second reading · November 21, 2024 →

First reading

Proposes revising the board code of ethics, including a training requirement for eligibility.

Official wordingPR-4 Policy BH, Board Code of Ethics (INFORMATION - First Reading)

First reading: the proposed change is put before the board and the public. The board votes on it at a later meeting, at its second reading.

This policy at other meetingsSecond reading · December 19, 2024 →

First reading

Proposes minor revisions to the food-services management policy for consistency.

Official wordingPR-5 Policy EE, Food Services Management (INFORMATION - First Reading)

First reading: the proposed change is put before the board and the public. The board votes on it at a later meeting, at its second reading.

This policy at other meetingsSecond reading · December 19, 2024 →

First reading

Proposes minor revisions to the free and reduced-price meals policy for consistency.

Official wordingPR-6 Policy EEA, Free and Reduced Nutrition Programs (INFORMATION - First Reading)

First reading: the proposed change is put before the board and the public. The board votes on it at a later meeting, at its second reading.

This policy at other meetingsSecond reading · December 19, 2024 →

PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE

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/Cyber Security

From the minutesThe Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 4:45 p.m. Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting: Unanimously Approved The Board voted to return from Executive Session at 5:39 p.m. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting: Unanimously Approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes

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 minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-1. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
District documentsPS1_Board_21NOV24 ↗

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 minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-2. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
District documentsPS2_Board_21NOV24 ↗
For information

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

Official wordingPS-3 Classified Personnel Report (INFORMATION)

The district’s recommendationThe Board will vote on PS-3.

Shared with the board for information. No vote is taken.

District documentsPS3_Board_21NOV24 ↗

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

Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Recommendations (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-6. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
FOR INFORMATION

2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

Official wordingFI-1 2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

No recorded vote.

ESPLOST 2016 Reports

No recorded vote.

ESPLOST 2021 Reports

No recorded vote.

Bonds of 2020 Report

No recorded vote.

Debt Services Reports

No recorded vote.

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

FY 2026 Budget Process and Setting of Budget Calendar

Official wordingFI-3 FY 2026 Budget Process and Setting of Budget Calendar

No recorded vote.

Presents the proposed May 21–23, 2025 graduation schedule for the district's high schools.

Official wordingFI-4 Bibb County School District Class of 2025 Graduation Dates

The district’s recommendationIt is recommended that the Superintendent approves the proposed graduation schedule for May 21-23, 2025.

No recorded vote.

For information

EPA Clean School Bus Grant

Official wordingFSS-2 EPA Clean School Bus Grant (INFORMATION)

Shared with the board for information. No vote is taken.

For information

Reports the history and current uses of the Martin–Whitley Educational Complex on Riverside Drive.

Official wordingFSS-3 Martin - Whitley Educational Complex (INFORMATION)

Shared with the board for information. No vote is taken.

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingAdjourn

From the minutesThe meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes