Board Agenda
April 17, 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
The pledge was led by **Nicole Hill** and **Elizabeth Eanes-Fennelly** from Miller Magnet Middle School.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
Report of the Interim Superintendent
Deputy Supt. of Teaching and Learning Dr. Erin Weaver presented the report of the Interim Superintendent. _**Highlights and Recognitions:**_ **Faculty Members Complete GLISI Leadership Program:** Select leaders and aspiring leaders from Bibb County participated in a leadership d…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
The following community vistor made comments: **Valerie Hicks**: Addressed the board regarding the high rate of teen pregnancy in the school district; dropout and graduation rates of Bibb County students; Call to action, what will you do?; and ask the Board to stand with the Nor…
No recorded vote.
IS-1 Gear-Up RFP
Board members authorized the District to solicit an evaluator for the 2014 Gaining Early Awareness And Readiness For Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Partnership Grant. Board members authorized the District to apply for the 2014 GEAR UP Partnership Grant during meetings on Febru…
Full roll call
IS-2 Merit Pay (RT3)
Board members authorized the District to disperse any remaining funding for Race to the Top merit pay bonuses evenly among the top 15 percent of teachers and leaders. Mr. Miller was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Vot…
Full roll call
IS-3 Approval of Submission of the 2014 School Improvement Grants (SIG) 1003(g) and Charter School Petition for Transformation Models- Southwest HS; Re-Start Models- Hutchings College and Career Charter Academy; Charter Petition- Hutchings College and Career Charter Academy
Board members approved the 2014 School Improvement Grant (SIG) 1003 (g) proposal for three schools and the charter school petition for one of those schools. Under the proposal, the District will apply for 2014 SIG funding for Hutchings Career Center under the Re-Start Model, and…
Full roll call
FS-3 Recommended SPLOST Revisions and Request to Advertise for 14 Days
Board members authorized the District to advertise recommended revisions to the current Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) projects. A public hearing will be held after a 14-day period to receive public feedback before the revisions are presented to the…
Full roll call
FS-4 Resolution to Reopen Riley Elementary
As part of the 2008 – 2013 five year plan a decision was made to Phase Out Riley Elementary School. Since this time the board has made a decision to continue the use of this facility and reinstate the classroom inventory with the Georgia Department of Education. - Motion made by…
Full roll call
FS-5 Resolution to Reopen Porter Elementary
As part of the 2008 – 2013 five year plan a decision was made to Phase Out Porter Elementary School. Since this time the board has made a decision to continue the use of this facility and reinstate the classroom inventory with the Georgia Department of Education. - Motion made b…
Full roll call
FS-6 Resolution to Phase-Out Burghard Elementary
As part of the 2013 – 2018 five year plan a recommendation to phase out Burghard Elementary School is being made to increase state funding for New Elementary School construction. This school will be relocated to a new location as part of the long range facilities plan. Public he…
Full roll call
FS-7 Resolution to Phase-Out King-Danforth Elementary
As part of the 2013 – 2018 five year plan a decision was made to Phase Out King Danforth Elementary School. The King Danforth site has been selected for the location of future New Elementary #2. Public hearings to allow local feedback to the board will be held prior to the offic…
Full roll call
FS-8 Five-Year Facility Plan Approval
Board members approved the proposed 2014-2019 Five-Year Local Facilities Plan for the Bibb County School District. The plan was submitted to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) for preliminary review in February, and a Comprehensive Facilities Survey Team of external par…
Full roll call
FS-9 Site Approval for New Elementary #2
Board members authorized the District to submit an application to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) for review and approval of the site for New Elementary School No. 2. - Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ Unanimous…
Full roll call
FS-10 Architect Selection for New Elementary #2
Board members waived the bidding requirements set forth in Policy DJED and authorized Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith to enter into a contract with SP Design as the architect for New Elementary School No. 2. This new school will replace Jones and King-Danforth Element…
Full roll call
SS-5 Internal Evaluation of the Healthy Schools Program – District Memorandum of Understanding
Board members approved a Memorandum of Understanding to allow the Westat Co., an independent research firm, to evaluate the District's implementation of the Healthy Schools Program and its effectiveness. - Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dil…
Full roll call
PR-1 Transfer Policy GBM
Updates the district’s personnel transfer policy.
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.
No recorded vote.
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
OB-1 Superintendent Search Update
Mrs. Farmer stated that she is working on dates to meet regarding the Superintendent Search to review the applications.
No recorded vote.
Adjourn
Ends the meeting.