Board Meeting
September 18, 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 of Allegiance was led by Pennuel Lockett, an 11th grade student at Howard High School.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
Report of the Interim Superintendent
The Teachers of the Year were honored and the finalist are: Earnestine McRae - Alexander II Magnet School; Delphia Boynton - Hartley Elementary; Holli Tarpley - Howard Middle; Michael Scott - Central High; and Brian Butler Rutland High.
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
No one requested to address the Board.
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
IS-2 Acceptance of 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Grants Awards for Riley Elementary and Union Elementary Schools
A motion was made by Ms. Farmer to approve the acceptance of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Award for Riley and Union Elementary Schools; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting resu…
Full roll call
IS-3 Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Juvenile Justice-Bibb County and the Bibb County School District for Southwest High School and Bloomfield Middle School
A motion was made by Ms. Farmer to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Juvenile Justice-Bibb County and the Bibb County School District for Southwest High School and Bloomfield Middle School; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: M…
Full roll call
IS-4 Classworks Educational Software
A motion was made by Ms. Farmer to approve Classworks Educational Software at 19 elementary schools and 1 high school; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved…
Full roll call
FS-3 Recommendation to Rescind the Action (taken on August 21, 2014) by the Board on the Heard Elementary Kitchen Equipment and Approve Previous Recommendation to Tri-Mark Strategic
Mr. Miller made a recommendation to rescind the action taken by the Board on August 21, 2014, on the Heard Elementary Kitchen Equipment bid, and approve the previous recommendation to TriMark Strategic; it was seconded by Ms. Farmer and approved 8-0. A motion was made by Mr. Mil…
Full roll call
FS-4 Heard Elementary School Classroom Technology Bid Award
A motion was made by Mr. Miller to approve a contract with Unified AV Systems to provide the classroom technology packages for the new Heard Elementary School; seconded by Ms. Farmer and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer…
Full roll call
FS-5 Architectural Services Award for Elementary School #3
A motion was made by Mr. Miller to enter into a contract with Dunwody Beeland Architects to perform the architectural services for the new Elementary School #3; seconded by Ms. Farmer and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer…
Full roll call
FS-6 Landlord Letter of Consent with First Choice Primary Care
A motion was made by Mr. Miller to sign the Letter of Consent with First Choice Primary Care to place a modular building on the grounds at Ingram-Pye Elementary School for a period of 5-years, which will expire on September 30, 2019. The lease will include 3 five-year renewal op…
Full roll call
FS-7 Superintendent’s FY2015 Budget Amendment #1
A motion was made by Mr. Miller to approve the Superintendent's Recommended FY2015 Budget Amendment #1; seconded by Ms. Farmer and approved 7-1. Mr. Hudson voted no. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer _Voting results:_ - Yes: Mrs. Susan…
Full roll call
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No recorded vote.
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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
PS-4 Recommendation for District Content Intervention Coaches
Dr. West made a motion to approve Olena Stadnik-Floore, Myja Fuller, Betsy Glisson and Travie Thomas as District Content Intervention Coaches; seconded by Ms. Farmer and approved 8-0. Ms. Farmer also made a motion to approve two (2) Performance Learning teachers Crystal Wisecup…
Full roll call
OB-1 Update on Superintendent Search
Ms. Farmer gave the Board an update on the Superintendent Search and will decide on a date to review applications.
No recorded vote.
OB-2 Minority Contractor Report
Mr. Miller, Mr. Hudson and Dr. West met regarding the Women/Minority Contracts. GSBA has given them copies of some policies and they will develop a policy that will meet the needs of Bibb County School District.
No recorded vote.
OB-3 Report from School Naming Committees
The reports from the four (4) School Naming Committees were as follows: Mr. Miller met with Dr. Jackson, Principal at Barden; Dr. Terese Martin, Principal at Morgan, as well as two stakeholders on their School Councils to discuss the name of the new elementary school to be built…
No recorded vote.
OB-4 Naming a Part of Ballard-Hudson for Dr. R.J. Martin
Mr. Hudson met with Mr. Lanier, Principal at Ballard Hudson Middle School. Mr. Lanier met with his Leadership Team and they would like to submit a request to name the Media Center in honor of Dr. R.J. Martin. Mr. Hudson also spoke with Dr. Martin's daughter and she is in agreeme…
No recorded vote.