Board Meeting
January 21, 2021
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Daryl Morton, President - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Treasurer - James Freeman, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Board Member - Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Myrtice Johnson, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones Jr, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Invocation
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
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 8-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education confirmed the minutes of the following meeting: - December 17, 2020
No recorded vote.
Contract with Kelly Education for Substitute Teacher Staffing Services
Official wordingIS-1 Contract with Kelly Education for Substitute Teacher Staffing Services
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the District to contract with Kelly Education for the provision of substitute teachers for FY 2021 in an amount not to exceed $1,827,000.00 and to increase the General Fund substitute expenditure line-item budget by $620,000.00 to cover the additional costs for these COVID-19 related support positions.
No recorded vote.
Goalbook Software Contract
Official wordingIS-2 Goalbook Software Contract
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the contract for the Goalbook software program in the amount not to exceed $99,167.00 utilizing the IDEA Flowthrough Budget.
No recorded vote.
Memorandum of Agreement with Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential
Official wordingIS-3 Memorandum of Agreement with Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Memorandum of Agreement with the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential for the implementation of the FLASH curriculum.
No recorded vote.
FY 2022 Budget Calendar
Official wordingFSS-1 FY 2022 Budget Calendar
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the FY 2022 Budget Calendar for the Bibb County School District.
No recorded vote.
Request to Sell Surplus Property – 3750 Jessie Rice Street
Official wordingFSS-2 Request to Sell Surplus Property – 3750 Jessie Rice Street
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education adopted the resolution authorizing the Board President and Superintendent to sell surplus property located at 3750 Jessie Rice Street to Unlimited Potential Community Development Center, Inc. and Gulf Coast Community Action Agency, Inc. for $335,000.00 per terms of the sales agreement.
No recorded vote.
Request to Sell Surplus Property – 2840 Hightower Road
Official wordingFSS-3 Request to Sell Surplus Property – 2840 Hightower Road
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education adopted the resolution authorizing the Board President and Superintendent to sell surplus property located at 2840 Hightower Road to Michael Campbell for $75,000.00 per terms of the sales agreement.
No recorded vote.
Request to Sell Surplus Property – 10-Acre Tract on Upper River Road
Official wordingFSS-4 Request to Sell Surplus Property – 10-Acre Tract on Upper River Road
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education adopted the resolution authorizing the Board President and Superintendent to sell surplus property located on Upper River Road (10-Acre Tract) to Emmett Bright and Debbie Bright for $55,000.00 per terms of the sales agreement.
No recorded vote.
RFP 21-005 – Lane Elementary School Renovations
Official wordingFSS-5 RFP 21-005 – Lane Elementary School Renovations
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contract with SP Design Group to provide architectural services for renovations at Lane Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
RFP 21-006 – RFP 21-006 Renovation of Taylor and Skyview Elementary Schools
Official wordingFSS-6 RFP 21-006 – RFP 21-006 Renovation of Taylor and Skyview Elementary Schools
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contract with WM2A Architects to provide architectural services for renovations at Taylor and Skyview Elementary Schools.
No recorded vote.
RFP 21-008 – Network Upgrade for 26 Schools
Official wordingFSS-7 RFP 21-008 – Network Upgrade for 26 Schools
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education awarded RFP 21-008 to 1 Accord Technologies and to authorize the Superintendent to issue purchase orders for RFP 21-008 as funding allows in the amount not to exceed $8,586,655.73. This project is contingent upon receipt of an E-rate funding commitment letter and as eligible budget allows.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Revision of Policy KBF – Use of Students for Public Information Programs (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-1 Revision of Policy KBF – Use of Students for Public Information Programs (Second Reading)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy KBF - Use of Students for Public Information Programs.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Revision of Policy LEBA – Parental Involvement in Education (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-2 Revision of Policy LEBA – Parental Involvement in Education (Second Reading)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy LEBA - Parental Involvement in Education.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Revision of Policy MG – Associations (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-3 Revision of Policy MG – Associations (Second Reading)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy MG - Associations.
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
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of certified employees.
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 Bibb County Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified employees.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendations
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendations
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the following classified terminations: - Brittany Brown - Custodian, Howard Middle School - Suzanne Eaton - Department Secretary, Program for Exceptional Children - Jimmie Gordon - Custodian, Howard High School
No recorded vote.
New Business
Election of Board Officers
Official wordingNB-1 Election of Board Officers
From the minutesMr. Morton accepted nominations for the office of President. Dr. Dillard nominated Mr. Morton and there were no other nominations for the office. Mr. Morton was elected President with a vote of 8-0. Mr. Morton accepted nominations for the office of Vice President. Dr. Garrett nominated Dr. Dillard and there were no other nominations for the office. Dr. Dillard was elected Vice President with a vote of 8-0. Mr. Morto…Read the full entry
Mr. Morton accepted nominations for the office of President. Dr. Dillard nominated Mr. Morton and there were no other nominations for the office. Mr. Morton was elected President with a vote of 8-0. Mr. Morton accepted nominations for the office of Vice President. Dr. Garrett nominated Dr. Dillard and there were no other nominations for the office. Dr. Dillard was elected Vice President with a vote of 8-0. Mr. Morton accepted nominations for the office of Treasurer. Mr. Jackson nominated Dr. Woodford and there were no other nominations for the office. Dr. Woodford was elected Treasurer with a vote of 8-0.
No recorded vote.
Presentation
Return to F2F Instruction
Official wordingNB-2 Return to F2F Instruction (PRESENTATION)
From the minutesDr. Jones presented information to the Board on the District's plans to return to Face-to-Face instruction.
A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.
Old Business
Adjourn