Board Meeting
April 15, 2021
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Mr. Daryl Morton, President - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Treasurer - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Board Member - James Freeman, Board Member - Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Myrtice Johnson, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Curtis Jones Jr, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Report of the Superintendent
**Introduction of New Administrators** The Bibb County School District introduced the following newly appointed administrators: - Susan Jones – Executive Director of Teaching and Learning - Demetria Thomas – Principal, Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School - Kizzie Lott – Assist…
No recorded vote.
Executive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation/School Safety
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.
Consent Agenda
Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.
Full roll call
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
No recorded vote.
IS-1 Contract Supports for Special Education for FY 2022
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Program for Exceptional Children to enter into service contracts with the companies, as presented, in the amount not to exceed $960,000.00 as needed throughout the year, to address service and supports for students with disabilit…
No recorded vote.
IS-2 K-12 ELA Textbook Adoption
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the adoption of the ELA textbooks and to issue purchase orders to McGraw Hill and Carnegie Learning in an amount not to exceed $3,924,158.30 utilizing CARES Act 2 funds.
No recorded vote.
IS-3 VIP Academy Transition to a Virtual School
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the transition of the current VIP Academy from a program to a virtual school including budget considerations in the amount not to exceed $1,945,276.00 utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds.
No recorded vote.
FSS-1 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment – Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority
The Bibb County Board of Education rescinded the approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement approved at the March 18, 2021 Board meeting, and approved the amended Intergovernmental Agreement with the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority.
No recorded vote.
FSS-2 Renewal of Banking Services Contract with Truist Bank
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to renew the contract with Truist Bank for banking services for FY 2022.
No recorded vote.
FSS-3 Athletic Upgrades – Sports Lighting
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve purchase orders with Musco Sports Lighting LLC for installation of sports lighting packages at Harry Thompson Stadium and the Ed DeFore Sports Complex in an amount not to exceed $586,410.00 utilizing Sou…
No recorded vote.
FSS-4 Thompson Stadium Video Scoreboard
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve a purchase order with Daktronics for installation of video scoreboards at Thompson Stadium in an amount not to exceed $269,500.00 utilizing 2021 ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
FSS-5 Bid 21-019 – Thompson Stadium Site Improvements
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve a purchase order with Appling Brothers Company for site improvements to Harry Thompson Stadium, to include the installation of additional parking, new bus parking, new ticket booths and fencing in the am…
No recorded vote.
FSS-6 RFP 21-021 Rosa Taylor and Skyview Elementary Renovations
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with Sheridan Construction to provide Construction Management services for renovations at Rosa Taylor and Skyview Elementary Schools, in an amount not to exceed $168,478.00 utilizing 2016 ESP…
No recorded vote.
FSS-7 Renewal of District-wide Microsoft Office Pro Plus Licenses
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to DELL in the amount not to exceed $316,354.59 for FY 2022 licensing of Microsoft EDU Office 365 Pro Plus products.
No recorded vote.
FSS-8 Renewal of RFQ 20-07 – Qualified Staffing
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the renewal of RFQ 20-07 and authorize the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Qualified Staffing for temporary staffing services in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for FY 2022.
No recorded vote.
FSS-9 Renewal of RFP 19-18 – Bi-City Produce
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the renewal of RFP 19-18 and authorize the Superintendent to issue a purchase order for produce to Bi-City Produce in the amount of $1,056,352.97 for FY 2022.
No recorded vote.
FSS-10 Sale of Property - Brookdale Elementary School
The Bibb County Board of Education authorized the sale of the former Brookdale Elementary School, located at 3600 Brookdale Avenue, Macon GA to the Macon-Bibb County Government in the amount of $1,500,000.00.
No recorded vote.
PR-1 Revision of Policy JRA – Student Data Privacy Complaints (Second Reading)
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy JRA - Student Data Privacy Complaints
No recorded vote.
PR-2 Rescission of Policy KDC – Solicitations (Second Reading)
The Bibb County Board of Educaton approved the rescission of Policy KDC - Solicitations.
No recorded vote.
PS-1 Certified Personnel Report
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
No recorded vote.
PS-2 Classified Personnel Report
Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).
No recorded vote.
PS-3 Personnel Recommendations
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following administrative appointments: - Sharon Roberts - Chief Financial Officer - Dr. Cynthia Jones - Principal, L.H. Williams Elementary School - Asia King - Assistant Principal, L.H. Wil…
No recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendation - Springdale Elementary Assistant Principal
Approves the administration’s recommended hires, transfers, and departures.