Board Meeting
December 14, 2017
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
29
With votes
2
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Daryl Morton, President - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President - Mr. Robert Easter, Board Member - Mr. Lester Miller, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesLt. Governor's 2017 Student Leadership Award Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle recognizes one College and Career Academy student each year with a Student Leadership Award. The winner and other nominees for this award are chosen for being highly motivated and active in their communities. This year, Hutchings College and Career Academy student Donovan Mitchell, a Rutland High School junior, was chosen as one of the nom…
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Lt. Governor's 2017 Student Leadership Award Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle recognizes one College and Career Academy student each year with a Student Leadership Award. The winner and other nominees for this award are chosen for being highly motivated and active in their communities. This year, Hutchings College and Career Academy student Donovan Mitchell, a Rutland High School junior, was chosen as one of the nominees for this award. Georgia Department of Education - No Longer a Focus School The Georgia Department of Education designates certain schools in the state as Focus schools based on low achievement data among Title I schools. McKibben Lane Elementary School had been among this group of Focus schools. The Georgia DOE announced that Lane had improved enough to come off of the Focus School list. Georglyn Stephens is principal of the school. Georgia Department of Education - No Longer a Priority School The Georgia Department of Education designates certain schools in the state as Priority schools based on low achievement data among Title I schools. L.H. Williams Elementary School had been considered a Priority school. Recently, the Georgia DOE announced that Williams had made enough gains to come off of the Priority School list. Dr. Shandrina Griffin-Stewart is principal of the school. GHSA State Football Playoffs Three Bibb County School District high schools saw their football teams advance to the Georgia High School Association playoffs. Howard, Southwest, and Westside High School football teams each earned playoff bids in their respective classifications. This season was the first time Howard qualified for the football playoffs in school history. Barney Hester is the head coach for Howard and Joseph Dupree is the head for Southwest. Westside is coached by Sheddrick Risper.No recorded vote.
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
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 Mr. Miller and approved 5-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Mr. Lester Miller Voting results: Unanimously approved
5 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesThe Board of Education confirmed the minutes of the November 16, 2017 Board meeting.
No recorded vote.
SWSS Contract Amendment
Official wordingIS-1 SWSS Contract Amendment
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Board President to sign the Strategic Waiver School System contract amendment and submit it to the State Board of Education.
No recorded vote.
New Vehicle Purchases
Official wordingFSS-1 New Vehicle Purchases
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the issuance of a purchase order for 10 service vehicles from Wade Ford, 10 service vehicles from Allan Vigil Ford, 3 service vehicles from Gilbert Truck Center and 8 school buses from Yancey Bus Sales at a cost not to exceed $1,662,033.20.
No recorded vote.
Workers Compensation Excess Insurance
Official wordingFSS-2 Workers Compensation Excess Insurance
From the minutesThe Board of Education awarded the Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance Policy to Solomon, Deaton & Buice, LLC for a total cost of $154,993.00 for the policy period January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2019.
No recorded vote.
IFB 18-23 HVAC for Elementary Schools
Official wordingFSS-3 IFB 18-23 HVAC for Elementary Schools
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to $194,814.00 to Hamlin Air Conditioning to perform the HVAC installation work related to IFB 18-23.
No recorded vote.
Munis Funding
Official wordingFSS-4 Munis Funding
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Tyler Technologies for $491,175.84 to provide application services for the District.
No recorded vote.
Offer to Purchase Surplus Property – Neel Academy
Official wordingFSS-5 Offer to Purchase Surplus Property – Neel Academy
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the contract to sale the property located at 2840 Hollis Road, Macon, GA to The Peca Group, LLC for $75,000.00.
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST Request to Purchase a Stage – Academy for Classical Education
Official wordingFSS-6 ESPLOST Request to Purchase a Stage – Academy for Classical Education
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to Wenger for an amount not to exceed $13,266.00 using ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST Request to Purchase Scoreboards – Academy for Classical Education
Official wordingFSS-7 ESPLOST Request to Purchase Scoreboards – Academy for Classical Education
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to Daktronics for an amount not to exceed $11,539.00 using ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST Request to Xerox Copiers – Academy for Classical Education
Official wordingFSS-8 ESPLOST Request to Xerox Copiers – Academy for Classical Education
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to Xerox for an amount not to exceed $12,470.00 using ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
First reading
Revision of Policy FDBA – Existing Facilities Inventory (First Reading)
Official wordingPR-1 Revision of Policy FDBA – Existing Facilities Inventory (First Reading)
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy FDBA - Existing Facilities Inventory for 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 meetingsBoard Meeting · January 18, 2018 →
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 Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of certified personnel.
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 Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified personnel.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendations
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendations
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following administrative appointments: - Dr. Cami Hamlin - Principal, Springdale Elementary School - Christopher Kirby - Interim Principal, Porter Elementary School - Betty Anderson - Interim Assistant Principal, Porter Elementary School The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following certified termina…
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The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following administrative appointments: - Dr. Cami Hamlin - Principal, Springdale Elementary School - Christopher Kirby - Interim Principal, Porter Elementary School - Betty Anderson - Interim Assistant Principal, Porter Elementary School The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following certified terminations: - Williette Howard - Teacher, Ingram-Pye Elementary School - Christy Thacker - Teacher, Appling Middle School The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following classified terminations: - Stanley Garat - Bus Driver, Transportation - Larry Lowe - Nutrition Assistant and Custodian, School Nutrition and Custodial Services - Gerome Morgan - Bus Driver, TransportationNo recorded vote.
Settlement Agreements
Official wordingPS-4 Settlement Agreements
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the following settlement recommendations: - Workers' Compensation - $7,500.00 - Workers' Compensation - $4,000.00
No recorded vote.
New Business
Approves the 2018 committee and board meeting schedule.
Official wordingNB-1 Committee/Board Meeting Schedule (ACTION)
From the minutesMr. Miller made a motion to approve the schedule of regular Committee and Board meetings for February 2018 through January 2019; seconded by Dr. Woodford and approved 5-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester Miller - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
5 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Old Business
Adjourn