Board Meeting
February 20, 2020
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
35
With votes
1
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Daryl Morton, President - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Treasurer - Mrs. Ella Carter, Board Member - Mr. Robert Easter, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Board Member - Mr. Lester Miller, Board Member - Mrs. Susan Sipe, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones Jr, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesRecognition of 2019 Board President Outgoing Board of Education President Lester Miller was recognized for his service as Board President for 2019. Service on the Board of Education requires a great deal of commitment and dedication on its own. Adding the responsibility of Board President reflects even more positively on the heart for students that all Board members have shown. Robotics Teams Advancing to Super Regi…
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Recognition of 2019 Board President Outgoing Board of Education President Lester Miller was recognized for his service as Board President for 2019. Service on the Board of Education requires a great deal of commitment and dedication on its own. Adding the responsibility of Board President reflects even more positively on the heart for students that all Board members have shown. Robotics Teams Advancing to Super Regional Lego Event District robotics teams were recognized for advancing to the Super Regional LEGO League level. This year, three teams were successful enough in local events to qualify for the Super Regional LEGO League event. The Alexander II Magnet School RoboSTEiNS team is led by coaches Leslie Lowe Brown and Jennifer McMahan, with students Henry Bridges, Davaya Butts, Zachary Germann, Charity Harper, Patrick Henry, Samuel Howard, Jakori Johnson, Aiden Roberson, Jacob Rodgers and Ramaj Weathersbe. The Skyview Elementary School Skybots team is led by coaches Michele Collins, Mikaela Pavin and Ashley Mathews, with students Ja'Nya Bailey, Leila Bates, Mya Burnette, Haylee Cumbie, Hannah Hanselman, Julian Helguson, Jha'karliah Hodge, Ayden Kinsey-Jones, Cameron McKinney, Lily Mathews, Jerzey Miller, Alexis Santiago, Addie Simmons, Braeden Stephens, Franky Trejos-Gonzalez and Gracelyn West. The Appling Middle School Rise of the Raiders team is led by coach Shavetta Thomas and sponsors Dr. Wesley Fondal Jr., Tim Pendleton and Ann Nnorom, with students Jhamairy Battle, Zacole Blount, Brittany Hill, Madison Mizell, Chloe Vicks, Laila Vicks, Javier Von Dyke, Jamiah Waller, Kiya Williams, Zoria Williams and Zyla Williams. Bibb County Spelling Bee The Bibb County Spelling Bee is hosted by the Bibb Association of Educators each year and sponsored by the Masab Temple No. 11. The winner and runner-up of this competition go on to compete at the Region 6 Spelling Bee. Desiree Loveless of Miller Magnet Middle School earned first place, Sydney Hogan of Vineville Academy of the Arts earned second place, and Kiya Williams of Appling Middle School earned third place. Desiree and Sydney will represent Bibb at the Regional Spelling Bee.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/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
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Full roll call
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Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesThe Board of Education confirmed the minutes of the following meeting: - Board Meeting - January 16, 2020
No recorded vote.
Resolution of Support for the MOA between Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and Macon Economic Development Commission
Official wordingIS-1 Resolution of Support for the MOA between Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and Macon Economic Development Commission
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Board President and the Superintendent to sign the Resolution of Support for the Memorandum of Agreement between the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and Macon Economic Development Commission.
No recorded vote.
Audit of the Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
Official wordingFSS-1 Audit of the Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
From the minutesThe Board of Education accepted the audit of the Financial Statements for the Bibb County School District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, as presented.
No recorded vote.
Furniture Purchase – Rileydale Elementary School
Official wordingFSS-2 Furniture Purchase – Rileydale Elementary School
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Georgia Specialty Equipment in the amount not to exceed $373,597.09 utilizing pricing from Statewide Contract number SDP000-0041 to purchase furniture for the Rileydale Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
Furniture Purchase – Appling Middle School
Official wordingFSS-3 Furniture Purchase – Appling Middle School
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Georgia Specialty Equipment in the amount not to exceed $433,410.11 utilizing pricing from Statewide Contract number SDP000-0041 to purchase replacement furniture for the new Appling Middle School.
No recorded vote.
FY2020 AT&T Telecommunications Service Agreement
Official wordingFSS-4 FY2020 AT&T Telecommunications Service Agreement
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into the AT&T Telelcommunications Service Agreement on behalf of the Bibb County School District for FY2020 - FY2023.
No recorded vote.
RFP 20-13 Rileydale Network Install – E-rate
Official wordingFSS-5 RFP 20-13 Rileydale Network Install – E-rate
From the minutesThe Board of Education awarded RFP 20-13 Rileydale Network Install to CDW-G in the amount not to exceed $127,008.05 with the understanding this project is contingent upon receipt of an E-rate funding commitment letter.
No recorded vote.
RFP 20-14 MIBS Service Level Bid – E-rate
Official wordingFSS-6 RFP 20-14 MIBS Service Level Bid – E-rate
From the minutesThe Board of Education awarded RFP 20-14 MIBS Service Level to AIOS in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with the understanding this project is contingent upon receipt of an E-rate funding commitment letter.
No recorded vote.
RFP 20-17 Network Cabling – E-rate
Official wordingFSS-7 RFP 20-17 Network Cabling – E-rate
From the minutesThe Board of Education awarded RFP 20-17 Network Cabling to 1Accord Technologies in the amount not to exceed $464,471.50 with the understanding the project is contingent upon receipt of an E-rate funding commitment letter.
No recorded vote.
RFP 20-18 Switch Upgrades – E-rate
Official wordingFSS-8 RFP 20-18 Switch Upgrades – E-rate
From the minutesThe Board of Education awarded RFP 20-18 Switch Upgrades to AIOS in the amount not to exceed $50,079.62 with the understanding the project is contingent upon receipt of an E-rate funding commitment letter.
No recorded vote.
Subsequent Tax Sale Judicial In Rem Process
Official wordingFSS-9 Subsequent Tax Sale Judicial In Rem Process
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the support of the Macon-Bibb County Commission Resolution authorizing the Bibb County Tax Commissioner to allow taxpayers who wish to purchase real property that failed to sell at an initial foreclosure an option to purchase the property using the STS-JIR procedure.
No recorded vote.
Letter of Engagement – Jones Cork, LLP
Official wordingFSS-10 Letter of Engagement – Jones Cork, LLP
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Letter of Engagement with Jones Cork, LLP to provide legal services for the Bibb County School District.
No recorded vote.
Revision of Policy GAN – Employee Tobacco Use
Official wordingPR-1 Revision of Policy GAN – Employee Tobacco Use
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy GAN - Employee Tobacco Use.
No recorded vote.
Revision of Policy JCDAA – Student Tobacco Use
Official wordingPR-2 Revision of Policy JCDAA – Student Tobacco Use
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy JCDAA - Student Tobacco Use.
No recorded vote.
Revision of Policy KBB – School-Sponsored Information Media
Official wordingPR-3 Revision of Policy KBB – School-Sponsored Information Media
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy KBB - School-Sponsored Information Media.
No recorded vote.
Revision of Policy MDA – Shared Services/RESAs
Official wordingPR-4 Revision of Policy MDA – Shared Services/RESAs
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy MDA - Shared Services/RESAs.
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 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 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 Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the following administrative appointment: - Anthony Jones - Principal, Howard Middle School The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following classified terminations: - Jamal Brunson - Paraprofessional, Veterans Elementary School - Cedric Cox - Paraprofessional, Bruce Elementary School - Kenny Johnson - Bus D…
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The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the following administrative appointment: - Anthony Jones - Principal, Howard Middle School The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following classified terminations: - Jamal Brunson - Paraprofessional, Veterans Elementary School - Cedric Cox - Paraprofessional, Bruce Elementary School - Kenny Johnson - Bus Driver, Transportation - Shequita Manson - Nutrition Assistant, School Nutrition - Kissey Strong - Nutrition Assistant, School Nutrition - Carla Washington - Nutrition Assistant, School NutritionNo recorded vote.
Settlement Recommendations
Official wordingPS-4 Settlement Recommendations
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the following workers' compensation settlement recommendations: - Claimant S.S. - $5,000.00
No recorded vote.
Principal/Assistant Principal Recommendations
Official wordingPS-5 Principal/Assistant Principal Recommendations
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for principals and assistant principals for the 2020 - 2021 school year.
No recorded vote.
Central Office Administrator Contract Recommendations
Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Administrator Contract Recommendations
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for system-level contract renewals for certified administrators and principals for 2020 - 2021 school year.
No recorded vote.
New Business
Old Business
Adjourn