Board Meeting
September 15, 2016
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
24
With votes
2
Contested
1
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Lester M. Miller , President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton , Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , 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 minutesThe District recognized the 2016-2017 Teachers of the Year and announced the five finalists for the 2017 Bibb County Teacher of the Year. The 2017 Bibb County Teacher of the Year will be named at the Teacher of the Year Banquet on October 10, 2017. The five finalists for the 2017 Bibb County Teacher of the Year are: - Ronny Fuerniss - Heritage Elementary School - Connie McCain - Rutland Middle School - Dominique Nic…
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The District recognized the 2016-2017 Teachers of the Year and announced the five finalists for the 2017 Bibb County Teacher of the Year. The 2017 Bibb County Teacher of the Year will be named at the Teacher of the Year Banquet on October 10, 2017. The five finalists for the 2017 Bibb County Teacher of the Year are: - Ronny Fuerniss - Heritage Elementary School - Connie McCain - Rutland Middle School - Dominique Nichols - Rutland High School - Marissa Rondina - Rutland High School - Darryl Silas - Northeast High School The 2016-2017 Teachers of the Year for each school are: Elementary School Alexander II - Pollyanna Roe Barden - Christian Abrams Bernd - Chevonne Coons Brookdale - Marquita Tatmon Bruce - Tangela Turner Burdell-Hunt - Vivica Lynn Gray Carter - Ronna Demichiel Hartley - LaTasha Little Heard - Courtney Hale Heritage - Ronny Fuerniss Ingram-Pye - Tamikia Johnson Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Melanese Parker Lane - Amy Phillips Morgan - Rosa Coley Porter - Julia Chambless Riley - Bridget Smith Skyview - Kerrie Welch Southfield - Latisha Williams-Bacon Springdale - Denise McIntosh Taylor - Opal Taylor Union - Kuwana D. McKenzie Vineville - Lindsay Crisp Williams - Pamela Rivers Middle School Appling - Terrence Redmond Ballard-Hudson - Beverly Williams Howard - Alecia Ervin Miller - Lavonda Ross Rutland - Connie McCain Weaver - Christine Lastinger High School Central - Hannah Freel Howard - Louisa McDonald Northeast - Darryl Silas Rutland - Marissa Rondina Southwest - Wanda O'Neal Westside - Dominique Nichols Specialty Burghard Opportunity Center - Lorenzo Harris Elam Alexander Academy - Billie Mallory Hutchings College & Career Academy - Stephen Neil Northwoods Academy - Barbara Schultz Media Specialist of the Year Brandi Malloy – Alexander II Magnet SchoolNo recorded vote.
OTHER REMARKS
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
From the minutesThere were no visitors to address the Board.
No recorded vote.
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 all of the items on the consent agenda; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
7 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesThe Board confirmed the minutes of the following meetings: - Public Hearing - August 16, 2016 - Board Meeting - August 16, 2016 - Called Board Meeting - September 8, 2016
No recorded vote.
Continuation of the GEAR—UP Grant Award, Year 6
Official wordingIS-1 Continuation of the GEAR—UP Grant Award, Year 6
From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to accept the FY 2017 GEAR-UP Grant Award of $2,084,346.00 to continue the implementation of programs and services designed to increase the number of students who graduate from high school prepared to enroll and succeed in post-secondary education.
No recorded vote.
Continuation of 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants for the 2016-2017 School Year
Official wordingIS-2 Continuation of 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants for the 2016-2017 School Year
From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to accept and approve the FY 2017 funds of $349,412.00 and $330,876.00 for the continuation of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants for the 2016-2017 school year for Veterans and Southfield Elementary Schools; Ingram-Pye and Riley Elementary Schools respectively.
No recorded vote.
Academy for Classical Education (ACE)–ESPLOST Technology Upgrades
Official wordingFSS-1 Academy for Classical Education (ACE)–ESPLOST Technology Upgrades
From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to award a purchase order to Progressive Communications, Inc., in the amount of $359,138.00 to provide requested technology upgrades at the Academy for Classical Education.
No recorded vote.
First reading
Policy BBAA Election of Officers – Revision (First Reading)
Official wordingPR-1 Policy BBAA Election of Officers – Revision (First Reading)
From the minutesThe Board approved the revision to Policy BBAA - Election of Officers, as a 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 meetingsSecond reading · October 20, 2016 →
First reading
Policy FGDAA Facilities Projects Contracts Fair Employment Clause (First Reading)
Official wordingPR-2 Policy FGDAA Facilities Projects Contracts Fair Employment Clause (First Reading)
From the minutesThe Board approved the revision to Policy FGDAA - Facilities Projects Contracts Fair Employment Clause, as a 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.
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 approved the Certified Personnel Report, which 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 approved the Classified Personnel Report, which includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified personnel.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Services Committee
Approves the superintendent's administrative appointments and staff terminations.
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendations
From the minutesDr. Dillard made a motion to approve the Superintendent's personnel recommendations; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 6-1. Mr. Miller voted no. The Board approved the following administrative appointments: - Jill Burwell - Dean of Students, Veterans Elementary School - Angel Woodard - Dean of Students, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School - Curlandra Smith - PBIS Coordinator - Wendy Pooler - Assistant Pr…
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Dr. Dillard made a motion to approve the Superintendent's personnel recommendations; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 6-1. Mr. Miller voted no. The Board approved the following administrative appointments: - Jill Burwell - Dean of Students, Veterans Elementary School - Angel Woodard - Dean of Students, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School - Curlandra Smith - PBIS Coordinator - Wendy Pooler - Assistant Principal for Operations, Rutland High School The Board approved the following terminations: - David Horton - Campus Police Officer, Campus Police - Natalie Poole - Cashier, Veterans Elementary School - Brittney Brown - Custodian, Rutland High School - Katrina Thompson - Secretary, Hartley Elementary School - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl MortonNew Business
Old Business
Adjourn