Called Board Meeting
April 8, 2014
A special meeting called outside the regular schedule, usually for one time-sensitive or specific item.
Agenda items
9
With votes
2
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Chair - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Board Member - Mrs. Lynn Farmer , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Treasurer
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
General Fund Budget Preview Update
Official wordingFY2015 General Fund Budget Preview Update
From the minutesMr. Ron Collier, Chief Financial Officer presented the FY2015 General Fund Budget Preview Update as informational. The presentation provided Board members with an idea of operational budget requests for the next fiscal year. It did not include updated salary information for the next fiscal year. Board members will receive another update on the budget at a work session on Tuesday, May 6th.
No recorded vote.
Applies for Communities in Schools funding for performance learning centers at Hutchings and Northeast High.
Official wordingLetter of Intent for Communities and Schools
From the minutesMs. Sylvia Hooker, Deputy Supt, School Improvement presented the agenda item. Mr. Sam Macfie, Board Chairman of the Communities In Schools of Central GA and Taryn Collinsworth, Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Central GA both supported the initiatives to assist the Hutchings Career Center and Northeast High School. Board members authorized the District to apply for funding from the Communities in Scho…
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Ms. Sylvia Hooker, Deputy Supt, School Improvement presented the agenda item. Mr. Sam Macfie, Board Chairman of the Communities In Schools of Central GA and Taryn Collinsworth, Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Central GA both supported the initiatives to assist the Hutchings Career Center and Northeast High School. Board members authorized the District to apply for funding from the Communities in Schools (CIS) Network Empowerment Initiative to implement CISGA Performance Learning Centers at Hutchings Career Center and Northeast High School. The CISGA Performance Learning Center is an initiative of Communities in Schools that will assist the District in producing more high school graduates, increasing college success rates and improving overall student outcomes. Mr. Hudson was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Vote Not Recorded: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller7 Yes
Full roll call
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Disposal of Surplus Property
From the minutesMr. Jason Daniel, Executive Director of Capital Improvement Programs presented the agenda item as informational. Board members learned that the District has received interest in several of the seven properties surplussed at February 27 Board meeting. Mr. Daniel told Board members the seven properties are currently being appraised, and the information will be presented at a May Board meeting. According to Board polic…
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Mr. Jason Daniel, Executive Director of Capital Improvement Programs presented the agenda item as informational. Board members learned that the District has received interest in several of the seven properties surplussed at February 27 Board meeting. Mr. Daniel told Board members the seven properties are currently being appraised, and the information will be presented at a May Board meeting. According to Board policy, after the appraisal process Board members may choose to sell each property publicly or privately. | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bibb County School District Properties Approved for Surplus on Feb. 27, 2014 | | Land / Vacant Property | Address | Gross SF | Acres | | Alexander IV | 3769 Ridge Avenue | 27,909 | 6.9 | | Hamilton Elementary | 1870 Pio Nono Avenue | 33,576 | 7 | | Holt Ave. Property | 914 Holt Avenue | Land Only | 1 | | Joseph Neel Academy | 2840 Hollis Road | 35,481 | 6.2 | | Miller A Complex | 1270 Birch Street | 59,890 | 5 | | Miller B Complex | 2241 Montpelier Avenue | 56,860 | 8 | | Upper River Road Property | Upper River Road near Northeast High | Land Only | 10 |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 minutesDr. Dillard made a motion to enter Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. to discuss personnel matters/future acquisition of property/pending litigation; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. Dr. Dillard made a motion to exit Executive Session at 8:14 p.m.; seconded by Mrs. Farmer and approved 8-0. No action was taken. Interim Superintendent Dr. Steven Smith commented that a community group met with him and Mrs. Sipe. Th…
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Dr. Dillard made a motion to enter Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. to discuss personnel matters/future acquisition of property/pending litigation; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. Dr. Dillard made a motion to exit Executive Session at 8:14 p.m.; seconded by Mrs. Farmer and approved 8-0. No action was taken. Interim Superintendent Dr. Steven Smith commented that a community group met with him and Mrs. Sipe. The community group is focusing on, "One Macon! Our Vision, Our Future with three parts and one being Education. The community group is requesting to come before the Board and make a presentation to partner with schools and help enhance our school system. Dr. Smith stated the community group will be at the Called Board Meeting on May 6, 2014. Mrs. Sipe stated a Called Board Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, April 16th to meet with Mr. Sampson from the GSBA for two hours. Mr. Sampson will be bringing all the applications from the Superintendent Search for the Board to review and determine what is the next step.No recorded vote.
Ends the meeting.
Official wordingAdjourn
From the minutesThe meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m., Mrs. Carter was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller
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Full roll call
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