Board Meeting
February 16, 2017
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 J. Morton , President - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Robert M. Easter, Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda S. West, Board Member - Dr. Sundra M. Woodfo…
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Curtis J. Jones, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Report of the Superintendent
**Spelling Bee Winners** Each year, the Bibb Association of Educators hosts the Bibb County Spelling Bee to crown a winner among the top spellers from each school. This year's winners are the following: - 1st Place - Jordan Harrell, Miller Magnet Middle School - 2nd Place - Aman…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
The following individual addressed the Board: - Ms. Dawn Singletary concerning the use of Riley Elementary School as a Parent University site.
No recorded vote.
Executive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation
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.
FSS-1 School Bus Stop Arm System
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to sign the contract between Force Multiplier Soluctions, the Bibb County Sherriff's Office, the Bibb County Solicitor General, and the Bibb County School District for implementation of a school bus stop arm program.
No recorded vote.
FSS-4 Middle School Gym AC Contract Award
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a Purchase Order to Conditioned Air in the amount of $340,340.00 for the HVAC Project at Ballard-Hudson, Weaver, Rutland, and Howard Middle Schools.
No recorded vote.
FSS-5 Macon Water Authority Sewer Easement Request at Ballard-Hudson Middle School
The Board of Education approved the sewer easement requested by the Macon Water Authority along Ell Street and that the President be authorized the sign the sewer easement agreement.
No recorded vote.
PR-1 Policy DCCA- Revision – Budget Deadlines and Schedules
The Board of Education approved the revision of Policy DCCA - Budget Deadlines and Schedules.
No recorded vote.
PR-2 Revision of Policy GBM – Professional Personnel Transfers - First Reading
The Board of Education approved the revisions of Policy GBM - Professional Personnel Transfer for first reading.
No recorded vote.
PR-3 Revision of Policy BCB – Board Procedures - First Reading
The Board of Education approved the revision of Policy BCB - Board Procedures for first reading.
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 Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following administrative appointments: - Bertha Caldwell - Director of Professional Learning - Donna Jackson - Executive Officer of Elementary Schools - Dr. Suzan Watkins - Principal, Dr. Martin Luther…
No recorded vote.
PS-4 Contract Renewals for 2017-2018
The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for contract renewals for assistant principals and administrators for the 2017-2018 school year.
No recorded vote.
NB-1 Appointment of Legislative Delegate and Alternate
The following Board members were appointed to serve as the Legislative Delegate and Alternate at the 2017 GSBA Legislative Assembly: - Mr. Robert Easter, Delegate - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Alternate
No recorded vote.
NB-2 Legislative Priorities
Board members were given a copy of the GSBA legislative positions for 2017. They were asked to share any feedback concerning the legislative priorities with Mr. Easter and Dr. Woodford.
No recorded vote.
NB-3 Topics for Board Retreat
Dr. Jones presented a list of potential topics for the Board Retreat. Board members were asked to review the documents and share any additional topics they would like to see covered.
No recorded vote.
NB-4 House Bill 338 - Education; System of Supports and Assistance for Low-Performing Schools
Mr. Randy Howard, Chief Legal Counsel, presented an overview of House Bill 338, a Georgia legislative bill addressing low performing schools.
No recorded vote.