Board Meeting
June 21, 2018
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
**Voting Members** Mr. Lester Miller, President Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President Mr. Daryl Morton, Treasurer Mr. Robert Easter, Board Member Dr. Wanda West, Board Member Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member **Non-Voting Members** Dr. Curtis Jones, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Report of the Superintendent
********2018 Dual Enrollment Graduates******** The Dual Enrollment program allows students to complete college courses while they are in high school. During the 2017-2018 school year, three Bibb County high school students completed associate’s degrees through the Dual Enrollmen…
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.
IS-1 Renewal of Edgenuity
The Board of Education approved the renewal of Edgenuity for the implementation of online learning for the 2018 - 2019 school year for $140,656.00.
No recorded vote.
IS-2 Adoption of Max Scholar
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the adoption of Max Scholar, a phonic programs for elementary schools, at a cost not to exceed the quoted amount of $263,550.00.
No recorded vote.
IS-3 Renewal of System 44 Next Generation
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the renewal of System 44 to be used as a reading intervention for elementary schools at a cost not to exceed the quoted amount of $472,226.94.
No recorded vote.
IS-4 Renewal of ThinkCERCA
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve the renewal of ThinkCERCA for the 2018 - 2019 school year at a cost of $192,533.00.
No recorded vote.
IS-5 MOU with Head Start for L4GA Grant
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a partnership with Head Start, as funding permits, for the implementation of the L4GA Grant.
No recorded vote.
IS-6 MOU with Mercer University for L4GA Grant
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a partnership with Mercer University, as funding permits, for the implementation of the L4GA Grant.
No recorded vote.
IS-7 MOU – United Way of Central Georgia
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a partnership with United Way of Central Georgia, as funding permits, for the implementation of the L4GA Grant.
No recorded vote.
IS-8 Speech and Language Therapy Contracts
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to sign the contract agreements with Cobb Pediatric and EBS Healthcare for speech and language therapy services for the 2018 - 2019 school year and to sign contract agreements with Academic Staffing, AMN Healthcare, Presence L…
No recorded vote.
FSS-1 Final Approval of the FY 2019 Superintendent’s Recommend Budget
The Board of Education approved the FY 2019 Superintendent's Recommended Budget, as presented.
No recorded vote.
FSS-2 FY 2019 Business Insurance Coverages
The Board of Education awarded the FY 2019 business insurance coverages to BB&T Insurance Services at a total cost of $632,786.00.
No recorded vote.
FSS-3 Offer to Purchase – Bellevue Elementary
The Board of Education adopted the resolution authorizing the Board President and Superintendent to sale district surplus property located at 4090 Napier Avenue, Macon, GA 31204.
No recorded vote.
FSS-4 Request to Purchase Chromebooks – Academy for Classical Education
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to Progressive Communications to purchase Chromebooks at a cost of $28,477.50 using ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
FSS-5 Request to Purchase John Deere Gator – Academy for Classical Education
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to Greenville Turf & Tractor to purchase a John Deere Gator at a cost of $8,428.13 using ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
FSS-6 Request to Purchase John Deere Mower – Academy for Classical Education
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to Greenville Turf & Tractor to purchase a John Deere Mower at a cost of $22,900.00 using ESPLOST funds.
No recorded vote.
FSS-7 Request to Purchase Gym Audio – Academy for Classical Education
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order on behalf of the Academy for Classical Education to Ken's Audio to purchase an audio system at a cost of $24,599.72 using ESPLOST funds.
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 recommendation for the following administrative appointment: - Dr. Julia Daniely - Director of SOAR Academy The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the following classified termination: - Timoth…
No recorded vote.
IS-9 Approval of 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
Dr. Dillard made a motion to approved the proposed academic calendar for the 2019 - 2020 school year; seconded by Dr. West and approved 5-1. Mr. Miller voted no. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ - No: Mr. Lester Miller -…
Full roll call
NB-1 Update from Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority
Mr. Stephen Adams, Acting Director of the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, gave an update to the Board of Education on its work in improving economic development in the community.
No recorded vote.