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Board Meeting

June 18, 2025

The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.

Agenda items
43
With votes
11
Contested
2

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Ms. Myrtice Johnson, President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Vice President - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Dr. Henry Ficklin, Board Member - Mr. Barney Hester, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member - Mr. James Freeman, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, Board Member

No recorded vote.

CALL TO ORDER

Approves the meeting’s agenda — the list of items the board will take up.

Official wordingAPPROVAL OF AGENDA

From the minutesA motion was made to approve the agenda as amended by removing PR-4 from the consent agenda and moving the following items to New Business: IS-3 Certified Teacher Staffing Services FSS-2 Final Board Adoption of FY 2026 Budget FSS-9 Towering Your Success, FY 26 GEAR Up Grant Program Evaluator FSS-11.1 Ratification of BSN Contract - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Vineville Academy of the Arts Students: Amaya Laney, rising 2nd Grader & Olivia Laney, rising 5th Grader

No recorded vote.

INVOCATION
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent's Comments

Introduces new district and school administrators to the board.

Official wordingHonors, Awards, and Recognitions

No recorded vote.

INVITATION 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

From the minutesAt approximately 7:07 p.m. the Board voted to enter into Executive Session. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting: Unanimously Approved At approximately 8:01 p.m., the Board voted to come out of Executive Session. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman Voting: Unanimously Approved A motion was made to move PS-1, PS-2, and PS-5 from the C…
Read the full entryAt approximately 7:07 p.m. the Board voted to enter into Executive Session. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting: Unanimously Approved At approximately 8:01 p.m., the Board voted to come out of Executive Session. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman Voting: Unanimously Approved A motion was made to move PS-1, PS-2, and PS-5 from the Consent Agenda and add them to New Business. This motion also included adding PS-6 and PS-6.1 to New Business. Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting: Unanimously Approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.

Official wordingCONSENT AGENDA

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.

Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes - Board Meetings (2025) - May

No recorded vote.

Renews the district’s contract for Imagine Learning / Edgenuity online learning software.

Official wordingIS-1 Renewal of Imagine Learning - Edgenuity (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Step Up to Writing Renewal

Official wordingIS-2 Step Up to Writing Renewal (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Elevate K-12

Official wordingIS-4 Elevate K-12 (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Approves the “Leader in Me” student-leadership program for schools.

Official wordingFSS-3 Leader In Me (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2026 Atrium Health Navicent Agreement (School House Health)

Official wordingFSS-4 FY 2026 Atrium Health Navicent Agreement (School House Health) (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Audio Enhancement – SAFE Alert Extenders

Official wordingFSS-5 Audio Enhancement – SAFE Alert Extenders (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

RFQ 25-034 Student Device Storage

Official wordingFSS-6 RFQ 25-034 Student Device Storage (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Bernd Elementary School Secured Vestibule Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

Official wordingFSS-7 Bernd Elementary School Secured Vestibule Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Renews the district’s property and liability insurance through the Georgia School Boards Association risk pool.

Official wordingFSS-8 GSBA Risk Management Fund Business Insurance Renewal (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY25-26 Renewal of Communities in Schools of Central Georgia Services

Official wordingFSS-10 FY25-26 Renewal of Communities in Schools of Central Georgia Services (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

BSN Contract Approval

Official wordingFSS-11.2 BSN Contract Approval (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Contract for Garbage Collection Services

Official wordingFSS-12 Contract for Garbage Collection Services (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Approval of Milk and Dairy Contract

Official wordingFSS-13 Approval of Milk and Dairy Contract (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2026 School Nutrition Procurement Plan and Procedures

Official wordingFSS-14 FY 2026 School Nutrition Procurement Plan and Procedures (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Second reading

Policy JBCCA, Student Assignment to Schools

Official wordingPR-1 Policy JBCCA, Student Assignment to Schools (ACTION -Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsCommittee Meeting · March 20, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · April 17, 2025 →  ·  First reading · May 15, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · June 18, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy IDDD, Gifted Students Programs

Official wordingPR-2 Policy IDDD, Gifted Students Programs (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · May 15, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · June 18, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy GBRIG - Federal Family and Medical Leave Act

Official wordingPR-3 Policy GBRIG - Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · May 15, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · June 18, 2025 →

NEW BUSINESS

Approves a contract for an agency to supply certified (licensed) teachers.

Official wordingIS-3 Certified Teacher Staffing Services (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted unanimously to authorize the Superintendent to issue a Purchase Order to each vendor on an as-needed basis, not to exceed $500,000.

No recorded vote.

Final Board Adoption of FY 2026 Budget

Official wordingFSS-2 Final Board Adoption of FY 2026 Budget (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the Superintendent’s FY 2026 Recommended Budget (Option C) as presented.

No recorded vote.

Hires Towering Your Success to evaluate the GEAR UP grant program, at $171,000.

Official wordingFSS-9 Towering Your Success, FY26 Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Grant Program Evaluator (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted 7 - 1 to approve the selection of Towering Your Success, LLC to serve as Program Evaluator for the approved FY26 GEAR UP grant at the rate of $171,000.
7 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordAbstain
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves, after the fact, past spending with BSN Sports.

Official wordingFSS-11.1 BSN Contract Ratification (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted 7 - 1 to ratify prior expenditures with BSN Sports.
7 Yes1 No
Voted No
Henry Ficklin (District 2)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinNo
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-1 - Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-1 as presented. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

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 (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-2 as presented. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

Official wordingPS-5 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-5 as presented. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves a set of recommended staff appointments.

Official wordingPS-6 Recommendation for Personnel Appointments (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-6 as presented. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves a set of recommended staff appointments.

Official wordingPS-6.1 Recommendation for Personnel Appointments (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted 6 - 2 to approve PS-6.1. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mr. James Freeman
6 Yes2 No
Voted No
Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7), Sundra Woodford (District 5)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonNo
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordNo
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
OLD BUSINESS

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingADJOURN

From the minutesThe meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes