Committee Meeting
August 21, 2025
A smaller group of board members that reviews items — like finance or policy — before the full board votes.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
No recorded vote.
Approves the meeting’s agenda — the list of items the board will take up.
Official wordingApprove Agenda
Summer Opportunity Program 2025 Review
Official wordingIS-1 Summer Opportunity Program 2025 Review (PRESENTATION)
A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.
Georgia Milestones 2025 Overview Part 1
Official wordingIS-2 Georgia Milestones 2025 Overview Part 1 (PRESENTATION)
A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.
Accepts $4.38 million in 21st Century Community Learning Center grants for after-school programs.
Official wordingIS-3 FY26 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants GAN Acceptance (ACTION)
Full roll call
Renews a contract (up to $208,050) with TPG for a cultural-exchange teacher program.
Official wordingIS-4 TPG Cultural Exchange - Contract Renewal (ACTION)
Full roll call
Monthly Financial Statement Review
Official wordingFSS-1 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)
A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.
Declares 58 old district vehicles surplus property so they can be sold.
Official wordingFSS-2 Vehicle Surplus (ACTION)
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The Bibb County Board of Education voted to declare the fifty-eight (58) vehicles identified in attached Exhibit “1” as “surplus property” per Board Policy DO and Regulation DO-R(1) and authorized the President of the Board of Education and the Superintendent to sign a Resolution declaring the fifty-eight (58) vehicles as “surplus property” and authorizing the sale or disposition of the vehicles pursuant to Board Policy DO and Regulation DOR(1). - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice JohnsonFull roll call
Hires Sizemore Security to provide security services across district sites.
Official wordingFSS-3 RFP 25-021, Security Services (ACTION)
Full roll call
Asks the state to help the district write a new five-year facilities plan.
Official wordingFSS-4 Five-Year Local Facilities Plan Resolution (ACTION)
Full roll call
Approves up to $234,859 a year for Highland Electric to install and maintain charging stations for electric buses.
Official wordingFSS-6 Highland Electric Purchase Agreement (ACTION)
Full roll call
Applies for state construction funds to renovate Carter Elementary and Alexander II Magnet Elementary.
Official wordingFSS-7 FY 2027 GADOE State Capital Outlay Projects Application for Carter Elementary and Alexander II Magnet Elementary Schools Renovations (ACTION)
Full roll call
Awards a $233,674 contract to KD Epps Enterprises to build a school health center at L.H. Williams Elementary.
Official wordingFSS-8 Renovation Contractor for School-Based Health Center (ACTION)
Full roll call
Approves a batch of policy updates (PR-1 through PR-8) as a group.
Official wordingPOLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
Full roll call
Proposal to accept updates to the school admissions rules for compliance with new state law.
Official wordingPR-1 Policy JBC - School Admissions (ACTION - Second Reading)
The district’s recommendationIt is recommended that the Bibb County Board of Education acknowledges review of Policy JBC, School Admissions, revisions to Regulation JBC R(1) and review of Exhibit JBC-E(1).
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 → · Second reading · August 21, 2025 →
Proposal to revise the parental involvement policy to comply with federal Title I rules.
Official wordingPR-2 Policy LEBA - Parental Involvement in Education (ACTION - Second Reading)
The district’s recommendationIt is recommended that the Bibb County Board of Education approves revisions to Policy LEBA, Parental Involvement in Education.
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 → · Second reading · August 21, 2025 →
Proposal to revise the visitors policy to let outside service providers observe students with permission.
Official wordingPR-3 Policy ML - Professional Visitors and Observers (ACTION - Second Reading)
The district’s recommendationIt is recommended that the Bibb County Board of Education approves revisions to Policy ML, Professional Visitors and Observers, and acknowledges revisions to Regulation ML-R(1) and the creation of Exhibit ML-E(1).
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 → · Second reading · August 21, 2025 →
Proposal to revise the bullying policy to comply with new state laws.
Official wordingPR-4 Policy JCDAG - Bullying (ACTION - Second Reading)
The district’s recommendationIt is recommended that the Bibb County Board of Education approves revisions to Policy JCDAG, Bullying.
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · June 18, 2025 → · First reading · July 17, 2025 → · Second reading · August 21, 2025 →
Proposal to revise the construction bidding policy, raising the bid threshold from $100,000 to $250,000.
Official wordingPR-5 Policy FGC - Bids and Quotations (ACTION - Second Reading)
The district’s recommendationIt is recommended that the Bibb County Board of Education approves revisions to Policy FGC, Bids and Quotations.
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · February 20, 2025 → · Second reading · March 20, 2025 → · First reading · July 17, 2025 → · Second reading · August 21, 2025 →
Proposal to revise the facilities bid-advertising policy, raising the bid threshold from $100,000 to $250,000.
Official wordingPR-6 Policy FGCB - Facilities Bid Advertisements and Solicitations (ACTION - Second Reading)
The district’s recommendationIt is recommended that the Bibb County Board of Education approves revisions to Policy FGCB, Facilities Bid Advertisements and Solicitations, and acknowledges revisions to Regulation FGCB-R(1).
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 → · Second reading · August 21, 2025 →
Proposal to revise the internet acceptable-use policy to comply with the state social media law.
Official wordingPR-7 Policy IFBG - Acceptable Use (SB 351- Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act) (ACTION - Second Reading)
The district’s recommendationIt is recommended that the Bibb County Board of Education approves revisions to Policy IFBG, Acceptable Use, acknowledges revisions to Regulation IFBG-R(1) and creation of Regulation IFBG-R(2).
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 → · Second reading · August 21, 2025 →
Proposal to revise the Parents' Bill of Rights policy to add records-access and religious opt-out rights.
Official wordingPR-8 Policy JRB - Parents Bill of Rights (ACTION - Second Reading)
The district’s recommendationIt is recommended that the Bibb County Board of Education approves revisions to Policy JRB, Parents’ Bill of Rights, and acknowledges revisions to Regulation JRB-R(1) and creation of Exhibits JRB-E(1) and JRB-E(2).
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · July 17, 2025 → · Second reading · August 21, 2025 →
Proposal to revise the board committees policy to give standing committees more flexibility.
Official wordingPR-9 Policy BBC - Board Committees (ACTION - Second Reading)
The district’s recommendationIt is recommended that the Bibb County Board of Education approves revisions to Policy BBC, Board Committees.
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · May 15, 2025 → · Second reading · June 18, 2025 →
Proposes revising the school safety policy to meet a state requirement.
Official wordingPR-10 Policy EBB - Safety (INFORMATION - 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 · September 18, 2025 →
Proposes revising the security policy to confirm campus police are also sheriff's deputies.
Official wordingPR-11 Policy EBC - Security (INFORMATION - 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 · September 18, 2025 →
Proposes revising the charter schools policy to add new state rules for reviewing charter applications.
Official wordingPR-12 Policy IBB - Charter Schools (INFORMATION - 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 meetingsFirst reading · October 17, 2024 → · Second reading · September 18, 2025 →
Reviews changes to the employee leave rules, adding leave for organ and bone-marrow donors.
Official wordingPR-13 Regulation GARH-R(1) Employee Leaves & Absences (BOARD REVIEW - INFORMATION ONLY)
No recorded vote.
Reviews revisions to the grading regulation, updating required grades and adding recovery options.
Official wordingPR-14 Regulation IHA-R(1): Grading Systems – Grading and Reporting (BOARD REVIEW - INFORMATION ONLY)
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 – Land/Legal/Personnel/Student/School Safety/Cyber Security Matters
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The Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting: Unanimously Approved by all in attendance The Board voted to return from Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting: Unanimously Approved A motion was made to approve PS-1 and PS-2 as presented. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approvedFull roll call
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
Official wordingPS-1 Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)
The district’s recommendationThe Bibb County Board of Education will vote to approve PS-1.
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 (ACTION)
The district’s recommendationThe Bibb County Board of Education will vote to approve PS-2.
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-3 Classified Personnel Report (INFORMATION)
Shared with the board for information. No vote is taken.
2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs
Official wordingFI-1 2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST 2016 Reports
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST 2021 Reports
No recorded vote.
Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report
No recorded vote.
Field Trips
Official wordingFI-3 Field Trips
No recorded vote.
October 23 - 30, 2025 - Grades 8 - 12 from various District schools - Kurobe & Tokyo, Japan
No recorded vote.
Reports selecting LEAN Frog Business Solutions to study the district's operational efficiency.
Official wordingFI-4 Completion of RFP Process and Vendor Selection for Operational Efficiency Study
No recorded vote.
Reports on a study of how to use freed-up space in the Hutchings Building.
Official wordingFI-5 Hutchings Building Needs Assessment (SOAR)
No recorded vote.
Ends the meeting.
Official wordingAdjourn