Board Meeting
July 17, 2014
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- 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
- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Bailey Smith, a rising 9th grade student at Howard High School
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bailey Smith, 9th grade student at Howard High School.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
June 19, 2014 – Public Hearing
No recorded vote.
June 19, 2014 - Board Meeting Minutes
No recorded vote.
Report of the Interim Superintendent
**Dr.** **Cassandra Washington**, Director of Career Technical Education was named CTAE Administrator of the Year. **David Gowan** was the recipient of the American Red Cross HERO Award. Hometown Heroes are those who have had an extraordinary impact on the community or have demo…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
Ms. Jane Duncan addressed the Board regarding an issue with her child. Dr. Corkery will follow-up with Ms. Duncan.
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
IS-3 Georgia Appleseed Memorandum of Agreement
Georgia Appleseed, Inc., a Georgia nonprofit corporation d/b/a/ Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice ("Georgia Appleseed") desires to work collaboratively with BCSD in the implementation of the PBIS Pilot Project. Through the Georgia Appleseed, Inc. the District will recei…
Full roll call
IS-4 Macon Charter Academy Amendment
The Macon Charter Academy's local Board has requested a Contract Amendment to provide the basis and record for MCA’s request for changes to the original Charter Contract. Macon Charter Academy has requested a change to the start date as stated in the Charter Contract from July 1…
Full roll call
FS-3 Capital Outlay Application New Elementary #2
The State Capital Outlay Application for the New Elementary #2 is eligible for $6,137,856 in state funds provided the governor approves the 2015 budget that funds the state capital outlay program. A motion for approval was made by Mr. Miller; seconded by Ms. Carter and approved…
Full roll call
FS-4 Construction Company Recommendation For New Elementary #2
New Elementary #2 is scheduled to be built during the 2014-2015 school year and to open August 2015. In order to meet the schedule, the contract for construction must be awarded as soon as possible. Based on the review of the committee, Chris R. Sheridan & Co offered the most ad…
Full roll call
FS-5 Architectural Services for New Elementary School #3
New Elementary School #3 will combine the current populations of Morgan and Barden Elementary Schools. The Morgan facility will be demolished and replaced with a state-of-the-art facility with the capacity of 750 FTE. The new facility is projected to open August 2016. A motion t…
Full roll call
FS-6 Schoolhouse Health Agreement with the Medical Center of Central Georgia
In 1994, the School District, in partnership with the Medical Center of Central Georgia, began providing nursing services in our schools. Since 2000, funding for the program has been primarily provided by the state through H.B.1187. Due to the alignment of the contract days for…
Full roll call
FS-7 Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Rollover
Mr. Collier presented that in November 2013, the US Department of Health & Human Services, in conjunction with the IRS, passed a bill to allow employers to choose to amend their 125 Plan Document to modify the "Use it or Lose it" rule. Any funds left in an employee’s flexible sp…
No recorded vote.
FS-8 Budget Adjustment – Welcome Center/Annex Project
In preparation for the replacement of the roof some issues were discovered with the roof mounted HVAC units for the building. As part of the roof project these units would have to be removed and reinstalled to accommodate the new roof. This is due to the current units not proper…
Full roll call
SS-2 Award of Food Bid for SY14-15
The School Nutrition Department extended an “Invitation for Bid” (IFB) for food items for the 2014-15 school year.The invitations were sent to 15 companies.Bids were received from 5 companies. A motion to approve the ACC Distributors for $186,254.70; to US Foods for $2,744,172.4…
Full roll call
SS-3 Auto/Property/Boiler & Machinery/General Liability Insurance
BB&T Insurance Services is the local insurance agency of record for the four insurance coverages. The auto liability, property and general liability insurance coverages in this insurance package are provided by Catlin Indemnity Company (WRM America). These three insurance covera…
Full roll call
PR-1 Code of Conduct
The BCSD’s _Student Code of Conduct_ has been developed toprovide students and others with an outline of how the BCSD anticipates each student will conduct him or herself while on any BCSD property, while school is in session or not, at school bus stops and on school buses, and…
Full roll call
PR-2 Administrative Rule IHA-R Grading
This item did not require action on behalf of the Board.
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.
PS-1 Appointments and Transfers–Certified/Classified Personnel
Approves new hires and job transfers for both teaching and support staff.
Full roll call
PS-2 Separations from Employment
Approves a list of employees leaving the district — resignations, retirements, and terminations.
Full roll call
PS-3 Administrative Appointments
Approves appointments of district or school administrators.
Full roll call
Old Business
At the last Board meeting, three (3) committees were set up regarding naming the schools. According to policy, the committee should meet prior to the August Board meeting, however not all of our School Councils are set up and two (2) of the committee members should be named from…
Full roll call
Superintendent Search Update
Ms. Farmer reported that GSBA has received 14 applications with the closing date of July 31, 2014. GSBA reported that they do expect additional applicants to apply. Dr. West would like to move forward with AdvancED report.
No recorded vote.