Board Meeting
December 17, 2015
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , President - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton , Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , Board Member - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Treas…
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Curtis Jones , Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Report of the Superintendent
Macon-Bibb EOC Head Start Presentation Students and staff from Head Start made a special holiday presentation to the Board of Education to show appreciation for their continued support. Macon-Bibb EOC Head Start serves children who are 3 and 4 years old. **GaDOE Reward School**…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
The following individuals addressed the Board: - Paul Jones Peel concerning the Macon Charter Academy charter amendment. - Rhoda Batieste concerning community involvement, bullying, meetings, and appeals process. - Gwenette Westbook concerning open records request and non-confid…
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
IS-1 Bibb County Revised Calendar for 2016-2017
The Board approved the revised academic calendar for the 2016-2017 school year.
No recorded vote.
FSS-1 Kitchen Equipment for Veterans Elementary IFB#16-11
The Board approved to award the Veterans Elementary School Kitchen Equipment Bid to Strategic Equipment in the amount of $182,536.38.
No recorded vote.
FSS-2 Certificate of the Board – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
The Board approved the resolution stating that all financial obligations and claims related to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary construction project have been paid in full.
No recorded vote.
FSS-3 Resolution for Sale of Property to Macon Water Authority 2460 Roff Avenue
The Board approved a resolution for the sale of property at 2460 Roff Avenue to the Macon Water Authority in the amount of $2,574.12.
No recorded vote.
FSS-4 Interactive Panels – Alexander II
The Board authorized the Superintendent to amend the existing agreement with Lecroy Educational Technology to provide interactive panel technology for Alexander II in the amount of $146,822.65.
No recorded vote.
FSS-5 Georgia Power Utility Easement for Veterans Elementary School
The Board approved the requested utility easement for Veterans Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
FSS-6 Furniture Award for Veterans Elementary School ITB 16-15
The Board authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Georgia Specialty Equipment in the amount of $214,057.15 to provide the furniture for Veterans Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
FSS-7 Workers Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal
The Board approved the renewal of the the Excess Workers Compensation Insurance Policy for the January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017 period at the premium level of $195,316.00 with Safety National Casualty Corporation.
No recorded vote.
FSS-8 Adoption of ESPLOST 2016 Georgia Fund 1 (Local Government Investment Pool)
The Board approved the opening of a new Georgia Fund 1 Account for the sole purpose of ESPLOST 2016 receipts.
No recorded vote.
FSS-9 April 2000 Georgia Fund 1 Authorized Users
The Board approve the removal of the names of Sharon Patterson and Sharon Roberts from the April 2000 Georgia Fund 1 Resolution as authorized users and the addition of Dr. Curtis L. Jones, Jr, Ronnie C. Collier, and Vicki Hulett as authorized users to the April 2000 Georgia Fund…
No recorded vote.
PR-1 Open Record Policy KL
The Board approved Policy KL - Open Records Request.
No recorded vote.
PR-2 Revision of Policy BBC
The Board approved the revision of Policy BBC - Board Committees.
No recorded vote.
PS-2 Certified Personnel Report
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
No recorded vote.
PS-3 Administrative Appointment
The Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation of Arrika Tunstell as assistant principal at Veterans Elementary School
No recorded vote.
Classified Personnel Report
Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).
Full roll call
Personnel Terminations
No recorded vote.
School Secretary
Dr. West made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for the termination of Elaine Hall as secretary at Alexander II Magnet School; seconded by Mr. Hudson and approved 5-0. Mr. Downey and Mr. Miller abstained, and Mrs. Carter was not present for the vote. - Moti…
Full roll call
Bus Monitor
Mr. Hudson made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for the termination of Shedrick Hollins as a bus monitor in the Transportation Department; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe…
Full roll call
Paraprofessional - Howard High School
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for the termination of Stacie Pounders as paraprofessional at Howard High School; seconded by Dr. West and approved 6-0. Mr. Miller abstained and Mrs. Carter was not present for the vote. - Motion made by: M…
Full roll call
Substitute Bus Monitor
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for the termination of Issic Parks as a substitute bus monitor in Transportation; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present for the vote. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Mot…
Full roll call
Substitute Teacher
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the termination of James Price as a substitute teacher; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present for the vote. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton _Voting results:_ - Yes: Dr…
Full roll call
NB-1 Dates for Board Meetings in 2016
Mr. Morton made a motion to approve the dates for Board Meetings in 2016; seconded by Dr. West and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present for the vote. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes…
Full roll call
NB-2 Amendment to the Charter for Macon Charter Academy
After lengthy discussion, Macon Charter Academy withdrew its request for an amendment to its charter and no further action was taken by the Board.
No recorded vote.
OB-1 Report of Board Officer Elections
Mrs. Sipe, Nominating Chair, reported that she had received nomination forms from Board members. The committee would meet prior to the January Board meeting and would present a report at the regular meeting.
No recorded vote.
OB-2 Superintendent’s Evaluation
The Board took no action on the approval of the Superintendent's Evaluation instrument. It was decided that it would be placed on the agenda for the regular Board meeting in January.
No recorded vote.