Board Meeting
December 17, 2015
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
44
With votes
7
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- 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 , Treasurer
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones , Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesMacon-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 The faculty and staff of Alexander II Magnet School were recognized for the school's recent designation as one of the Georgia Department of Educ…
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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 The faculty and staff of Alexander II Magnet School were recognized for the school's recent designation as one of the Georgia Department of Education's Highest Performing Reward Schools. A Highest Performing Reward School is a Title I school among of Title I schools in the state with the highest three-year average on Content Mastery category performances on statewide assessments. Association for Career and Technical Education National Administrator of the Year Dr. Cassandra Miller-Washington, the District's CTAE Director, was named the National Administrator of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education. She received the national honor at an awards ceremony on November 19th in New Orleans, Louisiana. Georgia Power New Teacher Assistance Grant Three District first-year teachers received a $1,000 New Teacher Assistance Grant from Georgia Power. The recipients of the grant were Ashleigh Lincoln and Christopehr Leshoure from Westside High School and Andrea Sowell from Howard High School. To be eligibile to receive the grant, the recipient had to be in the top 25 percent of their graduating class, illustrate a high aptitude for teaching while in college, and secure a full-time teaching contract for the 2015-16 school year. Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars Recognition The College Board announced that 43 Bibb County students were named as Advanced Placement Scholars and two more students were named AP Scholars with Distinction based upon the AP exams taken during the 2014-2015 school year. AP Scholars are students who received scores of a 3 or higher on at least three AP exams. AP scholars with Distinction are students who received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken for the 2014-15 school year, and scored a 3 or higher on at least five exams. Howard High School AP Scholars Maya Beverly Nicholas Harriger Madelyn Harvin Madison Judd Ashlynn Kilcrease Garrett King Kaylor Mondaizie Tate Partain Adam Smith Ridge White Evan Williams Rand Williams Aaron Yates Rutland High School Hayley Harrod Westside High School Quentin Hurlburt AP Scholars with Distinction - Howard High School Sophia Leicht Lauren McCue Bibb County Retirees The District recognized retirees with more than 25 years of service. Those honored included: - Anne Brunner, Special Education Coordinator - Lonnie Corker, Head Custodian at Barden Elementary School - Dr. Michelle Gowan, Gifted Education Teacher at Carter Elementary School - Robert Harden, Paraprofessional at Ballard-Hudson Elementary School - Debbie Hunnicutt, Bus Driver with Transportation Department - Mary Morgan, Paraprofessional at Brookdale Elementary School - Kathy Ussery, Administrative Assistant in Central OfficeNo recorded vote.
OTHER REMARKS
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
From the minutesThe 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-confidentiality complaint.
No recorded vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesThe Board confirmed the minutes for the following meetings: - Board Meeting - November 19, 2015 - Called Board Meeting - December 1, 2015
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Bibb County Revised Calendar for 2016-2017
Official wordingIS-1 Bibb County Revised Calendar for 2016-2017
From the minutesThe Board approved the revised academic calendar for the 2016-2017 school year.
No recorded vote.
FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES
Kitchen Equipment for Veterans Elementary IFB#16-11
Official wordingFSS-1 Kitchen Equipment for Veterans Elementary IFB#16-11
From the minutesThe Board approved to award the Veterans Elementary School Kitchen Equipment Bid to Strategic Equipment in the amount of $182,536.38.
No recorded vote.
Certificate of the Board – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Official wordingFSS-2 Certificate of the Board – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
From the minutesThe 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.
Resolution for Sale of Property to Macon Water Authority 2460 Roff Avenue
Official wordingFSS-3 Resolution for Sale of Property to Macon Water Authority 2460 Roff Avenue
From the minutesThe 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.
Interactive Panels – Alexander II
Official wordingFSS-4 Interactive Panels – Alexander II
From the minutesThe 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.
Georgia Power Utility Easement for Veterans Elementary School
Official wordingFSS-5 Georgia Power Utility Easement for Veterans Elementary School
From the minutesThe Board approved the requested utility easement for Veterans Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
Furniture Award for Veterans Elementary School ITB 16-15
Official wordingFSS-6 Furniture Award for Veterans Elementary School ITB 16-15
From the minutesThe 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.
Workers Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal
Official wordingFSS-7 Workers Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal
From the minutesThe 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.
Adoption of ESPLOST 2016 Georgia Fund 1 (Local Government Investment Pool)
Official wordingFSS-8 Adoption of ESPLOST 2016 Georgia Fund 1 (Local Government Investment Pool)
From the minutesThe Board approved the opening of a new Georgia Fund 1 Account for the sole purpose of ESPLOST 2016 receipts.
No recorded vote.
April 2000 Georgia Fund 1 Authorized Users
Official wordingFSS-9 April 2000 Georgia Fund 1 Authorized Users
From the minutesThe 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 1 Resolution.
No recorded vote.
POLICIES AND RULES
Open Record Policy KL
Official wordingPR-1 Open Record Policy KL
From the minutesThe Board approved Policy KL - Open Records Request.
No recorded vote.
Revision of Policy BBC
Official wordingPR-2 Revision of Policy BBC
From the minutesThe Board approved the revision of Policy BBC - Board Committees.
No recorded vote.
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
Official wordingPS-2 Certified Personnel Report
From the minutesThe Board approved the Certified Personnel Report. The report includes the retirements/resignations, transfers and new hires of certified personnel.
No recorded vote.
Administrative Appointment
Official wordingPS-3 Administrative Appointment
From the minutesThe Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation of Arrika Tunstell as assistant principal at Veterans Elementary School
No recorded vote.
New Business
Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).
Official wordingClassified Personnel Report
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to approve the Classified Personnel Report which includes the retirement/resignations, transfers, and new hires of classified personnel; seconded by Dr. West and approved 7-0. Mrs. Carter was not present for the vote. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Daryl Morton - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey
7 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
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Personnel Terminations
No recorded vote.
Approves ending the employment of a secretary at Alexander II Magnet School.
Official wordingSchool Secretary
From the minutesDr. 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. - Motion made by: Dr. Wanda West - Motion seconded by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes:…
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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. - Motion made by: Dr. Wanda West - Motion seconded by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Daryl Morton - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Abstain: Mr. Jason E. Downey5 Yes2 Abstained
Full roll call
Yes
Abstain
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Abstain
Approves ending the employment of a bus monitor in the Transportation Department.
Official wordingBus Monitor
From the minutesMr. 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 - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Daryl Morton - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey
7 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Approves ending the employment of a paraprofessional at Howard High School.
Official wordingParaprofessional - Howard High School
From the minutesMr. 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: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Daryl Morton - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey
6 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
Yes
Abstain
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Approves ending the employment of a substitute bus monitor in Transportation.
Official wordingSubstitute Bus Monitor
From the minutesMr. 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 - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Daryl Morton - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey
7 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Approves ending the employment of a substitute teacher.
Official wordingSubstitute Teacher
From the minutesMr. 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 - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Daryl Morton - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey
7 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Approves the dates for the 2016 board meetings.
Official wordingNB-1 Dates for Board Meetings in 2016
From the minutesMr. 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 - Vote Not Recorded: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Daryl Morton - Yes: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey
7 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Amendment to the Charter for Macon Charter Academy
Official wordingNB-2 Amendment to the Charter for Macon Charter Academy
From the minutesAfter 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.
Old Business
Report of Board Officer Elections
Official wordingOB-1 Report of Board Officer Elections
From the minutesMrs. 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.
Superintendent’s Evaluation
Official wordingOB-2 Superintendent’s Evaluation
From the minutesThe 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.
ADJOURN