Board Meeting
February 16, 2023
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Thelma Dillard, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Board Member - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Mr. James Freeman, Board Member - Mr. Juawn Jackson, President - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Vice President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Superintendent Comments
Invitations 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 – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation/School Safety/Cybersecurity
From the minutesNot Needed
No recorded vote.
Consent Agenda
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes -Board Meeting - January 19, 2023
No recorded vote.
Uses federal ESSER funds to continue the READ United tutoring program.
Official wordingIS-2 UWCG - Read United Continuation (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the superintendent to use ESSER funds to support the continuation of the READ United tutoring programs during the 2022-2023 school year as proposed by the United Way of Central Georgia and approved by the Board during the July 2021 meeting in an amount not to exceed $502,041.50. These funds have already been allocated for this purpose based on the Board’s previous approval. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma Dillard
7 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
Uses federal ESSER funds to continue the Community Schools initiative with United Way.
Official wordingIS-3 2022-2023 United Way of Central Georgia – Community Schools Continuation (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the superintendent to use ESSER funds to support the continuation of the Community Schools initiative during the 2022-2023 school year as proposed by the United Way of Central Georgia and approved by the Board during the July 2021 meeting in an amount not to exceed $97,220.00. These funds have already been allocated for this purpose based on the Board’s previous - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon
7 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
Engineering Services for Thompson Stadium PH 2
Official wordingFSS-2 Engineering Services for Thompson Stadium PH 2 (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Superintendent to increase the purchase order with Carter Engineering Group to provide Engineering Services for Thompson Stadium Renovations phase 2, in the amount of $91,981.68 for a total amount of $323,281.68. The funds will be paid out of2021 ESPLOST.
No recorded vote.
Construction Manager At-Risk - Ingram-Pye ES
Official wordingFSS-3 Construction Manager At-Risk - Ingram-Pye ES (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Superintendent to enter into contract with International City Builders (ICB) to provide Construction Manager At-Risk Services for renovations to Ingram-Pye Elementary School. The funds will be paid out of 2021 ESPLOST.
No recorded vote.
Construction Manager At-Risk - Heritage ES
Official wordingFSS-4 Construction Manager At-Risk - Heritage ES (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Superintendent to enter into contract with Sheridan Construction to provide Construction Manager At-Risk Services for renovations to Heritage Elementary School. The funds will be paid out of 2021 ESPLOST.
No recorded vote.
BCAE - Public Hearing
Official wordingPR-1 BCAE - Public Hearing (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy BCAE, Public Hearings
No recorded vote.
IDA - Basic Program
Official wordingPR-2 IDA - Basic Program (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy IDA, Basic Program.
No recorded vote.
KNBA - Complaints about Instructional Materials
Official wordingPR-3 KNBA - Complaints about Instructional Materials (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy KNBA, Complaint About Instructional Materials.
No recorded vote.
IFAA - Instructional Materials Selection & Adoption
Official wordingPR-4 IFAA - Instructional Materials Selection & Adoption (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy IFAA, Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption.
No recorded vote.
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 Bibb County Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of certified employees.
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)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of certified employees.
No recorded vote.
Approves the job description for a Safety and Security Manager.
Official wordingPS-2.1- Job Description -Safety and Security Manager (ACTION)
From the minutes- Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.
Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Recommendation Amended (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Central Office Recommendation - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.
Official wordingPS-6.1 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)
From the minutes- Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton
7 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
New Business
Approves the board’s meeting dates.
Official wordingNB-1 Board Dates
From the minutes- Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett Voting results: Unanimously approved
Foundation Vacancy
Official wordingNB-2 Foundation Vacancy
From the minutesMr. Morton made the recommendation for Dr. Sundra Woodford to replace Mr. Juwan Jackson for the foundation vacancy. Mr. James Freeman motion and Ms. Myrtice Johnson second to close the floor for recommendations. Dr. Sundra Woodford will fill the vacancy.
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST Appointments
Official wordingNB-3 ESPLOST Appointments
From the minutesESPLOST Appointments will be tabled until the March Board Meeting
No recorded vote.
Old Business
Adjourn