Board Meeting
May 20, 2021
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
38
With votes
2
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Daryl Morton, President - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Treasurer - Dr. Lisa Garrett, Board Member - James Freeman, Board Member - Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Myrtice Johnson, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones Jr, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesThe following student and staff members were recognized during the meeting: Introduction of New Administrators Sharon Roberts, Chief Financial Officer Melanique Floyd, Director of Professional Learning Cynthia Jones, Principal, Williams Elementary School Dr. Meredith Byrd, Assistant Principal, Alexander II Magnet School Dr. Eric Fuller, Assistant Principal, Springdale Elementary School Asia King, Assistant Principal…
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The following student and staff members were recognized during the meeting: Introduction of New Administrators Sharon Roberts, Chief Financial Officer Melanique Floyd, Director of Professional Learning Cynthia Jones, Principal, Williams Elementary School Dr. Meredith Byrd, Assistant Principal, Alexander II Magnet School Dr. Eric Fuller, Assistant Principal, Springdale Elementary School Asia King, Assistant Principal, Williams Elementary School John Hankinson, Assistant Principal, Howard Middle School Arlecia Sewell, Assistant Principal, Southwest High School Jason Weiss, Director, W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy GaDoE Division for Special Education Services and Supports – Award of Excellence Haggith Randall, Rutland High School College and Career Academy Student of the Year Daylen Lomeli, Westside High School / Hutchings College and Career Academy CTAE 2021 Students of the Year Trinity Smith-Ray, Central High School Camille Tolbert, Howard High School Daylen Lomeli, Hutchings College and Career Academy Ny’Arie Langston, Northeast High School Sabrina Rutledge, Rutland High School Jasmine Martin, Southwest High School Treshone Pearson, Westside High School Optimist Club Oratorical Competition Jontat Thorpe, Northeast High School, 2nd Place Niklas Odette, Howard High School, 3rd Place Austin Martin, Northeast High School, 4th Place 2021 Georgia Scholars Skylar Poole, Central High School Eunice Chon, Howard High School Kennedy Randall, Northeast High School Monique Christian, Rutland High School Jenny Pyon, Rutland High School Piper Riser, Rutland High School Julianna Sales, Rutland High School Jasmine Martin, Southwest High School Macon-Bibb Commission & Keep Macon Beautiful – “Clean Street Matters” Competition Winners Art Contest Winners Mariya Campbell, 1st grade, Vineville Academy of the Arts 1st Place Merrill Long, 5th grade, Springdale Elementary School 1st Place Essay Contest Winners Adrienne Diggins, 7th grade, Miller Magnet Middle School 1st Place Jayden Wright, 10th grade, Rutland High School 1st Place 2020-2021 Partner of the Year for Georgia Safe Routes to School for the East Central Region Springdale Elementary School 2021 Bibb County School District STAR Students Central High School – TIE\ Chetachi Onungwa – STAR Student, Dr. Luciana Green – STAR Teacher; Alexandra Taylor – STAR Student, Candy Bunn – STAR Teacher Howard High School Eunice Chon – STAR Student, Amy Brand – STAR Teacher Northeast High School Kennedy Randall – STAR Student, Jarred Moore – STAR Teacher Rutland High School Jenny Pyon – STAR Student, Hema Keerthi – STAR Teacher Southwest High School Xavianna D. Syphrett – STAR Student, Ronald Rodgers – STAR Teacher Westside High School Raj Patel – STAR Student, Michael Womack – STAR Teacher Valdosta State University Service and Leader Mentor Award Dr. LaTonia Butts, Appling Middle School Georgia Secondary Regional Science Fair Winners – GSEF Invitees Oliver Jennings, Emma Tillery, Miller Fine Arts Magnet School Rebekah Hutto, Londyn Rodgers, Howard Middle School Tabitha Cantrell, Howard High School (these students will be moving on to State Competition) Best in Show(Top Project in Middle School) – Londyn Rodgers, Howard Middle School Best of Class(Top Project for Grade Level)\- Londyn Rodgers, 6th grade, Howard Middle School Oliver Jennings, 7th grade, Miller Fine Arts Middle School Tabitha Cantrell, 11th grade, Howard High School 1st Place Awards – Rebekah Hutto, Londyn Rodgers, Howard Middle School Emma Tillery, Oliver Jennings, Miller Fine Arts Magnet School Tabitha Cantrell, Howard High School Broadcom MASTERS(Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars—Top 10% of Middle School Projects) – Rebekah Hutto, Londyn Rodgers, Howard Middle School Oliver Jennings, Emma Tillery, Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School American Meteorological Society Award(Top High School Atmospheric Sciences Project) – Tabitha Cantrell, Howard High School American Psychological Association Award(Outstanding Research in Behavioral Sciences) – Londyn Rodgers, Howard Middle School Lemelson Early Inventor Prize(Awarded for the Most Outstanding Middle School Inventor) – Ryan Rodgers, Howard Middle School Office of Naval Research Award(Awarded for Outstanding Research) – Rebekah Hutto, Londyn Rodgers, Howard Middle School US Metric Association SI Award (Outstanding Project Using Metric Units in Data Analysis) – Emma Tillery, Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School. Georgia State Science Fair – Secondary Londyn Rodgers, Howard Middle School 4th Place Honors Emily Tillery, Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School 4th Place Honors Georgia Elementary State Science Fair 1st Place Winners Bre’Zyeh Carlisle, Vineville Academy of the Arts Madison Jameson, Ashlynn Poarch, Angelina Wang, Madisyn Yarbrough, Springdale Elementary School Anthony Horton, Heritage Elementary School Best of Chemical and Materials Science – Ashlynn Poarch, Springdale Elementary SchoolNo recorded vote.
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
From the minutesThe was no Executive Session.
No recorded vote.
Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.
Official wordingConsent Agenda
From the minutesDr. Dillard made a motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda; seconded by Mr. Freeman and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: James Freeman Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Full roll call
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Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education confirmed the minutes of the following meetings: - Called Board Meeting - April 13, 2021 - Board Meeting - April 15, 2021
No recorded vote.
Renewal of Renaissance Star 360
Official wordingIS-1 Renewal of Renaissance Star 360
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order for the renewal of Renaissance Star 360 in the amount not to exceed $1,481,991.54.
No recorded vote.
Renewal of National School Administration (SAM) Innovation Project
Official wordingIS-2 Renewal of National School Administration (SAM) Innovation Project
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order for the renewal of the National School Administration Manager (SAM) Innovation Project in the amount not to exceed $290,000.00.
No recorded vote.
LEA Fiscal Agent Assurances for GNETS
Official wordingFSS-1 LEA Fiscal Agent Assurances for GNETS
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to sign the Fiscal Agent Assurances to the Georgia Department of Education for the GNETS Program at Elam Alexander Academy.
No recorded vote.
RFQ 21-013 – Propane Bid
Official wordingFSS-2 RFQ 21-013 – Propane Bid
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education awarded RFQ 21-013 to Ferrellgas LP to provide propane fuel for District owned school buses in the amount not to exceed $650,000.00 for FY 2022.
No recorded vote.
Supplemental Retirement Plan Single Vendor and Auto-Enrollment Approval
Official wordingFSS-3 Supplemental Retirement Plan Single Vendor and Auto-Enrollment Approval
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the designation of AIG (VALIC) as the sole retirement plan vendor for the District, and the auto-enrollment of new and existing District staff is allowed.
No recorded vote.
RFP 21-014 – Business Insurance
Official wordingFSS-4 RFP 21-014 – Business Insurance
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education awarded RFP 21-014 for business insurance coverages to GSBA Risk Management Fund for the insurance premium in the amount not to exceed $859,454.00.
No recorded vote.
Renewal of Infinite Campus – Student Information System
Official wordingFSS-5 Renewal of Infinite Campus – Student Information System
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to K-12 Solutions Group for the annual renewal of Infinite Campus student information system for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount not to exceed $346,787.10.
No recorded vote.
IFB 21-018 – Bread Bid
Official wordingFSS-6 IFB 21-018 – Bread Bid
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the award of IFB 21-018 to Flowers Baking Company and authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $323,624.85 for FY 2022.
No recorded vote.
IFB 21-024 – Large Equipment
Official wordingFSS-7 IFB 21-024 – Large Equipment
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the award of IFB 21-024 to 11400inc, Citisco, and K and J Supply, and authorized the Superintendent to issue purchase orders in an amount not to exceed $348,777.51 for FY 2022.
No recorded vote.
IFB 21-016 – Milk and Dairy Bid
Official wordingFSS-8 IFB 21-016 – Milk and Dairy Bid
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the award of IFB 21-016 to Borden Dairy and authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $1,234,673.38 for FY 2022.
No recorded vote.
IFB 21-015 – Food Bid
Official wordingFSS-9 IFB 21-015 – Food Bid
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the award of IFB 21-015 to five companies (ACC Distributors, Chef's Corner Foods, Gordon Food Service, Sutherlands Foodservice, Inc. and Williams Institutional Foods) and authorized the Superintendent to issue purchase orders in an amount not to exceed of $3,883,782.47 for FY 2022.
No recorded vote.
American Rescue Plan Budget Approval
Official wordingFSS-11 American Rescue Plan Budget Approval
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved American Rescue Plan budget, as presented.
No recorded vote.
Surplus Property Resolution – Brookdale Elementary School
Official wordingFSS-12 Surplus Property Resolution – Brookdale Elementary School
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the resolution for the surplus and sale of the former Brookdale Elementary School located at 3600 Brookdale Avenue, Macon, GA.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Revision of Policy ICC – Curriculum Research (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-1 Revision of Policy ICC – Curriculum Research (Second Reading)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy ICC - Curriculum Research.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Revision of Policy IDB – Health Education (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-2 Revision of Policy IDB – Health Education (Second Reading)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy IDB - Health Education.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Revision of Policy IDBA – Sex Education (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-3 Revision of Policy IDBA – Sex Education (Second Reading)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy IDBA - Sex Education.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Revision of Policy IDDD – Gifted Student Programs (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-4 Revision of Policy IDDD – Gifted Student Programs (Second Reading)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy IDDD - Gifted Student Programs.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Revision of Policy IDDG – Language Assistance (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-5 Revision of Policy IDDG – Language Assistance (Second Reading)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy IDDG - Language Assistance.
No recorded vote.
Second reading
Revision of Policy IHA – Grading Systems (Second Reading)
Official wordingPR-6 Revision of Policy IHA – Grading Systems (Second Reading)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy IHA - Grading Systems.
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
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
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified employees.
No recorded vote.
Termination Recommendations
Official wordingPS-3 Termination Recommendations
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following classified terminations: - Adrian Alexander, Paraprofessional - Southfield Elementary School - Polly Berry, Nutrition Assistant - Porter Elementary School - Kathy Bowden, Office Clerk - Elam Alexander Academy - Caleb Burdette, Nutrition Assistant - Heard Elementary School - Shannon Harrison, Paraprofessional - Elma Ale…
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The Bibb County Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the following classified terminations: - Adrian Alexander, Paraprofessional - Southfield Elementary School - Polly Berry, Nutrition Assistant - Porter Elementary School - Kathy Bowden, Office Clerk - Elam Alexander Academy - Caleb Burdette, Nutrition Assistant - Heard Elementary School - Shannon Harrison, Paraprofessional - Elma Alexander Academy - Erika Hicks, Nutrition Assistant, Miller Middle School - Marchell Maxwell, Paraprofessional - Elam Alexander Academy - Arkecca Newton, Bus Driver - Transportation - Chelsi Pitts, Paraprofessional-Kindergarten - Union Elementary School - Tabithe Taylor, Paraprofessional-SPED - Ballard-Hudson Middle School - Jessica Taylor, Nutrition Assistant - Howard Middle School - Lamont Tucker, Paraprofessional-SPED - Rutland High School - Terrilyn Walker, Nutrition Assistant - Veterans Elementary SchoolNo recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendations
Official wordingPS-4 Personnel Recommendations
From the minutesThe Bibb County Boad of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the following administrative appointments: - James Bush, Executive Director of Accounting - Tilwanja Lucas, Director of School Nutrition - Sally Moody, Principal - Appling Middle School - Kimberly Henson, Assistant Principal - Miller Middle School - Marlon Tempro, Assistant Principal - Appling Middle School
No recorded vote.
Approves creating the Bibb County School District Education Foundation.
Official wordingFSS-10 Bibb County School District Education Foundation
From the minutesWith approval from the Fiscal/Support Services Committee, the Bibb County Board of Education approved the resolution to allow the creation of the Bibb County School District Education Foundation and authorized the Superintendent to execute any and all documents, articles of incorporation, resolutions and such other documents to cause the organization of the Foundation with a vote of 8-0. Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Full roll call
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New Business
Old Business
Adjourn