Board Meeting
March 17, 2016
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
24
With votes
2
Contested
1
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Lester M. Miller , President - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton , Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , Board Member
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 minutesSchool Board Appreciation Week The District recognized the efforts of its local school board members for the Georgia School Boards Association Board Appreciation Week. This weeklong observance calls attention to the contributions and efforts of board members in their roles as constitutional officers of the state of Georgia. Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders Gwen Phillips in the District Title I Office was vot…
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School Board Appreciation Week The District recognized the efforts of its local school board members for the Georgia School Boards Association Board Appreciation Week. This weeklong observance calls attention to the contributions and efforts of board members in their roles as constitutional officers of the state of Georgia. Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders Gwen Phillips in the District Title I Office was voted as the President-Elect for the Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders (GCEL). GCEL plans and advocates for programs that are supportive of positive growth for children who are developmentally delayed. District STAR Students Five District students and their teachers were recognized at the 2016 STAR Student and Teacher Banquet on February 22, 2016 at Middle Georgia State University. To obtain the STAR nomination, graduating high school seniors must have the highest score on a single test date on the three-part SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. STAR students and teachers are: - Fabian Kopp and Daniel Brown - Central High School - Lauren McCue and Jarrett Moore - Howard High School - Hayley Harrod and Hema Keerthi - Rutland High School - Shungarrius Robinson and Dominique Lane - Southwest High School - Jaron Jackson and Rosa Fossett-Gilbert - Westside High School CTAE Students on the Year The District's CTAE Department hosted its fifth annual Student of the Year Scholarship Awards Program on March 10, 2016. An outstanding CTAE student from each high school was recognized and a District-level winner was announced. The top three CTAE Students of the Year each received scholarships. The 2016 CTAE Students of the Year are: - Baylee Marsh, Howard High School - Bibb County CTAE Student of the Year - Iva Watkins, Central High School - Second Place - Jaron Jackson, Westside High School - Third Place - Yasmeen Henderson, Hutchings College and Career Academy - Rachel Solomon, Northeast High School - Esmeralda Labra, Rutland High School - Tarzalyn Outlaw, Southwest High School GHSA State Wrestling Champion JaQwun Stinson, Howard High School Senior, won the GHSA 2016 AAAA State Wrestling Championship in the 195-pound weight class. He finished the wrestling season 25-0. East Georgia Middle School Chemistry Competition Miller Magnet Middle School student Robert Berrian was named a finalist in the You Be the Chemist Competition at the East Georgia Middle School Chemistry Competition. The competition is an interactive academic contest that encourages students in grades 5 through 8 to explore chemistry concepts and their real-world applications. Robert will participate in the state competition next month. Georgia College & State University Regional Science and Engineering Fair District students participated in the 2016 Georgia College & State University Regional Science and Engineering Fair and many will compete in the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair in Athens in March. The following students received first place or special honors at the fair: > Elementary School > > - Philip Cox, Heard Elementary School > - Samantha Fussell, Vineville Academy of the Arts > - Kahlil Harvey, Vineville Academy of the Arts > - Henry Jennings, Vineville Academy of the Arts > - Shreya Ranabhtou, Springdale Elementary School > > Middle School and High School Divisions > > - Brandon Barnes, Miller Magnet Middle School > - Ivuntay Davis, Miller Magnet Middle School > - Elizabeth McArthur, Miller Magnet Middle School > - Helen O'Dell, Miller Magnet Middle School > - Nicole Hill, Central High School > - Tobias Kopp, Central High School Math 24 Competition Elementary and middle school students competed in the District's Math 24 Competition. By competing, students are practicing higher-order math skills. The following students earned first place in the District's Math 24 Competition: - Dallas Mundy, Alexander II Magnet School - Damien Williams, Vineville Academy of the Aar - Christian Faulks, Howard Middle School - Angel Hoang, Weaver Middle School - Caleb Muhammad, Miller Magnet Middle SchoolNo recorded vote.
OTHER REMARKS
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
From the minutesThe following individual addressed the Board: - Cathy L. Stancil concerning block scheduling for high schools.
No recorded vote.
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
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. Morton and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton 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 Board confirmed the minutes of the Board Meeting on February 18, 2016.
No recorded vote.
Invitation for Bid - Interactive Panel Award for 13 Schools
Official wordingFSS-1 Invitation for Bid - Interactive Panel Award for 13 Schools
From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Lecroy Educational Technology to provide interactive panel technology as specified in RFP 16-16 in the amount of $2,309,555.50.
No recorded vote.
Social Security Administration – Space Renovations
Official wordingFSS-2 Social Security Administration – Space Renovations
From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to approve the lease modification that includes the tenant improvements to the Social Security Office space at 484 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA.
No recorded vote.
Furniture Award for Dr. Robert J. Williams Complex
Official wordingFSS-3 Furniture Award for Dr. Robert J. Williams Complex
From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Ernie Morris Enterprises to provide the classroom furniture for the Williams Complex CTAE Program in the amount of $138,675.00.
No recorded vote.
Recommendation for Surplus Buses
Official wordingFSS-4 Recommendation for Surplus Buses
From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to approve the surplus and sale of five school buses, and the repurposing of Bus 9314 for the School Nutrition Program for utilization in the summer meals program.
No recorded vote.
Districtwide Cisco Phone Replacement
Official wordingFSS-5 Districtwide Cisco Phone Replacement
From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contract utilizing state contract pricing (State of Georgia Cisco Contract #99999-SPD-T20120501-0006) to Progressive Communications, Inc. for replacement of Cisco phones district-wide in the amount of $297,435.95.
No recorded vote.
Promotion/Retention Policy
Official wordingPR-1 Promotion/Retention Policy
From the minutesThe Board approved the revision of Policy IHE - Promotion and Retention.
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-1 Classified Personnel Report
From the minutesThe Board approved the Classified Personnel Report, which includes the retirements/resignations, transfers, and new hires of classified personnel.
No recorded vote.
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, which includes the resignations/retirements, transfers, new hires and recommended contract renewals for the 2016-2017 school year.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendation(s)
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendation(s)
From the minutesThe Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation of Floyd Jolley as the Executive Director of Secondary Education. The Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation of David Andrews as Director of Construction. The Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the termination of Joe Shipman as an Electrician in the Maintenance Department.
No recorded vote.
Amends the agenda to take up a new item under New Business.
Official wordingNew Business
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to amend the agenda to add an action item concerning a resolution to sell real property; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 8-0. Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the resolution to sell the Alexander IV property located at 3769 Ridge Avenue to the Macon-Bibb County Landbank Authority in the amount of $350,000.00; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 7-1. Mr. Hudson voted no. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard
Old Business
Adjourn