Board Meeting
March 16, 2023
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
28
With votes
3
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Juawn Jackson, President - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Vice President - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member - Mr. James Freeman, Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett- Boyd, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesBoard Appreciation Week Central High zone – Dr. Thelma Dillard, District 2 Howard High zone – James Freeman, District 6 Northeast High zone – Myrtice C. Johnson (Vice President), District 1 Rutland High zone – Kristin Hanlon (Treasurer), District 3 Southwest High zone – Dr. Sundra Woodford, District 5 Westside High zone – Juawn Jackson (President), District 4 ALL SCHOOLS – Daryl Morton, At-Large, Post 7 ALL SCHOOLS…
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Board Appreciation Week Central High zone – Dr. Thelma Dillard, District 2 Howard High zone – James Freeman, District 6 Northeast High zone – Myrtice C. Johnson (Vice President), District 1 Rutland High zone – Kristin Hanlon (Treasurer), District 3 Southwest High zone – Dr. Sundra Woodford, District 5 Westside High zone – Juawn Jackson (President), District 4 ALL SCHOOLS – Daryl Morton, At-Large, Post 7 ALL SCHOOLS – Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, At-Large, Post 8 Southeastern Region Elementary Art Educator Cindy Quan Hong, Springdale Elementary Region Winners & Elite 8 State Playoffs Central High School Lady Chargers Young GA Authors Ronnie Anderson, Kindergarten, John R. Lewis Elementary “Cam and Me” Aarav Patel, 1stGrade, Sonny Carter Elementary “The Gingerbread Man and Santa” Jamison Green, 2ndGrade, John R. Lewis Elementary “Zapman” Madison Sallette, 3rdGrade, Porter Elementary “The Power of Music” Brenda Mancio, 4thGrade, Burdell-Hunt Magnet “Hero of the Future” Meet the Leaders LaQuonta Williams-Smith-Hartley Elementary School Angel Woodard- Alex II Elementary School Latoya Smith- Executive Director of HRNo 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.
Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.
Official wordingConsent Agenda
From the minutesThe amended agenda without PS1.1 & PS5.1 - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma Dillard Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes -Board Meeting - February 16, 2023
No recorded vote.
Science Textbook Adoption Approval
Official wordingIS-1 Science Textbook Adoption Approval (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to approve the science adoption and purchase science textbooks and instructional materials in an amount not to exceed $2,690,041.43. The funds will be paid out of FY2023 general funds.
No recorded vote.
SOAR Academy Furniture
Official wordingFSS-2 SOAR Academy Furniture (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into contract with Georgia Specialty Equipment, in the amount of $198,048.87, to provide furniture at SOAR Academy. The funds will be paid out of 2016 ESPLOST
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST 2021 Budget Amendment #1
Official wordingFSS-3 ESPLOST 2021 Budget Amendment #1 (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the proposed ESPLOST 2021 Budget amendment for Springdale ES from $20 million to $22 million to provide for anticipated increased construction costs and the Budget amendment for Renovations from $20 million to $35 million to provide for anticipated increased construction costs and future renovations and reduction of the General Contingency amount from $15,000,000 to $3,000,000 and the reduction of the Energy Efficiency amount from $15,000,000 to $10,000,000.
No recorded vote.
Construction Manager Services for Thompson Stadium Phase Three (3)
Official wordingFSS-4 Construction Manager Services for Thompson Stadium Phase Three (3) (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to amend the Phase 2 contract with Sheridan Construction to provide Construction Manager Services for Thompson Stadium Renovations Phase 3. The funds will be paid out of 2021 ESPLOST.
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST Advisory Committee Members Re-Appointment
Official wordingFSS-5 ESPLOST Advisory Committee Members Re-Appointment (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education re-appointed the following Committee members from Districts 3, 5 and 6 for a full two-year term: District 3 Representative – Patricia Ballard District 5 Representative – John (Jack) Nichols District 6 Representative – Pamela Hill
No recorded vote.
DC - Annual Operating Budget
Official wordingPR-1 DC - Annual Operating Budget (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy DC, Annual Operating Budget.
No recorded vote.
DCL - Fund Balance
Official wordingPR-2 DCL - Fund Balance (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision of Policy DCL, Fund Balance.
No recorded vote.
KHD - Gifts to Staff
Official wordingPR-3 KHD - Gifts to Staff (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revision Policy KHD, Gifts to Staff.
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.
Renews contracts for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees.
Official wordingPS-1.1Recommendations for Certified Contract Renewals (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified employees. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford
6 Yes2 Abstained
Full roll call
Yes
Yes
Yes
Abstain
Yes
Abstain
Yes
Yes
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 Classified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified employees.
No recorded vote.
Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.
Official wordingPS-5 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Administrators' Recommendations.
No recorded vote.
Renews contracts for district and school administrators.
Official wordingPS-5.1 Recommendations for Administrator Contract Renewals (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Administrators' Contract Recommendations. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett- Boyd - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon
7 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
Yes
Abstain
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.
Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)
From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the Central Office Recommendations.
No recorded vote.
New Business
Old Business
Adjourn