Board Meeting
February 26, 2015
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
29
With votes
10
Contested
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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. Jason E. Downey, 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. Kelley Castlin-Gacutan , Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesMrs. Sipe made a motion to confirm the nine sets of meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 8-0. The minutes from the following meetings were confirmed: - Board Meeting - January 22, 2015 - Board Retreat - January 23-24, 2015 - Called Board Meeting - January 29, 2015 - Called Board Meeting - February 5, 2015 - Called Board Meeting - February 11, 2015 - Public Hearing - February 11, 2015 - Public Hearing…
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Mrs. Sipe made a motion to confirm the nine sets of meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 8-0. The minutes from the following meetings were confirmed: - Board Meeting - January 22, 2015 - Board Retreat - January 23-24, 2015 - Called Board Meeting - January 29, 2015 - Called Board Meeting - February 5, 2015 - Called Board Meeting - February 11, 2015 - Public Hearing - February 11, 2015 - Public Hearing - February 12, 2015 - Called Board Meeting - February 17, 2015 - Called Board Meeting - February 24, 2015 - Motion made by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Voting results: Unanimously approved8 Yes
Full roll call
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Report of the Interim Superintendent
From the minutesMr. Bruce Giroux and Dr. Erin Weaver were honored for their service to the District as the Deputy Superintendents of Teaching and Learning/Chief Academic Officers. Both Mr. Giroux and Dr. Weaver came out of retirement in 2013 to work with the district and retired February 2015. The top spellers from the District elementary and middle schools competed in the annual Bibb County Spelling Bee at Central High School. The…
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Mr. Bruce Giroux and Dr. Erin Weaver were honored for their service to the District as the Deputy Superintendents of Teaching and Learning/Chief Academic Officers. Both Mr. Giroux and Dr. Weaver came out of retirement in 2013 to work with the district and retired February 2015. The top spellers from the District elementary and middle schools competed in the annual Bibb County Spelling Bee at Central High School. The event was sponsored by the Bibb Association of Educators (BAE). > 2015 District Spelling Bee Winners > > Champion: Rahul Patel - Weaver Middle School > > Runner-up: Landon Juang - Springdale Elementary School > > Alternate: Ian Gonzales-Dail - Heard Elementary School Elam Alexander Academy's Burke Campus, Northeast Campus, and Elberta Campus were recognized for their PBIS efforts by the Georgia Department of Education. The recognition highlights schools that have met specific criteria and have had the framework in place for one year. Both the Northeast Campus and Burke Campus were named Operational Schools for 2013-2014. The Elberta Campus was named a DOE Emergent School for 2013-2014. Representatives from Georgia Appleseed presented the District with a check for its work toward implementing the research-based framework known as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for both middle and high schools. The framework moves away from a zero tolerance policy and enacts a community climate change where students are taught how to behave in a positive manner. Vineville Academy of the Art's robotics ream, the RoboPandas, competed in the state championship in Athens after winning third place overall at the regional competition in McDonough. Vineville Academy of the Arts, Miller Magnet Middle School, and Westside High School were honored for receiving state-level recognition for their participation in Green Apple Day of Service. The three schools received recognition as High Performance Healthy Schools in Georgia for their efforts to transform their schools into sustainable, healthy places to learn, work, and play.No recorded vote.
OTHER REMARKS
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
From the minutesMr. Robert "BJ" Shepherd addressed the Board concerning several projects the Bibb Association of Educators are spearheading. These included Read Across America Week and BAE Awards for Retirement and Classified Staff Member of the Year.
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Approves a Collective Impact partnership agreement with United Way of Central Georgia.
Official wordingIS-3 Collective Impact Agreement with United Way of Central Georgia
From the minutesDr. West made a motion to authorize the District to enter into a Collective Impact Agreement with United Way of Central Georgia; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 8-0. Through the partnership with the District, United Way of Central Georgia hopes to help address specific community needs, including ensuring all children are ready for school and all third-graders are reading at grade level. The agreement will provid…
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Dr. West made a motion to authorize the District to enter into a Collective Impact Agreement with United Way of Central Georgia; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 8-0. Through the partnership with the District, United Way of Central Georgia hopes to help address specific community needs, including ensuring all children are ready for school and all third-graders are reading at grade level. The agreement will provide United Way with access to data in order to target specific interventions, guide planning and track success. - Motion made by: Dr. Wanda West - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Voting results: Unanimously approved8 Yes
Full roll call
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Approves the school calendars for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 years.
Official wordingIS-4 2-Year Academic Calendar– 2015 -16 and 2016-17
From the minutesDr. West made a motion to approved the academic calendars for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 8-0. The calendars follow a model of 180 student days and 190 days for teachers. - Motion made by: Dr. Wanda West - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Voting results: Unanimously approved
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FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES
Buys two refrigerated delivery trucks from Gilbert Truck Center for $205,176 total.
Official wordingFSS-3 Purchase of Refrigerated Delivery Trucks for School Nutrition
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to approve the purchase of two refrigerated trucks from Gilbert Truck Center at a cost of $102,588 each for a total of $205,176; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. Funding for the purchase of the trucks will be from the School Nutrition Program funds. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Calls a November 3, 2015 election to continue the education sales tax (ESPLOST).
Official wordingFSS-4 Continuation of SPLOST Sales Tax – Call For Election November 3, 2015
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Interim Superintendent to prepare a call for election for November 3, 2015 to continue the current ESPLOST for educational improvements; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 8-0. The current ESPLOST, approved by Bibb County voters in November 2009, is set to expire on December 31, 2015. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
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POLICIES AND RULES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
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
From the minutesMr. Hudson made a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose for Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation at 6:38 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 8-0. Ms. Sipe made a motion to come out of Executive Session; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. No action was taken during Executive Session.
No recorded vote.
Approves new hires and job transfers for both teaching and support staff.
Official wordingPS-1 Appointments and Transfers–Certified/Classified Personnel
From the minutesMr. Hudson made a motion to approve the appointments and transfers of certified and classified personnel; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mr. Lester M. Miller Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Approves a list of employees leaving the district — resignations, retirements, and terminations.
Official wordingPS-2 Separations from Employment
From the minutesMr. Hudson made a motion to approve separations from employment for certified and classified personnel; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Hires Dr. Michael Kemp as Chief Accountability and Information Officer.
Official wordingPS-3 Administrative Appointment
From the minutesDr. Kelly Castlin-Gacutan, Interim Superintendent, recommended Dr. Michael Kemp as the Chief Accountability and Information Officer for the District. Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the recommendation of Dr. Michael Kemp as the Chief Accountability and Information Officer; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 5-3. Mrs. Carter, Mr. Hudson, and Dr. West voted no. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey
Old Business
Names the new elementary school on the former Bloomfield Middle School site Southfield Elementary School.
Official wordingOB-1 School Naming Committee - Recommendation from Burghard and Rice Naming Committee
From the minutesMr. Miller made a motion to amend the agenda to turn OB-1, Recommendation from Burghard and Rice Naming Committee into an action item; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. Mrs. Sipe made a motion to name the new elementary school to be located on the current site of Bloomfield Middle School Southfield Elementary School; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 7-1. Mr. Miller voted no. Students currently attending Burg…
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Mr. Miller made a motion to amend the agenda to turn OB-1, Recommendation from Burghard and Rice Naming Committee into an action item; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. Mrs. Sipe made a motion to name the new elementary school to be located on the current site of Bloomfield Middle School Southfield Elementary School; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 7-1. Mr. Miller voted no. Students currently attending Burghard Elementary and Rice Elementary will attend the new elementary school projected to open for the 2015-2016 school year. - Motion made by: Mrs. Susan K. Sipe - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl MortonNew Business
Appointment of Legislative Delegate and Alternate
Official wordingNB-1 Appointment of Legislative Delegate and Alternate
From the minutesDr. Dillard, Board President, nominated Mr. Downey as the Legislative Delegate and Mr. Hudson as the Alternate for the Board. Mr. Hudson declined the nomination. Dr. Dillard then nominated Mr. Morton to serve as the Alternate and he accepted the nomination.
No recorded vote.
Appoints Dr. Curtis L. Jones, Jr. as superintendent and authorizes the board president to negotiate his contract.
Official wordingNB-2 Appointment of Dr. Curtis L. Jones, Jr. as Superintendent of the Bibb County School District
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to amend the agenda to make NB-2, Appointment of the Superintendent, an action item; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. Mr. Miller made a motion to approve Dr. Curtis L. Jones, Jr. as the Superintendent of the Bibb County School District and authorize the Board President to negotiate a contact to present to the Board for approval at a later date; seconded by Dr. West and approved 6-1.…
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Mr. Downey made a motion to amend the agenda to make NB-2, Appointment of the Superintendent, an action item; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. Mr. Miller made a motion to approve Dr. Curtis L. Jones, Jr. as the Superintendent of the Bibb County School District and authorize the Board President to negotiate a contact to present to the Board for approval at a later date; seconded by Dr. West and approved 6-1. Mr. Hudson voted no and Mrs. Carter abstained. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda WestAdjourn