Board Meeting
January 18, 2018
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
25
With votes
1
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Daryl Morton, President - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President - Mrs. Susan Sipe, Board Member - Mrs. Ella Carter, Board Member - Mr. Robert Easter, Board Member - Mr. Lester Miller, Board Member - Dr. Wanda West, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, 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 minutesMacon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Presentation Representatives of the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority provided the Board of Education with an update of the successes of the past year for economic development in Macon-Bibb County. They thanked the Board for its partnership in the PILOT payment program and presented the District with its PILOT payment check for the 2017. 2017 Board President Recognition Da…
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Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Presentation Representatives of the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority provided the Board of Education with an update of the successes of the past year for economic development in Macon-Bibb County. They thanked the Board for its partnership in the PILOT payment program and presented the District with its PILOT payment check for the 2017. 2017 Board President Recognition Daryl Morton was recognized with a commemorative gavel for his service as Board President for 2017. Mr. Morton serves as the Board's At-Large, Post 7 representative.No 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
From the minutesThere 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 minutesMrs. Sipe made a motion to approve the items on the consent agenda; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mrs. Susan Sipe - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West 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 of Education confirmed the minutes of the Board Meeting on December 14, 2017 and the Public Hearing on January 4, 2018.
No recorded vote.
Audit of the Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017
Official wordingFSS-1 Audit of the Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017
From the minutesThe Board of Education accepted the audit of the Financial Statements for the Bibb County School District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, as presented by Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC.
No recorded vote.
FY 2019 Budget Calendar
Official wordingFSS-2 FY 2019 Budget Calendar
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the FY 2019 Budget Calendar for the Bibb County School District.
No recorded vote.
Proposed District Organization for Long-Term Facilities Plan
Official wordingFSS-3 Proposed District Organization for Long-Term Facilities Plan
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the proposed organization as presented for the District's long-term (2018-2022) facility plan.
No recorded vote.
Revision of Policy FDBA – Existing Facilities Inventory
Official wordingPR-1 Revision of Policy FDBA – Existing Facilities Inventory
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy FDBA - Existing Facilities Inventory.
No recorded vote.
This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · December 14, 2017 →
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 Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers and retirements/resignations of certified personnel.
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 Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified personnel.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendations
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendations
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation of the administrative appointment of Christopher Kirby as principal of Porter Elementary School
No recorded vote.
Recommendations for System-Level Contract Renewals for Certified Administrators for 2018 - 2019
Official wordingPS-4 Recommendations for System-Level Contract Renewals for Certified Administrators for 2018 - 2019
From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for certified system-level administrators and school principals for the 2018 - 2019 school year.
No recorded vote.
New Business
Update of Georgia’s School Turnaround Focus
Official wordingNB-1 Update of Georgia’s School Turnaround Focus
From the minutesDr. Eric Thomas, Chief Turnaround Officer, at the Georgia Department of Education presented an update on Georgia's school turnaround efforts and its proposed partnership with the Bibb County School District at three schools.
No recorded vote.
2018 ESPLOST Oversight Committee Appointments
Official wordingNB-2 2018 ESPLOST Oversight Committee Appointments
From the minutesMr. Jason Daniel, Executive Director of Capital Programs, requested that Board members submit the names of their appointments for 2018 to serve on the ESPLOST Oversight Committee and the name of the Board member who will serve as the Board Liaison for the committee.
No recorded vote.
Election of Officers
Official wordingNB-3 Election of Officers
From the minutesMr. Morton accepted nominations for the office of President. Mrs. Sipe nominated Mr. Miller and there were no other nominations for the office. Mr. Miller was elected President with a vote of 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Mr. Easter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe, Dr. West and Dr. Woodford voted for Mr. Miller. Mr. Morton accepted nominations for the office of Vice President. Mrs. Carter nominated Dr. West and…
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Mr. Morton accepted nominations for the office of President. Mrs. Sipe nominated Mr. Miller and there were no other nominations for the office. Mr. Miller was elected President with a vote of 8-0. Mrs. Carter, Mr. Easter, Dr. Dillard, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton, Mrs. Sipe, Dr. West and Dr. Woodford voted for Mr. Miller. Mr. Morton accepted nominations for the office of Vice President. Mrs. Carter nominated Dr. West and Mr. Miller nominated Dr. Dillard. Dr. West received three votes from Mrs. Carter, Dr. West and Dr. Woodford. Dr. Dillard received five votes from Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Mr. Miller, Mr. Morton and Mrs. Sipe. Dr. Dillard was elected Vice President by receiving the majority of the votes. Mr. Morton accepted nominations for the office of Treasurer. Dr. Dillard nominated Mr. Morton and Dr. West nominated Dr. Woodford. Mr. Morton received five votes from Dr. Dillard, Mr. Easter, Mr. Morton, Mr. Miller and Mrs. Sipe. Dr. Woodford received three votes from Mrs. Carter, Dr. West and Dr. Woodford. Mr. Morton was elected Treasurer by receiving the majority of the votes.No recorded vote.
Old Business
Adjourn