Board Meeting
August 16, 2016
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Agenda items
27
With votes
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Contested
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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
The Pledge of Allegiance
From the minutesThe Pledge of Allegiance was led by Aaliyah Fowler, 5th grade student at Rosa Taylor Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
Invocation
Report of the Superintendent
From the minutesDistrict Hero Award The District presented the District Hero Award to LaTashi Vinson, a Northeast High School paraprofessional. She administered CPR after a student collasped and quit breathing until paramedics arrived and took over at the scene. Ms. Vinson had taken a CPR and First Class offered by the District Risk Management Director. Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting (CAFR) The Government Financ…
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District Hero Award The District presented the District Hero Award to LaTashi Vinson, a Northeast High School paraprofessional. She administered CPR after a student collasped and quit breathing until paramedics arrived and took over at the scene. Ms. Vinson had taken a CPR and First Class offered by the District Risk Management Director. Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting (CAFR) The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the District with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 17th consecutive year for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year that ended June 20, 2015. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Governor's Honors Program Finalists This summer, six students from Howard High School participated in the Governor's Honors Program at Valdosta State University. Governor's Honors is a four-week enrichment program for talented rising high school juniors and seniors and is the longest continually running summer enrichment program in the nation. Students who attended were: - Savanna Banks, Dance - Madison Jackson, Communicative Arts - Jenny Lee, Science - Heeju Lim, Music - Hannah Strudwick, Theatre - Dustin Testa, Engineering Quick Think Competition Last spring, second grade students from each elementary school competed in the District's Quick Think Competition sponsored by the Macon Exchange Club. The Quick Think Program teaches second grade students about life and personal safety issues as well as how to address them. The top three winners from Bibb County were: - First Place - Camry Maxwell, Taylor Elementary School - Second Place - Becca Ogden, Heard Elementary School - Third Place - Jayda Thomas, Bruce Elementary School Middle Georgia Media Specialist of the Year Union Elementary School Media Specialist Adrienne Denson was named the Library Media Specialist of the Year for the Middle Georgia District, which includes seven counties. She was selected for the honor by the Georgia Library Media Association and the Georgia Association of Instructional Technology after being named the Bibb County Media Specialist of the Year in 2015. Mrs. Denson has been the Media Specialist at Union Elementary School since 2012.No recorded vote.
Other Remarks
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes
From the minutesThere were no individuals to address the Board.
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
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 minutesMr. Hudson made a motion to approve the items on the consent agenda; 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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Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes
From the minutesThe Board confirmed the minutes of the following meetings: - Board Meeting - July 21, 2016 - Called Board Meeting - July 28, 2016 - Public Hearing - August 9, 2016-11:30 a.m. - Public Hearing - August 9, 2016-6:00 p.m.
No recorded vote.
Memorandum of Understanding with Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council (E.O.C.) Head Start
Official wordingIS-1 Memorandum of Understanding with Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council (E.O.C.) Head Start
From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council (E.O.C.) Head Start to continue its educational programs at Jones and Barden.
No recorded vote.
Contract Approval Professional Learning Community
Official wordingIS-2 Contract Approval Professional Learning Community
From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to sign the contract provided by Solution Tree for the purpose of providing training, coaching, and monitoring to the priority, focus and opportunity schools for the 2016-17 school year for the implementation of Professional Learning Communities at a cost of $73,894.00 (school) and $117,364.00 (district). This also includes the cost of project management support, resources, and video library access.
No recorded vote.
Audio Enhancement – Cameras in the Classroom
Official wordingFSS-1 Audio Enhancement – Cameras in the Classroom
From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Progressive Communications to provide classroom cameras and audio enhancement equipment for the district high schools, SOAR Academy, Professional Learning Center and three classrooms at Ballard-Hudson Middle School in the amount of $2,177,887.00
No recorded vote.
Policy Revision GBRC – Professional Personnel Work Loads
Official wordingPR-1 Policy Revision GBRC – Professional Personnel Work Loads
From the minutesThe Board approved the revision of Policy GBRC - Professional Personnel Work Week.
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 Board approved the Certified Personnel Report, which 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 approved the Classified Personnel Report, which includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified personnel.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Recommendation(s)
Official wordingPS-3 Personnel Recommendation(s)
From the minutesThe Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the termination of William Stinson as a substitute teacher.
No recorded vote.
Instructional Services Committee
Approves a contract with Proximity Learning to hire three teachers in a pilot program for about $181,800.00.
Official wordingIS-3 Proximity Learning Inc. Contract
From the minutesDr. Dillard made a motion that the Board authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract agreement with Proximity Learning, Inc. to hire three (3) teachers as part of a pilot program at an approximate cost of $181,800.00; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West Voting results: Unanimously approved
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New Business
Sets the 2016 school property-tax (millage) rate at 19.945 mills.
Official wordingNB1- Final Adoption of CY2016 (2017) Tax Levy
From the minutesMr. Hudson made a motion that the CY 2016/FY 2017 millage rate for the Bibb County School District be set at 19.945 mills; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 6-2. Mr. Downey and Mr. Morton voted no. - Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard
6 Yes2 No
Voted No
Jason E. Downey, Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7)
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Authorizes applying with United Way for a federal Promise Neighborhood grant for the Northeast feeder zone.
Official wordingNB-2 “Raiders United”
From the minutesMr. George McCanless of United Way of Georgia Central presented information about the District collaborating with United Way to apply for a Promise Neighborhood grant for the Northeast feeder zone. Mrs. Carter made a motion that the Board authorize the Superintendent to collaborate with United Way of Central Georgia to apply for the FY 2016 Federal Grant (under the name of Promise Neighborhoods) Raiders United compe…
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Mr. George McCanless of United Way of Georgia Central presented information about the District collaborating with United Way to apply for a Promise Neighborhood grant for the Northeast feeder zone. Mrs. Carter made a motion that the Board authorize the Superintendent to collaborate with United Way of Central Georgia to apply for the FY 2016 Federal Grant (under the name of Promise Neighborhoods) Raiders United competition; seconded by Mr. Hudson and approved 8-0. The final grant application would be brought to the Board for final approval at a later date. - Motion made by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Motion seconded by: Mr. Thomas Hudson Voting results: Unanimously approved8 Yes
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Old Business
Adopts a resolution opposing the Opportunity School District ballot measure.
Official wordingOB-1 Resolution - Opportunity School District
From the minutesDr. Jones gave a presentation on the District's response to the Opportunity School District and its efforts to improve schools locally. Mr. Morton made a motion to adopt a resolution to oppose the Opportunity School District ballot initiative; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West Voting results: Unanimously approved
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Adjourn