Board Meeting
November 21, 2013
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Dr. Wanda West , President - Mrs. Susan K Sipe , Vice President - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Board Member - Mrs. Lynn Farmer , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Board Member - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Treasurer
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent **Mrs. Ella Carter-Absent**
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Dr. West Called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. The Board moved to merge the Committee and Regular Board meeting. The Board will return to the Instructional Services Agenda Item 7 from the Committee Meeting. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susa…
Full roll call
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
No recorded vote.
October 17, 2013 Board Meeting
- Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K Sipe _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes: Dr. Th…
Full roll call
Special Recognitions
Dr. Erin Weaver, Deputy Supt., presided during the Special Recognitions. **Two Central High Seniors Selected as QuestBridge Scholarship Finalists:** Two seniors from Central High School, Joseph Lofton and Darby Mowell, have been selected as QuestBridge Scholarship Finalists. Que…
No recorded vote.
Invitation to Visitors to Address the Board
Gwennette Westbrook addressed the Board regarding Springdale incident; child safety was not protected and how injuries were sustained. Ms. Westbrook concerns will be referred to Dr. Steven Smith.
No recorded vote.
Instructional Services
Board amended the Committee Meeting Agenda to make Agenda Item IS-4 an Action Item. "Graduation Schedule" The following is the graduation schedule for May 2014: **Thursday, May 22, 2014:** 7 p.m.: Westside High School **Friday, May 23, 2014:** 6 p.m.: Hutchings Career Center 8 p…
Full roll call
IS-7 Revised Vision and Mission
**Proposed Vision**: Each student demonstrates strength of character and is college or career ready. The **new vision** has been revised to, "Each student demonstrates strength of character and is college or career ready." **Proposed Mission**: The Bibb County School District wi…
Full roll call
Fiscal Services
No recorded vote.
FS-5 Video Surveillance Contract Award Elam Alexander @ Burke Campus
Agenda Item was tabled until a tentative board meeting on Monday, December 9, 2013.
No recorded vote.
Support Services
No recorded vote.
SS-3 Core' Data Center
Board members authorized a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking bids for a "Core" Data Center, with responses due by December 20, 2013. As reported to the Board at its retreat in September and then as information in October, the "Core" Data Center is an essential key to technology…
Full roll call
SS-4 Amerigas Contract
Agenda Item was tabled. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Susan K Sipe _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lest…
Full roll call
Policies and Rules
Agenda Item is a 1st reading. Concussion Management PolicyJGFGB The State Board of Education policy review O.C.G.A. � 20-2-324.1, will become effective January 1, 2014. This Policy requires every board to adopt a Concussion Management Policy.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Services
No recorded vote.
Executive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation
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.
No recorded vote.
PS-1 Appointments and Transfers
Approves new hires and job transfers for both teaching and support staff.
Full roll call
PS-2 Separations from Employment
Approves a list of employees leaving the district — resignations, retirements, and terminations.
Full roll call
PS-3 Recommendation for Coaching Assigments for Middle and High Schools
- Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Yes: D…
Full roll call
PS-4 Recommendation for Director of Transportation
Board members authorized the appointment of Anthony Jackson as the District’s new Director of Transportation. Mr. Jackson is currently the Director of Fleet Services for DeKalb County School District. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey _…
Full roll call
OB-1 GSBA Superintendent Search Update
Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith and Board President Dr. Wanda West invited representatives from the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) - Bill Sampson and Mary Jessie - to update the Board on the search process for a permanent superintendent. Mr. Sampson and Ms.…
No recorded vote.