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Board Meeting

November 21, 2024

The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.

Agenda items
29
With votes
5
Contested
1

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Mr. James Freeman, President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Vice President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Treasurer - Dr. Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Board Member - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, Board Member - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Board Member

No recorded vote.

CALL TO ORDER

Approves the meeting’s agenda — the list of items the board will take up.

Official wordingAPPROVAL OF AGENDA

From the minutesThe agenda was approved after being amended to include NB-2, Superintendent's Contract Renewal. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Dr. Juawn Jackson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by sisters Ta'Meecia Bailey, 12th grade student, and JaNya Bailey, 10th grade student at Rutland High School

No recorded vote.

INVOCATION

The invocation was given by Dr. Samantha Murfree, CEO & Founder, Prevailing Woman Ministries, Inc.

No recorded vote.

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent's Comments

Recognizes parents, volunteers, and schools for service and academic honors.

Official wordingHonors, Awards, and Recognitions

No recorded vote.

INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
EXECUTIVE SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA

Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.

Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes - Board Meetings (2024) - October

From the minutesThe Board approved the minutes from the October meetings and voted to approve the consent agenda. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes

Former Butler Collision Center Building Name Change

Official wordingFSS-4 Former Butler Collision Center Building Name Change (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Refresh Computers for Panels

Official wordingFSS-5 Refresh Computers for Panels (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Elevate K12

Official wordingFSS-6 Elevate K12 (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Services Program

Official wordingFSS-8 School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Services Program (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Second reading

Policy GCN, Classified Personnel Separation

Official wordingPR-1 Policy GCN, Classified Personnel Separation (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · October 17, 2024 →  ·  Second reading · November 21, 2024 →

Second reading

Policy IED, Scheduling for Instruction

Official wordingPR-3 Policy IED, Scheduling for Instruction (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · October 17, 2024 →  ·  Second reading · November 21, 2024 →

Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-1 - Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)

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 (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.

Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Recommendations (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

NEW BUSINESS

Adopts the district’s 2025 priorities for lobbying state lawmakers.

Official wordingNB-1 Legislative Priorities (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the 2025 legislative priorities as presented. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Juawn Jackson Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes

Renews the contract of Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims.

Official wordingNB-2 Superintendent's Contract Renewal

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education voted to renew the contract for Dr. Dan A. Sims, Superintendent. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon
7 Yes1 No
Voted No
Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7)
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonNo
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
OLD BUSINESS

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingADJOURN

From the minutesThe meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma Dillard Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes