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Board Meeting

September 17, 2015

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

Agenda items
36
With votes
2
Contested
0

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

- 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…

No recorded vote.

Non-Voting Members

- Dr. Curtis Jones , Superintendent

No recorded vote.

Call to Order
i

The Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alex Norfleet, fifth grade student at Springdale Elementary School.

No recorded vote.

Invocation
II

Confirmation of Minutes

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Thelma D. DillardYes
Lester M. MillerYes
Ella S. CarterYes
Jason E. DowneyYes
Thomas HudsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Susan K SipeYes
Wanda WestYes
III

Report of the Superintendent

No recorded vote.

i

Teacher of the Year Recognitions

The following 2015-16 Teachers of the Year were honored for their hard-work and dedication to the teaching profession. Elementary Schools Jennider McMahanAlexander II Magnet School Deneen CatesBarden Elementary School Tracy McWilliamsBernd Elementary School Candice LewisBrookdal…

No recorded vote.

OTHER REMARKS
i

INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.

Ethel Brown, a certified teacher in the state of Georgia, addressed the Board concerning her non-renewal in 2010 and the fact that she has been unable to obtain a teaching position in the state.

No recorded vote.

V

Report of Standing Committees – CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Downey made a motion to approve all items on the consent agenda; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Lester M. Miller _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mr. Lester M.…

8 Yes
Full roll call
Thelma D. DillardYes
Lester M. MillerYes
Ella S. CarterYes
Jason E. DowneyYes
Thomas HudsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Susan K SipeYes
Wanda WestYes
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
a

IS-1 Continuation of the GEAR-UP Grant Award – Year 5

The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to accept and approve the FY16 GEAR-UP Grant Award of $2,822,512.00 to continue the implementation of programs and services designed to increase the number of students graduating from high school, college, or career-ready.

No recorded vote.

b

IS-2 Memorandum of Understanding with Middle Georgia Regional

The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Middle Georgia Regional Library for an initiative to increase literacy, academic achievement and reading proficiency among all students with a particular focus on early literacy…

No recorded vote.

c

IS-3 Item Removed

No recorded vote.

d

IS-4 Item Removed

No recorded vote.

e

IS-5 Memorandum of Agreement between the GaDOE and Bibb County Board of Education

The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Georgia Department of Education and Bibb County Board of Education The purpose of this Agreement is to affirm the commitment of the Bibb County Board of Education and the identif…

No recorded vote.

FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES
a

FSS-1 Advanced Disposal Contract

The Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Advanced Disposal for the contracting services to cover Fiscal Year 2015-2016 for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.

No recorded vote.

b

FSS-2 FY2016 Head Start Operating Agreement

The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to approve and sign the Operating Agreement and Food Service Agreement with the Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council for the period covering July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. This agreement outlines the support ser…

No recorded vote.

c

FSS-3 Contracted Speech Services for Special Education

The Board of Education approved service agreements for Soliant Health, Inc. and Primecare Health Solutions, Inc. to provide healthcare staffing for students requiring speech and language therapy for FY2016 for the amount of $401,942.00.

No recorded vote.

d

FSS-4 Sale of Corner Parcel of Property Located at 2460 Roff Avenue to Macon

The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to sign the sales agreement for a parcel of property to the Macon Water Authority for $2,574.12. Macon Water Authority shall be responsible for all extra cost related to the purchase of this property.

No recorded vote.

POLICIES AND RULES
a

PR-1 Non-Fraternization in the Workplace Policy

The Board of Education approved Policy GAF (1) - Non-Fraternization in the Workplace.

No recorded vote.

b

PR-2 Local Board Training Plan

The Board of Education approved is Local Board Training Plan for individual board member training and whole board governance training for FY2016.

No recorded vote.

PERSONNEL SERVICES
a

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.

b

PS-1 Appointments and Transfers–Certified/Classified Personnel

Approves new hires and job transfers for both teaching and support staff.

No recorded vote.

c

PS-2 Separations from Employment

Approves a list of employees leaving the district — resignations, retirements, and terminations.

No recorded vote.

d

PS-3 Administrative Appointment

The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation of Dr. Carmalita Dillard as principal of Hartley Elementary School.

No recorded vote.

Old Business
New Business
i

NB-1 Dedication of JROTC Wing at Rutland High School

Dr. Cassandra Washington, CTAE Director, and Mr. Robert Gunner Dewitt, Rutland High Senior Marines Instructor, presented information to the Board for consideration to dedicate the JROTC hall at Rutland High School as the Frank Johnson and Thomas Mosely Leadership Education Depar…

No recorded vote.

ii

NB-2 Report of the 2015 GaDOE District Review

Dr. Sam Taylor from the Georgia Department of Education presented the results of the District Review. The District Review is a snapshot of the district from an objective team of educational specialists. The review is based on 27 Georgia District Performance Standards and asses h…

No recorded vote.

Adjourn