Board Meeting
May 21, 2015
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Dr. Thelma D. Dillard, 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
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Curtis Jones, Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
Report of the Superintendent
**2015 District Retirees** **Name** **Position/LocationBibb Years** Ronald AaronTeacher/Central High30 Brenda AdkisonBus Driver/Transportation31 Teena BaxterTeacher/Riley 31 Martha CarterNutrition Asst/Ballard-Hudson31 Patricia DyeTeacher/Heritage 30 Faye FinneyAide-SPED/Southwe…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes
Mr. Johnny James, director and founder of the Georgia Sports Alliance, addressed the Board about the success of the East/West Senior All-Star Game and the Roaring Thunder Marching Band and the second-chance opportunities it brings for seniors to be considered for athletic and mu…
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
No recorded vote.
IS-3 Career Technical Agriculture Education (CTAE) Perkins Grant for FY-16
Mrs. Carter made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to submit the Five-Year Perkins IV Local Plan for Career and Technical Education and One-year Funding Application for FY 2016; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 6-0. - Motion made by: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Motion second…
Full roll call
IS-4 Memorandum of Understanding for Leader in Me
Approves the “Leader in Me” student-leadership program for schools.
Full roll call
FSS-4 Contract Award – Construction Services for Conversion of Bloomfield MS to Southfield ES Construction Services Award
Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with International City Builders to provide the construction services for the conversion of Bloomfield Middle School to Southfield Elementary School; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 5-1. Mr. Hud…
Full roll call
FSS-5 Contract Award – Annex/Welcome Center Roof Replacement
Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Roof Management, Inc. to provide the Annex/Welcome Center roof; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 5-1. Mr. Hudson voted no. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Su…
Full roll call
FSS-6 Bernd Elementary School Renovation Design-Build Award
Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Chris R. Sheridan & Company to provide the design build services for the renovation of Bernd Elementary School; seconded by Mrs. Carter and approved 5-1. Mr. Hudson voted no. - Motion made by:…
Full roll call
FSS-7 Purchase of e-Reader Carts for Elementary and Middle Schools
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the purchase of of e-Reader carts containing 28 Nook Glow Light e-readers for each of the Elementary and Middle Schools as well as the PLC and Alternative Education Department at a total cost of $145,197.08; seconded by Mr. Hudson and approved…
Full roll call
FSS-8 403(b) Plan Amendment and 457(b) Plan Approval
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the amended 403(b) plan, the 457(b) adoption agreement and accompanying plan document, and the addition of PlanMember as an approved vendor; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 6-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: M…
Full roll call
FSS-9 CISCO Unified Communications Manager Upgrade
Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Progressive Communications to provide the Cisco Unified Communications Manager upgrade to include equipment, installation, licensing, and engineering services for the BCSD; seconded by Mrs. Si…
Full roll call
FSS-10 Tentative Approval of the FY2016 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the resolution to waive Policy DCL - Fund Balance; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 4-2. Mr. Downey and Mr. Hudson voted no. Mr. Downey made a motion for the tentative approval of the Superintendent's Recommended Budget for FY 2016; seconded…
No recorded vote.
FSS-11 Macon Bibb Urban Development Authority (Heartbeat Incentive)
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the resolution agreeing to continue its participation in the Heartbeat Incentive Program with the understanding that all projects will be reported to the Board for information and that the process will be reviewed for further approval at the e…
Full roll call
FSS-12 Contractual Agreement with RICOH America for Managed Print Services
Mr. Downey made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a second contractual agreement with RICOH America for an annual cost of $71,364 ($5,947 per month) for 49 months; seconded by Mrs. Sipe and approved 6-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconde…
Full roll call
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–Certified/Classified Personnel
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
OB-1 Report from the Naming Committee for the Anthony Road Site (Promise Center)
Mr. Miller, chair, reported that the naming committee would meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 and have a recommendation for the name of the Anthony Road site at the June 18th Board Meeting.
No recorded vote.
OB-2 Report from the Naming Committee for Riverside Drive Site (Hutchings Career/Annex)
Mrs. Carter, chair, reported that the naming committee for the Riverside Drive site met on Thursday, May 21, 2015. The committee plans to meet again and will bring a recommendation to the June 18th Board meeting.
No recorded vote.