Board Meeting
January 16, 2014
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 - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - 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 , Treasu…
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by **Devon Barnes** and **Natalie Snead**, 5th grade students at Burdell-Hunt Magnet School.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
No recorded vote.
December 19, 2013 – Board Meeting
- Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. Le…
Full roll call
Report of the Interim Superintendent
Dr. Smith introduced the Connect 2 Compete Group. Nationally three out of four K-12 teachers assign homework which requires Internet research. Hence the goal of Connect2Compete and Macon partners, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Bibb County School District, Cox C…
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
The following community guests were invited to speak for three minutes regarding Bernd Elementary School. All community guests were in support to keep Bernd Elementary School open. **Aisha Thompson** **Anaya Patterson** **Tyler Smith** **Keisha Williams** **LaTesha Eason** **Nak…
No recorded vote.
Instructional Services
No recorded vote.
IS-2 Official Recommendation of Heard School Council for a Modified Dress Code
Dr. West was not present to vote. Board members approved a modified dress code for Heard Elementary School beginning with the 2014-2015 academic year. The modified dress code recommendation was presented by the Heard Elementary School Council. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer…
Full roll call
IS-3 2014-2015 School Calendar
Agenda Item was tabled until February 27, 2014.
No recorded vote.
Fiscal Services
No recorded vote.
FS-4 WIPRO Contract Amendment
- Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: M…
Full roll call
FS-5 WIPRO Contract Termination Resolution
- Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Thomas Hudson _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes: Mr. Thomas Hudson - Yes: Mr. L…
Full roll call
Support Services
No recorded vote.
SS-1 Live Broadcast of Board Meetings
Dr. West was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey _Voting results:_ - Vote Not Recorded: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - No: M…
Full roll call
SS-6 RFP Selection for Data Center
Dr. West was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason E. Downey _Voting results:_ - Vote Not Recorded: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - No: M…
Full roll call
SS-7 WAN and Internet Access
Dr. West was not present to vote. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard _Voting results:_ - Vote Not Recorded: Dr. Wanda West - Yes: Mrs. Susan K Sipe - Yes: Mrs. Ella S. Carter - Yes: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Yes: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Yes…
Full roll call
Policies and Rules
Mr. Randy Howard presented as informational. Board members all agreed to review the board policies in a separate board meeting. Dr. Smith and Mrs. Sipe will submit dates to the Board to review Board Policies.
No recorded vote.
Personnel Services
Mr. Downey made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation at 8:01 p.m.; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 7-0. Dr. West was not present to vote. Mr. Downey made a motion to exit the Executive Session; se…
Full roll call
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
PS-3 Recommendation for Science Coordinator
Dr. West was not present to vote. Board members authorized the appointment of Christopher Holmes as Science Coordinator for the District. Mr. Holmes is currently the Science Instructional Coach at Central High School. He has been with Central since 2004, when he began teaching s…
Full roll call
NB-1 Make-up Day for Students
Board members agreed with Interim Superintendent Dr. E. Steven Smith's recommendation that no make-up days would be required after students missed school on January 6-7, 2014 due to weather concerns. Board members did not have to take action as they were not amending the academi…
No recorded vote.
NB-3 Election of Board Officers
Dr. West asked the board to amend the agenda and move to Agenda Item NB-3, Election of Board Officers before moving into the Service Committees. Dr. Dillard made a motion to amend the agenda to discuss the Election of Officers; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 8-0. Mr. Downey…
Full roll call
Update on Superintendent Search
Mrs. Sipe stated a Community Forum was held at Central High School on Thursday, January 9, 2014 and the GSBA will meet with the Board on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 6:00 p.m., a draft of the Superintendent search brochure will be presented.
No recorded vote.
Adjourn
Ends the meeting.