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Committee Meeting

January 16, 2025

A smaller group of board members that reviews items — like finance or policy — before the full board votes.

Agenda items
28
With votes
9
Contested
0

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Mr. James Freeman, President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Vice President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Treasurer - Mr. Barney Hester, Board Member - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Board Member - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, Board Member - Dr. Henry Ficklin, Board Member

No recorded vote.

Call to Order

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

Official wordingApprove Agenda

From the minutesThe agenda was approved. - Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Barney HesterYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Henry FicklinYes
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

School Improvement Through Instructional Rounds

Official wordingIS-1 School Improvement Through Instructional Rounds (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

Presentation

End of Semester Review: Attendance & Discipline

Official wordingIS-2 End of Semester Review: Attendance & Discipline (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Presentation

Monthly Financial Statement Review

Official wordingFSS-1 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

A presentation to the board. No vote is taken.

District documentsFSS-1M~1 ↗

Approves up to $600,000 to buy pizza from Smart Mouth Pizza for school meals.

Official wordingFSS-2 Smart Mouth Pizza Blanket Requisition Approval (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Smart Mouth Pizza not to exceed $600,000 for the fiscal year 2024-2025. - Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Barney HesterYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Henry FicklinYes
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on sexual harassment of students.

Official wordingPR-1 Policy JCAC, Sexual Harassment of Students (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revisions of Policy JCAC, Sexual Harassment of Students. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Barney HesterYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Henry FicklinYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · December 19, 2024 →  ·  Second reading · January 16, 2025 →

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on school visitors.

Official wordingPR-2 Policy KM, Visitors to School (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revisions of Policy KM, Visitors to School. - Motion made by: Mr. Barney Hester - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Barney HesterYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Henry FicklinYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · December 19, 2024 →  ·  Second reading · January 16, 2025 →

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on trespassing on school property.

Official wordingPR-3 Policy KMA, Trespassing (ACTION - Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Bibb County Board of Education approved the revisions of Policy KMA, Trespassing. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Barney HesterYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Henry FicklinYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · December 19, 2024 →  ·  Second reading · January 16, 2025 →

PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE

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.

Official wordingExecutive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation/School Safety/Cyber Security

From the minutesThe Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:32 p.m. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting: Unanimously Approved The Board voted to return from Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting: Unanimously Approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Barney HesterYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Henry FicklinYes

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

Official wordingPS-1 Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-1. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Barney HesterYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Henry FicklinYes
District documentsPS1 ↗

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)

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-2. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - Motion seconded by: Mr. Barney Hester Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Barney HesterYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Henry FicklinYes
District documentsPS2_Board_16JAN25 ↗
For information

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-3 Classified Personnel Report (INFORMATION)

Shared with the board for information. No vote is taken.

District documentsPS3_Board_16JAN25 ↗
FOR INFORMATION

2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

Official wordingFI-1 2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

No recorded vote.

ESPLOST 2016 Reports

No recorded vote.

District documentsFI-1(A~1 ↗

ESPLOST 2021 Reports

No recorded vote.

District documentsFI-1(B~1 ↗

Bonds of 2020 Report

No recorded vote.

District documentsFI-1(C~1 ↗

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

Field Trips

Official wordingFI-3 Field Trips

No recorded vote.

Approves the “Leader in Me” student-leadership program for schools.

Official wordingJanuary 29-31, 2025 – Northeast High School, Leadership - Leader In Me Symposium – Orlando, Florida

No recorded vote.

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingAdjourn

From the minutesThe meeting was adjourned at 6:03 - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Barney HesterYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Henry FicklinYes