Bibb BOE — Called Board Meeting - Policy Review
Tue, Jul 29, 2014 · 6:00 PM
Bibb County Board of Education, 484 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201
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Attendance
- Lester Miller — Observed at a ballot only
Votes
Jason Downey made a motion to go into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m.; seconded by Dr. Thelma Dillard for the purpose of personnel matters, future acquisition of property or pending litigation. Approved 7-0. Ms. Carter was not present.
Partial individual-choice coverage: Lester Miller only. Outcome not normalized; see the official narrative. Official narrative (decoded plain text): Jason Downey made a motion to go into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m.; seconded by Dr. Thelma Dillard for the purpose of personnel matters, future acquisition of property or pending litigation. Approved 7-0. Ms. Carter was not present. A motion to come out of Executive Session was made by Ms. Farmer; seconded by Mr. Downey. Approved 7-0. Ms. Carter was not present. For the record, no action was taken in Executive Session. Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard
Outcome: Not recorded
- Lester Miller: yes
Dr. Smith presented to the Board that the Law Firm of Harbin, Hartley and Hawkins had been contracted to revised the policies. Dr. Smith made the suggestion to have Randy Howard, Chief Legal Counsel create a new policy manual based upon the recommendations of Harbin, Hartley and Hawkins.
Partial individual-choice coverage: Lester Miller only. Outcome not normalized; see the official narrative. Official narrative (decoded plain text): Dr. Smith presented to the Board that the Law Firm of Harbin, Hartley and Hawkins had been contracted to revised the policies. Dr. Smith made the suggestion to have Randy Howard, Chief Legal Counsel create a new policy manual based upon the recommendations of Harbin, Hartley and Hawkins. Mr. Howard stated that the policies have been reviewed by various Deputy Superintendents and department heads, and appropriate changes have been made in updating the policies to comply with the laws and governance going forward. Mr. Hudson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Harbin, Hartley and Hawkins; seconded by Dr. Dillard. Ms. Sipe stated, for the record, that it is the understanding of the Board that Mr. Howard will work with Harbin, Hartley and Hawkins to prepare a new policy manual. Approved 7-0. Ms. Carter was not present. Motion made by: Mr. Thomas Hudson Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard
Outcome: Not recorded
- Lester Miller: yes
A motion was made by Dr. Dillard; seconded by Dr. West to Cancel the August 21, 2014
Partial individual-choice coverage: Lester Miller only. Outcome not normalized; see the official narrative. Official narrative (decoded plain text): A motion was made by Dr. Dillard; seconded by Dr. West to Cancel the August 21, 2014 Regular Scheduled Committee and Board Meetings and reschedule a Special Called Committee and Board Meetings – on August 14, 2014. Ms. Farmer asked for clarification regarding the number of meetings that can be changed in a year. According to Dr. Smith a Regular Scheduled meeting can be changed once in a calendar year. Approved 7-0. Ms. Carter was not present. Dr. West would like to request that the Legislative Delegation be invited to meet with the Board of Education in order to have wholesome discussions regarding their thoughts, opinions and what is going on and what they can do to help. This should take place about twice a year. Mr. Downey has requested to go to the schools to hold Board meetings. Dr. West spoke about holding Advocacy Meetings in the assigned zones. Community Listening Sessions. Ms. Farmer reported that there 20 applicants so far for the Superintendent's position. The application process closes the end of the week. An update will be presented at the next meeting. Motion made by: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West
Outcome: Not recorded
- Lester Miller: yes