Bibb County School Board approves staff changes and financial reports for January 2025

The Bibb County Schools Board of Education convened on February 11, 2025, for a meeting that included a range of administrative approvals and updates. The session began with an invocation led by Miss Dodson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, affirming the board's commitment to community and educational values.

The board members present included Miss Cheryl Dodson, Mr. Mike McMillan, Mr. Morris Moody, Miss Elaine Jones, and the superintendent. The agenda for the meeting was approved unanimously, along with the minutes from the previous meeting held on January 14, 2025.

A financial report was presented, detailing the financials and bank reconciliations for January 2025. The board approved bills and payroll for the month, ensuring the financial operations of the district remained on track.

The consent agenda, which included various contracted services, bids, and trips, was approved as a block. This was followed by personnel items, where the board approved the resignation of Candice Carter, a special education paraprofessional at Brent Elementary School, effective February 7, 2025. Additionally, Scott Taylor was approved for employment as a part-time custodian at the central office, effective February 14, 2025.

Other personnel matters included the appointment of Kaylee Berman as the dance line sponsor at Bibb County High School and the approval of maternity leave for Kelsey Belvin, a teacher at the same school, from March 14 to June 1, 2025. The board also approved payments for various services, including intervention services and clerical duties at West Lawton Elementary School.

Significant purchases were discussed, including the approval of a pass-through refrigerator for Brent Elementary School, funded through a state department equipment grant. The board also approved several substitutes and volunteers for the upcoming school activities.

In information items, the sick leave committee approved catastrophic sick leave for Kelly Jackson, a bus driver, for up to eight weeks. The board noted that the next work session would be held on March 6, 2025, and the following board meeting on March 11, 2025.

Superintendent remarks highlighted the success of Addison Gray, a middle school student who won the district-wide spelling bee and will represent Bibb County Schools at the state level. The superintendent also expressed anticipation for the upcoming baseball and softball seasons and the legislative session that could impact funding for the district.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was passed unanimously, marking the end of a productive session focused on the operational and personnel needs of Bibb County Schools.