The Bibb County Board of Education convened on April 17, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focused on technology services and funding approvals for the upcoming fiscal year.

The meeting began with a motion to amend a previous action memorandum, making its approval contingent upon the passage of FS 11. The amendment was unanimously approved and will be included in the consent agenda.

Next, the Technology Services Division sought board approval for a purchase order to CDW for the renewal of Lightspeed products, with a budget not exceeding $189,530 from the fiscal year 2026 general funds. After a brief discussion regarding the necessity of the renewal and its compliance with legal requirements, the motion was approved unanimously and will also be sent to the consent agenda.

Following this, the board addressed the renewal of the Microsoft EDU Office 365 Pro Plus suite through a purchase order to Dell, with a proposed budget of $432,810.90, again sourced from fiscal year 2026 general funds. The motion received unanimous support and will be added to the consent agenda.

The final item discussed was a multi-year lease purchase agreement with Lenovo Financial Services for Chromebook laptops and related services. The total maximum principal amount for this lease is set at $10,714,000, with a total lease purchase amount not to exceed $11,676,974.32. The board unanimously approved the resolution to enter into this lease agreement, which is set to take effect no later than May 1, 2025.

In summary, the meeting concluded with all motions passing unanimously, reflecting a strong consensus among board members on the importance of investing in technology for the district's educational needs. All approved items will be included in the consent agenda for final approval in the upcoming board meeting.