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1) Audio Enhancement classroom audio and safety equipment (Agenda item FSS3)
- Motion: Authorize purchase order to Audio Enhancement for classroom microphones, staff safety badges and related infrastructure not to exceed $942,797.65. Funding: 20 21 East Plus.
- Mover/Second: Moved by Doctor Garrett Boyd; seconded by Doctor Fickling.
- Outcome: Approved unanimously; forwarded to consent agenda for final processing.

2) Registered behavior technician contracts (Agenda item FSS4)
- Motion: Authorize superintendent to issue contracts for additional/continued registered behavior technicians; financed through IDEA; not to exceed $160,000.
- Mover/Second: Motion recorded in committee; subsequent board action forwarded to consent agenda.
- Outcome: Approved and forwarded to consent agenda (unanimous in committee; final consent docket action recorded).

3) Multiple personnel items (executive session then public votes; items PS 1, PS 2, PS 5, PS 5.4, PS 6 and others)
- Executive session covered personnel matters; upon return the board voted on several PS items.
- Items approved and sent to the consent agenda: PS 1, PS 2, PS 5, PS 5.4, PS 6.
- Items that received a \"do pass\" or were approved on the floor after committee review: PS 5.1 (passed on a recorded vote of 7–0–1), PS 6.1 (passed 7–0–1), PS 6.2 (passed on floor vote, recorded by chair as a 5–3 vote).
- Items that failed in committee or on the floor: PS 5.2 and PS 5.3 (both reported as failing by votes of approximately 2–6).

Notes: Where the transcript recorded precise vote tallies or abstentions, those counts are included above. Several personnel items and the consent agenda were then finalized as part of the meeting's consent docket.

This summary reflects motions and outcomes explicitly recorded in the meeting transcript; procedural details (movers/seconders) are included when named in the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bibb County Board of Education Committee Meeting and Board Meeting - February 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and voting outcomes recorded during the Feb. 20 meeting, including procurement, contract authorizations and personnel items decided after an executive session.","taxTitle","Bibb County, School Districts, Georgia","taxId",15356,"location","Georgia","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316691,"Board authorizes contracts for registered behavior technicians, funded through IDEA, not to exceed $160,000",168,3188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2376206-7004f44a2b2a42ccaa4bf4bfd0f84b03&start=3188&end=3356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2376206-7004f44a2b2a42ccaa4bf4bfd0f84b03/thumbnail_3188000.jpg","/articles/6316691/Georgia/Board-authorizes-contracts-for-registered-behavior-technicians-funded-through-IDEA-not-to-exceed-160000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316691-2b44c3380efd04d5cc1b182ca43eb1b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679274&Signature=A36SdEZG2x5A~j4RENBzdgD774y0SXEQW6U39v7wFzxyhNOiH8JdJFqv4ruiJ7caczOnpLxtzeM0bpdoiZ3k6ghH2HijakCa2aY-s1zt5RKFiL1x3V2HEbzPw~QL8k8pneJRY~ZSiNUo6wCduFDeCre7S8yhHczOxI7ida7FqZBwnsq5CxU~C-FsE9zwPjKVmDsiyrbGjcFwZQGpapiVlKPidPrLd0sJLA-EzUDB5oftUMLA9ISuFsLMan2Me3JMoOX1znH48LxQqqPemYhz7LKg46cFT8OG7MbS6xF~yK~5TpUMeioihv5m3uEwO~EIzY5XOMkgcbhS5CWCW1~FRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the Fiscal Support Services portion of the Feb. 20 meeting, district special education staff said rising significant-behavior incidents among students with disabilities require contracted supports. The board authorized the superintendent to issue contracts to provide registered behavior technicians (RBTs) under existing RFP-awarded providers, with funding from IDEA and a total not to exceed $160,000.

Presenters said the district currently contracts with six registered behavior technicians and that the requested funds will pay for those contracted positions and for BCBA oversight at approximately 10% of the hours. The district identified three existing providers under contract: Stepping Stone Group, Sunbelt Staff and Positive Behavior Support (as named in the presentation).

The motion to authorize the contract increase was moved and seconded during the committee and the item passed and was forwarded to the consent agenda for final adoption.","The board approved a contract authorization to add registered behavior technicians under existing providers, funded from IDEA, covering current contracted positions and BCBA oversight at 10% of hours for up to $160,000.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316696,"Board approves up to $942,797.65 for classroom audio and safety equipment funded from 2021 East Plus",293,2885000,3178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2376206-7004f44a2b2a42ccaa4bf4bfd0f84b03&start=2885&end=3178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2376206-7004f44a2b2a42ccaa4bf4bfd0f84b03/thumbnail_2885000.jpg","/articles/6316696/Georgia/Board-approves-up-to-94279765-for-classroom-audio-and-safety-equipment-funded-from-2021-East-Plus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316696-07ddadc009316acc2aa67a247cc9a404/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679274&Signature=TuYvaj3Ig-6EGyT644nvHZlT29dgHP4TLb9TB4~x-VFeHxcNr5kpEFaHaThuQ0y2lNHyoLo99UxzUfnZ~SPVryvFWn1czzwzzc6czf99YZOGfAFKxszNWejoUs4nJCjXIARA~33w-h38NBtkvrlRaDjY7Se0ctjr~qniUaYPjRxoX68d9kgx7XQQ5bNUJvnoKzVOIrbFpJ9wqeWmlJdxDWMtutPd19uVmk3-bS1iUtmwsoxCQwgkUAn-tTewahiil1r5rxR9f-b1u7hD-w0vcXJQgFs3F5IKJyjg2EIkPocLrNZ4yYdOmz~nOeRp1f927Gq8rJRB5xdVqjpokWEFGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Feb. 20 board meeting, the Technology Services Division presented a request to purchase classroom audio and safety equipment from Audio Enhancement and the board voted to authorize a purchase order not to exceed $942,797.65, funded from 20 21 East Plus.

Kevin Adams (Technology Services) told the board the contract includes classroom microphones, staff safety badges and related infrastructure and that each classroom will receive equipment. Adams said the Audio Enhancement vendor also provides video components: each classroom has a camera and the front office will be able to view a classroom when a teacher pushes an alert button. He clarified that the district retains access to safety video recordings after an alert is activated and that the safety feed is not continually monitored but can be viewed when needed.

Board members asked questions about the scope and funding. Doctor Fickling confirmed this purchase would cover every classroom and asked whether video accompanies the audio equipment; Adams said yes, the safety feed and classroom cameras are part of the overall system and the front office gains a view only when an alert is pushed. Doctor Morton asked about pending state legislation to allow staff to initiate building lockdowns; Adams said the devices have a lockdown/alert feature that would allow staff to initiate a building lockdown if such a requirement is enacted.

The motion to approve the purchase order was moved by Doctor Garrett Boyd, seconded by Doctor Fickling; the motion passed unanimously and the item was placed on the consent agenda.","The board approved a purchase order to Audio Enhancement for classroom microphones, staff safety badges and related infrastructure for up to $942,797.65, funded from 20 21 East Plus; equipment includes video feeds that front offices can view when a safety alert is activated.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316701,"Auditors give Bibb County School District a clean opinion; board hears December financial snapshot",534,2266000,2800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2376206-7004f44a2b2a42ccaa4bf4bfd0f84b03&start=2266&end=2800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2376206-7004f44a2b2a42ccaa4bf4bfd0f84b03/thumbnail_2266000.jpg","/articles/6316701/Georgia/Auditors-give-Bibb-County-School-District-a-clean-opinion-board-hears-December-financial-snapshot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316701-795cf8f3bfc132fcbf471da7dc56df94/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679274&Signature=aKBXZX63xBZWj6zmHM5G4Pek5BoHIIyR7jNvH2gBjKg5g5aaZuQqofsuimW8YuWHlB6xC3BtfEC1~AWa00Dgr1K8gXfamhvcyGXIST9NPAGHqNFfcEeE9HZmhQWQklxIEFFL4IwA05DlApGXzl2SdA~0j3YpUh~qH8hqvYSWudv09GVcvvIwdUZAfYmvfbJEvikK-cVs7vNCnE18M4dbAHEn5U3roGC~-XfR4HuIiYHsi7sJG7YxvCWiZMMsm9SfH4ifaCojf1EwjHVJ0JddxIFrdCSRhwIa1HS18n6Z2pv~Ebh0sCo1nO-hOAAcgMrq9sld04WQHiBdkhDvJgBiUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Feb. 20, 2025 meeting, auditors from Alden and Jenkins and district finance staff presented the fiscal year 2024 audit results and the district's December 2024 monthly financial report.

Hope Pendergrass (Alden and Jenkins) told the board the audit of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, resulted in an unmodified (clean) opinion. The district also produces an annual comprehensive financial report; Pendergrass said only about 15 districts in the state prepare that extra report and commended district management for the effort. The auditors performed a single (compliance) audit on a risk-based sample of federal programs; this year they reviewed Title I and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which together represented about $22,000,000 (roughly 26% of federal expenditures sampled). Pendergrass said auditors found the sampled programs “in order” and offered recommendations discussed with the board and management.

Eric Bush presented the monthly financial report for the six months ending Dec. 31, 2024. Key figures Bush reported included general fund totals as of Dec. 31: total assets $108,700,000; total liabilities $16,100,000; fund balance $92,600,000. Year-to-date general fund revenues totaled $145,200,000 (54% of budgeted revenue) and total expenditures and encumbrances totaled $132,500,000 (48.8% of the budget). For all funds combined as of Dec. 31, Bush reported total assets of $728,300,000; liabilities of $46,000,000; and a combined fund balance of $682,200,000. Cash on hand and investments totaled about $158,600,000. All-funds year-to-date revenues were $213,600,000 (about 56% of budget) and expenditures/encumbrances were $206,900,000 (about 54% of budget).

Board members asked whether ESSER/COVID-era funds were included in the audited totals. Pendergrass confirmed that ESSER expenditures that were spent in fiscal year 2024 are included in the audit totals; she explained auditors rotate federal programs for compliance testing and did not audit ESSER specifically this year because prior years raised no issues and the risk-based plan permitted rotating to other programs.

Board member Doctor Fickling asked questions about special revenue funds and where proceeds from local ticket sales or dinners are recorded; finance staff said they would follow up with specific information. Bush noted that special revenue funds typically include federal grants such as Title I and school nutrition, while other local receipts may appear in different miscellaneous categories. The auditors and finance staff closed by thanking district staff for timely close-out that supported an early audit start and completion.","Auditors reported an unmodified (clean) opinion for fiscal year ended 6/30/24 and reviewed federal program sampling; district finance staff presented December fund balances, cash and revenues for the year to date.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316706,"Bibb County presentation shows modest fall-to-winter gains on STAR and I-Ready; district highlights gaps in middle-school math",1499,0,1499000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2376206-7004f44a2b2a42ccaa4bf4bfd0f84b03&start=0&end=1499","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2376206-7004f44a2b2a42ccaa4bf4bfd0f84b03/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6316706/Georgia/Bibb-County-presentation-shows-modest-fall-to-winter-gains-on-STAR-and-I-Ready-district-highlights-gaps-in-middle-school-math","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316706-f2a52173fe7653f3ccb14ecf519c59c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679274&Signature=X6NBd35LJL-RCO~uTVVcJ8uBPhtlEaVMweHgIpxsA9DeUwULp~Ilkiem168ROkdUVxsmbbvPINl9NquOI4F1Yyh3kM6ndbbe3ZtfiJQ4DI5h5QgdRXM5GLnxzm2Ld0skXiVIrgMSaHNMYXs-lz5FuSRLdbbnr50ZKFUR~jxnVXgaqsZBL-9D2k49GT5OWOTtJK6pARPiWFZrFwHhG3Yog9QoewbMcJIzaLeBxvEMMGZvRv66AGPmBaJCodyGsm-pSI5ywbCLQpQvFTybqhjFi8Cp4tURfZXvRGDFHzahKzZIQLgi0TLdmyh7YLOshXjlTBinOg7TOekNLi-bCgo0LA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Feb. 20, 2025 meeting of the Bibb County Board of Education, Doctor Lett presented a district-level review of student performance on STAR reading and math, I-Ready trend data and district unit assessments (DUAs), showing small improvements from the fall to the winter administrations but persistent areas of concern, especially in middle-school math.

The presentation compared same-student fall and winter STAR results for grades 3–12, I-Ready trend comparisons for K–8, and district unit assessment results against 2024 Georgia Milestones performance. Districtwide, Doctor Lett reported a decrease in the proportion of students identified as needing the most support (the “Beginning” category): the share fell from 41% in the fall to 39% in the winter for the STAR reading measure. Distinguished reading rates rose from about 7.5% to 10% over the same period.

Doctor Lett said high school reading showed gains by grade, with combined percentages in the three higher performance categories increasing (for example, ninth grade improved from 52.6% to 59.5%; tenth grade from 59.3% to 66.8%). Middle-school reading, she said, showed little movement. For STAR Math, district beginning-category rates fell from 47.4% in the fall to 41.6% in the winter, and distinguished math rates increased (for example, 10th-grade distinguished moved from 10% to 22.5%).

I-Ready reporting for K–5 and grades 6–8 was presented as trend comparisons across school years rather than same-cohort growth. Doctor Lett warned that I-Ready comparisons reflect different cohorts year to year (for example, current fourth graders compared with prior-year fourth graders), unlike STAR where the same students were tested in both fall and winter. She said that because the district is only in its second full year implementing new state math standards, some back-and-forth in trend lines is expected.

On district unit assessments, Doctor Lett showed DUA predictions versus 2024 Georgia Milestones (GMAS). She noted mixed alignment in some subject areas: for example, elementary English/language arts (ELA) showed lower DUA proficient rates (12.75% proficient DUA vs. 20.4% proficient GMAS in 2024) but nearer parity in combined proficient + distinguished categories (24.86% DUA vs. 25.84% GMAS). For high school U.S. history, combined proficient + distinguished on the DUA rose to 54.76% versus 20.25% on the 2024 Georgia Milestones, prompting the district to review whether the U.S. history DUA is comparable in rigor to the statewide assessment.

Board members asked clarifying questions about administration windows and comparability of measures. Doctor Lett confirmed STAR is administered twice per year (beginning- and mid-year) and that the district uses an assessment window to retest students who missed the initial administration. She identified that I-Ready data presented were three-year trend comparisons rather than same-student cohort comparisons, a distinction several board members raised as essential for interpretation. Doctor Fickling asked for grade-by-grade breakout tables rather than combined grade-group charts; Doctor Lett said she would provide grade-level data.

Doctor Lett described district responses to the data: increased use of school-based intervention blocks, targeted small-group interventions, professional learning communities, monthly coaching and observation cycles, intervention coaches (including a newly hired secondary math intervention coach), tutoring funded in part by the GEAR UP grant, and expanded use of adaptive software (Amira, iReady, Accelerated Reader) with devices taken home by students in grades 3–12.

The presentation ended with Doctor Lett saying the district will continue monthly data reviews to refine supports and target instruction.

Questions and requests from board members — including a request for grade-level breakout charts and clarification on which assessments are same-student comparisons — were recorded in the meeting.","At the Feb. 20 board meeting, Dr. Lett presented fall-to-winter STAR and I-Ready trend data showing small districtwide gains in reading and math but continued concern about middle-school math and alignment between measures.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Bibb County Board actions Feb. 20, 2025

Board authorizes contracts for registered behavior technicians, funded through IDEA, not to exceed $160,000

Board approves up to $942,797.65 for classroom audio and safety equipment funded from 2021 East Plus

Auditors give Bibb County School District a clean opinion; board hears December financial snapshot

Bibb County presentation shows modest fall-to-winter gains on STAR and I-Ready; district highlights gaps in middle-school math