The Bibb County Board of Education convened on June 18, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items aimed at enhancing educational services and safety within the district. The meeting, led by President Johnson and attended by board members and Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims, focused on funding approvals and contract renewals for various programs and services.

The first item on the agenda was the recommendation to authorize the superintendent to fund the "Leader in Me" program for the fiscal year 2026, totaling $385,344.79 from the general fund. The motion was moved by Dr. Garrett Boyd and seconded by Mr. Morton, receiving unanimous approval to be included in the consent agenda.

Next, the board discussed the continuation of the agreement with Atrium Health Navicent for nursing services in student health clinics, with a proposed cost of $1,628,238 for FY 2026. This motion was also approved without opposition.

The meeting then shifted to safety enhancements, with Mr. Joshua Moneypenny presenting a request for the purchase of Safe Alert extenders from Audio Enhancement. This initiative aims to extend safety measures beyond school buildings, with a budget not to exceed $638,946.40 funded through FY 26 school safety grant funds. The board expressed appreciation for the emphasis on student safety, and the motion passed unanimously.

Following this, the board approved a purchase order for student device storage solutions from Vavacity Tech, amounting to $196,710, also funded through FY 26 general funds. This decision was made to supplement existing storage solutions across schools.

The agenda continued with a presentation on the secured vestibule project at Bernd Elementary School, where a guaranteed maximum price of $141,608 was approved for construction services, funded through the 2021 East Bloss.

The board also addressed the renewal of various insurance policies with the GSBA Risk Management Fund, totaling $1,716,884 for the upcoming year. This comprehensive coverage includes property, liability, and cyber insurance, and was approved after clarifications regarding policy amounts were provided.

Additionally, the board discussed the GEAR UP grant program, approving the renewal of Towering Your Success as the external evaluator for $171,000, which will be funded through the grant itself. This item was noted to not be included in the consent agenda due to an abstention from one board member.

Lastly, the board reviewed the renewal of services from Communities in Schools of Central Georgia, with a total contract of $600,000, split equally between general and title funds. This motion was also passed unanimously.

In conclusion, the meeting highlighted the board's commitment to enhancing educational programs, ensuring student safety, and maintaining necessary services through strategic funding and partnerships. All approved items will be included in the consent agenda for the upcoming board meeting.