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The Board Brief
This edition of The Board Brief is a summary of the information and recognitions presented and
action taken at the Board of Education’s Committees and Board Meetings on October 18, 2012.
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Highlights and Recognitions
Teachers of the Year Recognized; Top 5 Finalists Named
The Bibb County School District recognized the 2012-2013 Teachers of the Year at the Board
Meeting on Thursday, October 18, 2012, and announced the Top 5 Finalists for the 2013 Bibb
County Teacher of the Year.
This year’s Top 5 Finalists, ranked in alphabetical order by school, are:
Nadirah Mayweather - Bloomfield Middle School. Ms. Mayweather is in her third year
of teaching English/Language Arts at Bloomfield Middle School. She graduated from
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in 2008 and earned her Master of Arts in
Teaching Secondary Education from GCSU in 2010.
Christopher Kirby - Central High School. Mr. Kirby has about two decades of
experience as an educator, primarily with the Bibb County School District, where he has
taught gifted, honors, and International Baccalaureate classes at Central High School. He
also has worked for Houston County schools. He is a 1990 graduate of Mercer University
and received his Master of Business Administration from Wesleyan College in 2006.
Tara Jones-Lawrence - Northeast High School. Ms. Jones-Lawrence is currently in
their third year of teaching Chemistry and Physics at Northeast High School. She is a
2009 graduate of Georgia Southern University. In February, Ms. Jones-Lawrence was
named the 2012-2013 Georgia Teacher of Promise by the Georgia Science Teachers
Association.
Julia Manard - Rutland High School. Mrs. Manard has more than two decades of
experience as a teacher with the Bibb County School District. She began as an English
and Drama teacher at Northeast High School in 1990 before moving to Westside High
School in 1997. She has taught English at Rutland High School since 2009. She is a 1990
graduate of Mercer University and received her master's degree in English Education
from Mercer University in 1997 and her specialist degree in Integrating the Arts in
Teaching (Curriculum) from Lesley University in 2008.
Katie Wall - Westside High School. Ms. Wall has been an educator since 2009 at
Westside High School, where she teaches Marketing and Work Based Learning. She is a
2005 graduate of Georgia Southern University and earned certification through Georgia
Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (TAPP) in 2010. She is an active leader
in the school's Career, Technical and Agricultural Education program.

The 2013 Teacher of the Year will be named at the Bibb County Teacher of the Year Gala at the
Anderson Conference Center at Goodwill on November 8, 2012, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Contact
your school for ticket information.
To view the list of Teachers of the Year for 2012-2013, scroll to the end of the Board Brief.
International Student Media Festival Winners Recognized
Students from Burdell-Hunt Magnet, Heard Elementary, Sykview Elementary, Springdale
Elementary, Howard Middle, Miller Magnet Middle, Rutland Middle, and Howard High Schools
were recognized as International Student Media Festival winners. At the Festival, Bibb
County students received 17 Excellence in Media Production awards, and of those, three
received a Judge's Favorite recognition.
Each year, Bibb County hosts its Media Festival, a competition highlighting student media
projects such as live action video, website design, animation, live action video, sequential stills,
and photography. Projects that receive “Superior” in all areas are submitted to the Georgia
Student Media Festival; afterward, they are eligible for submission to the International Student
Media Festival. The projects that advanced through all three festivals and received an
“Excellence in Media” award were recognized Thursday at the Board meeting.
“The International Student Media Festival honors students who are successfully harnessing the
power of media production,” said Michelle Lenderman, Coordinator of Library Media Services.
“These students have taken charge of their learning. They have proven themselves engaged and
effective communicators.”
Winners are:
Burdell-Hunt Magnet School
- Shaily Patel and Ah’Myah Thomas: “How to Make a Snowman” - Excellence in Media
- Isaiah Hairston: “Robot vs. Superhero” - Excellence in Media
- Jawon Johnson and Kayla Wimberly: “The Monster Jam” - Excellence in Media
- Tania Ates, Terrinesha Brown, and Gabrielle Hill: “A Walk through the Bible” - Excellence in
Media
- Sheila Hughes’ Kindergarten Class, including Makayla Andrews, Tymir Biscoe, Ay’Zaria
Bishop, Wil’niaya Walls, Hadja Camara, Lizeth Campos, Orintae Curry, Aiden Dunn, Nasir
Finney, Crawford Hairston, Hillary Haynes, Brittany Hill, Alex Legg, Jermy Lopez, Deonna
McLin, Dominick Ortega, Jazmine Sepulveda, Kenady Snead, Adaysha Thorpe, Quinton Turner,
Jakyra Woodall, Quarnelius Law: “It’s Alive/Non-Living” - Excellence in Media
Heard Elementary School
- Wanda Dozier-Hubbard's Second Grade Class, including Shuntoria Anderson, Sage Ayers,
Caleb Bennett, Shania Clark, Crowley Connor, Chandler Daniely, Jamie Earls, Cooper Erikson,
Dasia Fincher, Kaylin Foster, Grace Foster, Reagan Holliday, Jalen Jones, Kayla Kitchens,
Zachary McCoy, Griffin McKinney, Bailey McLain, Carolina Michie, Jesse Quintana, Sierra

Reid, Qua’Vontae Rutledge, Brayden Sanders, Michaela Sanders, Hana Simmons, Trey Tucker,
Julian Williams: “Fun With Oobleck” - Excellence in Media
Skyview Elementary School
- Amanda Hickman and Lauren Newberry: “Barbie from the Beginning” - Excellence in Media
- Symone Crowder and Ivia Rollins: “Lost in Bookopolis” - Excellence in Media and Judge’s
Favorite
- Joshua Moore: “Joshua’s Yummy Bear Sweet Shop” - Excellence in Media
Springdale Elementary School
- Zachary Ferguson: “Moon Exploration” - Excellence in Media
Howard Middle School
- Ashley Pointer: “The Tuskeegee Airmen: A Documentary” - Excellence in Media and Judge’s
Favorite
Miller Magnet Middle School
- Isabel Newberry and Emma Johnston: “Beautiful Doesn’t Mean Skinny” - Excellence in Media
Rutland Middle School
- Jamicah Moore and Jeremy Moore: “Mirrored” - Excellence in Media
Howard High School
- McKinley Jones: “A Flower When No One’s Watching” - Excellence in Media and Judge’s
Favorite
- Elijah McCoy: “The Lincoln Memorial” - Excellence in Media
- John Hudgins: “Mischief with Lady Liberty” - Excellence in Media
- Anna Lisa Baidoo: “The French Elections of 2012” - Excellence in Media
Information Presented
Board Receives Update on District Discipline and Safety Report
David Gowan, Director of Risk Management, updated the Board members on the District's
progress regarding the results of Safe Havens International's discipline and safety report.
Updates included:
Site Safety Assessments: Five Bibb County School District School Site Safety
Assessment teams are in the process of completing school safety assessments. A
summary of the findings from these reports will be presented at the November Board
Meeting. A second round of school site safety assessments will be conducted again in
January and February 2013. These school site safety assessments will continue with the
school site safety assessment teams conducting an assessment of every school in the
district in the fall and again in the spring of each school term.

Campus Police: The Campus Police Department has filled the Chief of Campus Police
position and the Deputy Chief of Campus Police position is again staffed. The Campus
Police Department has added the Command Level position of Campus Police Captain.
The Campus Police Department has initiated random classroom and student searches at
school district high schools and middle schools. These will be continued on a regular and
random basis. Canine searches may be added in the future in cooperation with local law
enforcement partners. The following items also have been added: a metal detector for the
Academy of Excellence at Bloomfield Middle School, additional metal detector wands
for hall monitors, and two officers focused on gangs and bullying have been identified
and implemented in the Campus Police Department.
Alternative Schools: The District has hired two hall monitors for the Academy of
Excellence at Hutchings and an additional two hall monitors for the Academy of
Excellence at Bloomfield. Two additional hall monitors have been placed at Westside
High School. Four additional hall monitors are currently being recruited for hire.
Transportation: A task force chaired by the Transportation Director will be formed to
address each of the recommendations by Safe Havens International.
Cox Communications Presents Initiative to Offer Low-Priced Internet and Computers
Cox Communications is partnering with Connect2Compete to bring low-priced, high speed
internet and computers to qualifying families in the Bibb County School District.
Connect2Compete is a nonprofit initiative, aiming to bring families online by building
awareness, promoting digital literacy training, and increasing access to technology, which
dovetails with the District's Strategic Plan, "The Macon Miracle," and its goal of providing
students with better access to technology.
Between now and the end of December families whose children receive free lunch in 22
elementary, middle, and high schools in Bibb County will be eligible to sign up for Internet
service at a cost of $9.95 per month. The program also makes laptop and desktop computers
available for $150.
Starting next week families will receive a letter telling them how to apply. Local partners will
host informational meetings and training fairs as well.
National studies show that less than half of low-income K-12 students have broadband at home
compared with more than 90 percent of higher-income families. Students with a PC and
broadband at home also have graduation rates that are 6 percent to 8 percent higher than similar
students who don’t have access to the Internet.
Bibb County is one of five school districts across the country chosen for this pilot program.
Starting in 2013 the program will open up to eligible students at every Bibb County public
school. Additional assistance with the program will come from the Knight Foundation.
To view the presentation, scroll to the end under Instructional Services.

Board Receives Monthly Update on Accreditation Process
The Board received information on the upcoming accreditation process during the 2012-2013
school year. The District is required to participate in the accreditation process, and an external
review team is expected to visit the District April 28-May 1, 2013, as part of this review.
This month's update included information on the timeline and the system progress to this point.
To view the presentation, scroll to the end under Instructional Services.
GEAR UP Grant Providing Families with Resources for College Success
The Board was presented with an update on the Bibb County School District's GEAR UP
Program, Create Your Future. Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs (GEAR UP) is a college access program providing students and families with the
resources they need for college success.
The GEAR UP grant was first awarded to the District in 2011 to follow a cohort of students from
what was then their sixth and seventh grade years through their graduations in 2017 and 2018.
Students in the cohort are now in the seventh and eighth grades. To date, 3,600 students from the
District's middle schools have been served. The students enjoy support services such as tutoring,
mentoring, summer camps, and college tours to help make their dream of attending college a
reality.
"GEAR UP, in collaboration with its partners, provides an opportunity for our students to
prepare and succeed in college," said Janice Flowers, GEAR UP Project Director for the District.
"Through many supplemental activities, students and parents become involved in the process of
planning and preparing for a post-secondary education."
Create Your Future is a partnership of the Bibb County School District, Bank of America, Boys
and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia, Communities In Schools, Highpoints Learning, Macon State
College, The Mentors Project of Bibb County, Mercer University, Wesleyan College, and the
Museum of Aviation Foundation.
During the presentation, Board members learned about the programs partnered with or sponsored
through GEAR UP, such as the Envoy Project Camps, The Mentors Project, the AVID
(Advancement Via Individual Determination) program, and more.
To view the presentation, scroll to the end under Instructional Services.
Schools Receive Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Grants
The District received two Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Grants through the U.S.
Department of Education. Both grants will provide additional support to students through
counselors, social workers, and school psychologists.
The grant for elementary schools has been designated for Burdell-Hunt Magnet, Burghard
Elementary, Hartley Elementary, Ingram-Pye Elementary, Jones Elementary, and King-Danforth

Elementary Schools. It will provide a total of $1,177,281 over three years, which will fund
positions for two additional counselors, one additional social worker, and one psychologist.
The grant for secondary schools has been designated for Northeast High School and Southwest
High School. It will provide a total of $1,184,262 over three years, which will also fund positions
for two additional counselors, one additional social worker, and one psychologist.
Board Examines District Policies and Rules
The Board approved a first reading of several District policies and rules. Any changes to policies
must be read officially two times by Board members before they may be approved.
To view PR-1, Administrative Rules Fiscal Management - Adoption of Budget, Descriptor Term
DCE, scroll to the end under Policies and Rules.
To view PR-2, Board Policy Fiscal Management - Budget Deadlines, Descriptor Term
DCCA, scroll to the end under Policies and Rules.
To view PR-3, Board Policy Fund Balance, Descriptor Code DCL, scroll to the end under
Policies and Rules.
To view PR-4, Board Policy Fiscal Management – Annual Operating Budget, Descriptor Term
DC, scroll to the end under Policies and Rules.
Monthly Financial Reports, 2010 Capital Improvement Program Reports
Board members were updated on the status of the General Fund and as well as the 2010 Capital
Improvement Program through a monthly presentation.
To view the Regular Monthly Reports, as well as the 2010 Capital Improvement Program reports
on Construction Progress, Financial Status, and 2010 ESPLOST, scroll to the end under
Fiscal/Support Services.
Action Taken
Board Approves Memorandum Regarding Macon Promise Neighborhood Initiative
After hearing from Macon Promise Neighborhood officials with an update on the initiative,
Board members approved a Memorandum of Understanding dictating how the District's share of
allocated funding for the initiative will be used. The memorandum guarantees that funding from
the District will be spent for educational purposes only.
This week, construction crews broke ground on the new Promise Center at Historic Ballard-
Hudson. The 100,000-square-foot building, located at 1780 Anthony Road, will be renovated and
house several programs to support education and families. The Central Georgia Partnership for
Individual & Community Development is heading up the initiative.
In 2011 Macon received a federal Promise Neighborhood planning grant to assess the needs of
families in the Tindall Heights and Unionville neighborhoods.

Schools in the affected area include Hartley and Ingram-Pye Elementary Schools, Ballard-
Hudson Middle School, and Southwest High School. The schools were identified based on the
low graduation rates at Southwest High School. Community partners include Central Georgia
Technical College, Mercer University, Wesleyan College, and the Knight Foundation.
The goal of the program is to strengthen educational outcomes for low-income children by
partnering with schools, the community and families. The United States Department of
Education established a federal grant program in 2008 to help replicate the success of the Harlem
Children’s Zone in New York City.
“The most important partner we have is the Bibb County School District," said Mercer
University’s Peter Brown, the project coordinator, at Monday's groundbreaking. "This initiative
is strongly aligned with the Macon Miracle and has the same objectives.”
Superintendent of Schools Romain Dallemand attended the groundbreaking. He says the
community partners will help move education forward in Macon.
“We can no longer continue to use the old, antiquated model that has failed our community," Dr.
Dallemand said. "Educating our children for a 21 st century, multi-ethnic, global economy is
everybody’s business. That’s why we’re here.”
Programs planned for the community center include early childhood education, academic
support, parenting classes, adult education, and career planning.
Board Approves Request to Dedicate Buildings
The Board approved a request by Alexander II Magnet School PTA to dedicate the school's
gymnasium to retiring Physical Education instructor Coach Jim Mills as well as a request to
rename the Campus Police Department building in honor of Officer Euel Thomas Smith, who
was killed in the line of duty in 1983.
Board OKs Personnel Services Items
The Board approved appointments and transfers, as well as separations from employment, for the
month. To view the documents presented, scroll to the end under Personnel Services.

2012‐2013 Teachers of the Year
‐ Bonny Howe, Alexander II Magnet School
‐ Nicholas Key, Barden Elementary School
‐ Tina Palmer, Bernd Elementary School
‐ Christina Chapman, Brookdale Elementary School
‐ Lori Michelle Sammons, Bruce Elementary School
‐ Alison Scott, Burdell‐Hunt Elementary School
‐ Carolyn Rainey, Burghard Elementary School
‐ Kim Bills, Carter Elementary School
‐ Tuesday Battle, Hartley Elementary School
‐ Gina Harris, Heard Elementary School
‐ Rhonda Watwood, Heritage Elementary School
‐ Maurice Major, Ingram‐Pye Elementary School
‐ Keisha Lowe, Jones Elementary School
‐ Cassandra Reeves, King‐Danforth Elementary School
‐ Kathy Rogers‐Martin, Lane Elementary School
‐ Tiffany Coder, Morgan Elementary School
‐ Bethany Ray, Porter Elementary School
‐ Sandra S. Baker, Rice Elementary School
‐ Corneka Moore‐Sanders, Riley Elementary School
‐ Kimberly Davis, Skyview Elementary School
‐ Suzanne Wade, Springdale Elementary School
‐ Gina Partain, Taylor Elementary School
‐ Lonessa Harris, Union Elementary School
‐ Paula Daughdrill, Vineville Academy of the Arts
‐ Laura Money, Williams Elementary School
‐ Darryl McClenton, Appling Middle School
‐ Tahana Threatt, Ballard‐Hudson Middle School
‐ Nadirah Mayweather, Bloomfield Middle School
‐ Naomi Wilcher, Howard Middle School
‐ Tiffany Lester, Miller Magnet Middle School
‐ Nikki Lee, Rutland Middle School
‐ Ginger Gilpin, Weaver Middle School
‐ Christopher Kirby, Central High School
‐ Susan Little, Howard High School
‐ Maria Rodriguez, Hutchings Career Center
‐ Tara Jones‐Lawrence, Northeast High School
‐ Julia Manard, Rutland High School
‐ Patricia Vinson, Southwest High School
‐ Katie Wall, Westside High School
‐ Shondonette Horton, Elam Alexander Academy
‐ Berinda Turk, Northwoods Academy
‐ Janice Habersham, Media Specialist ‐ Skyview Elementary School

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

2012 Fall Pilot - The Offers
October 19 – December 15
Broadband by Cox
$9.95 Starter CHSI for 2 years (1 Mbps /
384kbps)
Free cable modem rental for 2 years
Free professional or self installation
No deposit and no contract
Free McAfee Security Suite with Starter
service
PC Offer
$150 Refurbished Laptop or Desktop
Includes MS Office and Windows 7
80 GB Hard Drive / 2 GB Memory
DVD Drive
Free Shipping & Handling
Free Online & In-person Digital
Literacy Training
Geek Squad
Public Libraries
Online at
www.connect2compete.org

2012 Fall Pilot – Partner Schools
Macon will launch with the following 23 schools:
School Name
APPLING MIDDLE
BALLARD HUDSON MIDDLE
BARDEN ELEMENTARY
BERND ELEMENTARY
BLOOMFIELD MIDDLE
BROOKDALE ELEMENTARY
BRUCE ELEMENTARY
BURDELL ELEMENTARY
BURGHARD ELEMENTARY
HARTLEY ELEMENTARY
INGRAM/PYE ELEMENTARY
JONES ELEMENTARY
School Name
KING DANFORTH ELEMENTARY
MACON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
MORGAN ELEMENTARY
NORTHEAST HIGH
PRICE EDUCATIONAL CENTER
RICE ELEMENTARY
RILEY ELEMENTARY
SOUTHWEST HIGH
UNION ELEMENTARY
WEAVER MIDDLE
WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY
School recruitment based on:
• % free lunch

2012 Fall Pilot - Qualification
• Families with at least 1 child receiving free lunch in the
National School Lunch Program in one of the participating
schools
• Other broadband qualification:
– Live in a Cox service area
– Have not subscribed to Cox Internet in the preceding 90 days
– Do not have any outstanding past-due payments to Cox

2012 Fall Pilot - Enrollment Process
Call Toll-Free:
1-855-222-3217
Internet
$9.95/month
Phone Web
I qualify so,
How do I get it?
PC
$150
Phone Web
Internet purchased PC purchased
Service installed aprox. 7 days after
purchase
Facilitated
Enrollment
OR
Go Online:
Connect2Compete.org/apply
PC delivered aprox. 5 days after
purchase
Facilitated
Enrollment

2012 Fall Pilot - District Participation
• Engage and attain commitment from
principals
• Ask principals to appoint C2C liaison(s) at
schools sites that will work with District
Team
• C2C Macon Program Manager will
coordinate with Bibb Public Schools to
provide organization and support of pilot
project

2012 Fall Pilot - School Participation
• Distribute flyers with cover letter from principals
• Post banners around schools, libraries & counselor/principal offices
• Encourage students to let their parents know about C2C
• Leverage existing school events to inform eligible families
• Facilitate registration process through school meetings or events
• Website, newsletter articles, social media (if applies)
• Talk to PTAs, teachers and counselors about C2C
• Engage community organizations, PTAs and other partners

2012 Fall Pilot - Next Steps
• Bibb BOE:
– Distribution of flyers, posters & School Welcome packets to
school sites
– Engagement of BOE Leadership
• C2C:
– Hire Macon Program Manager to coordinate effort with BOE
and community partners
Let's work together to put Bibb County on the map as a
united community committed to bringing our students and
families online!

AdvancED Accreditation
Systems Accreditation
AdvancED Georgia Office
Bibb County Schools
September 6, 2012

Regional Accrediting Agencies
*AdvancED Accreditation Divisions
© 2012 AdvancED 2

The New Protocol
The new protocol is a performance-based
model that employs diagnostic tools for
systems to:
– Conduct Internal Reviews focused on evaluating
performance related to
• Standards and Indicators
• Student Performance
• Stakeholder Feedback
© 2012 AdvancED 3

AdvancEd Standards 2012-2103
New Standards Beginning 2012-2013
Standard 1 Purpose and Direction
Standard 2 Governance and Leadership
Standard 3 Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Standard 4 Resources and Support Systems
Standard 5 Using Results for Continuous Improvement
© 2012 AdvancED 4

System and School Expectations
Meet AdvancED Accreditation Standards for Quality
Systems
Implement a systemic continuous improvement process
Conduct Internal Review
– Executive Summary
– Standards Self Assessment
– Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic (System Level Analysis)
– Student Performance Diagnostic (System Level Analysis)
– Improvement Plan
– Assurances
Host External Review (System) - April 28, 2013 to May 1,
2013
Participate in External Review (School)
Respond to Required Actions
© 2012 AdvancED 5

Accreditation
© 2012 AdvancED 6

School Systems Accreditation
School 1
Executive Summary
Self-Assessment
Assurances
Student Performance*
Improvement Plan
Stakeholder Feedback*
School 2
Executive Summary
Self-Assessment
Assurances
Student Performance*
Improvement Plan
Stakeholder Feedback*
System
Executive Summary
System Self-Assessment
System Assurances
System Student Performance*
System Improvement Plan
School Stakeholder Feedback*
* Does not count toward accreditation status until 2013-2014
© 2012 AdvancED 7
School 3
Executive Summary
Self-Assessment
Assurances
Student Performance*
Improvement Plan
Stakeholder Feedback*

ASSIST is….
Adaptive System of
School Improvement
Support Tools
© 2012 AdvancED 8

Accessing Requirements in ASSIST
Log on to www.advanc-ed.org
© 2012 AdvancED 9

Accreditation Status
The Accreditation Commission grants the
system accreditation status:
– Accredited
– Advisement
– Warned
– Probation
All schools will be given organizational status
of “accredited”
© 2012 AdvancED 10

Essentials for Success
• Systems Approach
• Teamwork
• Culture of Learning
• Systematic and
Responsive
Continuous
Improvement at All
Levels
© 2012 AdvancED 11

Current Status
All schools have administered and submitted
their self-assessment data to the Steering
Committee.
School Board updates occurred in July, August,
and September.
Steering Committee members received ASSIST
training on September 6, 2012.
© 2012 AdvancED 12

Current Status
Central office staff attended the accreditation
informational meeting and signed up for
standards teams.
Principals are preparing the school Executive
Summaries.
Deputies are creating a document that aligns the
Strategic Plan with the AdvancEd Standards,
Teacher and Leader Keys, and CCRPI.
© 2012 AdvancED 13

Current Status
Updated notebooks were delivered to all
principals, cabinet, and school board
members.
Flash drives were distributed to principals on
September 19, 2012, to maintain an electronic
copy of all artifacts.
© 2012 AdvancED 14

Current Status
Schools are currently administering the
AdvancEd Stakeholder Surveys.
School and District Standard’s Teams are
utilizing a standardized District Agenda
Template.
© 2012 AdvancED 15

Next Steps
Provide School board with revised timeline as
of October 1, 2012.
Provide results of the school self-assessments.
Provide updates of the District Standard’s
Teams.
© 2012 AdvancED 16

AdvancED Key Resources
Login, register, tour!
– AdvancED Staff
– Printed Resources
– Electronic Resources
• www.advanc-ed.org
• www.advanc-ed.org/schoolresources
• www.advanc-ed.org/systemsresources
• www.advanc-ed.org/earlylearningresources
© 2012 AdvancED 17

Create Your Future
with GEAR UP
(Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
Janice Flowers Ed. S., Program Director
Audrey Butler Ed. D., Program Coordinator
GEAR UP: CYF is a federal grant program administered through the Office of the Bibb County School District Board of Education.

What is GEAR UP?
GEAR UP: CYF is a federal
partnership grant designed to
increase the number of lowincome
students who are prepared
to enter and succeed in postsecondary
education.

GEAR UP Partners
Bank of America
Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia
Communities in Schools
HighPoints Learning
Mercer University
The Mentors Project
Museum of Aviation
Spectrum RED

The Objectives of GEAR UP
1. Increase the academic performance and preparation
for post-secondary education for GEAR UP students.
2. Increase the rate of high school graduation and
participation in post-secondary education for GEAR
UP students.
3. Increase GEAR UP students’ and their families’
knowledge of post-secondary education options,
preparation, and financing.
4. Increase percentage of GEAR UP students who enroll
in and succeed in post-secondary education.
5. Increase the preparation of the project teachers and
staff to teach and serve GEAR UP students.

GEAR UP: CYF Impact
The GEAR UP cohort
model involves
providing intervention
services to ALL current
7 th and 8th grade
students, continuing
through their 12 th
grade year. This year,
GEAR UP CYF will serve
7 middle schools,
reaching approximately
3,600 students.

Proclamation for
GEAR UP Week
by the City of
Macon and Bibb
County
(Sept. 10-14)

Appling Middle School
GEAR UP Week
Student Presentations

GEAR UP Services
After-school tutoring and mentoring
Job shadowing and career exploration
Student-led parent teacher conferences
School and classroom technology integration
Family college access and financial information
nights
Academic counseling
After-school and summer academic programs
Student, family, and community outreach
programs
Student leadership, service learning, and
motivational programs
College visits and tours

GEAR UP Services (Cont.)
Thirty-five (35) iPads and a wireless cart were purchased
for each middle school.
Summer Academic Programs were conducted at Mercer
University and Macon State College.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
programming has been implemented.
Programming provides skill training and access to rigorous curriculum
designed to prepare students for college.
Mercer University will provide AVID trained tutors to assist in the AVID
Elective Class.
Math interventions are being provided for students who
need additional instruction in math. Students can use the
programs any time and anywhere they have access to the
internet.

Summer Academic Programs
GEAR UP: CYF Presents…
Mrs. Monya Rutland, GEAR UP Parent
Mr. Elijah Rutland, GEAR UP Student
Miller Middle School

Miller Middle School

What is AVID?
A structured college preparatory
system working directly with schools
and districts
A direct support structure for firstgeneration
college goers
A school-wide approach to
curriculum and rigor

AVID
(Advancement Via Individual Determination)
GEAR UP: CYF Presents…
Ms. Dana Goshorn,
AVID Elective Teacher
Howard Middle School
Ms. Taylor Jolly,
AVID Elective Tutor
Mercer University

Getting accepted to 4-year colleges
Almost 3 out of 4 AVID graduates
were accepted to a four-year college.
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
89%
74%
Applied Accepted
AVID Senior Data Collection, All Seniors 2010-2011, n = 27,783

Miller Middle School AVID Class
Stephanie Harris, AVID Elective Teacher

AVID Guest Speaker Ethan Roberts at
Miller Middle School

GEAR UP Services (Cont.)
School counselors will meet with students and parents to
discuss academic concerns and college readiness.
In collaboration with the Welcome Center and CIS,
monthly parent workshops will be offered to meet the
needs of parents (i.e., financial planning for college,
academic prep, using technology, etc).
Students visit the Museum of Aviation to receive STEMbased
learning opportunities (i.e., science, technology,
engineering, and math) and to promote STEM careers.

CIS Motivational Speaker at Rutland Middle
School During GEAR UP Week: Al Duncan

CIS Motivational Speaker at Miller Middle
School During GEAR UP Week: Al Duncan

Passport to Manhood Graduation at
Weaver Middle School
Rev. Willie Brown, BGCCG Site Coordinator

Academic Aspirations
Photographs by Wesleyan College

Mrs. Stephanie Harris
Miller Middle AVID Elective Teacher

Dr. Ashley Murray
Mercer University Professor

Interested in learning more?
Visit the GEAR UP website at
http://schools.bibb.k12.ga.us//Domain/3781
GEAR UP Contact Information
Janice Flowers Dr. Audrey Butler
GEAR UP Project Director GEAR UP Project Coordinator
(478) 550-5552 (478) 550-5607
jflowers@bibb.k12.ga.us abutler@bibb.k12.ga.us
Samirah Stephens Shirleta Jones
GEAR UP Project Secretary GEAR UP Budget Assistant
(478) 765-8537 (478) 765-8573
sstephens@bibb.k12.ga.us svjones@bibb.k12.ga.us
GEAR UP: CYF is a federal grant program administered
through the Office of the Bibb County School District
Board of Education in Macon, Georgia.

FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES

POLICIES AND RULES

PERSONNEL SERVICES

To: PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Re: APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSFERS
APPOINTMENTS CERTIFIED
Name
Last First
School Position
Type
of Cert
Yrs of
Exper
College or
University
Effective
Date
New Position
Replacement
Anderson Dorthea Ingram-Pye Tchr-Gr 2 NNT5 00 Albany State 10/1/2012 R
Battle Harriett Weaver Tchr-ELA IT4 00 Macon State 10/1/2012 R
Bradshaw Laura Springdale Tchr-Gr 1 T4 10 Mercer 10/1/2012 R
Dennard Dianne Vineville Tchr-SPED/Interr (49%) T6 20 Troy State 10/16/2012 R
Dixon Lisa King-Danforth Tchr-K T4 00 Middle GA College 10/5/2012 R
Frazier-
Bentley
Shalonnia Alt Prog-Barde Tchr-K-5 NNT4 00 UnIv of Phoenix 10/15/2012 N
Gilbert Kathy Springdale Tchr-Gifted (48%) T5 34 Mercer 9/25/2012 R
Hall Rahmona Riley Tchr-Gr 4 T4 02 Macon State 10/15/2012 R
Haynes Annie Central Tchr-SPED/ACCESS T4 00 Macon State 10/8/2012 R
Hillman Tedman Hartley Tchr-Gr 4 T4 00 Macon State 9/27/2012 R
Jolly Ernest Bloomfield Tchr-ELA IT5 00 Grand Canyon Univ 10/11/2012 R
Michie Jessie Springdale Tchr-SPED/Interr (50%) T4 00 Mercer 9/26/2012 R
Ray Michelle Ingram-Pye Tchr-K NT4 00 Wesleyan 10/1/2012 R
Render Jacqueline Burdell-Hunt Tchr-Gr 3 T5 01 LeMoyne College 10/4/2012 R
Ross Pearleen Bruce Tchr-EIP (44%) T6 15 GA Southwestern 10/15/2012 R
VanWyck Margaret Lane Tchr-K T4 00 Macon State 10/1/2012 R
TOTAL
16
The administration recommends: 1) that the board approve the above listed certificated employees for employment by the school
district and; 2) that all first-time employees or those with a break in service are approved for employment for a maximum term of
twenty (20) days subject to extension for a full contract term by the superintendent upon obtainig a Professional Clearance
Certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
October 18, 2012 (Revised)
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TRANSFERS
CERTIFIED
Name From To
Effective
Date
Bourassa Jones CO-T & L Schl Imp Coordinat CO-T & L RT3 Coordinator
10/22/2012
Chambless Kendra Vineville Tchr-Gr 5 Heritage
Tchr-Gifted
8/2/2012
Coverson Cassandra Ingram-Pye Tchr-SPED/Interr Rutland HS Tchr-SPED/Interr
8/2/2012
Derzi Jena Carter Tchr-HPE Southwest Acad Coach (ELA)
8/6/2012
Foster Lauren Taylor Tchr-Gr 2 Heard
Tchr- Gr 3
9/25/2012
Hulverson Melissa Heritage Tchr-Gr 5 Weaver
Tchr-Gr 7 (Math)
8/2/2012
Kelly Patricia Burghard Tchr-SPED/Interr Barden
Tchr-SPED/Interr
8/2/2012
Sinclair Beverly Barden; Bloomfiel Tchr-SPED/SLP Barden; Burghar Tchr-SPED/SLP
8/2/2012
Snider Alexandra Burghard Tchr-Gr 2 Bruce
Tchr-EIP
9/25/2012
Stejskal Holley Taylor Tchr-Gr 3 Carter
Tchr-Gr 5
9/24/2012
Stone Emily Vineville Tchr-ESOL Howard HS Tchr-ESOL
8/2/2012
Williams
12
Megan Riley Tchr-K Heritage
Tchr-Gr 2
9/25/2012
Recommendation: The Administration recommends approval of the transfers listed above.
October 18, 2012 (REVISED)
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APPOINTMENTS
CLASSIFIED
Last Name First Name School Position
Years of
Experience
Effective
Date
Alford Stanley Porter Custodian 04 9/5/2012
Bell Mitchell Alt Prog Hall Monitor 00 9/17/2012
Bentley Shalonnia Alt Prog Paraprofessional 00 10/8/2012
Billue Margaret Burdell-Hunt LR Monitor 30 9/24/2012
Bittner Hannah Transportation Bus Monitor 00 9/17/2012
Brown-Jones Kimberle Hartley LR Monitor 00 9/18/2012
Bundrage Rosa Rutland HS Nutrition Asst 45 9/24/2012
Carswell Janice Howard HS Nutrition Asst 00 9/17/2012
Cook Lashunda Springdale Parapro-K 10 9/24/2012
Copeland Leona Heritage Nutrition Asst 06 9/17/2012
Davis Rosalind Morgan Parapro-K 05 9/19/2012
Davis Shelly Howard HS Custodian 11 9/5/2012
Faulks Brandi Rice Nutrition Asst 05 9/17/2012
Footman Flamisean Lane LR Monitor 00 10/16/2012
Freeman Bonita Rutland MS Nutrition Asst 10 9/5/2012
Freeman Shirley Vineville LR Monitor 00 9/25/2012
Gadson Leathia Northwoods Parapro-PreK 06 9/12/2012
Gibbons Lewis Rice Custodian 05 9/5/2012
Gordon Bobbie Lane Parapro 00 8/9/2012
Gordon Tamika Rutland MS Nutrition Asst 01 9/24/2012
Hambrick Valvin Howard MS Parapro-ISS 00 9/18/2012
Hammonds Lawanda Transportation Bus Driver 01 10/1/2012
Henderson Tracye Carter Parapro-SPED 11 9/13/2012
Hotchkiss Lara CO-SPED Physical Therapist 08 8/10/2012
Hughes Marian Alt Prog Parapro 07 9/12/2012
Jackson Jr William Union Custodian 01 9/5/2012
Johnson Rodney Alt Prog Hall Monitor 00 9/17/2012
Kane Michael Heritage Nutr Manager 27 10/8/2012
Kendrick Stephanie Transportation Bus Monitor 00 9/24/2012
Kitchens Waymonya Burghard Parapro-SPED 03 8/6/2012
Knight Richard Maintenance Electrician 10 10/29/2012
Lai Mei King-Danforth Nutrition Asst 05 9/17/2012
Legare Mary Bloomfield Parapro-SPED 02 9/27/2012
Lowe Garry Nutrition Nutrition Asst 03 9/4/2012
Lowe Patricia Vineville Parapro-K 10 8/9/2012
Manson Shequita Hartley Nutrition Asst 04 9/5/2012
Mark Lakisha Westside Parapro-ISS 07 8/9/2012
McNeal Rhonda Skyview Nutrition Asst 05 9/24/2012
Miller Sharonda Transportation Bus Monitor 00 9/17/2012
Moss Jessica Rice Parapro-Title I 00 9/17/2012
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Last Name First Name School Position
Years of
Experience
Effective
Date
Narayana Durga Springdale Parapro-SPED 00 9/24/2012
Newman Jory Springdale Parapro-SPED 06 9/10/2012
Noltion Valencia Bruce Nutrition Asst 00 9/17/2012
Orr Terri Springdale Parapro-SPED 00 9/26/2012
Parker Shakele King-Danforth LR Monitor 02 9/24/2012
Parks Mae Alt Prog Hall Monitor 00 9/17/2012
Patrick Kodi Howard MS Parapro-SPED 00 9/6/2012
Pounds Monica Carter Parapro-SPED 01 10/1/2012
Redding Mary Lane Cashier 01 9/5/2012
Roberson Kimberly Northwoods Server 00 9/5/2012
Rouse Cheria Carter Parapro-PreK 02 10/1/2012
Rozier Ruby Ingram-Pye Nutrition Asst 00 9/5/2012
Sanders Linda Union Cashier 00 9/17/2012
Sanford Horace Alt Prog Hall Monitor 00 9/17/2012
Scott Pamela Alt Prog-Hutchings Secretary 06 9/17/2012
Simmons Donna CO-Operations Admin Asst 15 10/15/2012
Simmons Marion Williams Parapro-Behavior Sup 00 10/8/2012
Small Hannah Springdale Secretary 11 9/19/2012
Smith Maurice Alt Prog Hall Monitor 00 9/18/2012
Square William Alt Prog Hall Monitor 00 9/17/2012
Stroud Shonna Transportation Bus Monitor 03 9/17/2012
Thomas Corey Alt Prog Parapro 00 10/8/2012
Thomas Latonya Heritage LR Monitor 03 10/2/2012
Veal Shada Northeast Parapro-Title I 00 9/11/2012
Walden Ricky Howard HS Custodian 01 9/5/2012
Walton Sharon Southwest Parapro 16 10/1/2012
Williams Trelaine Carter Parapro-SPED 06 9/18/2012
TOTAL 67
Recommendation: The Administration recommends approval of the appointments listed above.
October 18, 2012 (REVISED)
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TO: PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE
RE: SEPARATIONS/CERTIFIED
Last Name First Name School Position
Effective Years With
Date Bibb Co. Reason
Angelea Pink D. Howard HS Tchr-Math 8/31/2012 10 Other
Aspinwall Klay Alt Prog-Hutchings Tchr-Math 10/15/2012 00 Personal reasons
Atkins Kiandra Bloomfield Tchr-Gr 8 10/10/2012 01 Relocation
Banas Ellen Westside Tchr-Art 10/5/2012 01 Another position
Brown Clarence Northeast Tchr-Math 10/8/2012 00 Personal reasons
Burton Rosemary Burghard Tchr EIP 10/31/2012 26 Retirement
Cook George Barden/Burghard Tchr-HPE 9/10/2012 00 Health reasons
Cosio Arlene Miller Tchr-Gifted/MS 5/30/2012 04 End of contract
Elliott Sara Rutland HS Tchr-Music (Band) 10/12/2012 00 Certification issues
Gibbs Karma Riley Tchr-Gr 4 10/12/2012 00 Relocation
Glenn Donecia Rice Tchr-Gr 3 9/17/2012 03 Relocation
Haddock Annette Heritage Tchr-Gifted 5/30/2012 35 No reason given
Hall Dawn Burdell-Hunt Tchr-Gr 3 10/12/2012 03 Health reasons
Johnson Terrell Central Tchr-Music (Band) 10/31/2012 01 Personal reasons
Joyner Sharon CO-CTAE Director-CTAE 11/30/2012 06 Retirement
Kelly Patricia Barden Tchr- SPED 9/30/2012 23 Retirement
Kirk Mary Springdale Tchr-Gr 1 9/30/2012 01 Relocation
Mermann Michelle Taylor Tchr-Gr-SPED/Interr 9/7/2012 05 Relocation
Moore Charles Westside Tchr-Math 9/24/2012 04 Health reasons
Phillips Harold Westside JROTC Instructor 9/30/2012 00 Health reasons
Rucker Leah Jones Tchr-Gr 3 10/12/2012 00 Personal reasons
Shelby Candice Lane Tchr-Gr 4 9/18/2012 06 Relocation
Wynne Mary Ingram-Pye Tchr-Gr 2 8/15/2012 00 Health reasons
TOTAL
23
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TO: PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE
RE: SEPARATIONS/CLASSIFIED
Last Name First Name School Position
Effective Years With
Date Bibb Co. Reason
Briley Johnnie Hartley Nutrition Asst 11/1/2012 47 Retirement
Claxton Linda Taylor Parapro 10/2/2012 05 Other employment
Fambles Amber Transportation Bus Monitor 8/10/2012 04 No reason given
King Erica Transportation Bus Driver 5/24/2012 02 No reason given
Marshall Matthew Southwest Nutrition Asst 9/25/2012 02 Personal reasons
Matthews Phyllis Springdale Secretary 9/21/2012 11 Position in another syst
Rugen Pamela CO-SPED Secretary 10/12/2012 02 Another position
Simonelli Jane CO-Technology Tech Specialist 8/31/2012 17 Terminated/Discharged
Soles Kimberly Howard MS Clerk 10/11/2012 14 No reason given
Vaughn James Ingram-Pye Custodian 6/1/2012 20 Retirement
Waller Ashley Rutland MS Custodian 9/14/2012 04 No reason given
Watts Amy CO-Capital Progra Const Contract Admin 8/31/2012 06 No reason given
TOTAL
12
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