The Board Brief

The Board Brief newsletter is a summary of the information presented and actions taken at Bibb County Board of Education meetings for Bibb County School District in Macon, Ga. Review meeting agendas, district policies, Board member contact information and more on Simbli at https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Index.aspx?S=4013.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Bibb County Board of Education members met for the first of several planned work sessions this spring to review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the 2026-2027 school year. To view the PowerPoint presentation from the meeting, click here.

Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims presented Board members with a list of FY 2027 Preliminary Budget Priorities.

Recruitment/Retention

• Sustain salary schedules in line with competing Districts.

Staffing Efficiency

• Align class sizes with State‑funded allocations to ensure efficient staffing decisions that meet student needs during a period of ongoing teacher shortages.
• Leverage the successful retention of effective staff to maintain stability and continuity in student support.

Future Readiness

• Allocate for pathways in line with industry needs, using partnerships to further the success of opportunities for our students.
• Continue to increase the number of students enrolling and successfully completing dual enrollment courses locally and nationwide.

Leader/Teacher Quality

• Plan collaboratively for effective lesson plan creation and internalization in order to strengthen student learning experiences.
• Continue to train and develop assistant principals and principals in line with student needs.

Dr. Sims and Chief Financial Officer Eric Bush also discussed the anticipated budget impacts that could include revenues, salary and benefit assumptions, costs associated with Teaching and Learning and operations, and legislative mandates or updates. Board members also will receive an updated Budget Book with Expanded Details to provide more information and support as the District plans for the next budget year.

The following Board Members were present at this work session meeting:

Mr. Daryl J. Morton, At-Large, Post 7 - President

Dr. Sundra M. Woodford, District 5 - Vice President

Mrs. Kristin C. Hanlon, District 3 - Treasurer

Ms. Myrtice C. Johnson, District 1

Dr. Henry C. Ficklin, District 2

Mr. Barney T. Hester, District 4

Dr. Lisa W. Garrett-Boyd, At-Large, Post 8

Not present:

Mr. James M. Freeman, District 6

To learn more about Bibb County Board of Education members, click here.