Welcome to Bibb County and Middle Georgia! The mission taken on by students, faculty, and administrators "is to provide a high quality education for all Bibb County students in a safe and comfortable environment, and to make use of all human and technological resources in preparing graduates for post-high school objectives."
Message from Superintendent Sharon Patterson
After more than 10 years as Superintendent for the Bibb County School District, I have proposed, and the Board has agreed, that my employment be concluded at the end of this month at which time I plan to retire. The reason for the change is that allegations have been made to the Professional Standards Commission by individuals (not the Board of Education) that two other educators and I failed to comply with certain requirements of the Commission related to reporting incidents involving professional conduct of two employees of the district. The allegations are currently under review by the Professional Standards Commission.
The allegations that have been made against others and me have no merit. However, the allegations and subsequent investigation have been disruptive to the school district and have cast a shadow on the school district and the dedicated professional educators who work here. Questions have been now raised about other administrative decisions relating to other personnel action. As one of our school board members stated recently, a “blood-in-the-water” mentality now exists.
I believe it is unfair to the school district, its dedicated employees, the 25,000 students who attend our schools, and me to continue to be subjected to the turmoil that currently exists in our school system. Further, I intend to devote my full time and energy to clearing my name and defending myself against the meritless charges that have been made against me. It would be unfair for me to continue serving as superintendent while having to do so.
To read a full transcript of her comments, click here.
Bibb County Pre-K Registration 2010-2011
Registration for the 2010-2011 Bibb County School District’s Pre-Kindergarten Program runs from February 1, 2010 until February 26, 2010.
"Quality Pre-K classrooms provide eager young learners with early academic and social skills that prepare them to be effective learners in kindergarten, says Director of Early Childhood Programs Dr. Erin Weaver. Bibb County’s pre-kindergarten classrooms are language-rich environments that lay the foundation for learning to read and future academic success."
For questions regarding registration, you may contact Director of Early Childhood Programs Dr. Erin Weaver at 478.779.3204.
For complete information regarding registration requirements, dates, and locations, click
here to download the information.
Reduction in Work Days for All Employees – January-June 2010
On January 25, 2010, the Board of Education approved a reduction in work days for selected groups of employees (regardless of funding sources). Superintendent Sharon Patterson will be taking a reduction in her salary for FY2010 equal to five days of pay but will continue to work her full contract.
By reducing employee work days, expenditures for the district will be reduced for the remainder of the year from the general fund by approximately $2.7 million.
To allow staff members to have some time for school close out, the last two days of the 2009-2010 school year – May 20 & 21, 2010 – would be structured so half the day would encompass exams and other instructional activities. Students would then be dismissed and the second half of the day would be for the staff to complete year end procedures.
Please click on the links below for more detailed information.
Reduction in Work Days Notification
Reduction in Work Days for All Employees Impact Schedule – January-June 2010
Magnet School Application Process
The Bibb County School District is now accepting applications for Alexander II Math & Science Magnet School, Burdell-Hunt Communications Magnet School, Vineville Fine Arts Academy, Miller Magnet Middle School, Central High's Fine Arts and International Baccalaureate Programs, Hutchings Career Center, Northeast Health Science Magnet, Southwest Law Academy, and Westside Pre-Engineering Magnet.
A separate application must be completed for each school, and for each child. Forms must be hand-delivered by an adult or sent by U.S. Mail to each school. Elementary magnet applications may be picked up at any elementary school, and middle magnet applications may be picked up at any elementary school or Miller Magnet Middle School. Applications for the high school programs may be downloaded from their school web sites.
Please direct any questions to the Office of Teaching and Learning at 765-8583.
Click
here to download the elementary school magnet application.
Click
here to download the middle school magnet application.
Bibb County School H1N1 Vaccination Program Schedule
Beginning Monday, December 7, 2009, H1N1 flu vaccinations will be offered to students in Bibb County schools in partnership with the North Central Health District and the Macon-Bibb County Health Department. Only students who have signed consent forms from parents or guardians will be given the vaccine. As of Thursday, December 3, almost 4,300 forms (either for the nasal spray or shot vaccine) had been submitted.
Click here for the full schedule
