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Bibb Schools Reset Consolidation Strategy | Macon News

Bibb County Schools are restarting their school consolidation efforts with a fresh, community-centered approach after past plans backfired. Facing over 2,000 empty elementary seats and budget strain, the board has formed a new advisory team to establish clear evaluation criteria before even considering which schools might close. Superintendent Dan Sims stresses data-driven, transparent decision-making, while board members vow to “start from scratch” — this time listening first, measuring rigorously, and letting numbers guide choices rather than targeting specific schools prematurely. The…

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