Agenda Item
a. Donation Acceptance: $21,480 from Livsey Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) to Livsey Elementary School
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Trenton Arnold, Regional Superintendent, Region II
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept the donation of $21,480 from the Livsey Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization, as a one-time donation per Board Policy DFK “Gifts and Bequests Guidelines”, for the installation of a new illuminated marquee sign at Livsey Elementary School.
Why: The purpose is to accept a donation to cover the cost of materials, delivery, design and construction services and installation of a new illuminated marquee sign with reader board at Livsey Elementary School.
Details: The Livsey Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is requesting approval to accept their one-time donation of $21,480 for the design, cost of materials, and delivery and installation services for a new illuminated marquee sign with reader board to be fabricated and installed by MetroLED Light & Sign.
The DeKalb County School District Operations Division has worked with the Livsey Elementary School Administration and Livsey Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization to ensure these improvements meet all design and construction standards and guidelines. Also, the Operations
Financial impact: This is a one-time donation of $21,480 that will be provided by the Livsey Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.
Contact: Mr. Trenton Arnold, Regional Superintendent, Region II, 678.676.1200
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
In May 2022, Principal Shawna L. Pickett of Livsey Elementary School notified the Operations
Division that they have funds to replace the existing marquee sign with a new illuminated
marquee sign equipment. The Livsey Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization raised
the funds to pay for delivery and installation services of a proposed marquee sign. Operations
subsequently notified the school of what information was needed for the review and acceptance
of the donation. The Livsey Elementary School PTO submitted the necessary information for
review and submission for Board of Education approval.