EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION &
BUSINESS MEETING
OF THE
DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 12, 2022
The DeKalb County Board of Education held its Executive Session, Work Session, Community
Input Session and Business Meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022, in the J. David
Williamson Board Room, at the DeKalb County School District’s Robert R. Freeman
Administrative Instructional Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain,
Georgia.
Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Board Chair, convened the meeting at 11:46am and noted the following
were in attendance; Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Board Chair, Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Vice Chair,
Mrs. Anna Hill, Mr. Marshall D. Orson, Mrs. Deirdre Pierce, Mrs. Allyson Gevertz (virtually –
joined a 3:20pm), Dr. Joyce Morley (virtually) and Dr. Vasanne Tinsley, Interim Superintendent.
Also in attendance were Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Executive Administrator to the Board and
General Counsel Attorneys, Mr. Clem Doyle and Ms. Joyette Holmes.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Turner called for a motion to adjourn September 12, 2022, meeting to an executive session
for the purpose of discussing permitted matters regarding litigation, land, legal, personnel, and
student appeals.
On a motion by Mrs. Hill, seconded by Mr. DaCosta and with a unanimous vote of (6\0), the
September 12, 2022, meeting adjourned to executive session at 11:47am.
ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further business, Mrs. Turner called for a motion to adjourn the September 12,
2022, executive session and convene to the work session and business meeting.
Mrs. Turner noted there were no objections, the September 12, 2022, executive session
adjourned at 12:45pm.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mrs. Turner called for a motion to adopt the September 12, 2022, work session and business
meeting agenda.
Mrs. Turner noted there were no objections, the September 12, 2022, work session and business
meeting agenda was approved.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1. Superintendent’s Report: Facilities Update
Presented by: Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley, Interim Superintendent and
Dr. Tanzy Kilcrease, GaDOE Special Appointed Advisor
2. Committee of the Whole Presentation(s):Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA)
Superintendent Search Services
Presented by: Ms. Valarie Wilson, Executive Director, GSBA
Dr. Sam King, Director of Superintendent Search Services, GSBA
REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 BUSINESS MEETING
03.01.a.
Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Board Chair, requested that the Board of Education approve the Georgia
School Boards Association (GSBA) for Superintendent Search Services for an amount not to
exceed $20,000.00.
Item pulled from consent agenda and voted on as an ACTION ITEM.
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03.02.a.
Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley, Interim Superintendent, requested that the Board of Education approve
the minutes of the following meeting; the August 10, 2022 board meeting, which includes the
executive session, work session, community input session and business meeting.
03.03.a.i.
Ms. Masana Mailliard, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the
Board of Education accept the July 2022 Monthly Financial Reports.
03.03.b.
Ms. Masana Mailliard, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the
Board of Education approve the resolutions necessary to update administrative signatures for the
District’s banking institutions.
03.03.c.
Ms. Masana Mailliard, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the
Board of Education approve the renewal of RFQ 22-534 to 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.,
Abacus Corporation, COGENT Infotech Corporation, Corporate Temps, Inc., Howroyd-Wright
Employment Agencies, Inc. dba AppleOne Employment Services, Robert Half, Tryfacta, Inc.,
US Tech Solutions, Inc. to provide temporary staffing services on an as-needed basis for the
DCSD Finance Department for a period of one year effective from December 17,
2022 through December 16, 2023 for an amount not to exceed $500,000.
This is the first renewal option of four.
03.03.d.
RISK MANAGEMENT – No Agenda Items This Month
03.04.a.
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the Board
of Education approve the September 2022 Human Resources Report.
03.05.a.
Ms. Stacy Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, requested
that the Board of Education authorize the District to secure transportation services from Coast To
Coast Tours, LLC through May 22, 2023.
03.05.b.
Ms. Stacy Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, requested
that the Board of Education authorize the District to increase the vendor spend to purchase
musical instruments for elementary, middle, and high schools from the following vendors in an
amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00: Adorama, Alamo Music Center, Amro Music Stores, Inc.,
Brook Mays Music and H and H Music Universal Melody Services, Delgado Guitars, Lone Star
Percussion ZNK Partners, LLC, Midwest Musical Imports MSA Music, Inc., Music and Arts
Guitar Center Stores, Inc., Penders Music Company Betrold Enterprises, Inc., SoundTree Korg
USA, Steve Weiss Music, Taylor Music, Inc., Terra Nova Violins LLC, The Bandwagon Music
Store and Repair, The Tuba Exchange, Washington Music Sales Center, Inc., in accordance with
the TIPS Contract No. 210302 through May 31, 2023 and West Music in accordance with
Choice Partners Cooperative Agreement #19/034KC-07 through June 18, 2023.
03.06.
DIVISION OF EQUITY AND STUDENT EMPOWERMENT – No Agenda Items This Month
03.07.a.
Dr. Myisha Warren, Executive Director of the Office of Federal Programs, Office of Continuous
Improvement, in support of Board Policy II, requested that the Board of Education approve the
purchase of Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Assessments for SY 2022-2023 in an amount not
to exceed $78,000.00.
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The requested purchase is a testing expenditure that does not require bid per the District’s
Purchasing Board Policy (DJE).
03.07.b.
Dr. Myisha Warren, Executive Director of the Office of Federal Programs, Office of Continuous
Improvement, in support of Board Policy II, it is requested that the Board of Education approve
the purchase of Advanced Placement Exams from College Board for the SY22-23 test
administration in an amount not to exceed $475,000.00.
This is a testing expenditure that does not require bid per the District’s Purchasing Board Policy
(DJE).
03.08.a.
Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the Board of Education approve the request to utilize the services
of Computer Aid, Inc (CAI), in an amount not to exceed $3,240,653.
03.08.b.
Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested the Board of Education approve the purchase of information and network
security services and associated infrastructure components from Dell EMC, Layer3, GreenPages
Technologies, B2B Technologies, and Integrated Communications Network at a cost not to
exceed $1,872,080.
03.08.c.
Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the Board of Education approve the extension of the Enterprise
Resource Planning (“ERP”) system and project implementation services with Tyler
Technologies in an amount not to exceed $1,903,400.
03.08.d.
Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of laptop and desktop
devices, installation, support services, and associated components from Virtucom, CDW-G, and
Apple Inc. in an amount not to exceed $9,920,000.
03.09.a.
Ms. Shakina M. Champion, Director of School Innovation, Division of Community
Empowerment, Innovation and Partnership, requested that the DeKalb County Board of
Education approve the contract amendment for Museum School of Avondale Estates to include
the two-party agreement between the local board of education and the local charter school
regarding the provision of in-kind services for federal funds for which the local charter school is
eligible.
03.10.a.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, recommended that
the Board of Education ratify and approve the American Medical Response ICAs that exceeds
$50,000.00 from August 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, with a total contract value not-to-
exceed $75,000.00.
The 1st AMR-ICA for $42,500.00 has been deemed an emergency to ensure EMS Standby
Coverage from the beginning of Fall 2022 Varsity Football and Cross-Country Season through
September 30th.
• Varsity Football Games (143 hours x $250.00) $35,750.00
• Cross Country Meets (27 hours x $250.00) $6,750.00
The 2nd AMR-ICA is for $32,500.00 and will cover the remainder of the Fall 2022 Varsity
Football and Cross-Country Season from October 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
• Varsity Football Games (127 hours x $250.00) $31,750.00
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• Cross Country Meet (3 hours x $250.00) $750.00
03.10.b.i.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract extension for Bid No. 19-471 for Catalog Discount-
Carpentry Supplies, Parts, and Equipment to MSC Industrial Supply Co. for an additional year in
the amount not to exceed $150,000.
03.10.b.ii.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract extension for Bid No. 19-466 for Catalog Discount-
Electrical Supplies, Parts, and Equipment to Global Equipment Company and MSC Industrial
Supply Co. for an additional year in the amount not to exceed $150,000.
03.10.b.iii.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract extension for Bid No. 19-469 for Catalog Discount-
Glazing Supplies, Parts, and Equipment to MSC Industrial Supply Co. and School Specialty,
Inc. for an additional year in the amount not to exceed $100,000.
03.10.b.iv.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of Portable Air Condition (A/C) Bid 23-417 to Sun Belt
Rentals, Inc. and Spot Coolers, Inc.
03.10.b.v.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the following ICA’s that exceed $50,000, with a total contract value
not-to-exceed $1,810,000:
• Alliance Fire Protection ($95,000)
• BMS Cat of Georgia, LLC ($80,000)
• Chamblee Fence Company ($95,000)
• Clean A Blind of Atlanta, LLC ($95,000)
• Coit Cleaning and Restoration Services ($85,000)
• Daikin Applied ($95,000)
• Electronic Maintenance Associates, Inc. ($85,000)
• Georgia Stage, LLC ($95,000)
• Georgia Truck & Trailer, LLC ($95,000)
• Green Diamond Waste ($80,000)
• John Q Bullard Associates ($85,000)
• M&H Equipment Repairs ($90,000)
• Monahan and Sons ($95,000)
• National Roof Drainage, Inc. ($95,000)
• Overhead Door Company of Atlanta ($95,000)
• Peach State Truck Centers, LLC ($95,000)
• Premier Grease, Inc. ($90,000)
• Section 10, Inc. ($95,000)
• Strategic Environmental Solutions, LLC ($75,000)
• Summit Fence, LLC ($95,000)
03.10.c.
BUSINESS SERVICES – No Agenda Items This Month
03.10.d.
FLEET AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES – No Agenda Items This Month
03.10.e.
SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES – No Agenda Items This Month
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03.10.f.i.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve additional scope of work for E-SPLOST V Project 10135: Group A
Fire Sprinkler Installation to include survey work and flow tests to the architectural services
contract for this project.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, also requested that
the Board of Education approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooper Carry, Inc. for the additional scope
of work for a not-to-exceed amount of $126,427 for this project.
03.10.f.ii.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve additional scope of work for E-SPLOST V Project 10235: Group B
Fire Sprinkler Installation to include survey work and flow tests to the architectural services
contract for this project.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, also requested that
the Board of Education approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooper Carry, Inc. for the additional scope
of work for a not-to-exceed amount of $185,675 for this project.
03.10.f.iii.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve additional scope of work for E-SPLOST V Project 10335: Group C
Fire Sprinkler Installation to include survey work and flow tests to the architectural services
contract for this project.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, also requested that
the Board of Education approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooper Carry, Inc. for the additional scope
of work for a not-to-exceed amount of $117,607 for this project.
03.10.f.iv.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve an E-SPLOST V budget reallocation in the amount
of $1,100,000 from Program Contingency which will allow the proper funds to be allocated to
the necessary project cost code for the construction of the major building system replacement at
E.L. Miller Elementary School.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, also requested that
the Board of Education approve the award of RFP No. 22-752-023 to Centennial Contractors
Enterprises, Inc., the most responsive and responsible offeror whose proposal is the most
advantageous to the Board based on the evaluation factors, for general contractor services for
E.L. Miller Elementary School for the lump sum amount of $6,997,200.
03.10.f.v.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, recommended that
the Board of Education approve the award of RFP No. 22-752-031 for ADA Assessment
Services to Bureau Veritas Technical Assessment, LLC, the most responsive and responsible
Offeror whose proposal meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the Proposal Documents,
for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,126,423.50.
03.10.f.vi.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve additional scope of work for E-SPLOST V Project 370-35: Chesnut
ES to include the addition of a security vestibule and fire sprinkler system.
In addition, requested that the Board of Education approve a related budget adjustment for a not-
to-exceed amount of $630,000 to cover the cost of the additional scope of work.
Item pulled from consent agenda and voted on as an ACTION ITEM.
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03.10.f.vii.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve additional scope of work for E-SPLOST V Project 368-35: Laurel
Ridge ES to include the addition of a security vestibule, a fire sprinkler system, and a roof
replacement.
In addition, requested that the Board of Education approve a related budget adjustment for a not-
to-exceed amount of $1,030,000 to cover the cost of the additional scope of work.
Item pulled from consent agenda and voted on as an ACTION ITEM.
03.10.f.viii.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve additional scope of work for E-SPLOST V Project 36935:
Woodridge ES to include the addition of a security vestibule and fire sprinkler system.
In addition, requested that the Board of Education approve a related budget adjustment for a no-
to-exceed amount of $910,000 to cover the cost of the additional scope of work.
Item pulled from consent agenda and voted on as an ACTION ITEM.
03.10.f.ix.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve additional scope of work for E-SPLOST V Project 365-35: Salem
MS to include roof replacement as needed as well as the approval of a related amendment to the
architectural services contract for a not-to-exceed amount of $317,111.
Item pulled from consent agenda and voted on as an ACTION ITEM.
03.10.f.x.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve additional scope of work for E-SPLOST V Project 361-35:
Fairington ES to include HVAC upgrades as needed and fire sprinkler installation as well as the
approval of a related amendment to the architectural services contract for a not-to-exceed amount
of $115,321.
Item pulled from consent agenda and voted on as an ACTION ITEM.
03.10.f.xi.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve an E-SPLOST V budget reallocation in the amount
of $9,763,167.37 from Program Contingency, which will allow the proper funds to be allocated
to the necessary project cost code for the construction of the major building system replacements
at Redan Middle School, Fairington Elementary School, and Salem Middle School.
Item pulled from consent agenda and voted on as an ACTION ITEM.
03.10.f.xii.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve an E-SPLOST V budget reallocation in the amount
of $584,622 from Program Contingency which will allow the proper funds to be allocated to the
necessary project cost codes for the baseball facilities improvements at Druid Hills Middle
School and Redan High School.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, also requested that
the Board of Education approve the Gilbane Building Company Change Order No. 1 for the
additional scope associated with the Druid Hills Middle School dugouts, press box, and
bleachers; and an ADA walkway, press box and field irrigation at Redan HS for $584,622.
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03.10.f.xiii.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the Deluxe Athletics change order No. 03 for the removal and
replacement of the asphalt base for the track at Lakeside High School for the lump sum amount
of $140,000.
03.10.f.xiv.
Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve additional scope of work for E-SPLOST V Project 322-35:
Redan MS to include roof replacement as needed as well as the approval of a related amendment
in an amount not to exceed $216,294.00 to the architectural services contract for this project.
Item pulled from consent agenda and voted on as an ACTION ITEM.
Mrs. Turner called for a break at 5:25pm.
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The meeting resumed at 5:55pm.
03.11.a.
Ms. Melanie Pearch, Regional Superintendent, Region I, in accordance with Board Policy DFK,
Gifts and Bequests, requested that the Board of Education accept a donation of an audio-visual
equipment system and projector mount for a total of $37,938.21 from the Chamblee Middle
School Education Foundation to Chamblee Middle School. This equipment will be used to
improve the sound system in the cafeteria when hosting celebrations, meetings, and events for
students, parents, teachers, and community members.
03.11.b.
Dr. Deborah Moore-Sanders, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Equity and Student
Empowerment, requested that the Board of Education accept the donation of $75,573.36 from
Publix Super Market, Inc., to purchase supplies to support classrooms, students, and families in
need.
03.12.a.
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the Board
of Education approve the hiring of Ms. Denise Revels as the Director of Wrap Around and
Support Services.
03.12.b.
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the Board
of Education approve the hiring of Dr. Marcia Oglesby as the Director of Grants and
Partnerships.
03.13.
OFFICE OF AUDITS & COMPLIANCE – No Agenda Items This Month
AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS AND POLICIES
1. READY FOR ACTION ~ Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy GBA,
Professional Compensation Guides and Contracts
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that
The Board of Education accept amended Board Policy GBA: Professional Personnel
Compensation Guides and Contracts, as a First Read to lay on the table for stakeholder
feedback at the August 10, 2022, board meeting and be considered for adoption at the
September 12, 2022, board meeting.
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2. READY FOR ACTION ~ Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: NEW Board Policy
IKBB, Divisive Concepts Complaint Resolution Process
Ms. Marissa Key, Executive Director of Employee Relations, Division of Human
Resources, requested that the Board of Education accept the proposed Board Policy
IKBB: Divisive Concepts Complaint Resolution Process, as a First Read to lay on the
table for stakeholder feedback at the August 10, 2022, board meeting and be considered
for adoption at the September 12, 2022, board meeting.
Item pulled from consent agenda and voted on as an ACTION ITEM.
COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION AND BUSINESS MEETING
Mrs. Turner convened the Community Input Session and read the Guidelines for Public
Comments.
The following individuals addressed the Board:
1. Angie Claussen
2. Nancy Kelly
3. Gabrielle Rosen
4. Joe Williams
5. Robin Biro
6. Deborah Jones
7. Laura Brown
8. Tracey Anderson
9. Juana Alzaga
10. Sara Faris
11. Miriam Martin
12. Phillip Parker
13. Kelly Livingston (virtual)
CONVENE THE BUSINESS MEETING
Mrs. Turner called for a motion to convene the September 12, 2022, business meeting.
Mrs. Turner noted there were no objections, the business meeting convened.
STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ~ No Student Representative This Month
RECOGNITION(S) ~ No Recognitions This Month
CONSENT AGENDA
After much discussion and on a motion by Mr. Orson, seconded by Mr. Dacosta and with a
unanimous vote of (7\0), the Board voted to remove the following (7) items from the September
12, 2022 meeting agenda and have them presented at a special called meeting.
• ITEM NO. E.10.f.vi. - E-SPLOST V Project: 370-35 for Chesnut Elementary School
Major Building System Replacement Approval of Additional
Scope of Work and Related Budget Adjustment Needed (for a
not-to-exceed amount of $630,000
• ITEM NO. E.10.f.vii. - E-SPLOST V Project: 368-35 for Laurel Ridge Elementary
School Major Building System Replacement Approval of
Additional Scope of Work and Related Budget Adjustment
Needed (for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,030,000)
• ITEM NO. E.10.f.viii. - E-SPLOST V Project: 369-35 for Woodridge Elementary School
Major Building System Replacement Approval of Additional
Scope of Work and Related Budget Adjustment Needed (for a
not-to-exceed amount of $910,000)
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• ITEM NO. E.10.f.ix. – E-SPLOST V Project: 365-35 Salem Middle School Major
Building System Replacement Approval of Additional Scope of Work and
Related Amendment to the Architectural Services Contract (for a not-to-exceed
amount of $317,111
• ITEM NO. E.10.f.x. – E-SPLOST V Project: 361-35 for Fairington Elementary School
Major Building System Replacement Approval of Additional Scope of Work and
Related Amendment to the Architectural Services Contract (for a not-to-exceed
amount of $115,321
• ITEM NO. E.10.f.xi. – E-SPLOST V Project: RFP No. 22-752-020 for GC Services Redan
MS, Fairington ES, and Salem MS Major Building System Replacement -
Construction Works, Inc. (not to exceed $18,104,706.37
• ITEM NO. E.10.f.xiv. - E-SPLOST V Project: Approval of Additional Scope of Work
and Related Amendment in an Amount Not to Exceed $216,294.00 to the
Architectural Services Contract for the E-SPLOST V Project 322-35 for Redan
Middle School Major Building System Replacement
Mrs. Turner called for a motion to approve the September 12, 2022, consent agenda except for
the following (2) items, which were voted on separately as ACTION ITEMS:
• ITEM NO. E.1.a. – Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Superintendent Search
Services Approval (for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00)
• ITEM NO. F.2. - READY FOR ACTION ~ Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies:
NEW Board Policy IKBB, Divisive Concepts Complaint Resolution Process
On a motion by Mr. Orson, seconded by Mrs. Hill and with a unanimous vote of (7\0), the
motion passed to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION ITEM(S)
J.1. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Turner called for a motion to approve legal representation in litigation against JUUL
and its affiliates as discussed in Executive Session.
On a motion by Mr. DaCosta, seconded by Mr. Orson, and with a unanimous vote of (7\0)
the motion passed.
J.2. APPROVAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA
Mrs. Turner called for a motion to approve the following ACTION ITEMS, which were
pulled off the consent agenda.
a. ITEM NO. E.1.a. – Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Superintendent Search
Services Approval (for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00)
On a motion by Mr. DaCosta, seconded by Mrs. Pierce, and with a vote of (6\1) the
motion passed with Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Mr. Marshall D.
Orson, Mrs. Anna Hill, Mrs. Deirdre Pierce and Mrs. Allyson Gevertz voting ‘YES’
and Dr. Joyce Morley voting ‘NO'.
b. ITEM NO. F.2. - READY FOR ACTION ~ Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies:
NEW Board Policy IKBB, Divisive Concepts Complaint
Resolution Process
On a motion by Mr. Orson, seconded by Mrs. Hill, and with a unanimous vote of
(7\0) the Board voted to postpone this item indefinitely.
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ADJOURN
Mrs. Turner called for a motion to adjourn the September 12, 2022, work session and business
meeting.
Mrs. Turner noted there were no objections, the work session and business meeting adjourned at
7:13pm.
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Secretary Ex-Officio Chair