CALLED MEETING and EXECUTIVE SESSION

Summary: BOARD MEMBERS:
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair
Mrs. Deirdre Pierce, Vice Chair
Mrs. Anna Hill
Mrs. Whitney McGinniss
Mrs. Allyson Gevertz
Mrs. Vickie B. Turner
Dr. Joyce Morley

Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley, Interim Superintendent

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adopt the February 1, 2023 called meeting and executive session agenda.

Motion by: ________________
Seconded by: _____________
Vote: ______________

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the February 1, 2023 executive session and reconvene to an open session.

Motion by: ___________
Seconded by: ___________
Vote: __________

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the scope of projects outlined in the “Capital Projects and Initial E-SPLOST VI Project List” presentation.

Details: The 2022-2027 E-SPLOST Referendum was approved by DeKalb County voters November 2, 2021 with over 80% approval. That approval provided staff authority to develop a scope of capital projects to be funded using E-SPLOST VI funds.

The scope of capital projects outlined in the “Capital Projects and Initial E-SPLOST VI Project List” presentation include:

Construction of a New Sequoyah Middle School & New Sequoyah High School
Construction of a New Dresden Elementary School
New Cross Keys Middle School including potential land purchase
Modernization of Druid Hills High School
Update Security Cameras in all Schools
Update Access Controls in all Schools
Update Intrusion Detection in all Schools
New or Updated Security Vestibules in all Schools
Update Fire Alarm Systems (as needed)
Update Disaster Recovery Systems
IT Infrastructure Refresh
IT Device Refresh
Bus and Vehicle Purchase & Upgrade
Update Communication Infrastructure
Roof Replacement at the following schools: McNair HS, Kittredge Magnet, M.L. King Jr. HS (original building), Hightower ES, Cedar Grove MS, Jolly ES, Lithonia HS, Chamblee MS, Margaret Harris Comprehensive, Oak View ES, McLendon ES
HVAC Refresh at the following schools: Idlewood ES, Allgood ES, Ashford Park ES, International Student Center, Murphey Candler ES, Kittredge Magnet
Program Management
Program Contingency

The Board's approval of the scope of projects outlined in the "Capital Projects and Initial E-SPLOST VI Project List" presentation will allow staff to begin to take necessary action to implement these projects, including beginning the procurement process necessary to hire qualified professional design firms and to initiate the formal design process for major construction projects.

All project expenses and contracts will be approved by the board in accordance with Board policy.

Financial impact: Projects will be funded by the 2022-2027 E-SPLOST sales tax. Approximately $700 million in sales tax revenue is anticipated to be collected over this five-year period.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Operations Division, 678.676.1470
Mr. Hans Williams, Director of Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Operations Division, 678.676.1588

Effective: Upon Board approval

Status: Approved by General Counsel

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the March 23, 2022 virtual called meeting.
Motion by: ________________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: ________