Agenda Item
3. READY FOR ACTION - Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy EGA, Staff Insurance Programs
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Attorneys At Law
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the elimination of board policy EGA, Staff Insurance Programs, due to the fact that it is duplicative or outdated.
Why: The Board of Education is empowered to abolish duplicative or outdated policies. The elimination of said policies will increase the efficiency of the organization. Board Policy EGA - Staff Insurance Program is covered by Board Policy DJCB - Salary Deductions.
Financial impact: There is no financial impact to the District.
Contact: Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Attorneys At Law, 678.676.1200
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel
Attorney Approval Not Required
Board Policy Manual
DeKalb County School District
Board Policy DJCB: Salary Deductions Status: ADOPTED
Original Adopted Date: 09/11/2000 | Last Reviewed Date: 09/11/2000
PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
MISSION: To ensure that all payroll deductions are available and executed legally and properly
Payroll deduction services will be provided for the following purposes:
1. To satisfy the requirements of the law, as in the case of state and federal income taxes
2. To satisfy the requirements of the various state and federal laws. These laws relate to alimony, bankruptcy,
child support, Department of Labor, garnishment, income tax, Medicare, Public School Employees Retirement
System, Social Security, tax levy, and Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.
3. To make available employee benefit programs that are approved by the DeKalb County Board of Education,
such as Social Security, group insurance, and state retirement programs
4. To make available tax-exempt annuities as provided for under Section 403 (b) of the United States Internal
Revenue Code if the annuities meet reasonable standards
5. To make available to the employees of the DeKalb County School System and the members of the Board a
deferred compensation plan approved by the Board
6. To make available savings programs, including the purchase of U.S. Savings Bonds and deposits in financial
institutions licensed to operate in Georgia and insured by a federal agency
7. To provide a convenient means for the employees to contribute to one charity drive per year through a
foundation that is representative of all of the employees of the school system, such as the DeKalb County
School Employees Foundation, Inc., if the expenses of the payroll deduction service are to be reimbursed to
the school system