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CALLED MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

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A. CALL TO ORDER

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

Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adopt the September 18, 2023 called meeting and executive session agenda.

Motion by: ________________
Seconded by: _____________
Vote: ______________

C. ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE TO AN OPEN SESSION
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the September 18, 2023 executive session and reconvene to an open session.

Motion by: ___________
Seconded by: ___________
Vote: __________

D. OPERATIONS

1. Approval of Lease for Year 2 - Evolv Weapons Detection (Not to exceed $1,586,832.55) (6 docs)
Why: The safety of students and staff in the DeKalb County School District is extremely important. DeKalb County School District has seen an increase in the number of weapons confiscated on district property. As of February 2, 2023, a total of 16 handguns, 38 knives,13 other weapons for a total of 67 weapons have been confiscated.
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the lease of Evolv Weapons Detection for middle and high schools in an amount of $1,586,832.55 to be paid for Year 2 of the Lease:

Year 1: $3,254,355.50
Year 2: $1,586,832.55
Year 3: $1,586,832.55
Year 4: $1,586,832.55
Details: The Evolv Weapons Detection System combines powerful sensor technology with proven artificial intelligence, security ecosystem integrations and comprehensive venue analytics to ensure safer, more accurate threat detection at an unprecedented speed and volume. The technology allows individuals to enter school buildings without stopping, emptying pockets or bags or waiting in lines. Stations include technological devices that will be monitored by school safety personnel. The devices will identify specifically where the items in question are located to allow for quick intervention.
Financial impact: $1,586,832.55

100.2600.573000.40211.7510.9990.8010.010.0000 Equipment Purchase
100.2600.530000.40211.7510.9990.8010.010.0000 Equipment Installation
Contact: Public Safety Department, Division of Operations, 678.676.2155
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Status: Approved by General Counsel

E. FINANCE

1. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS

a. Acceptance of the July 2023 Monthly Financial Reports (3 docs)
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept the July 2023 Monthly Financial Report.
Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, Division of Finance, 678.676.0278
Status: General Counsel approval not required.
F. CONSENT AGENDA
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the September 18, 2023, consent agenda item.

Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: ___________
Vote: _______

G. ACTION ITEM(S)

1. Approval of an Item(s) from Executive Session
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair
H. ADJOURN
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the September 18, 2023 called meeting.
Motion by: ________________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: ________