Agenda Item
a. Approval of Minutes
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
Status: Attorney Approval Not Required
STRATEGIC PLAN WORK SESSION
OF THE
DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
December 11, 2023
The DeKalb County Board of Education held its Strategic Plan Work Session, December 11, 2023,
in the Cabinet Room at the Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex at 1701 Mountain
Industrial Boulevard Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Chair, convened the meeting at 10:35 a.m. and noted the following
were also in attendance; Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Mrs. Anna Hill, Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Ms.
Allyson Gevertz, Ms. Whitney McGinniss, and Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent.
Also in attendance was Ms. Carolyn Lloyd Executive Administrator to the Board and Facilitator,
Ms. Aurora Lora.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adopt the December 11,
2023, Strategic Plan Work Session agenda.
There being no objections, the agenda was approved.
STRATEGIC PLAN WORK SESSION – DECEMBER 11, 2023
1. Welcome & Agenda Overview
By: Dr. Devon Q. Horton, & Ms. Aurora Lora, Insight Education Group
2. Discussion Topics
a. Strategic Plan Process, Timeline and Roles of Stakeholders
By: Ms. Aurora Lora, Insight Education Group
b. Cores Values for DeKalb County School District
By: Ms. Aurora Lora, Insight Education Group / Dr. Devon Q. Horton / DeKalb
Board of Education
c. Vision and Input on the Draft for DeKalb County School District
By: Ms. Aurora Lora, Insight Education Group / DeKalb Board of Education
d. Mission and Input on the Draft Mission for DeKalb County School District
By: Ms. Aurora Lora, Insight Education Group / DeKalb Board of Education
e. Wrap Up and Next Steps
By: Ms. Aurora Lora, Insight Education Group
DeKalb Board of Education
December 11, 2023
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ADJOURN
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the December
11, 2023, Strategic Plan Work Session.
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. noted there were no objections, the Strategic Plan Work Session adjourned at
12:27 p.m.
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Secretary Ex-Officio Chair