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
Mrs. Whitney McGinniss
Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Mrs. Vickie B. Turner
Dr. Joyce Morley
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Vice Chair
Mrs. Anna Hill
Mrs. 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 January 31, 2024 board retreat and executive session agenda.
Motion: _____________________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: ___________
Motion: _____________________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: ___________
C. BOARD RETREAT & EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ January 31, 2024
1. Welcome & Overview
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Summary: By: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair
D. ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the January 31, 2024 executive session and convene the board retreat.
Motion by: ___________
Seconded by: __________
Vote: ________
Motion by: ___________
Seconded by: __________
Vote: ________
E. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION (2 docs)
- Chief of Student Services AID 1607702 Read Text
- Norman Sauce Resume AID 1607701 Read Text
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Summary: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Dr. Norman Sauce as our new Chief of Student Services in the Division of Student Services.
Details: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200
Contact: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200
Effective: Upon Board approval
2. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION (2 docs)
- Chief of Staff AID 1607707 Read Text
- Elijah Palmer Resume AID 1607708 Read Text
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Summary: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Mr. Elijah Palmer as Chief of Staff in the Division of the Superintendent's Office.
Details: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200
Contact: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200
Effective: Upon Board approval
3. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ Relative Disclosure (2 docs)
- Executive Director Student Advancement AID 1607703 Read Text
- Christopher Key Resume AID 1607704 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200.
Request: In accordance with Board of Education Policy GAGD, Section G: Mandatory Disclosure by the Superintendent. In the Superintendent’s monthly report to the Board, the Superintendent shall disclose the names of relatives of the current members of the Board of Education, of the current Superintendent, and of other current employees at the Director level or above, provided such relatives are to be recommended for employment in the District by the Superintendent or are being considered by the Superintendent for a promotion or a salary increase other than a State of Georgia raise, step increase, or across-the-board raise.
Relative Disclosure
Mr. Christopher Key is a candidate who has been recommended for an Executive Director of Student Advancement.
Mr. Key is the husband of the Executive Director of Employee Relations in the Division of Human Resources.
Relative Disclosure
Mr. Christopher Key is a candidate who has been recommended for an Executive Director of Student Advancement.
Mr. Key is the husband of the Executive Director of Employee Relations in the Division of Human Resources.
Details: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200.
F. DISCUSSION TOPICS
1. Comp & Class Study Discussion (1 doc)
- Comp Study DeKalb Board Presentation 2023.12.11 AID 1609872
2. DCSD Organizational Chart Review & Finalization (1 doc)
- 2023-2024 Organizational Chart AID 1609863 Read Text
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Summary: Facilitated by : Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
G. ADJOURN
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education adjourn the January 31, 2024 board retreat and executive session.
Motion by: ____________
Seconded by: __________
Vote: _____
Motion by: ____________
Seconded by: __________
Vote: _____
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