Agenda Item
i. School Security Grant Resources (Not to exceed $91,506.58) Updated 4.10.2024
Summary: Presented by: Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education authorize the purchase of door and hardware security resources, including products and installation services from Door Resources, to enhance security. The total cost for products and installation services will not exceed $91,506.58.
Why: DeKalb County School District requests a contract to purchase resources and installation services for UHS at Laurel Heights to support the GaDOE School Security Grant Program. The selected resources will aid the school in meeting the performance-based objective of improving student outcomes.
Details: The GaDOE has appropriated funds for each district in the State to address security needs and enhancements. GaDOE is providing a School Security Grant of up to $50,000 in reimbursable funds per site for implementing such needs and enhancements to assist with this appropriation. The DCSD Charter schools plan to use the funds for security resources, including intercom system upgrades, solar lights, security cameras, fencing, and alarm upgrades.
Financial impact: The total budget for the door and hardware at UHS at Laurel Heights is allocated from the revenue account established for the GaDOE School Security Grant Program (100.2600.573000.29921.7520.1695.8013.090.0000) in the amount not-to-exceed $91,506.58.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1475
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel
Chronology of Item
On April 18, 2023, DCSD provided additional information regarding the $115.7 million in funding
available for school security needs and enhancements included in the State amended FY 2023 budget.
On May 22, 2023, GaDOE provided revisions to the FAQ for AFY23, stating that the $50,000 per school
could be utilized for any schools or spaces used for student activities. This allows DCSD to use the funds
for more than the 132 schools previously identified by GaDOE.
As identified in the quotes, UHS at Laurel Heights plans to use the funds for security resources, including
new doors and hardware.