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
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 May 29, 2024 board retreat and executive session agenda.
Motion: _____________________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: ___________
Motion: _____________________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: ___________
C. BOARD RETREAT & EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ May 29, 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 May 29, 2024 executive session and convene the board retreat.
Motion by: ___________
Seconded by: __________
Vote: ________
Motion by: ___________
Seconded by: __________
Vote: ________
E. Strategic Waiver School System (SWSS) Contract Renewal (3 docs)
Why: To support the DeKalb County School District’s intent to continue exercising flexibility as outlined in its Strategic Waiver School System contract through June 30, 2030
- DBOE Resolution SWSS Contract Renewal AID 1651905 Read Text
- DeKalb County-Draft-AppendixA (3) AID 1651663 Read Text
- Strategic Waiver School System Contract_DRAFT AID 1651662 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Kina M. Champion; Director, School Innovation; Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the Strategic Waiver School System (SWSS) contract for submission to the Georgia Department of Education.
Details: The State Board of Education will consider for approval all SWSS contracts at its June 12-13, 2024 meetings. Appendix A (attached as supporting documentation for this agenda item) includes the waivers requested, implementation strategies, and aligned student improvement outcomes, if required. Additional waivers, if needed, may be requested during the contract term through a contract amendment process.
Financial impact: None
Contact: Dr. Yolanda Williamson; Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships; Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships; 678-676-0027
Ms. Kina M. Champion; Director, School Innovation; Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships; 678.676.0718
Ms. Kina M. Champion; Director, School Innovation; Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships; 678.676.0718
Effective: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2030
Status: Approved by General Counsel
F. Adoption of The DeKalb Schools Educational Foundation, Inc. Amended Name Change ~ Updated 5.28.2024 (1 doc)
Why: The name change of the Foundation with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office allows for full operation of the Foundation to support the DeKalb County School District.
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Summary: Presented by: Melanie Slaton, Attorney, Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School District Board of Education adopt the amended name for The DeKalb Schools Educational Foundation, Inc.
Details: The purpose of the Foundation is to support the educational activities of the DeKalb County School
District and its constituent schools, staff, current students, and graduates in pursuit of primary, secondary and post-secondary education, and to do within the law all things necessary and proper to
accomplish the foregoing as contemplated by O.C.G.A. § 20-2-64.
The Foundation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes as
such terms are defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
District and its constituent schools, staff, current students, and graduates in pursuit of primary, secondary and post-secondary education, and to do within the law all things necessary and proper to
accomplish the foregoing as contemplated by O.C.G.A. § 20-2-64.
The Foundation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes as
such terms are defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Financial impact: No Financial Impact
Contact: Melanie Slaton, Attorney, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (706) 494-3818
Status: Reviewed and Approved by Legal Counsel
G. CONSENT AGENDA
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the May 29, 2024, consent agenda items.
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: ___________
Vote: _______
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: ___________
Vote: _______
H. DISCUSSION TOPICS
1. Strategic Planning Board Work Session (1 doc)
- DeKalb.Board.Session.5.29.pptx (1) AID 1653871 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Ms. Aurora Lora, Facilitator, Insight Education Group
Dr. Sherry Everett, Director of Strategic Planning, Division of Accountability & Continuous Improvement
Dr. Sherry Everett, Director of Strategic Planning, Division of Accountability & Continuous Improvement
2. Division Reports (1 doc)
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Summary: Presented by: Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
I. ADJOURN
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education adjourn the May 29, 2024 board retreat and executive session.
Motion by: ____________
Seconded by: __________
Vote: _____
Motion by: ____________
Seconded by: __________
Vote: _____
No agenda items found.