Agenda Item
2. First Read: Recission of Board Policy BAB: School Board Governance
Summary: The Board Policy Review Committee met and conferred regarding Board Policy BAB: School Board Governance and determined that the policy is not necessary because it is covered in whole by other board policies already in existence. Therefore, the policy should be rescinded.
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education rescind Board Policy BAB: School Board Governance.
Why: The Board Policy Review Committee met and conferred regarding Board Policy BAB: School Board Governance and determined that the policy is not necessary because it is covered in whole by other board policies already in existence.
Details: At the April 15, 2024 meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education, the Board Policy Review Committee was established. The purpose of the Board Policy Review Committee is to ensure the ongoing review, development, and refinement of Board policies governing the District. The Board Policy Review Committee has the goal of promoting transparency, accountability, and compliance with state, local, and federal laws while fostering a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for all within the District.
The Board Policy Review Committee reviewed and analyzed Board Policy BAB: School Governance and determined that it is duplicative of other policies already in existence within the District. Further, there are components of Board Policy BAB: School Governance that unintentionally create potential legal vulnerabilities for board members. As a result, it is requested that this policy be rescinded.
Financial impact: There is no financial impact to the District.
Contact: Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law (404)954-5000.
Effective: Upon Final Approval of the Board.
Status: Approved by General Counsel for First Read on June 10, 2024.