EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION &
BUSINESS MEETING
OF THE
DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 6, 2024
The DeKalb County Board of Education held its Executive Session, Work Session, Community
Input Session and Business Meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024, in the J. David Williamson
Board Room, at the DeKalb County School District’s Robert R. Freeman Administrative
Instructional Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce convened the meeting at 11:37 am and noted the following were in
attendance; herself, Mrs. Anna Hill, Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Dr. Joyce
Morley and Superintendent, Dr. Devon Q. Horton.
Also in attendance were General Counsel Attorney, Ms. Melanie Slaton and Executive Director
to the Board, Ms. Carolyn Lloyd.
Mrs. Pierce led the pledge of allegiance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mrs. Pierce called to adopt the agenda for the May 6, 2024 work session and business meeting.
With an objection by Dr. Morley, Mrs. Turner made a motion to approve the agenda. Ms.
McGinniss seconded the motion. With a vote of 5-1, the May 6, 2024, work session and
business meeting agenda was approved.
RECOGNITIONS
STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE – Superintendent, Dr. Horton introduced Student
Representative, Miss Anna Bereket, Tucker High School, 12th Grade.
RECOGNITIONS
a. Recognition: National School Nurse Day ~ May 8, 2024
Presented by: Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Board Member, District 5
b. Proclamation: Teacher Appreciation Week
Presented by: Mrs. Anna Hill, Board Member, District 1
c. Recognition: 2024 Georgia Student Technology Competition Winners
Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Member, District 4
GROUP / EXTERNAL PRESENTATION ~ No Presentation This Month
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1. Superintendent’s Report ~ Motion Toward Equity in Gifted Education
Presented by: Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
Dr. Norman Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
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2. Committee of the Whole Presentation ~ No Presentation This Month
REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE MAY 6, 2024, BUSINESS MEETING
11.01.a.
Ms. Whitney McGinniss requested that the Board of Education approve the name change for
DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts to DeKalb Arts Academy. Dr. Joyce Morley objected to
this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on separately.
11.02.a
Mrs. Pierce requested that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the following
meetings: April 15, 2024, board meeting which includes the executive session, work session,
community input session and business meeting, the April 18 – April 19, 2024 2-day board
retreat and executive session, and the May 2, 2024 board b-policy review committee meeting.
Dr. Joyce Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.
11.03.a.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFP 24-55 Supplemental Custodial Services to,
KleanPro Facility Services, LLC, Pinnacle Maintenance Services Inc., Building
Maintenance Services, Inc., and American Facility Services, Inc., the most responsive,
responsible bidders in accordance with the Request for Proposal documents and contract
obligations identified therein, for a not to exceed amount collectively of $9,000,000. Dr. Joyce
Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.
11.03.a. ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract extension of Portable Air Condition (A/C) Bid 23-417
to Sun Belt Rentals, Inc. and Spot Coolers, Inc. for an additional year in the amount not to
exceed $1,750,000.
11.03.a.iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract extension for RFP 22-752-012 Landscaping and Lawn
Maintenance Services with Yellowstone Landscape SE, LLC, for an additional year through
May 20, 2025, for a not to exceed amount of $3,000,000. Dr. Joyce Morley objected to this
item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on separately.
11.03.a. iv.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the Omnia Partners contract number: R200401 to repair, replace,
HVAC equipment in accordance with the Omnia Partners HVAC Equipment, Installation,
Service and Related Products through September 30, 2024 for an amount not to exceed
$1,000,000.
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11.03.a.v.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education authorize the district to use the IBS Contract between DeKalb County
School District and Replacement Parts Company (Grainger) for services in accordance with
State of Georgia Contract SWC 99999-001-SPD0000181 not to exceed $3,500,000.
11.03.b.
BUSINESS SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.03.c.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract renewal of the use of the IBS Contract between
DeKalb County School District and Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) for services in
accordance with the Georgia Statewide Contract #SWC 99999-SPD-SWL20201105 for July 1,
2024 through December 29, 2024, for a not to exceed amount of $8,000,000.
11.03.d.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the Supply Chain Funding Transfer to the following SNS accounts
for SY 23-24: Bid No. 22-15 Frozen/Temperature Control & Dry Food Products, Gordon
Food Service, Inc., in the amount of $4,000,000 and $1,840,023.33(Summer School); Bid No.
20-23 Bread, Bimbo Bakeries, USA, in the amount of $257, 040.68; Bid No.20-28 Milk,
Borden Dairies, in the amount of $257,040.68 and Bid No. 20-17 Fresh Produce & Eggs,
Royal Food Service, in the amount of $257,040.68 totaling $6,611,145.37.
11.03.e.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFP No. 24-752-016 to SRS, Inc., the most
responsive and responsible Offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous to the Board based
on the evaluation factors, for design/build roof replacement services at Hightower Elementary
School, Chamblee Middle School, and Margaret Harris Comprehensive School for a not-to-
exceed amount of $5,492,000.
11.03.e. ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education establish an Initial Guaranteed Maximum Price of $44,419,077 for the
construction of the Addition and Modernization of Cross Keys High School SPLOST V project
per the terms set forth in the Construction Manager at Risk contract previously awarded to The
Evergreen Construction Company. Ms. McGinniss made a motion to table this item until
July. Mrs. Hill seconded the motion. With a vote of 3/2. The motion died. The item would be
voted on separately.
11.03.e.iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of the SPLOST VI Controls Upgrade Project to
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Controls Concepts, Inc., as the sole source vendor. The cost of these services will be allocated
from multiple SPLOST VI charge codes (See Attachment A).
11.03.e. iv.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve Change Order No. 2 to The Winter Construction Company for a
not-to-exceed amount of $3,411,283 for DeKalb County School District requesting rescindment
of contract termination. Mrs. Hill opposed this item. It was removed from the consent agenda
and would be voted on separately.
11.03.e.v.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFP No. 24-752-020 to HC Beck, LTD/The Beck
Group the most responsive and responsible Offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous to
the Board based on the evaluation factors, for design/build services for Student Service
Renovation at Hatton Drive Facility for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,559,551.
11.03.e.vi.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFQu No. 24-752-017 for Professional Architectural
and Engineering Continuing Contract Services to BRPH Architects Engineers, CDH
Partners, Inc., Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc., Collins Cooper
Carusi, Cooper Carry, Inc., Corgan, Croft & Associates, PC, DAG Architects, Foreman
Seeley Fountain Inc., Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau, Goodwyn Mills and
Cawood LLC, KHAFRA Engineering, Lyman Davidson Dooley, Inc., MOSA Architects,
PBK Architects, PGAL, Inc., Raymond Engineering -Georgia, Inc., Smallwood, Reynolds,
Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc., SRJ Architects, Stanley Love-Stanley PC, Sy
Richards, Architects Inc. the most responsive and responsible firms whose proposal best
meets the requirements set forth in the Proposal Documents and contract obligations identified
herein.
11.03.e.vii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education establish a Phase I component Guaranteed Maximum Price of
$87,044,255 for the construction of the New Middle and High School at Sequoyah SPLOST VI
project per the terms set forth in the Construction Manager at Risk contract previously awarded
to The Gilbane Building Company. Mrs. Hill made a motion to postpone this item. Ms.
McGinniss seconded the motion. With a vote of 3/2, the motion failed. This item would be
voted on separately.
11.03.e.viii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve Change Order No. 3 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc.
for a not-to-exceed amount of $353,522.34 for DeKalb County School District requested items
as outlined in the Change Order No. 3 documents.
Additionally, It is requested that the Board of Education approve Change Order No. 3 to
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Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $353,522.34 for DeKalb
County School District requested items as outlined in the Change Order No. 3.
11.03.e. ix.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the recommended budget adjustments to projects in the District’s
E-SPLOST V program found in the document “E-SPLOST V Project Budget Adjustments April
2024.pdf." Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would
be voted on separately.
11.03.e.x.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $12,375,659 for work included
in the E-SPLOST V Nancy Creek Facility project per the terms set forth in the Construction
Manager at Risk contract previously awarded to Balfour-Beatty. Dr. Morley objected to this
item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on separately.
11.03.e.xi.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education establish a Phase I Guaranteed Maximum Price of $22,779,266 for work
included in Phase I of the E-SPLOST V Champion Theme MS project per the terms set forth in
the Construction Manager at Risk contract previously awarded to Balfour-Beatty. Dr. Morley
objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.
11.03.e.xii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $72,323,774 for the construction
of the New Elementary School at Dresden SPLOST VI project per the terms set forth in the
Construction Manager at Risk contract previously awarded to The Winter Construction
Company. Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and
would be voted on separately.
11.03.e. xiii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve a resolution requesting modification of the FY2020 and FY2021
Capital Outlay Applications of Toney ES, Stoneview ES and Rock Chapel ES and authorize
staff to submit the resolution to Georgia Department of Education. Dr. Morley objected to this
item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on separately.
11.03.e.xiv.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education and Superintendent execute the “Certificate of the Board of Education”
documents and authorize staff to submit to the Georgia Department of Education all documents
necessary to receive the State Capital Outlay Reimbursement amounts shown below totaling
$1,147,848 for the following project(s):
Project Name Project# Reimbursement
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E.L. Miller ES 20-644-001 $1,105,426
Nancy Creek 20-644-007 $42,422
Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted
on separately.
11.04.a.
Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the annual renewal
agreement for the Infinite Campus Student Information System with K-12 Solutions Group at a
cost not to exceed $1,296,642.80.
11.04.b.
Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the Lightspeed
Content Filter platform from CDW-G at a cost not to exceed $896,040.
11.05.a.i
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the Board
of Education accept the March 2024 Monthly Financial Report.
11.05.b.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the Board
of Education approve the Tentative Budget/Revenue Budget Projections and Tentative Tax
Levy for FY2025.
11.05.c.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the Board
of Education approve the buyback of accrued vacation leave for any employee that has an
excess of 45 accrued vacation days as of May 31st, 2024. Finance estimates 250-350 employees
will have more than 45 days, but no more than 50 days, of vacation leave accrued as of this
measurement date. The total estimated cash outflow for this action is less than $300,000 and
will come from General Funds. Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the
agenda and would be presented at a later meeting.
11.05.d.
RISK ASSESSMENT ~ No Agenda Items This Month
11.06.a.
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the
Board of Education approve the 2024 Human Resources Report for May.
11.06.b.
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the
Board of Education approve the continuance of the professional services contract with Gallup,
Inc. for District-wide employee engagement services.
11.06.c.
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Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award recommendation for RFP 24-588 DeKalb Teacher
Residency University Partner for Elementary Education to Clayton State University not to
exceed $490,140. Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and
would be voted on separately.
11.07.
SCHOOLS & LEADERSHIP ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.08.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.09.a.
Dr. Kishia Towns, Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services
requested that the Board of Education the appointment of RFP 24-583 to Southside Medical
Center as the provider of medical services to the students at Pine Ridge and Oakview
Elementary Schools through a grant from the Georgia Department of Education.
11.09.b.
Dr. Kishia Towns, Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services
requested that the Board of Education approve the contract renewal for the Second Step Social
Emotional Learning (SEL) Digital Program for an additional year for an amount not to exceed
$235,000. Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would
be voted on separately.
11.10.a.
Dr. Norman Sauce, III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, requested that
the Board of Education approve the contract for Horizons Psychological Assessment Center
to provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for our students, for a total contracted
amount not to exceed $300,000.
11.11.
EQUITY & STUDENT EMPOWERMENT ~ No Agenda Items This Month
11.12.
ACCOUNTABILITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ~ No Agenda Items This Month
11.13.a.
Ms. Shakina Champion, Director, School Innovation, Division of Community Engagement &
Innovative Partnerships, requested that the Board of Education deny the start-up charter petition
of The Wright Community School.
11.13.b.
DONATIONS ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.14.
AUDITS AND COMPLIANCE ~ No Agenda Items This Month
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11.15.
LEGAL SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month
AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS AND POLICIES
F.1.
Mr. Aaron Webb, Legal Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC. requested that the Board of Education
vote to amend Board Policy GBRI: Professional Personnel Personal Leaves and Absences.
Mrs. Pierce made a motion to amend this item to be a First Read for further review of the entire
Board Policy GBRI. Ms. McGinniss seconded the motion. With a vote of 6/0, the item would be
removed from the agenda and presented at a future meeting as a First Read. The policy would
then lay on the table for 30 days for public comment.
F.2.
Mr. Aaron Webb, Legal Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC. requested that the Board of Education
vote to approve the DeKalb Schools Foundation amended bylaws. Dr. Morley objected to this
item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on separately.
ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Pierce called for a motion to adjourn May 6, 2024, meeting to an executive session for the
purpose of discussing permitted matters regarding litigation, land, legal, personnel, and student
appeals.
On a motion by Mrs. Turner seconded by Ms. McGinniss and with a vote of (6/0), the May 6,
2024, meeting adjourned to executive session at 6.27 pm.
ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Pierce called to adjourn the May 6, 2024, executive session to convene the business
meeting.
On a motion by Ms. Gevertz, seconded by Mrs. Turner and with a vote of (6/0), the May 6,
2024, executive session adjourned to the work session at 5:45 pm.
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
G.2.a.
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the
Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Mrs. Derrica Boochee-Davis to the
position of Executive Administrator in the Division of Schools & Leadership. With a motion by
Ms. Gevertz, a second by Ms. McGinniss and a vote of 5/0, the hiring recommendation was
approved.
G.2.b.
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the
Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Mr. Derrick Richard Hardy to the
position of Area Superintendent in the Division of Schools & Leadership. With a motion by
Mrs. Turner, a second by Mrs. Hill and a vote of 5/0, the hiring recommendation was approved.
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G.3.c.
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the
Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Triscilla B. Weaver, Ph.D. to the
position of Chief Equity Officer, in the Division of Equity & Inclusion. With a motion by Mrs.
Hill, a second by Ms. McGinniss and a vote of 5/0, the hiring recommendation was approved.
G.3.d.
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the
Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Mr. Keith L. Ball to the position of
Executive Director of Capital Improvements & Maintenance, in the Division of Operations.
With a motion by Ms. Gevertz, a second by Mrs. Hill and a vote of 4/1- opposed by Ms.
McGinniss, the hiring recommendation was approved.
G.3.e.
Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, requested that the
Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Mr. Raymond Stanley to the position
of Executive Director of Transportation & Fleet Operations, in the Division of Operations. With
a motion by Mrs. Turner, a second by Mrs. Hill and a vote of 4/1- opposed by Ms. McGinniss,
the hiring recommendation was approved.
The community input session began at 5:45 pm.
COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION AND BUSINESS MEETING
Mrs. Pierce convened the Community Input Session and Mrs. Hill read the Guidelines for
Public Comments.
The following individuals addressed the Board:
1. Staci Corbett
2. Kirk Lunde
3. Sophia Choi
4. Torra Hancock
CONSENT AGENDA
Mrs. Pierce called for a motion to approve the May 6, 2024, consent agenda items.
On a motion by, Ms. McGinniss second by Ms. Gevertz and with a vote of 5/0 the motion
passed to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION ITEM(S)
J.1. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Agenda Item: Student Appeal # 24-32
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Motion by Mrs. Turner. Second by Ms. McGinniss.
All in favor - 4. 1- Opposed by Ms. Gevertz. Motion passed 4/1.
b. Agenda Item: Student Appeal # 24-33
Motion by Mrs. Turner. Second by Mrs. Hill.
All in favor – 4. 1 – Opposed by Ms. Gevertz. Motion passed 4/1.
c. Agenda Item: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the Trust for Public Land as
discussed in executive session.
Motion by Ms. Gevertz. Second by Mrs. Turner.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
J.2. APPROVAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA
Mrs. Pierce called for a motion to approve the following Action Items which were NOT
placed on the consent agenda.
a. Agenda Item: E.1.a. Renaming of DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts
Motion by Ms. McGinniss. Second by Mrs. Turner.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
b. Agenda Item: E.2.a. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Mrs. Hill. Second by Ms. Gevertz.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
c. Agenda Item:E.3.a.i. Supplemental Custodial Services Contract Award Approval
Motion by Ms. McGinniss. Second by Ms. Gevertz.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
d. Agenda Item: E.3.a.iii. RFP 22-752-012 Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance
Services Contract Extension
Motion by Mrs. Hill. Second by Ms. McGinniss.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
e. Agenda Item:E.3.e.ii. ESPLOST V Project New Addition and Modernization at
Cross Keys High School ~ Component Guaranteed Maximum Price Approval
Motion by Ms. Gevertz. Second by Mrs. Turner.
All in favor – 3. Opposed by Mrs. Hill & Ms. McGinniss. Motion passed 3/2.
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f. Agenda Item:E.3.e.iv. ESPLOST V Project: Renovations at Green Forrest Drive
Facility Change Order No 2.
Motion by Mrs. Turner. Second by Ms. Gevertz.
All in favor – 3. Opposed by Mrs. Hill & Ms. McGinniss. Motion passed 3/2.
g. Agenda Item: E.3.e.vii. ESPLOST VI Project New Middle and High School at
Sequoyah – Phase I
Motion by Ms. Gevertz. Second by Mrs. Turner.
All in favor – 3. Opposed by Mrs. Hill & Ms. McGinniss. Motion passed 3/2.
h. Agenda Item: E.3.e.ix. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project Budget
Adjustments
Motion by Ms. Gevertz. Second by Mrs. Turner.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
i. Agenda Item: E.3.e.x ESPLOST V Project 35335 Nancy Creek Facility
Motion by Ms. Gevertz. Second by Mrs. Hill.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
j. Agenda Item: E.3.e.xi. ESPLOST V Project 35835 Champion Theme Middle
School Major Building System Replacement ~ Phase I Guaranteed Maximum
Price
Motion by Mrs. Hill. Second by Ms. Gevertz.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
k. Agenda Item: E.3.e.xii. ESPLOST VI Project New Elementary School at
Dresden ~ Final Guaranteed Maximum Price Approval
Motion by Ms. Gevertz. Second by Mrs. Hill.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
l. Agenda Item:E.3.e.xiii. Modification of GADOE Capital Outlay Applications of
Toney ES, Stoneview ES, and Rock Chapel ES
Motion by Ms. McGinniss. Second by Mrs. Turner.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
m. Agenda Item:E.3.e.xiv. Closeout of Fiscal Year 2020 GaDOE Projects E.L.
Miller ES and Nancy Creek
Motion by Ms. McGinniss. Second by Ms. Gevertz.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
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n. Agenda Item: E.6.c. RFP 24-588 DeKalb Teacher Residency University Partner
for Elementary Education
Motion by Mrs. Hill. Second by Mrs. Turner.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
o. Agenda Item:E.9.b. Renewal: Second Step Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Digital Program
Motion by Mrs. Hill. Second by Mrs. Gevertz.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
p. Agenda Item: F.2. Ready for Action: Approve the Amended Bylaws of the
DeKalb Schools Foundation
Motion by Mrs. Hill. Second by Mrs. Turner.
All in favor – 5. Motion passed 5/0.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Pierce asked if there were any objections to adjourn the May 6, 2024, work session and
business meeting.
With a motion by Mrs. Turner, and second by Mrs. Hill, the work session and business meeting
adjourned at 8:42 pm.
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Secretary Ex-Officio Chair