Agenda Item
i. School Donation Acceptance for the Construction of an Outdoor Classroom Wood Structure at Dunwoody Elementary ( Not to exceed $41,765.06) ~ Updated 8.9.2024
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept the donation of $41,765.06 from the Dunwoody Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization as a one-time donation per Board Policy DFK “Gifts and Bequests Guidelines”.
Why: The purpose is to accept a donation to receive design and construction services for the construction of an outdoor classroom wood structure at the rear of Dunwoody Elementary School
Details: Dunwoody Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization is requesting approval to accept their one-time donation of $41,765.06 for the cost of materials, delivery, and construction of an outdoor classroom wood structure.
The DeKalb County School District Operations Division has worked with the Dunwoody Elementary School administration and the Parent Teacher Organization to ensure these improvements meet all design and construction standards and guidelines. General contractor Jewel of the South via EZIQC Contract No.: GA-C10-040820-JOS will provide general contractor services for this project.
Financial impact: The agreement would require a one-time donation of $41,765.06 that will be provided by Dunwoody Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization. There is no financial impact to the district.
Contact: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678.676.0218
Mr. Erick Hoffstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Richard Boyd, Director of Design and Construction, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
In May 2024, Dunwoody Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) notified the
Operations Division that they have funds to construct an Outdoor Classroom Wood Structure at
the rear of the campus. The Dunwoody Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization raised
the funds to pay for construction of an Outdoor Classroom Wood Structure at the rear of the
campus. Operations subsequently notified the school of what information was needed for the
review and acceptance of the donation. The Dunwoody Elementary School Parent Teacher
Organization submitted the necessary information for review and submission for Board of
Education approval.