Agenda Item
b. Approval of Rental Lease with Georgia International Convention Center to Host the Employee of the Year Gala (Not to exceed $67,758) ~ Updated 9.6.2024
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Jennifer Caraccicolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the rental lease with Georgia International Convention Center to host the Employee of the Year Gala in an amount not to exceed $67,758.
Why: This request is for a meeting/banquet space rental agreement at the GICC. The annual Employee of the Year is when DeKalb County School District recognizes and celebrates its teachers, support persons, and administrators for the excellence they display as they serve our nearly 90,000 students. The event will take place on November 2, 2024. Prior to the day of the event, there will be one setup day.
Details: This recommendation is for a one-time rental for the purpose of hosting our Employee of the Year celebration at the GICC located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337.
Financial impact: There is no impact to the general budget. The event costs are covered through sponsorship, ticket sales, and grant funds.
Contact: Mrs. Jennifer Caraccicolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678.676.0425
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Ms. Jackie Simmons, Office of the Superintendent, 678.676.0524
Mr. Elijah Palmer, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff Division, 678.676.0791
Dr. Bernetta Jones, Administrator, Office of the Superintendent
Effective: November 1-2, 2024
Status: Approved by Legal Affairs