Agenda Item
1. First Read: Approve Amendment to Board Policy BBFA: Local School Councils
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Mariel Smith, Legal Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC, Attorneys at Law
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept an amendment to Board Policy BBFA: Local School Councils for First Read. The proposed revisions are requested to update the policy and to clarify the current language. This policy has been reviewed and analyzed by the Board Policy Committee. The Committee agrees on the recommended revisions.
Why: The Board Policy Review Committee met and conferred regarding Board Policy BBFA: Local School Councils and determined the current language requires updates. Recommends the proposed revisions.
Details: 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.
Financial impact: There is no financial impact to the District.
Contact: Ms. Melanie V. Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC, Attorneys at Law, (404)954-5000
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Attorney Approval Not Required
Board Policy Manual
DeKalb County School District
Board Policy BBFA: Local School Councils Status: ADOPTED
Original Adopted Date: 07/10/2006 | Last Revised Date: 05/06/2013 | Last Reviewed Date: 05/06/2013
Each school in the Dekalb County School District shall have a local school council that meets the requirements of
state law and operates in an advisory capacity pursuant to appropriately adopted school council bylaws.
The role of the school council in the principal selection process shall be advisory and will be specified in regulations
developed by the Superintendent.