October 7, 2024 executive session, work session, community input session & business meeting

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Agenda Item

a. Approval of Minutes ~ Updated 11.7.2024

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair
Status: Attorney Approval Not Required
      EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION &
                           BUSINESS MEETING
                                OF THE
                 DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                        October 7, 2024

The DeKalb County Board of Education held its Executive Session, Work Session, Community
Input Session and Business Meeting on Monday, October 7, 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.

Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr. convened the meeting at 11:36 am and noted the following were in
attendance; himself, Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Ms. Allyson Gevertz 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.

Mr. DaCosta, Sr. led the pledge of allegiance.

Dr. Morley joined the meeting after the pledge of allegiance.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called to adopt the agenda for the October 7, 2024, work session and business
meeting.

Mrs. Pierce made a motion to approve the agenda. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.

Dr. Morley objected to the adoption of the agenda. With a vote of 4-1, the October 7, 2024,
work session and business meeting agenda was approved.

RECOGNITIONS


STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ~ Miss Keionna Hull, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
High School, 12th Grade

RECOGNITIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / MIRACLE MAKER AWARDS

   a. Proclamation: Georgia Pre-K Week (October 7~11, 2024)
      Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair

   b. Proclamation: National Bullying Awareness Month
      Presented by: Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Board Member, District 5

   c. MIRACLES Maker Award: 2024 Junior Achievement of Georgia Nineteen Under
      Nineteen Award
      Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Vice Chair

   d. Proclamation: National School Bus Safety Recognition Week, October 21-25, 2024
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       Presented by: Miss Keonna Hull, Student Board Representative, Martin Luther King Jr.
       High School, 12th Grade

   e. Proclamation: National Custodial Workers Recognition Day ~ October 2, 2024
      Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair

   f. Red Ribbon Week
      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
       a. Payroll Update
          Presented by: Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer,
          Division of Human Resources and Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial
          Officer, Division of Finance

    2. Committee of the Whole Presentations
       a. Milestone Data
          Presented by: Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability and Continuous
          Improvement, Division of Accountability and Continuous Improvement

Mr. DaCosta called for a brief 30-minute break.

Mrs. Hill joined the meeting after the break.

REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE OCTOBER 7, 2024, BUSINESS MEETING

04.01.
BOARD OF EDUCATION ~ No Agenda Item This Month

04.02.a
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. requested that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the following
meetings: September 5, 2024 virtual board b-policy review committee meeting, September 9,
2024 board meeting which includes the executive session, work session, community input
session and business meeting, the September 12, 2024 audit committee meeting, the September
25, called meeting and executive session, and the September 26, 2024 board b-policy review
committee meeting.

Dr. Morley objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

04.03.a.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) use of The Interlocal
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Purchasing System (TIPS) Solicitation RFP No. 230201 - Cooperative Agreement with
Deluxe Athletics, Inc. for FY2024-2025.
The award is for Contract – Cooperative Agreement -Track Maintenance, Installation, Related
Equipment, Materials, Supplies and Supplement Services Contract, District Wide on an as-
needed basis, in a not to exceed amount of $500,000.

04.03.a. ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) use of Sourcewell
Solicitation Request for Proposal (“RFP”) #031622 for Artificial Turf and Tracks with
Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, and Supplies for FY2024-2025.
The award is for a Cooperative Agreement for Track Maintenance, Installation, Related
Equipment, Materials, Supplies and Supplemental Services, District Wide on an as-needed
basis, in a not to exceed amount of $500,000. Hellas Construction, Inc. will perform
playground equipment repairs, replacements, and outdoor equipment installation services.

04.03.a.iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve contract renewal (and ratification) #3 of 4 for ITB 21-752-020 for
HVAC Water Treatment Services to Superior Water Services, Inc. in the amount not to
exceed $200,000.

04.03.a.iv.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve contract renewal #3 for ITB 21-752-043 - Pressure Washing
Services to A-Action Janitorial Services, Autaco Development, LLC and Tribond, LLC in
the not to exceed amount of $2,000,000.

04.03.a.v.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve grant of an easement to the DeKalb County Department of
Transportation for the expansion and improvement of the trail along Knob Hill Drive on the
Margaret Harris Comprehensive site.

04.03.b.
BUSINESS SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month

04.03.c.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract renewal with Caduceus USA Medical Services, LLC
for an additional year through June 30, 2025, for a not to exceed amount of $200,000 for
occupational medical services. This is the fourth and final (#4 of 4) one (1) year renewal option.

04.03.d.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of Bid 24-26 School Nutrition Small Wares Equipment
to Sam Tell and Son, Inc., in the not to exceed amount of $250,000.00 for SY 24-25.
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04.03.e.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFQu No. 24-752-039 for CM@Risk
(“Construction Management Services”) for Group 2 Security Vestibules to Lefko
Development, Inc./dba Lefko Construction

Lefko Development, Inc./dba Lefko Construction is selected as the most responsive and
responsible Offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous based on the evaluation factors set
forth in the Request for Qualifications (RFQu) solicitation document.

Additionally, it is requested that the Board approve a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000, for the
Pre-Construction Phase Fee associated with this contract. The Final GMP will be presented to
the Board of Education for approval as indicated below:
            Final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) will be presented January 2025.
Dr. Morley abstained from voting on this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and
would be voted on separately.

04.03.e. ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFQu No. 24-752-032 for CM@Risk
(“Construction Management Services”) for the Rock Chapel Elementary School HVAC
System Replacement and Renovations project to The Evergreen Corporation dba Evergreen
Construction.

The Evergreen Corporation dba Evergreen Construction is selected as the most responsive
and responsible Offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous to the Board based on the
evaluation factors set forth in the Request for Qualifications (RFQu) solicitation document.

Additionally, it is requested that the Board approve a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000, for the
Pre-Construction Phase Fee associated with this contract. Additional packages will be presented
to the Board of Education for approval as indicated below:
            Early release package possibly presented Fall/Winter 2024
            Final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) will be presented Winter 2024-2025.
Additional sub packages may be presented to the Board of Education for approval as needed.

Dr. Morley abstained from voting on this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and
would be voted on separately.

04.03.e.iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Outlay Application to the Georgia
Department of Education (“GA DOE”), totaling $1,058,030.

Mrs. Hill opposed this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.
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04.04.a.
Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional
Technology, requested that the Board of Education approve the annual subscription for
Microsoft A5 License from Dell EMC at a cost not to exceed $1,499,360.44.

04.04.b.
Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional
Technology, requested approve the purchase of cellular services from AT&T Mobility, Inc, for
an amount not to exceed $774,000.

04.04.c.
Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional
Technology, requested approve annual maintenance services, equipment, and software
licensing from Layer3/MGT in an amount not to exceed $459,984.26.

04.05.
CHIEF OF STAFF ~ No Agenda Item This Month

04.06.a.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the Board
of Education accept the August 2024 Monthly Financial Report.

Dr. Morley abstained from voting on this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and
would be voted on separately.

04.06.b.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the Board
of Education approve the FY2026 DeKalb County School District Budget Calendar.

Dr. Morley abstained from voting on this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and
would be voted on separately.

04.06.c.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the Board
of Education approve the contract renewal of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (“Hall Booth”) as
General and SPLOST Counsel at the hourly rate of $250 for partners, $225 for associates
and $150 for paralegals, excluding necessary expenses and any necessary complex litigation,
which will be determined and authorized by the Board Chair and Superintendent on a case-by-
case basis. This is the third of five one-year optional renewals.

Dr. Morley opposed this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.

04.07.a.
Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief Human Resource Officer, Division of Human Resources,
requested that the Board of Education approve the October Human Resources Report.
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Dr. Morley abstained from voting on this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and
would be voted on separately.

04.08.
SCHOOLS & LEADERSHIP ~ No Agenda Item This Month

04.09.a.
Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction,
requested that the Board of Education approve the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE)
Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) Pathway Simulator Grant in the amount of $324,000 to
purchase heavy equipment simulators from SIMFORMATION for the implementation of the
Heavy Equipment Operations pathway at Dunwoody High School during the 2024-2025 school
year.

04.10.a
Dr. Kisha K. Towns, Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services,
requested that the Board of Education approve the renewal of the EveryDay Labs Attendance
Intervention platform for an additional year for an amount not to exceed $121,733.

Dr. Morley opposed this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.

04.11.a.
Dr. Norman Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services requested that
the Board of Education approve this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the DeKalb
County School District (DCSD) and the ViewPoint Health (VPH) agency regarding the
education of eligible students with disabilities placed in the VPH Crisis Stabilization Program.
There is no financial impact to the general budget as all costs associated with providing
educational services to students placed at VPH will be paid from the Rule 10 Special Education
State Grant.

04.12.a.
ATHLETICS ~ No Agenda Item This Month

04.12.b.
Dr. Triscilla Weaver Chief Equity Officer, Division of Equity & Inclusion, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFP 25-600 Comprehensive Equity Audit to Public
Consulting Group LLC (PCG) as the most responsive bidder to provide the service in the
amount not to exceed $178,000.

Dr. Morley opposed this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.

04.13.a.
Dr. Myisha Warren, Executive Director of Federal Programs, Division of Accountability &
Continuous Improvement, requested that the Board of Education accept the Ratification and
approval of School Improvement 1003 (a) grant funds from the Georgia Department of
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Education for Communities in Schools of Atlanta, Inc. for services for Stone Mountain ES and
Flat Shoals ES of $150,000 for each school with a total amount of $300,000.

04.14.a.i.
Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community
Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, requested that the Board of Education accept a
donation from Truist Wealth Management on behalf of Mr. Robert Waltemeyer’s estate. The
donation was originally presented in the form of Coca Cola stock and converted into a check.
The funds in the amount of $21,333.33 will support the Fernbank Science Center. The district
will send an acknowledgement to Truist accepting the gift upon approval.

Mrs. Hill objected to this agenda item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

04.14.a. ii.
Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community
Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, requested that the Board of Education accept the grant
funds from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean School Bus
Program, in the amount of $20,319,250.

04.15.a.i.
Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief of Legal Services, Division of Legal Services, requested that the
Board of Education approve the renewal of the District’s Third-Party Administrator Services
with Brentwood Services Administrators (“Brentwood”), for an amount not to exceed
$494,523 in fixed claim costs, excluding bill review fees that are billed monthly based on
volume.

04.15.a. ii.
Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief of Legal Services, Division of Legal Services, requested that the
Board of Education renew its contract with Swift Currie, McGee and Hiers, LLP (“Swift
Currie”) as Workers’ Compensation Counsel at the hourly rate of $215 for partners and
senior attorneys, $180 for associates and $125 for paralegals, excluding necessary expenses and
any necessary complex litigation, which will be determined and authorized by the Board Chair
and Superintendent on a case-by-case basis. This is the second of five one-year optional
renewals.

(Part 2)
It is further requested that the Board renew its contract with Swift Currie as General Liability
Counsel, at the hourly rate of $260 for partners and senior attorneys, $210 for associates and
$155 for paralegals, excluding necessary expenses and any necessary complex litigation, which
will be determined and authorized by the Board Chair and Superintendent on a case-by-case
basis. This is the second of five one-year optional renewals.

AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS AND POLICIES
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F.1.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education accept an amendment to Board Policy BBA: Board Officers 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.

Dr. Morley opposed this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.

F.2.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education accept an amendment to Board Policy BBE: School Board Attorney.
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.

Dr. Morley opposed this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.

F.3.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education accept a recommendation to Board Policy BBF: Advisory Committees
for First Read. The proposed recommendation is to delete this policy and combine it with Board
Policy BBC: Board Committees. This policy has been reviewed and analyzed by the Board
Policy Committee. The Committee agrees on the recommendation.

Dr. Morley opposed this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.

F.4.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education accept an amendment to Board Policy BBC: Board Committees for First
Read. The proposed revisions are requested to update the policy, to clarify the current language
to include language from Board Policy BBF: Advisory Committees. This policy has been
reviewed and analyzed by the Board Policy Committee. The Committee agrees on the
recommended revisions.

Dr. Morley opposed this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.

F.5.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education amend Board Policy BBBE: Board Member Compensation and
Expenses.

Dr. Morley opposed this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted on
separately.
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ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called for a motion to adjourn October 7, 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. Pierce second by Mrs. Turner and with a vote of (5/0), the October 7,
2024, meeting adjourned to executive session.

ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called to adjourn the October 7, 2024, executive session to convene the
business meeting.

On a motion by Ms. Gevertz, second by Mrs. Hill and with a vote of (5/0), the October 7, 2024,
executive session adjourned to the convene the community input session.

The community input session began at 5:45 pm.

COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION AND BUSINESS MEETING
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. convened the Community Input Session and Mrs. Pierce read the Guidelines
for Public Comments.

The following individuals addressed the Board:

       1. Sonia Anderson – No Show
       2. Tracie Moffatt
       3. Dante Renzulli – Request withdrawn 10.7.2024
       4. Deborah Jones
       5. Nancy Kelly
       6. Cicily Newby
       7. Joe Williams
       8. Paz Reyes
       9. Arlean Timmons – No show
       10. JW White
       11. Shirley Bennett – No show
       12. Willie Pringle
       13. Sundra Burdette
       14. Abby Norman

ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called for a motion to re-adjourn October 7, 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 second by Ms. Gevertz and with a vote of (6/0), the October 7,
2024, meeting re-convene to executive session.
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ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called to adjourn the October 7, 2024, executive session to convene the
business meeting.

On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Mrs. Turner and with a vote of (6/0), the October 7, 2024,
executive session adjourned to the convene the business session.

ACTION ITEM(S)

K.1. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called for a motion to adopt the actions as discussed in Executive Session for:

   a. Personnel Recommendation for Mr. Michael Oglesby to be hired as a part-time Senior
      Advisor Liaison position in the Division of Wrap Around Services. Mr. Oglesby is the
      spouse of Marcia Oglesby, Director of Grants and Partnerships, in the Division of
      Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships

       On a motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by Mrs. Turner, opposition by Dr. Morley, and with
       a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

   b. Settlement for Wells vs DeKalb County School District

       On a motion by Ms. Gevertz, second by Mrs. Pierce and with a vote of 6/0, the motion
       passed.

   c. Student Appeal # 25-01

       On a motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by Mrs. Hill, opposition by Ms. Gevertz, and with a
       vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

K.2. APPROVAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
    AGENDA
    Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called for a motion to approve the following Action Items which were
    NOT placed on the consent agenda.

       a. Agenda Item: E.2. Approval of Minutes
           On a motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by Mrs. Hill, opposition by Dr. Morley, and
           with a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

       b. Agenda Item: E.3.e. i. ESPLOST VI Project : RFQu No. 24-752-039 Group 2
          Security Vestibules Project Award Approval (Lefko Development, Inc./dba Lefko
          Construction-Pre-Construction Phase Fee (Not to exceed $100,000)

           On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Pierce, opposition by Mrs. Hill, an
           abstention by Dr. Morley, and with a vote of 4/1/1, the motion passed.
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      c. Agenda Item: E.3.e.ii. Contract Award – CM@Risk -E-SPLOST V Project: RFQu
         No. 24-752-032 - Rock Chapel Elementary School HVAC System Replacement and
         Renovations Project Award -The Evergreen Corporation dba Evergreen Construction
         - Pre-Construction Phase Fee (Not to exceed $100,000)
          On a motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by Ms. Gevertz, opposition by Mrs. Hill, an
          abstention by Dr. Morley, and with a vote of 4/1/1, the motion passed.

      d. Agenda Item: E.3.e.iii. Reimbursement Funds Application - Approval of the Fiscal
         Year 2026 Capital Outlay Application (Not to exceed $1,058,030)

          On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Ms. Gevertz, opposition by Mrs. Hill, an
          abstention by Dr. Morley, and with a vote of 4/1/1, the motion passed.

      e. Agenda Item:E.6.a. Acceptance of the August 2024 Monthly Financial Report


          On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Ms. Gevertz, abstention by Dr. Morley, and
          with a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

      f. Agenda Item: E.6.b. Approval of the FY2026 DeKalb County School District
         Budget Calendar

          On a motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by Mrs. Turner, opposition by Dr. Morley, and
          with a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

      g. Agenda Item:E.6.c. Renewal of the Hall Booth Smith, P.C., Law Firm Agreement
         (Year 3 of 5)

          On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Hill, opposition by Ms. Gevertz and
          Dr. Morley, and with a vote of 4/2, the motion passed.

      h. Agenda Item: E.7.a. Approval of the Human Resources Monthly Report for October
          On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Ms. Gevertz, abstention by Dr. Morley, and
          with a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

      i. Agenda Item: E.10.a. Renewal: Everyday Labs Attendance Intervention (Not to
         exceed $121,733)

          On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Mrs. Pierce, opposition by Dr. Morley, and
          with a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

      j. Agenda Item: E.12.b. RFP 25-600 Comprehensive Equity Audit (Not to exceed
         $178,000)
          On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Mrs. Turner, opposition by Dr. Morley, and
          with a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.
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       k. Agenda Item: E.14.a.i. Approval of Donation from Mr. Robert Waltemeyer’s Estate
          in Care of Truist Wealth Management (Not to exceed $21,333.33)

           This item was tabled and would be placed on the November 11, 2024 BoE meeting
           agenda.

       l. Agenda Item: F.1. Ready For Action: Board Policy BBA: Board Officers

           On a motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by Mrs. Turner, abstention by Dr. Morley, and
           with a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

       m. Agenda Item: F.2. Ready For Action: Board Policy BBE: School Board Attorney

           On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Hill, opposition by Dr. Morley, and
           with a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

       n. Agenda Item: F. 3. Ready For Action: Deletion of Board Policy BBF: Advisory
          Committees and Combine with Board Policy BBC: Board Committees

           On a motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by Mrs. Hill, abstention by Dr. Morley, and
           with a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

       o. Agenda Item: F.4. Ready For Action: Board Policy BBC: Board Committees

           On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Ms. Gevertz, abstention by Dr. Morley and
           Mr. DaCosta, and with a vote of 4/2, the motion passed.

       p. Agenda Item: F.5. Ready For Action: Board Policy BBBE: Board Member
          Compensation and Expenses

           On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Ms. Gevertz, abstention by Dr. Morley, and
           with a vote of 5/1, the motion passed.

ADJOURN
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called for a motion to adjourn the October 7, 2024, work session and business
meeting.

On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Mrs. Turner and a vote of 6/0 the work session and
business meeting adjourned at 7.50 pm.



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Secretary Ex-Officio                        Chair