Agenda Item
b. Approval to Purchase the Leader In Me Program from FranklinCovey for Use at 22 Schools (Not to exceed $759,930) ~ Updated 11.5.2024
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief of Communications Officer, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that DeKalb County Board of Education approve the District to purchase the Leader in Me program from FranklinCovey for use at 22 schools using $759,930 in funding provided by the Georgia Department of Education.
Details: Founded on the belief that everyone has the potential to lead, Leader in Me is a comprehensive PK-12 framework that nurtures student leadership, fosters a culture of trust, and boosts academic success. Leader in Me helps educators design lasting solutions to common challenges through the lens of students’ strengths and leadership.
Financial impact: Funding ($759,930) from the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE).
Contact: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0409
Dr. Marcia Oglesby, Director of Grants and Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0375
Dr. Loukisha Walker, Executive Director of Mentoring and Partnerships, Divisioon of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 404-432-8771
Effective: Upon Board of Education Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs