Agenda Item
6. First Read: Board Policy BDF: Review of Administrative Rules
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Melanie V. Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC, Attorneys at Law
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education amend Board Policy BDF: Review of Administrative Rules.
Why: The Board Policy Review Committee met and conferred regarding Board Policy BDF: Review of Administrative Rules and determined the current language requires updates and recommended 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. The Policy Review Committee determined the current language requires updates and recommends the proposed revisions.
Financial impact: No Financial Impact to the District
Contact: Ms. Melanie 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 BDF: Review of Administrative Rules Status: ADOPTED
Original Adopted Date: 06/13/2011 | Last Reviewed Date: 06/13/2011
Board Review of Administrative Regulations
The Superintendent shall develop and revise administrative regulations to implement Board policy as the
Superintendent deems necessary or beneficial.
The Superintendent shall submit new or revised administrative regulations to the Board for review and advisory
approval before implementation whenever the Superintendent deems such review appropriate or when the
Superintendent is directed to do so by the Board of Education.
The Board reserves the right to revise or veto any regulation that the Board finds to be inconsistent with Board
policy.
The Board’s review and approval of administrative regulations may occur at a single meeting or, at the Board’s
option, may occur over two or more meetings.