Agenda Item
7. First Read: Board Policy BE: School Board Records
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 delete Board Policy BE: School Board Records as it is covered by Board Policy CN: Administrative Records.
Why: The Board Policy Review Committee met and conferred regarding Board Policy BE: School Board Records and determined the policy is covered in Board Policy CN: Administrative Records and recommended the deletion.
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 CN: Administrative Records Status: ADOPTED
Original Adopted Date: 09/11/2000 | Last Reviewed Date: 09/11/2000
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
MISSION: To ensure that all records are managed properly and effectively according to the Georgia Records Act.
The DeKalb County School System shall establish and administer a comprehensive records management program
based on legal, fiscal, administrative, and historical requirements in accordance with the Georgia Records Act. This
program shall provide for proper and effective management of records created or received by all divisions,
departments, schools, and units of the school system.
The Superintendent shall appoint a records management coordinator to plan, coordinate, implement, and manage
those activities and procedures which are necessary for compliance with all appropriate state and/or federal
legislation and for professional excellence of the program.
The Superintendent shall develop administrative procedures and guidelines appropriate to a comprehensive and
effective records management program.