Agenda Item
iii. Donation Acceptance of $6,500 from Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for Rock the Vote Initiative (Not to exceed $6,500) ~ Updated 12.9.2024
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept a donation of $6,500 from the Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. designated exclusively for transportation costs related to the Rock the Vote initiative.
Why: The funding provided by the Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in the support of the Rock the Vote initiative will be used to cover transportation costs for students, ensuring equitable access to voting for eligible high school students.
Details: The Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has generously donated $6,500 to DeKalb County School District with the purpose of providing transportation for students to participate in Rock the Vote activities. This funding will help facilitate student involvement in the democratic process, as it ensures that all eligible students have access to voting sites as part of the Rock the Vote initiative. This donation is exclusively designated for Rock the Vote transportation expenses.
Financial impact: There is No Financial Impact
Contact: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678.676.0409
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by Legal Affairs