Agenda Item
iii. Donation Acceptance of $10,000 in DonorsChoose Education Gift Codes from Chevron to Hightower Elementary School for Monthly STEM Experiments and Projects (Not to exceed $10,000)
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 the Chevron donation for a total of $10,000 in DonorsChoose education gift codes to be used for monthly STEM experiments and projects to increase students’ access to STEM opportunities at Hightower Elementary School during the 2024-2025 school year.
Why: Hightower Elementary School is requesting to accept the Chevron donation for a total of $10,0000 in DonorsChoose education gift codes to be used for monthly STEM experiments and projects to increase students’ access to STEM opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year.
Details: Chevron is donating $10,000 in DonorsChoose education gift codes to Hightower Elementary School to be used for monthly STEM experiments and projects to increase students’ access to STEM opportunities during the 2024-2025 School year.
Financial impact: There is no financial impact to the district or Hightower Elementary School to accept the $10,000 donation in DonorsChoose gift codes to be used for monthly STEM experiments and projects for students.
Contact: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678.676.0618
Dr. Marcia Oglesby, Director, Grants and Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement, and Innovative Partnerships, 678.676.0375
Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678.676.0409
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs (see attached file)
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
ATTORNEY – CLIENT COMMUNICATION
PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST FORM TO
DCSD OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS.
*** This request is a confidential communication and should be treated as such ***
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic:
Chevron Donation
________________________________________________________________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
11/14/24
Date of request: ___________
11/14/24
Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
Chevron is donating $10,000 in DonorsChoose education gift codes that
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
will be used for monthly STEM experiments and projects for students.
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PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Donation Letter
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Libritta Anderson-Griffin
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
Libritta_Anderson@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________ 678-676-0396
Telephone: ____________________________________
Grants and Partnerships
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Jennifer Caracciolo
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _______________________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-OR- (check one only)
Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept.
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel H.____________________________________
Eric Hilton, Esq.
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________
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