December 9, 2024 executive session, work session, community input session and business meeting

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Agenda Item

a. Approval of Minutes

Summary: Presented by: Board Chair, Elect
Status: Attorney Approval Not Required
      EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION &
                           BUSINESS MEETING
                                OF THE
                 DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                       December 9, 2024

The DeKalb County Board of Education held its Executive Session, Work Session, Community
Input Session and Business Meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, in the J. David Williamson
Board Room, at the DeKalb County School District’s Robert R. Freeman Administrative
Instructional Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr. convened the meeting at 11:42 am and noted the following were in
attendance; himself, Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Mrs. Anna Hill, Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Mrs.
Vickie B. Turner, Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Dr. Joyce Morley and Superintendent, Dr. Devon Q.
Horton.

Also in attendance were General Counsel Attorney, Ms. Melanie Slaton and Executive Director
to the Board, Ms. Carolyn Lloyd.

Mr. DaCosta, Sr. led the pledge of allegiance.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called to adopt the agenda for the December 9, 2024, work session and
business meeting.

Mrs. Turner made a motion to approve the agenda. Mrs. Hill seconded the motion. Dr. Morley
opposed to the adoption of the agenda. With a vote of 6-1, the December 9, 2024, work session
and business meeting agenda was approved.

RECOGNITIONS


STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ~ Miss Madison Taylor, Clarkston High School,
12th Grade was introduced by Superintendent, Dr. Devon Q. Horton.

RECOGNITIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / MIRACLE MAKER AWARDS

   a. Recognition: Honoring Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
      Boys and Girls Track Team
      Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Vice Chair

   b. Recognition: Donations from Rheaply
      Presented by: Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Board Member, District 5

   c. Recognition: Henderson Mill Elementary School District Soccer Champions
      Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Member, District 4

GROUP / EXTERNAL PRESENTATION
Choral Presentation ~ DeKalb School of the Arts Chorale
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

    1. Superintendent’s Report ~ Recognitions from the National Alliance of Black School
       Educators (NABSE)

           i. Recognition: Kelley Lake Elementary School ~ Demonstration School
              Presented by: Mrs. Anna Hill, Board Member, District 1

           ii. Recognition: District Recognition ~ Demonstration District
               Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair

    2. Committee of the Whole Presentation ~ No Agenda Item This Month

REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE DECEMBER 9, 2024, BUSINESS MEETING

06.01.a.
       Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair requested that the Board of Education approve the
       official meeting schedule for February 2025 through January 2026. On a motion to
       approve by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Hill, an abstention by Dr. Morley, and with a
       vote of 6/1, the . The item was approved. for the consent agenda.

06.01.b.
       Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair requested that the Board of Education approve the
       District to engage Dentons for Professional Services in an amount not to
       exceed $144,000 within the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at
       a rate of no more than $12,000 per month for strategic support and lobbying services.
       On a motion by Mrs. Turner, seconded by Mrs. Hill, an abstention by Dr. Morley, and a
       vote of 6/1. The item was approved for the consent agenda.

       On a motion to approve by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Hill, abstention by Dr. Morley,
       and with a vote of 6/1, the item was approved.

06.01.c.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Chair requested that the Board of Education adopt the 2025
Legislative Priorities. On a motion by Mrs. Turner, seconded by Mrs. Hill, an opposition by Dr.
Morley, and a vote of 6/1. The item was approved for the consent agenda.

       On a motion to approve by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Hill, opposition by Dr. Morley,
       and with a vote of 6/1, the item was approved.

06.02.a
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. requested that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the following
meetings: November 11, 2024, board meeting which includes the executive session, work
session, community input session and business meeting.

Dr. Morley objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.
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06.03.a.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.03.b.
BUSINESS SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.03.c.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract extension for RFP 20-472 for an extension of 90 days
from January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025:


             Allstate Tours
             American Coach Lines
             Coast to Coast Tours, LLC
             Friendship Tours
             Harmon Brothers Charter Service
             Kelly Tours
             Kingsmen Coach Lines
             R & W Motor Coach
             Samson Tours
             We Care Charters

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.03.d.
SCHOOL NUTRITION ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.03.e. i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve:
             The established Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) of $7,402,255 for the
              construction of the Livsey Elementary School HVAC Systems Replacement
              and Renovations E-SPLOST V project per the terms set forth in the
              Construction Manager at Risk (“CM@Risk”) contract previously awarded to
              Ajax Building Company, LLC.
             A Budget Reallocation of $3,302,255 from E-SPLOST V program contingency
              to fund this project.
             Approve Amendment No. 02 to Croft & Associates, Inc. in a Not -to-Exceed
              amount of $184,033 for added design services.

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.
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06.03.e. ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve:
              The established Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) of $7,335,874 for the
               construction of the Toney Elementary School HVAC Systems Replacement
               and Renovations E-SPLOST V project per the terms set forth in the
               Construction Manager at Risk (“CM@Risk”) contract previously awarded to
               Ajax Building Company, LLC.
              A Budget Reallocation of $1,784,124 from E-SPLOST V program contingency
               to fund this project.
              Approve Amendment No. 02 to Croft & Associates, Inc. in a Not -to-Exceed
               amount of $164,973.50 for added design services.

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.03.e.iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve:
              The Modification of the October 2023 Agenda Item to include a total amount to
               pay Mobile Modular Management Corporation for the month-to-month lease
               and subsequent removal of the portable classroom units.
              A Budget Reallocation from Program Contingency to the necessary project cost
               code (SP5FACCON.36535.PRECONST) in the amount not- to- exceed
               $433,080.

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.03.e. iv.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve:
              The Modification of the October 2023 Agenda Item to include a total amount for
               the month-to-month lease of the portable classroom units.
              A Budget Reallocation from Program Contingency to the necessary project cost
               code (SP5FACCON.36135.PRECONST) in the amount not- to- exceed
               $138,529.

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.03.e.v.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve:
            The Modification of the October 2023 Agenda Item to include a total amount for
              the month-to-month lease of the portable classroom units.
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                  A Budget Reallocation from Program Contingency to the necessary project cost
                   code (SP5FACCON.32235.PRECONST) in the amount not- to- exceed
                   $433,080.

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.03.e.vi.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve Amendment No. 2 to SSOE│Stevens & Wilkinson., for
Hawthorne Elementary School Major System Renovations and Replacements project for
an additional design and engineering fee in the amount of $346,293.

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.03.e.vii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFP No. 24-752-004 for Design/Build Services for
Gymnasium Ceiling Renovation at Lithonia Middle School to Performance Services, Inc
for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,070,803.

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.03.e. viii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFQu No. 25-752-001 for Construction
Management Services (“CM@Risk”) for the Allgood Elementary School HVAC System
Replacement and Renovations project to Parrish Construction Group.

Additionally, it requested that the Board approve a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000, for the
Pre-Construction Phase Fee associated with this contract. Additional packages will be
presented to the Board for approval as indicated below:
            Early release package tentatively presented Spring 2025.
            Final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) will be presented Summer 2025.
Additional sub packages may be presented to the Board for approval as needed.

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.03.e. ix.
                  Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations,
                   requested that the Board of Education approve the Contract Award of RFP 24-
                   752-037 for Third Party Commissioning Services to Total Systems
                   Commissioning, Inc. ($359,727.50) and TLC engineering Solutions
                   ($282,458) for a total Contract award in the Not to Exceed amount of
                   $642,185.50 as follows:
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Total Systems Commissioning: $359,727.50
Sample Project #1 - $90,805
Cross Keys HS -      $119,443
Sample Project #3 -$149,479.00

TLC Engineering Solutions: $282,458
Champion Theme Middle School: $171,204
Nancy Creek Facility (Sample Project #3): $111,254

              Additionally, it is requested that the Board approve a budget reallocation in the
               amount of $401,901.50 from Program Contingency to fund the Third-Party
               Commissioning Services project as follows:

Cross Keys HS - $119,443.50
Champion Theme Middle School -$171,204
Nancy Creek Elementary School- $111,254

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.03.e.x.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve Ratification / Change Order No. 1 to Evergreen Construction for
a not-to-exceed amount of $468,393 for Owner requested items as outlined in the Ratification /
Change Order No. 1 documents.

Mrs. Hill objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.04.
INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.05.
CHIEF OF STAFF ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.06.a.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the Board
of Education accept the October 2024 Monthly Financial Report.

Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted
on separately.
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06.07.a.
Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief Human Resource Officer, Division of Human Resources,
requested that the Board of Education approve the December Human Resources Report.

Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted
on separately.

06.08.
SCHOOLS & LEADERSHIP ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.09.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.10.
WRAP AROUND SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.11.
STUDENT SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.12.a.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.13.
ACCOUNTABILITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ~ No Agenda Item This Month

06.14.a.i.
Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community
Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, requested that the Board of Education accept the
eSports donation on behalf of the Beta Psi Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc, in
the amount of $10,000 to support the eSports program at Martin Luther King Jr., High School
for the 2024-2025 school year.

06.14.a. ii.
Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community
Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, requested that the Board of Education accept the
donation from office furniture from Rheaply to DeKalb County School District. Value not to
exceed $281,302.62.

Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be voted
on separately.

Dr. Morley objected to this item. The item was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.

06.14.a.iii.
Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community
Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, requested that the Board of Education accept a
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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.

06.14.a. iv.
Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community
Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, requested that the Board of Education approve the
acceptance of the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDOE) Teacher Quality Partnership Grant
for $3,517,500.
06.15.a.
LEGAL SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month

AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS AND POLICIES

F.1.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education accept an amendment to Board Policy BBFA: Local School Councils
for First Read. The proposed revisions are requested to update the policy and to clarify the
current language. This policy has been reviewed and analyzed by the Board Policy Committee.
The Committee agrees on the recommended revisions.

Dr. Morley objected to this item.

Mrs. Turner made a motion to table this item. Second by Mr. DaCosta, and with a vote of 7/0,
the item was tabled and would be placed on the January 13, 2025, meeting.

F.2.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education amend Board Policy BC: Board Meetings.

Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was tabled and would be placed on the January 13, 2025,
meeting.

Mrs. Turner made a motion to table this item. Second by Mr. DaCosta, and with a vote of 7/0,
the item was tabled and would be placed on the January 13, 2025, meeting.

F.3.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education amend Board Policy BBI: Board Staff Relations.

Dr. Morley objected to this item. It was tabled and would be placed on the January 13, 2025,
meeting.

Mrs. Turner made a motion to table this item. Second by Mr. DaCosta, and with a vote of 7/0,
the item was tabled and would be placed on the January 13, 2025, meeting.

F.4.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education amend Board Policy BCBI: Public Participation in Board Meetings.
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F.5.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education amend Board Policy BDC: Policy Adoption.

F.6.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education amend Board Policy BDF: Review of Administrative Rules.

F.7.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education delete Board Policy BE: School Board Records as it is covered by
Board Policy CN: Administrative Records.

F.8.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education amend Board Policy BH: Board Code of Ethics.

F.9.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education amend Board Policy BHA: Board Member Conflict of Interest.

F.10.
Ms. Melanie Slaton, General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC Attorneys at Law requested that
the Board of Education amend Board Policy BHC: Board Member Political Activity.

ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called for a motion to adjourn December 9, 2024, meeting to an executive
session for the purpose of discussing permitted matters regarding litigation, land, legal,
personnel, and student appeals.

On a motion by Mrs. Turner second by Mrs. Hill and with a vote of (7/0), the December 9,
2024, meeting adjourned to executive session.

ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called to adjourn the December 9, 2024, executive session to convene the
business meeting.

On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Mrs. Turner and with a vote of (7/0), the December 9,
2024, executive session adjourned to the convene the community input session.

The community input session began at 5:40 pm.
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COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION AND BUSINESS MEETING
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. convened the Community Input Session and Mrs. Pierce read the Guidelines
for Public Comments.

The following individuals addressed the Board:

       1. Sara Faris
       2. Daniel Sobczak
       3. Deborah Jones
       4. Trinity Smith ~– Request Withdrawn
       5. Theresa Austin
       6. Sundra Burdette
       7. Willie Pringle
       8. Joel Edwards
       9. Lance Coachman
       10. Carla Weston-Brown

CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called for a motion to approve the December 9, 2024, consent agenda items.

On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Mrs. Turner and with a vote of 7/0, the motion passed to
approve the consent agenda.

ACTION ITEM(S)

K.1. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ No Item This Month

K.2. APPROVAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
    AGENDA
   Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called for a motion to approve the following Action Items which were
   NOT placed on the consent agenda.

                  a.   Agenda Item: E.2.a. Approval of Minutes

       On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Mrs. Turner, opposition by Dr. Morley, and with a
       vote of 6/1, the motion passed.

                  b. Agenda Item: E.3.c.i. Contract Extension Charter Bus Services ~ RFP 20-
                     472 ~ Allstate Tours, American Coach Lines, Coast to Coast Tours,
                     Friendship Tours, Harmon Brothers Charter Service, Kelly Tours,
                     Kingsmen Coach Liners, R & W Motor Coach, Samson Tours,
                     Southeastern Stages, Inc., We Are Charters


       On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Mrs. Turner, abstention by Dr. Morley, and with a
       vote of 6/1, the motion passed.
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                 c. Agenda Item: E.3.e.i. E-SPLOST V Project GMP Budget Reallocation
                    and Amendment Request ~ #39535 Livsey Elementary School HVAC
                    Systems Replacement and Renovations Ajax Building Company, LLC
                    and Croft & Associates, Inc. ~ Final GMP Approval, Budget
                    Reallocation, and Amendment No. 2. A/E Fee Adjustment
      On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Pierce, opposition by Dr. Morley, Mrs. Hill
      and Ms. McGinniss and with a vote of 4/3, the motion passed.

                 d. Agenda Item: E.3.e.ii. E-SPLOST V Project GMP, Budget Reallocation
                    and Amendment Request ~ #35235 Toney Elementary School HVAC
                    Systems Replacement and Renovations ~Ajax Building Company, LLC
                    and Croft & Associates, Inc. ~ Final GMP Approval, Budget
                    Reallocation, and Amendment No. 2. A/E Fee Adjustment
          On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Pierce, opposition by Dr. Morley, Mrs.
          Hill and Ms. McGinniss and with a vote of 4/3, the motion passed.

                 e. Agenda Item: E.3.e.iii. E-SPLOST V Project Modification and Budget
                    Reallocation Request – Mobile Modular Management Corporation ~
                    Modular Classroom Lease Extension at Salem Middle School ~ October
                    2023 Board Agenda Item Modification and Budget Reallocation
          On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Ms. Gevertz, opposition by Dr. Morley,
          Mrs. Hill and Ms. McGinniss and with a vote of 4/3, the motion passed.

                 f. Agenda Item: E.3.e.iv. E-SPLOST V Project Modification and Budget
                    Reallocation Request – Mobile Modular Management Corporation ~
                    Modular Classroom Lease Extension at Fairington Elementary School
          On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Pierce, opposition by Dr. Morley, Mrs.
          Hill and Ms. McGinniss and with a vote of 4/3, the motion passed.

                 g. Agenda Item: E 3.e.v. E-SPLOST V Project Modification and Budget
                    Reallocation Request – Mobile Modular Management Corporation ~
                    Modular Classroom Lease Extension at Redan Middle School
      On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Pierce, opposition by Dr. Morley, Mrs. Hill
      and Ms. McGinniss and with a vote of 4/3, the motion passed.

                 h. Agenda Item: E.3.e.vi. Amendment SSOE|Stevens & Wilkinson –
                    Hawthorne Elementary School Major System Renovations and
                    Replacements ~ Amendment No. 2. Additional Design Fee Approval
          On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Ms. Gevertz, opposition by Dr. Morley, and
          with a vote of 6/1, the motion passed.
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                  i. Agenda Item: E.3.e.vii. Contract Award RFP 24-752-004 Lithonia MS
                     Gymnasium Ceiling Renovation

       On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Pierce, opposition by Dr. Morley, Ms.
       McGinniss, Mrs. Hill and with a vote of 4/3, the motion passed.

                  j. Agenda Item: E.3.e.viii. Contract Award CM @ Risk Allgood ES HVAC
                     System Replacement and Renovations ~ Parrish Construction Group ~
                     Pre-Construction Phase Fee

       On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Pierce, opposition by Dr. Morley, Ms.
       McGinniss, Mrs. Hill and with a vote of 4/3, the motion passed.

                  k. Agenda Item: E.3.e.ix. Contract Award and Budget Reallocation Third
                     Party Commissioning Services

       On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Ms. Gevertz, opposition by Dr. Morley, Ms.
       McGinniss, Mrs. Hill, and with a vote of 4/3, the motion passed.

                  l. Agenda Item: E.3.e.x. Capital Improvement Project Ratification
                     Evergreen Construction ~ Tucker Middle School HVAC and Controls

       On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Pierce, opposition by Dr. Morley, Ms.
       McGinniss, Mrs. Hill and with a vote of 4/3, the motion passed.

                  m. Agenda Item: E.6.a. Acceptance of the October 2024 Monthly Financial
                     Report

       On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Hill, opposition by Dr. Morley and with a
       vote of 6/1, the motion passed.

                  n. Agenda Item: E.7.a. Approval of the Human Resources Monthly Report
                     for December

       On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Mrs. Turner, opposition by Dr. Morley and with a
       vote of 6/1, the motion passed.

                  o. Agenda Item: E.14.a.ii. Donation Acceptance: Office Furniture from
                     Rheaply to DeKalb County School District

       On a motion by Mrs. Turner, second by Mrs. Hill, opposition by Dr. Morley and with a
       vote of 6/1, the motion passed.

ADJOURN
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. called for a motion to adjourn the December 9, 2024, work session and
business meeting.
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On a motion by Mrs. Hill, second by Mrs. Turner and a vote of 7/0 the work session and
business meeting adjourned at 6:33 pm.



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Secretary Ex-Officio                       Chair