Agenda Item
8. First Read: Approve Amendment to Board Policy BBFA: Local School Councils ~ Updated 1.10.2025
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 accept an amendment to Board Policy BBFA: Local School Councils as Ready for Action. 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.
Why: The Board Policy Review Committee met and conferred regarding Board Policy BBFA: Local School Councils and determined the current language requires updates. Recommends 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.
Financial impact: There is no financial impact to the District.
Contact: Ms. Melanie V. 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 BBFA: Local School Councils Status: DRAFT -
1st Reading
Original Adopted Date: 07/10/2006 | Last Revised Date: Pending | Last Reviewed Date:
08/20/2024
Red Lined Version
Each school in the Dekalb County School District shall have a local school council that meets the
requirements of state law and operates in an advisory capacity pursuant to appropriately adopted
school council bylaws.
The role of the school council in the principal selec on process shall be advisory and will be
specified in regula ons developed by the Superintendent.
Each school in the DeKalb County School District will have a local school council, called Principal
Advisory Council, that meets the requirements of state law and operates in an advisory capacity
pursuant to appropriately adopted advisesand advises in accordance with the Principal Advisory
Council bylaws.
The role of the school council in the principal selec on process will be advisory and will be specified
in regula ons developed by the superintendent. Charter schools may choose to use an alterna ve
to Principal Advisory Council, such as their governing boards, if it complies with Georgia's
requirements for local school councils.
Policy Reference Disclaimer:
These references are not intended to be part of the policy itself, nor do they indicate the basis or authority
for the board to enact this policy. Instead, they are provided as addi onal resources for those interested in the
subject ma er of the policy.
Note: To access the policy references, CLICK HERE: State of Georgia Terms and Condi ons and close the
LexisNexis tab, which will return you to the policy. Click on the links below to be taken to each specific
code. You should only have to do this one me per session.
State Descrip on
O.C.G.A. 20-02-0086 Opera on of school councils; training; membership;
management; roles and responsibili es
O.C.G.A. 20-02-0167 Funding for direct instruc onal, media center and staff
development costs; computerized uniform budget and
accoun ng system; submission of local budget to state
board; provision of certain informa on by local boards
O.C.G.A. 20-02-0182 Program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries
and benefits; maximum class size; repor ng
requirements; applica on to specific school years
O.C.G.A. 20-02-0290 Organiza on of schools; employment of school
administra ve managers
O.C.G.A. 20-14-0035 Office of Student Achievement- office powers; on-site
audits; repor ng findings and recommenda ons;
authoriza on of other school audits
O.C.G.A. 20-14-0036 Wri en procedures; training for conduc ng on-site
audits
O.C.G.A. 20-14-0041 Appropriate levels of interven on for failing schools;
master or management team; school improvement team;
annual reports; data revision; hearing
Rule 160-5-2-.21 Annual Financial and Budget Reports