Agenda Item
ii. Donation Acceptance for the Establishment of a Legacy Garden at Lakeside High School (Not to exceed $48,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept the donation of $48,000 from the Lakeside Foundation as a one-time donation per Board Policy DFK “Gifts and Bequests Guidelines” to re-establish the existing garden space in front of the gymnasium as a Legacy Garden at Lakeside High School.
Why: To allow the Lakeside Foundation to improve the existing garden space in front of the gymnasium as a Legacy Garden at Lakeside High School.
Details: The Lakeside Foundation seeks to re-establish the existing garden space in front of the gymnasium as a Legacy Garden at Lakeside High School. The Legacy Garden will be used to allow students, staff, the community, and alumni to honor past and present Lakeside High School alumni. The project is expected to be complete in the first half of 2025.
Financial impact: The value of the donation is $48,000 and will be provided by the Lakeside Foundation.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Keith Ball, Executive Director of Capital Improvement and Facilities Maintenance, Division of Operations, 404.234.6985
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by Legal
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic:
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A one time donation of $48,000 from the Lakeside foundation for establishment a Legacy Garden at Lakeside HS
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
01/14/25
Date of request: ___________
01/17/25
Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
The Lakedside HS foundation seeks to re-establish
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
the existing space in front of gymnasium as a Legacy Garden
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PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Documentation of Donated Funds
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
erick_hofstetter@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________ Telephone: ____________________________________
Operations
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Dr. Yolanda Williamson, CEIP
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.
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Comments: __________________________________________________________________________
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