Agenda Item
2. Ready For Action: Approve Amendment to Board Policy BBFA: Local School Councils
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: Original Adopted Date: 07/10/2006
Local School Councils Last Reviewed Date: 01/28/2025
Status: DRAFT Last Revised Date: Pending
Clean Version
Each school in the DeKalb County School District will have a local school council, called a Principal
Advisory Council, that meets state law requirements and advises in a manner consistent with the
Principal Advisory Council bylaws.
The school council’s role in the principal selec on process is advisory, as specified in regula on BBFA-
R(1): Local School Councils. Each charter school will have a nonprofit governing board, which fulfills the
local school council requirement.
References Commented [E1]: I suggest adding here links to the
Regula on and Bylaws referenced in the body of this policy.
State
- 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