February 5, 2025 2nd public hearing HB 581

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Agenda Item

a. Approval of Minutes ~ Updated 2.10.2025

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
Status: Attorney Approval Not Required
                            2nd PUBLIC HEARING HB 581
                                      OF THE
                       DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                       February 5, 2025

The DeKalb County Board of Education held its 2nd Public Hearing on HB 581, Wednesday,
February 5, 2025.

Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair convened the in person hearing at 10:05 a.m. and noted the
following were in attendance virtually: Vice Chair, Ms. Allyson Gevertz and Mr. Diijon
DaCosta, Sr. Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Mr. Awet Eyasu and Superintendent, Dr. Devon Q. Horton
attended the meeting in person.

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

Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, conducted 2nd public hearing on HB 581
presentation to allow the community to address the board regarding House Bill 581.

Mr. Schueneman opened the Community Input session.

Speakers
   1. Tim Clancy
   2. Hannah Freshel


The hearing concluded at 10:25 am.




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Secretary Ex-Officio                        Chair