Agenda Item
viii. Druid Hills Middle School: Collaboration Station Furniture Donation of $7,750 ~ Updated 3.5.2025
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the Druid Hills Middle School donation of furniture that totals $7750 from the PTSA Enrichment Fund to help outfit 2 Collaboration Stations.
Why: The PTSA Enrichment Fund is dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance student learning and create engaging educational environments. The donation of flexible, functional furniture for the Collaboration Stations at Druid Hills Middle School aligns with this mission by ensuring that these spaces are not only innovative but also comfortable and adaptable to various learning and teaching needs.
Traditional classroom setups often limit movement and interaction, while modern, flexible furniture allows students and staff to easily reconfigure the space for group work, discussions, and hands-on projects. By investing in high-quality, adaptable seating and workspaces, the PTSA is helping to create an environment where students can thrive academically and socially, and where educators can collaborate more effectively.
This donation reflects the PTSA’s commitment to enhancing the school community, fostering 21st-century skills, and supporting both student and teacher success. It is an investment in the future of learning at DHMS, ensuring that students and staff have the tools they need to engage, innovate, and collaborate effectively.
Details: The furniture items are: 4 Club Chairs w/tablet arm; 4 Steel case chairs; 12 drafting stools; and 2 hexagon tables totaling $7750.
Financial impact: By covering the costs of essential furniture, the PTSA’s contribution directly impacts the ability to transform spaces into collaborative hubs, promoting more effective learning and teaching. This donation ensures that the school can provide students and staff with the tools needed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork, all while staying within budgetary constraints.
Contact: Ms. Sheveeta Bonner - Principal 678-979-6564
Ms. Yvette Berry- PTSA Co-President 404-432-6822
Ms. Allison Q. Scott- PTSA Co-President 404-275-2141
Ms. Heather Graham- Enrichment Fund Committee
Ms. Dana Pritchard- Enrichment Fund Committee
Ms. Tarvis Thompson- Enrichment Fund Committee
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs