Agenda Item
vii. DeKalb County School District Partnership (Panola Way Elementary) (Value not to exceed $15,000)
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 a shoe donation at the value of $15,000 for students at Panola Way Elementary School.
Why: A shoe donation for every student promotes equity, ensuring all children have proper footwear for health and safety. This donation relieves financial strain on families and fosters a strong sense of community support and well-being.
Details: GEICO's philanthropic efforts include a partnership with the nonprofit organization Shoes That Fit, aiming to provide brand-new athletic shoes to students in need across the United States. This collaboration, now in its fourth year, has delivered thousands of shoes to children, enhancing their comfort and confidence in school. GEICO and Shoes That Fit strive to ensure all students have access to essential resources that support their educational journey.
Financial impact: There is no Financial Impact to the DeKalb County School District.
Contact: Dr. Lisa McGhee, (Area - Horizon Schools) Executive Administrator, Division of Schools & Leadership, (404) 925-1093
Derrick Hardy (Area - Horizon Schools), Area Superintendent, Division of Schools & Leadership, (678) 641-7246
Mr. Eric T. Johnson, Principal, Panola Way ES (Horizon Area), Division of Schools & Leadership, (678) 676-9334
Effective: March 2025
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
February 14, 2025
Hello Mr. Johnson,
I’m excited to potentially partner with your school and Shoes that Fit to donate a new pair
of shoes for each your students at Panola Elementary at a value of 15K.
Since 2021, GEICO has partnered with Shoes Fit and provided over 30,000 shoes to
children across the country. This initiative supports our strategy of providing resources to
students supporting learning, increased self-esteem, and confidence.
I’ve listed below some of the success stories garnered through our partnership:
• Tucson, Arizona
• Danville, Virginia
The GEICO Philanthropic Foundation is committed to efforts that drive positive social
change making our communities safer, and better place for all of us.
To ensure a smooth process the team will work with you to manage the logistics of this
distribution, which will include gathering the shoe sizes of your students and will send you
further information on how this smooth process works.
I hope that you are just as excited about this opportunity as we are.
Looking forward to connecting soon,
Mac
McArthur Stephen He/Him/His
Social Impact & Philanthropy
In the Community | GEICO