A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roster
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Summary: BOARD MEMBERS:
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Mr. Awet Eyasu
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Mr. Awet Eyasu
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adopt the April 30, 2025-May 1, 2025, 2-day board retreat agenda.
Motion: __________________
Seconded by: ____________
Vote: _____________________
Motion: __________________
Seconded by: ____________
Vote: _____________________
C. BOARD RETREAT & EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ Day 1 ~ April 30, 2025 ~ 9:00 AM
1. WELCOME & OVERVIEW
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Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
2. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ~ Day 1 ~ April 30, 2025
a. Board Governance & Effective Meetings (3 docs)
- GSBA Ethics brochure-loRes for Retreat 4.29.25 AID 1812456 Read Text
- GSBA Open Meetings and Open Records Act AID 1812457 Read Text
- GSBA 2025 Dekalb County - ZB Presentation AID 1812458 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Ms. Zenda Bowie, Consultant, Georgia School Board Association (GSBA)
b. Norms, Protocols & Best Practices in the Art of Leadership (1 doc)
- Good Boards Get Better (002) AID 1812459 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Dr. Donna Hinton, Senior Board Development Specialist, Georgia School Board Association (GSBA)
c. Board Office Procedures, Updates & Discussion
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Summary: Presented by: Ms. Carolyn Lloyd, Executive Director of Board Operations,
Ms. Tracy Pinson, Executive Assistant to the Board,
Ms. Cheryl McEwan, Executive Specialist to the Board
Ms. Tracy Pinson, Executive Assistant to the Board,
Ms. Cheryl McEwan, Executive Specialist to the Board
D. RECESS BOARD RETREAT & EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ DAY 1 ~ April 30, 2025
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education recess Day 1, April 30, 2025, of the 2-day board retreat and executive session.
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: ______________
Vote: ________________
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: ______________
Vote: ________________
E. CALL TO ORDER ~ DAY 2 ~ May 1, 2025 ~ 9:00 AM
1. Roster
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Summary: BOARD MEMBERS:
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Mr. Awet Eyasu
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Mr. Awet Eyasu
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
F. RECONVENE BOARD RETREAT & EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ Day 2 ~ May 1, 2025
1. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ~ Day 2, May 1, 2025
a. Safety & Discipline Updates (1 doc)
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Elijah Palmer, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff Division,
Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services
Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services
b. Foundation Update (2 docs)
- Foundation Update AID 1812952 Read Text
- Foundation Spring 2025 Presentation (1) AID 1812322 Read Text
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Summary: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
c. Election of Audit Committee Advisory Members (8 docs)
Why: To clarify the election and service process.
- CA Scoring Rubric (1) AID 1814932 Read Text
- C Iconis AID 1814927 Read Text
- T Peeples AID 1814928 Read Text
- J Williams AID 1814929 Read Text
- Board Policy BBC Board Committees AID 1810624 Read Text
- Cathy Iconis Resume AID 1813597 Read Text
- Tambria M. Peeples Resume AID 1813598 Read Text
- James B. Williams Resume AID 1813599 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Joel Thibodeaux, Director of Internal Audits & Compliance, Chief of Staff Division
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education elect no more than three (3) Community Advisors to the Audit Committee.
Contact: Mr. Joel Thibodeaux, Director of Internal Audits & Compliance, Chief of Staff Division
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Committee Chair, 678.676.0027
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Committee Chair, 678.676.0027
Effective: Upon Board of Education Approval
Status: Approval by General Counsel
d. ESPLOST VI Priorities (4 docs)
- E-SPLOST and Capital Program Update Presentation (5.1.25) AID 1812313 Read Text
- Prioritized ESPLOST Funded Active Projects (revised 4.15.2025) AID 1812314 Read Text
- E-SPLOST VII - DCSD Process and Timeline AID 1812315 Read Text
- DeKalb Schools LOI & G-17 - (4-24-25) (Raymond James) AID 1812316 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
e. FY26 Budget (4 docs)
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
2. CONSENT AGENDA
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the April 30-May 1, 2025, 2-day board retreat consent agenda item.
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: ___________
Vote: _______
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: ___________
Vote: _______
3. ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the May 1, 2025, executive session and convene the board retreat.
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: _____________
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: _____________
G. ADJOURN
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the April 30 ~ May 1, 2025, 2-day board retreat & executive session.
Motion: _____________________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: ___________
Motion: _____________________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: ___________
No agenda items found.