Agenda Item
b. Lightspeed Content Filtering Solution Renewal (Not to exceed $891,765)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the Lightspeed Content Filter platform from CDW-G at a cost not to exceed $891,765.
Why: To purchase content filtering to protect all student and staff instructional devices while maintaining the District's Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliance, AUP adherence, and network security.
Details: Lightspeed’s content filtering solution is a powerful, cloud-based tool designed to help school districts comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), a federal requirement for all K-12 schools that receive E-rate funding. By utilizing advanced algorithms and AI-driven filtering, Lightspeed ensures students access only age-appropriate and educational content while blocking harmful or inappropriate material.
Financial impact: $891,765
General Fund
100.1000.561200.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000
Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274
Effective: June 2025
Status: Approved by Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
ATTORNEY – CLIENT COMMUNICATION
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DCSD OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS.
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic:
Lightspeed
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(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
4/2/25
Date of request: ___________ Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
To purchase content filtering to protect students and
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
staff within compliance and network security.
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PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
LaKeisha Brooks
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
lakeisha_brooks@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________ 678-676-1274
Telephone: ____________________________________
DIIT
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Kermit Belcher
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _______________________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-OR- (check one only)
Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept.
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel ____________________________________
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________
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