EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION &
BUSINESS MEETING
OF THE
DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 12, 2025
The DeKalb County Board of Education held its Executive Session, Work Session, Community
Input Session and Business Meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, in the J. David Williamson
Board Room, at the DeKalb County School District’s Robert R. Freeman Administrative
Instructional Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Chair convened the meeting at 11:37 am and noted the following were
in attendance; herself, Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.,
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., and Superintendent, Dr. Devon Q. Horton. Ms. Allyson Gevertz
attended the meeting virtually.
Mr. Awet Eyasu joined the meeting in person at 12:20 pm. Ms. Allyson Gevertz joined the
meeting in person @ 4:27 pm.
Also in attendance were General Counsel Attorney, Ms. Melanie Slaton and Executive Director
to the Board, Ms. Carolyn Lloyd.
Mrs. Pierce led the pledge of allegiance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mrs. Pierce requested a motion to adopt the May 12, 2025 agenda with the following items
moved to consent.
F.2.a. Approval of the Minutes
F.3.a.i. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICA) ~ Various Services ~
Aspires Construction & Design, Chamblee Fence Co., Clean - A – Blind of Atlanta,
Georgia Stage, John Q. Bullard Associates, Premier Grease
F.3.a.ii. Contract Renewal ~ RFP 22-752-012 ~ Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance Services ~
Yellowstone Landscape SE, LLC ~ Renewal #3 of 4 (Not to exceed $5,000,000)
F.3.a.iii. Contract Renewal ~ Supplemental Custodial Services ~ RFP 24-557 ~ KleanPro
Facility Services, LLC, Building Maintenance Services, Inc., American Facility
Services, Inc. and Pinnacle Maintenance Services Inc., ~ Contract Renewal # 1 of 4
(Not to exceed $9,000,000)
F.3.b.i. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Comprehensive Energy Audit ~ Savannah-
Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) and Georgia Power Company
F.3.b.ii. Contract Renewal ~ Lease Purchase ~ State of Georgia Contract 99999-
SPD00001370005 ~ Lease Purchase of Digital Printing Equipment ~ Canon Solutions
America ~ Contract Renewal #2 of 5 (Not to exceed $170,000)
F.3.b.iii. Contract Award ~ RFQ 25-601 ~ Electronic Recycling Program ~ Vantage Point
ITAD, eWaste ePlanet, LLC, Imaan International, Inc., Premiere Surplus
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F.3.d.i. Contract Renewal ~ ITB 24-17 ~ School Nutrition Fresh Produce ~ Royal Food Service
~ Renewal #1 of 4 (Not to exceed $3,974,377 for SY 25-26)
F.3.d.ii. Contract Renewal ~ ITB 24- 19 ~ School Nutrition Paper Products ~ Southeastern
Paper Group, LLC. ~ Renewal # 1 of 4 (Not to exceed $3,863,940 for SY 25-26)
F.3.d.iii. Contract Renewal ~ ITB 24-23 ~ School Nutrition Bread Products ~ Bimbo Bakeries
USA, Inc. ~ Renewal #1 of 4 (Not to exceed $1,128,090 for SY 25-26)
F.3.d.iv. Contract Renewal ~ ITB 24-25 School Nutrition Cold Storage Services ~ Boulevard
Cold Storage (The Waken Meat Company) Renewal # 1 of 4 (Not to exceed $300,000
for SY 25-26)
F.3.d.v. Contract Renewal ~ ITB 24-28 School Nutrition Fluid Milk ~ New Dairy of Kentucky,
LLC (d/b/a Borden Dairy), Renewal # 1 of 4 (Not to exceed $5,444,315 for SY 25-26)
F.4.a. Infinite Campus Student Information System Annual Renewal (Not to exceed
$1,340,280.96)
F.4.b. Lightspeed Content Filtering Solution Renewal (Not to exceed $891,765)
F.4.c. Computer Aid, Inc. Services Approval (Not to exceed $2,550,987.20)
F.4.d. Identity Automation Approval (not to exceed $291,225)
G.1. Ready For Action: Board Policy DIB: Financial Reports
With no objections, the agenda for the May 12, 2025, work session and business meeting
agenda were adopted.
RECOGNITIONS
STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Student Board Representative, Miss Precious Nketsia, Cedar Grove High School, 12th Grade
was unable to attend this month’s meeting.
RECOGNITIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / MIRACLE MAKER AWARDS
a. Recognition: Chamblee High School Girls’ Swim Team
Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1
b. Recognition: Chamblee High School Boys’ Swim Team
Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1
c. Recognition: Chamblee High School Swimmer, Ian Combs
Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1
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d. Recognition: Dunwoody High School Boys’ 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Team
Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1
e. Recognition: Dunwoody High School Swimmer, Luke Sandberg
Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1
f. Recognition: Dunwoody High School Wrestling Team
Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1
g. Recognition: Barack H. Obama Elementary School Girls’ Basketball Team
Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
h. Recognition: Oak View Elementary School Dance Team
Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
i. Recognition: Towers High School Parent, Ms. Courtney Guard
Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
j. Recognition: Smoke Rise Elementary School Boys’ Basketball Team
Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
k. Recognition: Chapel Hill Middle School Girls’ Basketball Team
Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Member, District 5
l. Recognition: Miller Grove Middle School Boys’ Wrestling Team
Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Member, District 5
m. Recognition: Southwest DeKalb High School Swimmer, Pilar King
Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Member, District 5
n. Recognition: Southwest DeKalb High School Wrestler, Amir Ferguson
Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Member, District 5
o. Recognition: Stephenson Middle School Boys’ Basketball Team
Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr. Board Member, District 6
p. Recognition: Redan High School Girls’ Flag Football Team
Presented by: Mr. Awet Eyasu, Board Member, District 7
q. Proclamation: School Lunch Hero Day
Presented by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Board Member, District 2
r. Proclamation: National School Nurse Day, May 7, 2025
Presented by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Board Member, District 2
s. Recognition: 2025 Georgia Scholar Program Honorees
Presented by: Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
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t. Recognition: 2025 Georgia Student Technology Competition and Cyber
Champion Winners
Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
u. Recognition: National Police Week, May 11- May 17, 2025
Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6
v. Recognition: Honoring Cedar Grove Elementary School and Tucker High School
2025 APBS Conference PBI Film Festival Winners
Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6
GROUP / EXTERNAL PRESENTATION ~ No Agenda Item This Month
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1. Superintendent’s Report
a. Strategic Plan Update ~ Goal Area #5: Mental Health and Wellness
Presented by: Dr. Norman Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Students
and Services, Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of
Wrap Around Services
b. Student Assignment Progress Report Update
Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of
Access & Opportunity
Mrs. Sarita Smith, Executive Director of Student Assignment, Division of Access &
Opportunity
c. Capital Improvement & Facilities Update
Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
2. Committee of the Whole Presentation
a. Access & Opportunity Audit: Results and Recommendations
Presented by: Dr. Cassandra Davis, Mr. Lenworth Williamson, and Ms. Ava
Archibald, Public Consulting Group (PCG)
ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Pierce called for a motion to adjourn May 12, 2025, meeting to an executive session for
the purpose of discussing permitted matters regarding litigation, land, legal, personnel, and
student appeals.
On a motion by Mr. DaCosta, Sr., second by Ms. McGinniss , and with a vote of (6/0), the May
12, 2025, meeting adjourned to executive session.
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ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Pierce called to adjourn the May 12, 2025, executive session to convene the work session.
On a motion by Mr. Eyasu, second by Ms. McGinniss and with a vote of (7/0), the May 12,
2025, executive session adjourned to the convene work session.
REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE MAY 12, 2025, BUSINESS MEETING
11.01.a.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6 requested that the Board of Education
approve the name change for Pine Ridge Elementary to Stephenson Elementary School.
Ms. McGinniss objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.
11.01.b.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6 requested that the Board of Education
approve the renaming of the Stephenson Elementary School mascot to the Jaguar. In addition to
the mascot change, the school colors will shift from red and black to royal blue and silver.
Ms. McGinniss objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.
11.02.a.
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair, requested that the Board of Education approve the minutes
of the following meetings; April 21, 2025, board meeting which includes the executive session,
work session, community input session and business meeting, and the April 30 – May 1, 2025
2-day board retreat and executive session.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.a.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the following Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) not-
to-exceed $555,999.99
Aspire Construction and Design ($90,000)
Chamblee Fence Co ($95,000)
Clean A Blind of Atlanta ($95,000)
Georgia Stage ($95,000)
John Q Bullard Associates ($85,000)
Premier Grease ($95,999.99)
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.a. ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract renewal of RFP 22-752-012 for Landscaping and
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Lawn Maintenance Services to Yellowstone Landscape SE, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount
of $5,000,000.
This is the third of four (#3 of 4), one (1) year renewal options, effective May 20, 2025,
through May 19, 2026.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.a. iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the first of four (#1 of 4) contract renewals for RFP 24-557
Supplemental Custodial Services in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 to:
KleanPro Facility Services, LLC
Building Maintenance Services, Inc.
American Facility Services, Inc.
Pinnacle Maintenance Services Inc.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.b.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve DeKalb County School District participation in Georgia Power’s
Energy Conservation Measure Service utilizing the Savannah-Chatham County Public School
System (SCCPSS) RFP C21-03.
The Master Services Agreement to Georgia Power Company will be presented to the Board
after Comprehensive Energy Audits have been completed.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.b. ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve contract renewal for State of Georgia Contract 99999-
SPD00001370005 Lease Purchase of Digital Printing Equipment - Canon Solutions
America, for an amount not to exceed $170,000.
This is the second of five (#2 of 5), one (1) year renewal options, effective July 1, 2025,
through June 30, 2026.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.b.iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract award of RFQ 25-601 Electronic Recycling
Program to the following recycling vendors:
Vantage Point ITAD
eWaste ePlanet LLC
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Imaan International Inc.
Premiere Surplus Inc.
This contract is a Zero-Cost Budget.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.c.
FLEET AND TRANSPORTATION ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.03.d.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract renewal of ITB 24-17 for the purchase of fresh
produce to Royal Food Service, for an amount not to exceed $3,974,377 for SY 25-26.
This is the first of four (#1 of 4), one (1) year renewal options, effective July 1, 2025, through
June 30, 2026.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.d. ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract renewal of ITB 24-19 School Nutrition Paper Products
to Southeastern Paper Group, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $3,863,940 for SY 25-26.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.d. iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract renewal of ITB 24-23 School Nutrition Bread Products
to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $1,128,090 for SY 25-26.
This is the first of four (#1 of 4), one (1) year renewal options, effective July 1, 2025, through
June 30, 2026.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.d. iv.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract renewal of ITB 24-25 School Nutrition Cold Storage
Services to Boulevard Cold Storage (The Waken Meat Company), in the amount not to
exceed $300,000 for SY 25-26.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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11.03.d. v.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the contract renewal of ITB 24-28 School Nutrition Fluid Milk
to New Dairy of Kentucky, LLC (d/b/a Borden Dairy), in an amount not to
exceed $5,444,315 for SY 25-26.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.03.e.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve Change Order No. 8 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc.,
in a not to exceed amount of $188,594.13.
11.03.e. ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve Change Order No. 6 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises,
Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $534,629.99.
11.03.e.iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFQu No. 25-752-005 for Construction
Management Services (“CM@Risk”) for the Kingsley Elementary School HVAC System
Replacement and Renovations project to Evergreen Construction.
Additionally, it requested that the Board approve a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 for
the Pre-Construction Phase Fee associated with this contract. Additional packages will be
presented to the Board for approval as indicated below:
Early release package tentatively presented in Summer 2025.
Final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) will be presented in Fall 2025.
Additional sub-packages may be presented to the Board for approval as needed.
Ms. McGinniss objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.
11.03.e. iv.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the recommended budget adjustments to projects in the District’s
E-SPLOST V program found in the document “E-SPLOST V Project Budget Adjustments May
2025.pdf.”
11.03.e.v.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the award of RFP No. 25-752-002 for GC Services Security
Vestibules for Kelley Lake Elementary School, Lithonia Middle School, and Tucker High
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School - to Lefko Development, Inc. dba Lefko Construction for the lump sum not to exceed
amount of $1,191,565.95.
11.03.e.vi.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve:
The established Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) of $33,004,126 for the
construction of the Idlewood Elementary School HVAC Systems Replacement and
Renovations project per the terms set forth in the Construction Manager at Risk
(“CM@Risk”) contract previously awarded to Balfour Beatty Construction.
Amendment No. 6 to Cooper Carry, Inc. in a Not -to-Exceed amount of $732,248 for
added design services
Ms. McGinniss objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.
11.03.e.vii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve the below:
The established Final Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) of $32,864,610 for the
construction of the Murphey Candler Elementary School HVAC Systems
Replacement and Renovations Project per the terms set forth in the Construction
Manager at Risk (“CM@Risk”) contract previously awarded to Balfour Beatty
Construction.
Amendment No. 7 to Cooper Carry, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $941,255 for
added design services.
Ms. McGinniss objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.
11.03.e.viii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
Board of Education approve Amendment No. 1 to Raymond Engineering for the Chapel Hill
Middle School Roof, HVAC and Controls Replacement project in a not to exceed amount of
$282,753.85.
Ms. McGinniss objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and would be
voted on separately.
11.04.a.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional
Technology, requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the annual renewal
agreement for the Infinite Campus Student Information System with K-12 Solutions Group at a
cost not to exceed $1,340,280.96.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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11.04.b.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional
Technology, 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.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.04.c.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional
Technology, requested that the Board of Education approve the request to utilize the services of
Computer Aid, Inc (CAI), not to exceed $2,550,987.20.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.04.d.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional
Technology, requested that the Board of Education approve the request to utilize the services of
Identity Automation not to exceed $291,225. This amount includes a one-time cost of $64,000
for professional services.
This item was approved to be placed the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
11.05.
CHIEF OF STAFF DIVISION ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.06.a.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the Board
of Education accept the March 2025 Monthly Financial Report.
11.06.b.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the Board
of Education approve the Tentative Budget/Revenue Budget Projections and Tentative Tax
Levy for FY2026.
11.07.a.
Mr. Jason Kennedy, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources,
requested that the Board of Education approve the May Human Resources Report.
11.08.
SCHOOLS & LEADERSHIP ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.09.a.
Ms. Janetta Greenwood, Director of Fernbank, Division of Curriculum & Instruction requested
that the Board of Education approve the contract for the Implementation of the CISTEMIC
district wide STEAM Education Framework at a cost not to exceed $2,980,000.
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Ms. McGinniss objected to the item. It was removed from the consent agenda. Superintendent,
Dr. Horton recommended to table this item and bring it back before the board in June. The
board agreed.
11.10.
WRAP AROUND SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.11.
STUDENT SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.12.
ACCESS & OPPORTUNITY ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.13.
ACCOUNTABILITY & RESEARCH ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.14.a
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS ~ No Agenda Item This
Month
11.15.a.
LEGAL SERVICES / RISK MANAGEMENT ~ No Agenda Item This Month
AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS AND POLICIES
G.1.
Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Board Member, District 2 requested that the Board of Education
rescind Board Policy DIB: Financial Reports as Ready For Action. All the language from board
policy DIB will be retained in regulations under Board Policy DI: Accounting and Reporting.
This item was approved to be placed on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
CONVENE THE BUSINESS MEETING
Mrs. Pierce, Board Chair called to convene the May 12, 2025, business meeting.
On a motion by Ms. McGinniss, second by Mr. DaCosta, Sr., and with a vote of (7/0), the May
12, 2025, convened the business meeting.
The community input session began at 5:45 pm.
COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION AND BUSINESS MEETING
Mrs. Pierce convened the Community Input Session and Ms. Gevertz called the speakers for
Public Comments.
The following individuals addressed the Board:
1. Honidu Marico
2. Teixiera Peoples
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3. Deborah Jones
4. Maria Beal-Parker
5. Miriam Martin
6. Sundra Burdette ~ No Show
7. Venola Mason
8. Carlene Anderson
9. Wendy Wheeler-Drew
10. Isaiah Hines
11. Christian Hill
12. Aleja Seabron
13. Melanie Williams
CONSENT AGENDA
Mrs. Pierce, Board Chair called for a motion to approve the additional May 12, 2025, consent
agenda items.
On a motion by Mr. Eyasu, second by Ms. McGinniss and with a vote of 7/0, the motion passed
to approve the additional items on the consent agenda.
ACTION ITEM(S)
K.1. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Pierce called for a motion to adopt the actions as discussed in Executive Session for:
a. Item: Approval to Uphold the Student Appeals # 25-13 and #25-14 as discussed in
Executive Session
On a motion by Mr. Eyasu, second by Hogan, Ph.D., and with a vote of 7/0, the motion
passed.
K.2. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Item: Approval of the first 3 hiring recommendations (items a-c) as discussed in
Executive Session
On a motion by Mr. DaCosta, Sr., second by Ms. McGinniss, and with a vote of 7/0, the
motion passed.
b. Item: Approval of the 4th hiring recommendation (item d) as discussed in Executive
Session
On a motion by Mr. Ziffer, second by Mr. Eyasu, an abstention by Mrs. Pierce, and with
a vote of 6/1, the motion passed.
c. Item: Approval of the 5th hiring recommendation (item e) as discussed in Executive
Session
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On a motion by Mr. DaCosta, Sr., second by Mr. Eyasu, opposition by Ms. McGinniss
and with a vote of 6/1, the motion passed.
d. Item: Approval of the 6th hiring recommendation (item f) as discussed in Executive
Session
On a motion by Mr. Ziffer, second by Mr. Eyasu, opposition by Ms. McGinniss and with
a vote of 6/1, the motion passed.
e. Item: Approval of the 7th hiring recommendation (item g) as discussed in Executive
Session
On a motion by Ms. Gevertz second by Mr. Eyasu, opposition by Ms. McGinniss and
Mr. DaCosta, Sr., and with a vote of 5/2, the motion passed.
K.3. APPROVAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA
Mrs. Pierce called for a motion to approve the following Action Items which were NOT
placed on the consent agenda.
a. Item: F.1.a. Renaming of Pine Ridge Elementary School
On a motion by Mr. Dacosta, Sr., second by Mr. Eyasu, opposition by Ms. McGinniss,
and with a vote of 6/1, the motion passed.
b. Item: F.1.b. Renaming of the Mascot at Stephenson Elementary School
On a motion by Mr. Dacosta, Sr., second by Mr. Eyasu, opposition by Ms. McGinniss,
and with a vote of 6/1, the motion passed.
c. Item: F.3.e.iii. E-SPLOST V Project ~ Contract Award ~ CM @ Risk ~ RFQu 25-752-
005 Kingsley Elementary School HVAC System Replacement and Renovations ~
Evergreen Construction, Inc. ~ Preconstruction Phase Fee
On a motion by Mr. Ziffer, second by Mr. DaCosta, Sr., opposition by Ms. McGinniss,
and with a vote of 6/1, the motion passed.
d. Item: F.3.e.vi. E-SPLOST VI Project ~ Final Guaranteed Maximum Price and
Amendment Request ~ #23336 ~ Idlewood Elementary School HVAC Systems
Replacement and Renovations Project ~ Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC. And Cooper
Carry, Inc ~ Final GMP Approval and Amendment No. 6. ~ A/E Fee Adjustment
On a motion by Mr. Eyasu, second by Mr. DaCosta, Sr., opposition by Ms. McGinniss,
and with a vote of 6/1, the motion passed.
e. Item: F.3.e.vii. E-SPLOST VI Project ~ Final Guaranteed Maximum Price and
Amendment Request ~ #24736 ~ Murphey Candler Elementary School HVAC Systems
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Replacement and Renovation Project ~ Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC. and Cooper
Carry, Inc ~ Final GMP Approval and Amendment No. 7. ~ A/E Fee Adjustment
On a motion by Hogan, Ph.D., second by Mr. DaCosta, Sr., opposition by Ms.
McGinniss, and with a vote of 6/1, the motion passed.
f. Item: F.3.e.viii. Capital Improvement Project ~ Amendment Request ~ Raymond
Engineering ~ Chapel Hill Middle School Roof, HVAC and Controls Replacement ~
Amendment No. 1, Additional Design Fee Approval
On a motion by Mr. DaCosta, Sr., second by Hogan, Ph.D., opposition by Ms.
McGinniss, and with a vote of 6/1 the motion passed.
ADJOURN
With no objections, Mrs. Pierce adjourned the May 12, 2025, work session and business
meeting.
The work session and business meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm.
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Secretary Ex-Officio Chair