Agenda Item
b. Wireless Maintenance Agreement (Not to exceed $128,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the annual subscription for the wireless maintenance agreement from Integrated Communications Networks (ICN) at a cost not to exceed $128,000. This is a one-year maintenance agreement.
Why: To ensure the ability to provide continuous and efficient support of the district’s wireless infrastructure and digital initiatives.
Details: The DeKalb County School District has been transforming the technology infrastructure to provide a more robust wireless connectivity. Students and staff are utilizing wireless technology to access instructional content and numerous cloud-based applications. The wireless maintenance agreement is an annual contract providing protection for all DCSD hardware and software licenses associated with the wireless infrastructure. This agreement is essential to ensuring continuous coverage and support for the wireless network that facilitates the connectivity of devices used by students and staff. It also safeguards against potential hardware and software failures for over 8000 DCSD wireless access points, licenses, and supporting servers, which collectively offer a secure wireless network for all DCSD-issued devices.
Financial impact: $128,000
General Fund
100.2800.530000.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000
Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274
Effective: June 2025
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
ATTORNEY – CLIENT COMMUNICATION
PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST FORM TO
DCSD OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS.
*** This request is a confidential communication and should be treated as such ***
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic:
Wireless Maintenance Agreement
________________________________________________________________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
5/14/25
Date of request: ___________ Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
To ensure the ability to provide continuous and efficient support of the
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
district's wireless infrastructure and digital initiatives
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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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