Agenda Item
ii. School Donation Acceptance for the Installation of an Outdoor Classroom at Hawthorne Elementary School (Not to exceed $10,000) ~ Updated 6.5.2025
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 the donation of $10,000 from the Hawthorne Elementary School ’s Parent Teacher Organization as a one-time donation per Board Policy DFK “Gifts and Bequests Guidelines”.
Why: The purpose is to accept a donation to receive design and construction services for the installation of an outdoor classroom at the existing playground of Hawthorne Elementary School.
Details: Hawthorne Elementary School ’s Parent Teacher Organization is requesting approval to accept their one-time donation of $10,000 for the cost of materials, delivery, and construction of the outdoor classroom.
The DeKalb County School District Operations Division has worked with the Hawthorne Elementary School administration and Parent Teacher Organization to ensure these improvements meet all design and construction standards and guidelines.
Financial impact: The agreement would require a one-time donation of $10,000 that will be provided by Hawthorne Elementary School ’s Parent Teacher Organization.
Contact: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0898
Effective: July 2025
Status: Attorney Approval Not Needed
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
In May 2025, Hawthorne Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) notified the
Operations Division that they have funds to install an outdoor classroom on the campus.
Operations subsequently notified the school of what information was needed for the review and
acceptance of the donation. The Hawthorne Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
submitted the necessary information for review and submission for Board of Education approval.