Agenda Item
ii. School Donation Acceptance for the Installation of Artificial Turf for the Playground Area at Oak Grove Elementary School (Not to exceed $60,000) ~ Updated 7.14. 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 $60,000 from the Oak Grove Foundation 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 artificial turf for the existing playground area of Oak Grove Elementary School.
Details: Oak Grove Elementary School is requesting approval to accept their one-time donation of $60,000 for the cost of materials, delivery, and installation of artificial turf in the existing playground area.
The DeKalb County School District Operations Division has worked with the Oak Grove Elementary School administration and the Oak Grove Foundation to ensure these improvements meet all design and construction standards and guidelines.
Financial impact: The agreement would require a one-time donation of $60,000 that will be provided by Oak Grove Foundation.
Contact: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0898
Effective: July 2025
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs