Agenda Item
d. Division of Student Services ~ Assessment Licenses and Materials (Not to exceed $1,100,000) ~ Updated 8.7.2025
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve this board agenda item between the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) and Scholastic Testing Services, Pearson, and Riverside Insights regarding the educational use of assessment licenses and materials utilized in the district’s gifted identification process in a total amount not to exceed $1,100,000.
Scholastic Testing Services: $345,063.60
Pearson: $158,400
Riverside Insights: $314,688
Why: In compliance with the Georgia Department of Education SBOE Rule 160-4-2-.38 Education Programs for Gifted Students Evaluation and Eligibility, the use of these state approved assessments in DeKalb County School District’s gifted identification process will increase the number of students considered for gifted services thus closing the gap of the underrepresentation of minority, special education, EL, and/or low socio-economic groups for placement in state funded programs.
Details: The DeKalb County School District will purchase assessment licenses and materials to support the academic success of students served through the Division of Student Services in accordance to Board Policy DJE (III.D.3.g).
Financial impact: GL Charge Code - Gifted Supplies- 100.1000.561000.34411.8740.9990.8010.094.0000
Contact: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, 678-676-0418
Dr. Donyell Atkinson, Senior Coordinator Gifted Department, Division of Student Services, 678-676-0175
Effective: September 2025
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
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DCSD OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS.
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic:
Assessment Licenses and Materials
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(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
7/18/2025
Date of request: ___________
7/21/2025
Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) and Scholastic Testing Services, Pearson, and Riverside Insights regarding the educational use of assessment licenses and materials utilized in the district’s gifted identification process in
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
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PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
Scholastic Testing Services: $345,063.60Pearson: $158,400.00Riverside Insights: $314,688.00
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Attachment #1: Pearson_ NNAT3Attachment #2: Riverside Insights_ CogAT & IOWAAttachment #3: Scholastic Testing Services_Consummable Student BookletsAttachment #4: Scholastic
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Emmikka Atkinson
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
Emmika_Atkinson@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________ (678) 676-0175
Telephone: ____________________________________
Gifted Education in the Division of Student Services
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Norman C. Sauce III, Ed.D.
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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