Agenda Item
i. Donation Acceptance: Memorandum of Agreement ~ Dunwoody High School Community Association, Inc., AKA "The Wildcat Foundation" ~ Dunwoody High School ~ Updated 8.8.2025
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Interim Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Communications & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DeKalb County School District and Dunwoody High School Community Association, Inc.
Why: Adding additional seating in the form of a Bleacher System will allow Dunwoody HS to host athletic and other school events on their home field. Approval of the Agreement supports the Dunwoody High School Community Association, Inc. desire to raise funds from private donors and make required investments in design and engineering costs with assurance and commitment from the Board to approve the project to be constructed.
Details: The Memorandum of Understanding covers the stipulations and parameters undertaken by the District and the Dunwoody High School Community Association, Inc. to successfully complete the project as outlined in Exhibit “A”.
Financial impact: Per the agreement, the Dunwoody High School Community Association, Inc. will donate 100% of the costs for the design and construction of the Bleacher Seating System. The district will provide the cost of testing and inspections of the construction phase to ensure standards are met.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer; Division of Operations, 678.676.1475
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Under Review by the Office of Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: ________
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic: __Legal Review and Approval - Donation Approval Request_________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
Date of request: ___8/8/2025_______________ Due Date: __8/82025__________3 to 5 business days)
Background information/Detail: Memorandum of Understanding - Donation -Dunwoody HS –
The Dunwoody High School Community Foundation
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
Requested by: ___Darlene Y. Hughes, Esq______________________________________________
Email: _darlene_hughes@dekalbschoolsga.org___________ Telephone: __678-676-1447_____________
Department: ______Division of Operations__________________________________________________
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _____Erick Hofstetter_______________________________________
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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