A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roster
Details
Summary: BOARD MEMBERS:
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Mr. Awet Eyasu
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Mr. Awet Eyasu
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adopt the agenda for the September 25, 2025-September 26, 2025, 2-day board retreat and executive session.
Motion: __________________
Seconded by: ____________
Vote: _____________________
Motion: __________________
Seconded by: ____________
Vote: _____________________
C. BOARD RETREAT & EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ Day 1 ~ September 25, 2025 ~ 12:00 PM
1. WELCOME & OVERVIEW
2. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ~ Day 1 ~ September 25, 2025
a. Superintendent Evaluation Follow-Up
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Summary: Presented by: Ms. Julia Bernath, Board Development Specialist, Georgia School Board Association (GSBA)
b. 2025-2026 Legislative Priorities Discussion
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Thurbert Baker, Attorney General,
Mr. Edward Lindsey, Jr., Dentons
Mr. Edward Lindsey, Jr., Dentons
3. ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the September 25, 2025 executive session.
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: _____________
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: _____________
D. RECESS BOARD RETREAT & EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ DAY 1 ~ September 25, 2025
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education recess the September 25, 2025, board retreat.
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: ______________
Vote: ________________
Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: ______________
Vote: ________________
E. CALL TO ORDER ~ BOARD RETREAT & TRAINING ~ DAY 2 ~ September 26, 2025 ~ 9:00 AM
1. Roster
Details
Summary: BOARD MEMBERS:
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Mr. Awet Eyasu
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Mr. Awet Eyasu
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
F. RECONVENE BOARD RETREAT & TRAINING ~ Day 2 ~ September 26, 2025
1. TOPIC OF DISCUSSION ~ Day 2, September 26, 2025
a. Development of Board Norms & Protocols
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Summary: Presented by: Dr. Donna Hinton, Senior Board Development Specialist, Georgia School Board Association (GSBA)
G. ADJOURN
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the September 25, 2025 ~ September 26, 2025, 2-day board retreat and executive session.
Motion: _____________________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: ___________
Motion: _____________________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: ___________
No agenda items found.