Agenda Item
iii. Donation Acceptance of $60,000 from Austin Elementary School Foundation to Austin Elementary School
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Interim Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that DeKalb County Board of Education accept the donation of $60,000 from the Austin Elementary School Foundation to provide additional classroom resources for the 25-26 school year.
Why: This donation will provide grade-levels teams with resources to strengthen hands-on learning, push the advance content curriculum, and enrich our STEM curriculum. These tools will directly support student achievement by increasing engagement, supporting differentiated instruction, and aligning with Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Details: Each Grade-level would be provided with a portion of the donation to determine what is most needed for that grade level. Items allowed would be:
math manipulatives to enhance conceptual understand Khan Mappers online program access to support individualized pathways in math.
STEM classroom materials to encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world application of science and engineering concepts.
Other needed curriculum-based resources.
Financial impact: No Financial Impact to the District
Contact: Ms. Avis Mooneyham, Principal, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-571-4609
Effective: November 17, 2025
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs