Agenda Item
a. Approval to Purchase Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies for 102 (Pre-Kindergarten-4) Classes through TIPS Cooperative Agreements with Becker’s School Supplies, Kaplan Early Learning Company, Lakeshore Learning Materials LLC, and Really Good Stuff LLC, and OMNIA Partners Agreement with School Specialty Using Bright From The Start (BFTS) Pre-K4 Grant Classroom Refurbishment Funds (Not to Exceed $1,530,000) No Financial Impact to the District’s General Operating Budget
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education authorize the District to purchase furniture, equipment, and supplies for (102) Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K-4) classrooms that existed prior to 2010 from the following vendors in accordance with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and OMNIA Partners in an amount not to exceed $1,530,000.
Becker’s School Supplies (TIPS Contract Number 250802 through October 31, 2030)
Kaplan Early Learning Company (TIPS Contract Number 230301 through May 31, 2028 and Contract Number 250802 through October 31, 2030)
Lakeshore Learning Materials LLC (TIPS Contract Number 230301 through May 31, 2028 and Contract Number 240804 through October 31, 2029)
Really Good Stuff LLC (TIPS Contract Number 240804 through October 31, 2029 and Contract Number 220303 through May 31, 2027)
School Specialty (OMNIA Partners Contract Number R230305)
Why: The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (GA DECAL) Bright From The Start (BFTS) allocated/awarded refurbishment funds to the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) to retrofit (102) grant-funded classrooms that existed prior to 2010. The school district must purchase furniture, equipment, and supplies for the Pre-K classrooms by the June 30, 2026 deadline. Each classroom will be allocated $15,000.
Details: The DeKalb County School District, as a local educational agency (LEA) receiving Bright From the Start - (Pre-K4) Grant funds for classroom refurbishment, has an obligation to continue to enhance the instructional setting for our young scholars. Services from the listed vendors will support the refurbishment process for (102) classrooms throughout the school district with the ordering of new furniture, equipment, and supplies upon Board approval through June 30, 2026.
Financial impact: The financial impact to the Bright From the Start (BFTS) Pre-K4 Grant Classroom Refurbishment Funds will not exceed the amount of $1,530,000 by June 30, 2026. There is no financial impact to the school district’s General Operating Budget.
Each class budget allocation is as follows:
Total Number of ES
Total Number of Classes
Budget Allocation
76
102
$15,000
Total Budget Amount
$1,530,000
Department of Early Learning and Pre-K4 Programs Charge Codes:
560.1000.561500.17822.7481.1540.8010.094.2026- Expendable equipment
560.1000.561000.17822.7481.1540.8010.094.2026- Supplies
560.1000.561100.17822.7481.1540.8010.094.2026- Supplies technology
560.1000.561600.17822.7481.1540.8010.094.2026- Expendable computer equipment
560.1000.564200.17822.7481.1540.8010.094.2026- Books other than textbook
Contact: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, 678-676-1809
Dr. Zack Phillips, Executive Director of Early Learning and Pre-K Programs, Division of Student Services, 678-676-2048
Effective: December 9, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
The Interlocal Purchasing System
Purchasing Made Personal
Printed 22 October 2025
www.reallygoodstuff.com
Really Good Stuff LLC
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bidsupport@reallygoodstuff.com PO MUST REFERENCE TIPS CONTRACT NUMBER
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Overview
Really Good Stuff LLC was founded in 1992 by a group of former educators who were passionate
about creating innovative educational products. The company's mission from the outset was to
provide high-quality, affordable teaching tools and classroom supplies that could enhance the
learning experience for both teachers and students. Initially, Really Good Stuff operated as a small,
catalog-based business, offering a limited selection of unique educational products. Today, Really Good Stuff LLC is
recognized as a trusted provider of educational products, serving
teachers, schools, and districts across the United States. The company continues to prioritize
innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, staying true to its founding mission while evolving to
meet the needs of modern education
AWARDED CONTRACTS "View EDGAR Doc" on Website
Contract Comodity Exp Date EDGAR
220303 Furniture, Furnishings and Services 05/31/2027 See EDGAR Certification Doc.
240402 Office and School Supplies, Products, and Services 06/30/2027 See EDGAR Certification Doc.
240804 Academic and Educational Goods and Services 10/31/2029 See EDGAR Certification Doc.
CONTACTS BY CONTRACTS
220303
Tisha Jacquot Account Director (203) 880-6401 tjacquot@reallygoodstuff.com
Lynn Yeager VP of Sales (877) 867-1920 bidsupport@reallygoodstuff.com
240402
Tisha Jacquot Account Director (203) 880-6401 tjacquot@reallygoodstuff.com
John Tavitian Bids and Contracts (203) 567-3605 jtavitian@excelligence.com
240804
Lynn Yeager VP of Sales (877) 086-9192 lyeager@reallygoodstuff.com
BidsandContracts Bid Department (877) 867-1920 bidsupport@excelligence.com