Agenda Item
8. 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
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic:
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Approval to Purchase Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies for Pre-kindergarten 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 Sp
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
Date of request: ___________
10/23/25 10/31/25
Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
The use of these agreements with the listed vendors will provide access to
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
furniture, equipment, and supplies from a large pool of vendors that can supply the resources within a timely manner. Board Policy DJE D.3.d.
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PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
Pursuant to Board Policy DJE D.3.D, purchases can be made through contracts formally solicited and obtained by the State of Georgia and through
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
inter-governmental and education cooperatives, alliances, and consortiums to achieve cost savings and administrative efficiencies based on economies of scale.
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Chronology, Qualifying ES, and Board Agenda Item, etc.
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Dr. Zack Phillips
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
Zack_Phillips@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________ (678) 349-1730
Telephone: ____________________________________
Early Learning and Pre-K Programs
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Ms. Kiana King, Acting Chief of Student Services
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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