Executive Session, Work Session, Community Input Session & Business Meeting

Why: The Division of Wrap Around Services and the Department of Student Relations request that DeKalb County School District PBIS schools that have earned Distinguished and Operational Recognition from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) be acknowledged for their commitment, hard work, and exemplary efforts in implementing the PBIS framework with fidelity. These schools have met the GaDOE’s requirements, demonstrating through discipline outcome data that they have created a safe, positive, and healthy learning environment for students.

Why: To ensure that all meetings of the DeKalb Board of Education are facilitated according to the Bylaws and Policies of the DeKalb Board of Education and Roberts Rules of Order.

Why: At the first meeting of each calendar year (or as soon thereafter as possible), all Board Members shall publicly swear to or affirm their commitment to comply with the Board Members Ethics Policy, as set forth in Board Policy BH, and the Board Members Conflict of Interest Policy, as set forth in Board Policy BHA, as well as Board Norms, as approved by the Board on May 6, 2013.

Why: To establish official functions for the elected officials of the DeKalb Board of Education for the calendar year 2026.

Why: The easement will allow Georgia Power Company to upgrade electric distribution lines, poles, and equipment to improve the reliability of electric service to the DeKalb County School District and residents near Rock Chapel Elementary School.

Why: Moving services are needed for various tasks that include, but are not limited to, comprehensive moves out of a facility for construction, moves within a facility during construction, and other tasks involving the movement of massive quantities of materials. These services will be delivered on an as-needed basis, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to the District’s operational requirements.

Why: This action amends the current agreement with Balfour Beatty to incorporate the work included in Phase I of the 2nd GMP and formally establishes the Phase I - 2nd GMP at $651,605.34.

Why: To approve the award of the construction management contract for the Group 3 Security Vestibules project in accordance with the District’s voter-approved E-SPLOST VI program.

Why: Approval of the award of the General Contractor Services contract for the capital improvement project 27736. The Wynbrooke ES Security Vestibules and HVAC System project, in accordance with the DeKalb County School District’s (“DCSD”) voter-approved E-SPLOST VI program, will provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.

Why: DeKalb County Government has requested the revision to the agreement that was approved during the Board’s August 11, 2025 meeting. The program daily snack requirement has changed from approximately 275 snacks daily to approximately 435 snacks daily.

Why: SNS is critical to supporting student health, academic success, and overall school operations. To maintain safe, efficient, and compliant meal service, consistent staffing levels are essential. Temporary staffing offers a strategic and flexible solution to meet these operational demands and achieve cost savings, such as ensuring meal service continuity, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring food safety. This staffing model strategy also supports staffing flexibility for unpredictable absences, improving staff morale and alleviating current staff burnout.

The use of temporary staffing reduces operational strain while avoiding the long-term costs associated with full-time hires, as well as allowing the necessary time needed for proper training of new staff.

Why: Public school systems require sound legal advice on various issues. Therefore, it is prudent for the Board to maintain a law firm they determine to best represent its interests. The renewal of Hall Booth’s contract will enable the DeKalb County School District (“District”) to continue the efficient provision of legal services for general and SPLOST matters.

Why: This request to renew RFP 22-533 ensures the district is provided real estate advisory services on an as-needed basis for services that include but are not limited to real property appraisal, assessments, valuations, acquisitions, brokerage and disposals based on the best value of the property in the context of the current and projected market. This is renewal option four (4) of four (4).

Why: Band uniforms are typically purchased on a rotating seven-year cycle for every high school. Druid Hills High School, Lakeside High School, and Lithonia High School will receive band uniforms this year. Based on the average enrollment for the last three years in the instrumental music programs at each school, the school district will purchase the following quantity of uniforms at a unit price not to exceed $950 each.

Why: Chamblee High School is requesting to accept the equipment donation valued at $12,199.68 from the Ed Reed Foundation for football equipment to train, improve the skills, and performance of its football players during practice. The equipment includes high-impact pads for safety during drills, sleds for developing strength and tackling techniques, ram units for targeted blocking practice, outrigger kits for improving agility, and additional gear for elevating training sessions.

Why: This grant from DeKalb Schools Educational Foundation, Inc. provides funding for admission, lessons and buses to Dunwoody Nature Center. The DNC will teach each grade level a Georgia Standards of Excellence-aligned lesson.

Why: The Intuit Food Truck Program aligns with the DeKalb County School District’s Portrait of a Graduate by providing students with an innovative, real-world learning experience that strengthens creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Through the design, branding, management, and daily operation of a fully functional food truck, students are encouraged to demonstrate curiosity and originality while developing innovative solutions to authentic business challenges. The program requires students to examine issues from multiple perspectives-culinary, financial, entrepreneurial, and operational-as they create new processes, troubleshoot problems, and refine ideas. This hands-on experience fosters inquiry by prompting students to ask questions, explore possibilities, and generate new solutions that reflect real industry expectations.

In alignment with the district’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) mission and goals, the Intuit Food Truck Program prepares DeKalb County students to compete in a global, technologically advanced society. By engaging in a high-demand, high-skill career pathway, students gain industry-relevant competencies that strengthen workforce readiness. The program also supports teachers in delivering high-quality instruction, activities, and events aligned to CTAE standards. Additionally, the Intuit Food Truck Program enhances postsecondary preparation by immersing students in career-based learning while cultivating the habits of self-directed, lifelong learners. Students deepen their understanding of entrepreneurship, financial literacy, customer service, teamwork, and community responsibility-key attributes that shape socially conscious graduates.

Furthermore, the program supports early career awareness by exposing middle and high school students to a wide range of culinary, business, and technical opportunities. Through this partnership, Intuit provides an exceptional hands-on learning environment that bridges classroom instruction with real-world application. This experience reinforces the district’s commitment to ensuring every CTAE student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed beyond graduation.

The Intuit Food Truck Program not only enriches instructional practice but also strengthens the district’s ability to prepare the next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Why: Public school systems require sound legal advice on various issues. Therefore, it is prudent for the Board to maintain a law firm they determine to best represent its interests in annexation matters. The approval of the Parks’ contract will enable the DeKalb County School District (“District”) to continue the efficient provision of legal services for annexation matters

Why: Public school systems benefit from sound strategic support and lobbying services on various issues. Therefore, it is prudent for the Board to maintain a lobbying firm they determine to best represent its interests.