Executive Session, Work Session, Community Input
Session & Business Meeting
12/08/2025 - 11:30 AM
J. David Williamson Board Room, Robert R. Freeman
Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
MEETING MINUTES
Vision
To prepare students for success as lifelong learners and responsible global citizens
Mission
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To promote the academic, social and emotional growth of each student by fostering a safe, supportive and
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engaging learning environment
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REVISED 12.8.2025
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Attendance
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Chair
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Vice Chair J
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Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
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A. CALL TO ORDER
The DeKalb County Board of Education held its Executive Session, Work Session, Community
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Input Session and Business Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the J. David Williamson
Board Room, at the DeKalb County School District's Robert R. Freeman Administrative
Instructional Complex, located at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain,
Georgia, 30083.
Mrs. Deirdre Pierce, Board Chair, convened the meeting at 11:34 am.
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1. Roster
Mrs. Pierce, Board Chair, noted the following were in attendance: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Mr.
Andrew B. Ziffer, Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Mr. Awet Eyasu and Interim
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Norman C. Sauce III.
Board Member, Ms. Whitney McGinniss attended the meeting virtually.
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Also in attendance were General Counsel Attorney, Ms. Melanie Slaton and Executive
Director of Board Operations, Ms. Carolyn Lloyd.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
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Mrs. Pierce led the pledge of allegiance.
B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
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Mrs. Pierce requested to adopt the December 8, 2025, agenda with the following items moved
to the consent agenda.
F.2.a. Approval of Minutes
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F.3.a.ii. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
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RFP#240501 ~ General Contractor Services ~ DH Pace Company, Inc ~ Maintenance, Repair
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and Operations of Facilities and Grounds ~ Supplies, Equipment, Tool Rental, Sales and Services
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(Not to Exceed $2,000,000)
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F.3.c.i. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) ~ Various Services ~
CS Truck & Trailer Repair Services, Inc., ProLogic ITS, LLC, Center for Testing and Engineering,
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W. W. Williams Company, LLC (Collectively Not to Exceed $290,000)
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F.3.c.ii. FY 25 Transportation Department School Bus Purchase Approval (Not to Exceed
$18,750,000)
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F.6.b. Approval of Go Solutions Agreement for Medicaid Reimbursement (Base Price of
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$89,375.04)
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F.6.c. Renewal (4 of 4) for Temporary Staffing Services (RFQ 22-534) to 22nd Century
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Technologies, Inc., Abacus Corporation, COGENT Infotech Corporation, Corporate Temps, Inc.,
Howroyd-Wright Employment Agencies, Inc. dba AppleOne Employment Services, Robert Half,
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Tryfacta, Inc., US Tech Solutions, Inc. (Not to Exceed $500,000)
F.8.a. Mental Health Services by Cartwheel (State Grant ~ Not to Exceed $900,000)
F.11.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
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Classroom Refurbishment Funds (Not to Exceed $1,530,000) No Financial Impact to the
District’s General Operating Budget
Additionally, agenda item F.3.b.i. Renewal 2 of 4 RFP 24-556 District Wide Moving Services ~
Atlanta Cargo Transportation Co., Atlanta Peach Movers, Beltmann Relocation Group, ACS
Lines Services Inc., The Armstrong Group, for a term through December 11. 2026 (Not to
Exceed $800,000) was removed from the agenda.
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With no objections, the December 8, 2025, agenda was approved.
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Voting:
Unanimously Approved
C. RECOGNITIONS
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1. Introduction of Student Board Representative ~ Miss Sari Bill, Dunwoody High School, 11th
Grade
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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools, introduced the Student Board
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Representative, Miss Sari Bill, of Dunwoody High School 11th Grade.
2. Recognitions/Proclamations
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a. Proclamation: International Science and Engineering Fair
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Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Vice-Chair
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b. Recognition: Early Admissions to Morehouse College ~ Added 12.5.2025
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Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
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3. Group/External Presentation(s) ~ No Group Presentation This Month
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D. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE and INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS REPORT
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1. Committee of the Whole Presentation ~ No Presentation This Month
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2. Interim Superintendent of Schools Report
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a. Student Assignment Project ~ Updated 12.8.2025
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Access & Opportunity
b. Strategic Plan Update ~ Goal Area #4: Culture & Climate ~ Updated 12.8.2025
Presented by: Mrs. Bridgette Allen, Area Superintendent of Middle Schools, Division of
Schools & Leadership
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c. SY25 CCRPI Results Presentation ~ Updated 12.8.2025
Presented by: Dr. Rebecca Braaten, Director of Research, Data & Evaluation, Division of
Accountability & Research,
Mrs. Bridgette Allen, Area Superintendent of Middle Schools, Division of Schools &
Leadership,
Dr. Penny Mosley, Interim Chief of Curriculum & Instruction, Division of Curriculum &
Instruction,
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Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services.
d. Elementary Athletics Overview Presentation ~ Updated 12.8.2025
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Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access
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& Opportunity
E. ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
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At 2:25 pm, Mrs. Pierce called for a motion to adjourn the December 8, 2025, board meeting to
an executive session for the purpose of discussing permitted matters regarding land, legal,
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litigation, personnel and student appeals.
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Motion made by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Motion seconded by: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Voting:
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Unanimously Approved
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Vote: 7/0, meeting adjourned to an executive session.
1. ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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At 4:10 pm, Mrs. Pierce called for a motion to adjourn the December 8, 2025, executive
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session to convene the work session.
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Motion made by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Motion seconded by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Voting:
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr. - Yes
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz - Yes
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Mr. Awet Eyasu - Yes
Tiffany Hogan Ph.D. - Yes
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss - Not Present
Mrs. Deirdre Pierce - Yes
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Mr. Andrew Ziffer - Yes
F. REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE December 8, 2025 BUSINESS MEETING
1. BOARD OF EDUCATION ~ Updated 12.5.2025
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a. Establishment of Dates & Times of DeKalb Board of Education Meetings for February
2026 ~ January 2027
06.01.a.
Mrs. Deirdre Pierce requested that the DeKalb Board of Education approve the official
meeting schedule for February 2026 through January 2027.
Ms. McGinniss objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and was
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voted on separately as an Action Item.
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Action Item vote results listed below:
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Motion made by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Motion seconded by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Voting:
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr. - Yes
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz - Yes
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Mr. Awet Eyasu - Yes
Tiffany Hogan Ph.D. - Yes
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss - No
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Mrs. Deirdre Pierce - Yes
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Mr. Andrew Ziffer - Yes
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Action Item Vote: 6/1
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Opposed by Ms. McGinniss
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b. Recommendation to Name the Future Additional Seating and Press Box at Dunwoody
High School as Seacrest Stadium
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06.01.b.
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer requested that the Board of Education approve the recommendation
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to name the future Additional Seating and Press Box at Dunwoody High School as
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"Seacrest Stadium" effective upon opening.
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Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., and Mr. DaCosta, both objected to this item. It was removed from
the consent agenda and was voted on separately as an Action Item.
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Action Item vote results listed below:
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Motion made by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Motion seconded by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Voting:
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr. - No
Ms. Allyson Gevertz - Yes
Mr. Awet Eyasu - Yes
Tiffany Hogan Ph.D. - No
Ms. Whitney McGinniss - Yes
Mrs. Deirdre Pierce - Yes
Mr. Andrew Ziffer - Yes
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c. Creation of an Ad Hoc Review Committee to Review Candidates for RFP 26-718 ~ Board
Attorney Legal Services ~ Added 12.4.2025
06.01.c.
Mrs. Deirdre Pierce requested that the Board of Education create an Ad Hoc Review
Committee to review the candidates for RFP 26-718 ~ Board Attorney Legal Services.
Mrs. Pierce selected Mr. Eyasu, Hogan Ph.D., and Ms. McGinniss to serve on the Ad Hoc
Review Committee. Mr. Eyasu will serve as the Committee Chair.
With no objections, this item moved to the consent agenda.
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Unanimously Approved
2. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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a. Approval of Minutes
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Mrs. Pierce requested that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the following
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meetings: November 10, 2025, board meeting, which includes the executive session, work
session, community input session and business meeting, and the November 13–
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November 14, 2025 2-day board retreat & executive session.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
3. OPERATIONS
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a. Facilities Management
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i. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ OMNIA Partners #R2416 ~ Job Order
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Contracting Services (JOC) ~ ABM Industries, Inc., Brown & Root Industrial Services,
LLC, F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Assoc., LLC (Not to Exceed $8,000,000)
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06.03.a.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education (the Board) approve DeKalb County School
District (“DCSD”) use of the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Agreement —
Contract #R24-16 – Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services to provide services for
repairs, alterations, and minor construction projects on an as-needed basis for an
amount not to exceed $8,000,000 to the following vendors:
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ABM Industries Inc.,
Brown & Root Industrial Services LLC
F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC
Mr. DaCosta, Sr. objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and
was voted on separately as an Action Item.
Action Item vote results listed below:
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Motion made by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Motion seconded by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr. - Abstain
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz - Yes
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Mr. Awet Eyasu - Yes
Tiffany Hogan Ph.D. - Yes
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss - Yes
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Mrs. Deirdre Pierce - Yes
Mr. Andrew Ziffer - Yes
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Action Item Vote: 6/0/1
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Abstention by Mr. DaCosta, Sr.
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ii. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
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RFP#240501 ~ General Contractor Services ~ DH Pace Company, Inc ~ Maintenance,
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Repair and Operations of Facilities and Grounds ~ Supplies, Equipment, Tool Rental,
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Sales and Services (Not to Exceed $2,000,000)
06.03.a.ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
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the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board) approve DeKalb County School
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District (“DCSD”) use of the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP #240501-
Cooperative Agreement (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations – “MRO”) between
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DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and DH Pace Company, Inc., as provider of
General Contractor Services including installation of Locks, Keys and Garage Roll-up
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doors, related equipment, materials, and supplies and supplemental services
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districtwide for a not to exceed amount of $2,000,000.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
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meeting.
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Voting:
Unanimously Approved
b. Business Services ~ Updated 12.8.2025
06.03.b.
i. Renewal 2 of 4 RFP 24-556 District Wide Moving Services ~ Atlanta Cargo
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Transportation Co., Atlanta Peach Movers, Beltmann Relocation Group, AVS Lines
Services Inc., The Armstrong Group, for a term through December 11, 2026 (Not to
Exceed $800,000) ~ REMOVED FROM AGENDA 12.8.2025
This item was removed from the December 8, 2025, board meeting agenda at the top
of the meeting.
c. Fleet and Transportation Services
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06.03.c.
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i. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) ~ Various Services ~
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CS Truck & Trailer Repair Services, Inc., ProLogic ITS, LLC, Center for Testing and
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Engineering, W. W. Williams Company, LLC (Collectively Not to Exceed $290,000) ~
Updated 12.1.2025
06.03.c.i.
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Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
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the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the following
Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) with a total contract value amount not-to-
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exceed $290,000.
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· CS Truck & Trailer Repair Services, Inc ($60,000)
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· ProLogic ITS, LLC ($70,000)
· Center for Testing and Engineering ($80,000)
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· W. W. Williams Company, LLC ($80,000)
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
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Unanimously Approved
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ii. FY 25 Transportation Department School Bus Purchase Approval (Not to Exceed
$18,750,000) ~ Updated 12.3.2025
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Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
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the Board of Education approve the purchase of (50) 2026 Blue Bird/Vision 72
Passenger Electric School Buses from Yancey Bus Sales and Service through the
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Georgia Statewide Contract SWC number: 99999-SPD-SWL20200630-0001 for
$18,750,000.
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meeting.
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
d. E-SPLOST Projects / Capital Improvement Projects
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06.03.d.
i. Modernization of Druid Hills High School (Not to Exceed $185,000,000) ~ Updated
12.5.2025
06.03.d.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education reaffirm its commitment to modernizing Druid
Hills High School on its current Haygood Drive Campus, preserving the historic core
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building while undertaking complete modernization of other structures and authorizing
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the Interim Superintendent to proceed with final planning, design development,
procurement, and construction activities necessary for the modernization project – up
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to 1,600 total seats for the modernized school – at a cost of Construction Estimated at
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Completion at $185,000,000.
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Mr. DaCosta, Sr. objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and
was voted on separately as an Action Item.
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Action Item vote listed below:
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Motion made by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Motion seconded by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr. - No
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz - Yes
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Mr. Awet Eyasu - Yes
Tiffany Hogan Ph.D. - No
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss - Yes
Mrs. Deirdre Pierce - Yes
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Mr. Andrew Ziffer - Yes
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Action Item Vote: 5/2
Opposed by Hogan, Ph.D., and Mr. DaCosta, Sr.
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4. INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ~ No Agenda Items This Month
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06.04.
No Agenda Item This Month
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5. CHIEF OF STAFF ~ No Agenda Item This Month
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06.05.
No Agenda Item This Month
6. FINANCE
06.06.
a. School Nutrition Services ~ No Agenda Item This Month
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06.06.a.
No Agenda Item This Month
b. Approval of Go Solutions Agreement for Medicaid Reimbursement (Base Price of
$89,375.04)
06.06.b.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance requested that the
Board of Education approve the agreement with Assetworks Risk Management Inc. dba
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Go Solutions for a base amount of $89,375.04.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
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Voting:
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Unanimously Approved
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c. Renewal (4 of 4) for Temporary Staffing Services (RFQ 22-534) to 22nd Century
Technologies, Inc., Abacus Corporation, COGENT Infotech Corporation, Corporate Temps,
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Inc., Howroyd-Wright Employment Agencies, Inc. dba AppleOne Employment Services,
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Robert Half, Tryfacta, Inc., US Tech Solutions, Inc. (Not to Exceed $500,000)
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Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance requested that the
Board of Education approve the renewal of RFQ 22-534 to 22nd Century Technologies,
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Inc., Abacus Corporation, COGENT Infotech Corporation, Corporate Temps, Inc.,
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Howroyd-Wright Employment Agencies, Inc. dba AppleOne Employment Services,
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Robert Half, Tryfacta, Inc., US Tech Solutions, Inc. to provide temporary staffing services
on an as-needed basis for the DCSD Finance Department for a period of one year
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effective from December 17, 2025 through December 16, 2026 for an amount not to
exceed $500,000.
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This is the fourth renewal option of four.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
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Unanimously Approved
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d. Acceptance of the October 2025 Monthly Financial Report ~ Updated 12.4.2025
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Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance requested that the
Board of Education accept the October 2025 Monthly Financial Report.
This item will be moved to the consent agenda.
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
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7. HUMAN RESOURCES ~ Updated 12.1.2025
06.07.
a. Approval of the Human Resources Monthly Report for December 2025 ~ Updated
12.2.2025
06.07.a.
Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources
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requested that the Board of Education approve the December Human Resources Report.
This item will be moved to the consent agenda.
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Unanimously Approved
8. SCHOOLS & LEADERSHIP
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a. Mental Health Services by Cartwheel (State Grant ~ Not to Exceed $900,000) ~ Updated.
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12.2.2025
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06.08.a.
Mrs. Bridgette Allen, Area Superintendent of Middle Schools, Division of Schools &
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Leadership requested that the Board of Education approve the use of Cartwheel as an
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approved vendor to provide Mental Health Services for staff and students in DCSD.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
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9. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ~ No Agenda Item This Month
06.09.
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No Agenda Item This Month
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10. WRAP AROUND SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month
06.10.
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No Agenda Item This Month
11. STUDENT SERVICES
06.11.
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
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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
06.11.a.
Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services 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
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the following vendors in accordance with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and
OMNIA Partners in an amount not to exceed $1,530,000.
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Becker’s School Supplies (TIPS Contract Number 250802 through October 31,
2030)
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Kaplan Early Learning Company (TIPS Contract Number 230301 through May
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31, 2028 and Contract Number 250802 through October 31, 2030)
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Lakeshore Learning Materials LLC (TIPS Contract Number 230301 through
May 31, 2028 and Contract Number 240804 through October 31, 2029)
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Really Good Stuff LLC (TIPS Contract Number 240804 through October 31,
2029 and Contract Number 220303 through May 31, 2027)
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School Specialty (OMNIA Partners Contract Number R230305)
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
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meeting.
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Voting:
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Unanimously Approved
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12. ACCESS & OPPORTUNITY ~ No Agenda Item This Month
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06.12.
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No Agenda Item This Month
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a. Athletics ~ No Agenda Item This Month
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06.12.a.
No Agenda Item This Month
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13. ACCOUNTABILITY & RESEARCH ~ No Agenda Item This Month
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06.13.
No Agenda Item This Month
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14. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS ~ No Agenda Items This
Month
06.14.
No Agenda Item This Month
a. DONATIONS / GRANTS ~ No Agenda Item This Month
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06.14.a.
No Agenda Item This Month
15. LEGAL SERVICES ~ No Agenda Items This Month
06.15.
No Agenda Item This Month
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a. RISK MANAGEMENT ~ No Agenda Item This Month
06.15.a.
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No Agenda Item This Month
G. AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS & POLICIES ~ No Agenda Items This Month
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No Agenda Item This Month
H. INFORMATION ITEMS
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1. Capital Improvement & Facilities Update ~ Updated 12.8.2025
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Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
I. CONVENE THE BUSINESS MEETING
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Mrs. Deirdre Pierce called for a motion to convene the December 8, 2025 business meeting.
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Motion made by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Motion seconded by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Unanimously Approved
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Vote: 7/0, motion passed.
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J. CONVENE THE COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION ~ 5:45pm ~ Updated 12.8.2025
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The Community Input Session began at 5:45 pm.
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*Speakers
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1. Alan Squatrito
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2. Daniel Sobczak
3. Kimberly Purefoy
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4. Adam Francois Watkins
5. Monique Woodson
6. Sundra Burdette
7. Roger Gay
8. Bryan Jordin
9. Steve Fortenberry
10. Montez Swinney
11. Seema Blosfeld
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12. Sonya Allicock
13. Deborah Jones
14. Jarezy Moctezuma
15. Paul McLennan
16. Sumter Alton ~ Mr. Alton was unable to attend the meeting and appointed Jonathan
Pereza Campos to speak on his behalf
17. Maryam Ahmad
18. Camila Chiquiza
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19. Miguel Cano
20. Nadia Behizadeh
K. CONSENT AGENDA
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Items listed here as 1–8 were added to the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Additional items listed as 9–11 were added to the consent agenda after they were presented.
Motion made by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Motion seconded by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Voting:
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Unanimously Approved
1. Approval of Minutes
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This item was unanimously moved to the consent agenda at the top of the December 8,
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2025, board meeting.
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2. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP#240501
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~ General Contractor Services ~ DH Pace Company, Inc ~ Maintenance, Repair and
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Operations of Facilities and Grounds ~ Supplies, Equipment, Tool Rental, Sales and Services
(Not to Exceed $2,000,000)
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F.3.a.ii.
This item was unanimously moved to the consent agenda at the top of the December 8,
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2025, board meeting.
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3. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) ~ Various Services ~ CS
Truck & Trailer Repair Services, Inc., ProLogic ITS, LLC, Center for Testing and Engineering, W.
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W. Williams Company, LLC (Collectively Not to Exceed $290,000) ~ Updated 12.1.2025
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F.3.c.i.
This item was unanimously moved to the consent agenda at the top of the December 8,
2025, board meeting.
4. FY 25 Transportation Department School Bus Purchase Approval (Not to Exceed
$18,750,000) ~ Updated 12.3.2025
F.3.c.ii.
This item was unanimously moved to the consent agenda at the top of the December 8,
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2025, board meeting.
5. Approval of Go Solutions Agreement for Medicaid Reimbursement (Base Price of
$89,375.04)
F.6.b.
This item was unanimously moved to the consent agenda at the top of the December 8,
2025, board meeting.
6. Renewal (4 of 4) for Temporary Staffing Services (RFQ 22-534) to 22nd Century
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Technologies, Inc., Abacus Corporation, COGENT Infotech Corporation, Corporate Temps,
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Inc., Howroyd-Wright Employment Agencies, Inc. dba AppleOne Employment Services, Robert
Half, Tryfacta, Inc., US Tech Solutions, Inc. (Not to Exceed $500,000)
F.6.c.
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This item was unanimously moved to the consent agenda at the top of the December 8,
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2025, board meeting.
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7. Mental Health Services by Cartwheel (State Grant ~ Not to Exceed $900,000) ~ Updated.
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12.2.2025
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This item was unanimously moved to the consent agenda at the top of the December 8,
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2025, board meeting.
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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
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Partners Agreement with School Specialty Using Bright From The Start (BFTS) Pre-K4 Grant
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Classroom Refurbishment Funds (Not to Exceed $1,530,000) No Financial Impact to the
District’s General Operating Budget
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F.11.a.
This item was unanimously moved to the consent agenda at the top of the December 8,
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2025, board meeting.
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9. Creation of an Ad Hoc Review Committee to Review Candidates for RFP 26-718 ~ Board
Attorney Legal Services ~ Added 12.4.2025
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10. Acceptance of the October 2025 Monthly Financial Report ~ Updated 12.4.2025
11. Approval of the Human Resources Monthly Report for December 2025 ~ Updated
12.2.2025
L. ACTION ITEM(S)
1. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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No Agenda Item This Month
2. APPROVAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Mrs. Pierce called for individual motions to approve the Action Items which were NOT
placed on the consent agenda.
Refer to the following agenda items for the Action Item vote results:
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F.1.a. Establishment of Dates & Times of DeKalb Board of Education Meetings for February
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2026–January 2027
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F.1.b. Recommendation to Name the Future Additional Seating and Press Box at Dunwoody
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HS as Seacrest Stadium
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F.3.a.i. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ OMNIA Partners #R2416 ~ Job Order
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Contracting Services (JOC) ~ ABM Industries, Inc., Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC,
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F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Assoc.,
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F.3.d.i. Modernization of Druid Hills HS
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With no objections, Mrs. Pierce adjourned the December 8. 2025 work session and business
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meeting at 6:55 pm.
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