A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roster
Details
Summary: BOARD MEMBERS:
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Details
Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adopt the agenda for the January 21, - January 22, 2026, 2-day board retreat and executive session.
Motion: __________________
Seconded by: ____________
Vote: _____________________
Motion: __________________
Seconded by: ____________
Vote: _____________________
C. WELCOME & OVERVIEW
D. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ~ Day 1 ~ January 21, 2026
1. Mid-Year Formative Data Presentation ~ Updated 1.21.2026 (1 doc)
- Mid Year Formative Data Presentation AID 1949851 Read Text
Details
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Research, Division of Accountability & Research
2. Student Assignment Project (SAP) Updates ~ Updated 1.21.2026 (1 doc)
- Student Assignment Project Update AID 1949946 Read Text
Details
Summary: Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity,
Ms. Sarita Smith, Executive Director of Student Assignment Project, Division of Access & Opportunity and
Mr. Tracy Richter, Vice President of Planning Services, Hoar Program Management, LLC.
Ms. Sarita Smith, Executive Director of Student Assignment Project, Division of Access & Opportunity and
Mr. Tracy Richter, Vice President of Planning Services, Hoar Program Management, LLC.
3. Interim Superintendent's Transition Plan and Vision Casting ~ Updated 1.21.2026 (1 doc)
- Vision Casting and Transition Plan AID 1949741 Read Text
Details
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
4. Budget Development Process ~ Updated 1.21.2026 (9 docs)
- Budget Discussion BOE Retreat AID 1949899 Read Text
- Exhibit A. FY 2027 Governor's Budget Report AID 1949900 Read Text
- Exhibit B. 2026-1 FTE Analysis AID 1949901 Read Text
- Exhibit C. FY 26_27 Master Allotment Summary AID 1949902 Read Text
- Exhibit D. 2027 Initial Revenue Projection AID 1949903 Read Text
- Exhibit D. 2027 Initial Revenue Projection Condensed AID 1949904 Read Text
- Exhibit E. Operational Budget Detail AID 1949905 Read Text
- Exhibit E. Operational Budget Summary AID 1949906 Read Text
- Exhibit F. 2026 Projected Digest Calendar AID 1950026 Read Text
Details
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
5. Policy Review Process ~ Updated 1.21.2026 (1 doc)
- Policy Review Process AID 1949948 Read Text
Details
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Marissa Key, Executive Director of Legal Affairs, Division of Legal Services
E. ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Details
Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the January 21, 2026, executive session.
Motion by: ___________________
Seconded by: ________________
Vote: ____________
Motion by: ___________________
Seconded by: ________________
Vote: ____________
F. ACTION ITEM(S)
1. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION (2 docs)
- Chief Community Engagement, Innovative & Partnerships AID 1949958 Read Text
- Cherisse Campbell- rd AID 1949470 Read Text
Details
Request: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of s. Dr. Cherisse Campbell to the position of Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships as discussed in executive session.
2. Approve the Settlement of the Date Technology Litigation
Details
Request: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the Board of Education approve the settlement of the DATE Technology litigation as discussed in executive session.
G. RECESS DAY 1 ~ BOARD RETREAT
Details
Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education recess day one of the 2-day board retreat.
Motion by: ___________________
Seconded by: _________________
Vote: ___________
Motion by: ___________________
Seconded by: _________________
Vote: ___________
H. RECONVENE BOARD RETREAT ~ Day 2 ~ January 22, 2026
1. Roster
Details
Summary: BOARD MEMBERS:
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
I. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ~ Day 2 ~ January 22, 2026
1. Professional Development with Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI)
Details
Summary: Facilitated by: Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI)
J. ADJOURN
Details
Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the January 21 - January 22, 2026, 2-day board retreat and executive session.
Motion by: _______________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Vote: ____________
Motion by: _______________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Vote: ____________
No agenda items found.