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

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

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adopt the February 9, 2026, work session and business meeting agenda.

Motion by: ________________
Seconded by: _____________
Vote: ______________

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Board Member, District 2

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education recognizes February 2-6, 2026, as National School Counseling Week.

Details: National School Counseling Week 2026, themed "School Counselors Amplify Student Success," will be celebrated February 2-6, 2026. Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), this week highlights the essential role school counselors play in supporting student achievement and career readiness.

This observance honors professional school counselors who deliver comprehensive programs that support student success and career readiness in the 21st century.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Dr. Kishia K. Towns, Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services, (678) 676-1811
Mr. Christopher Key, Executive Director, Student Advancement, Division of Wrap Around Services, (678) 485-9544
Dr. Shannon Crosslin, Senior Coordinator, Department of School Counseling, Division of Wrap Around Services, (404) 808-8942

Status: Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Member, District 3

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6

Summary: Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Member, District 5

Summary: Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Member District 5

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Member, District 3

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Member, District 3

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Board Member, District 3

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Board Member, District 2

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Sarita Smith, Executive Director of Student Assignment, Division of Access & Opportunity, and
Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief of Communications, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Maury Wills, Chief Executive Officer, DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment, Inc.,
Mr. George Jones, Governing Board Chair, DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment, Inc.
Dr. Keidra Taylor, Chief Academic Officer, DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment, Inc., and
Mr. Tony Loye, Chief Financial Officer, DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment, Inc.

Contact: Dr. Maury Wills, Chief Executive Officer, DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment, Inc., 678.999.9290, dr.m.wills@dateacademy.org

Mr. George Jones, Governing Board Chair, DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment, Inc., 678.999.9290, gjones@dateacademy.org

Dr. Keidra Taylor, Chief Academic Officer, DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment, Inc., 678.999.9290, ktaylor@dateacademy.org, and

Mr. Tony Loye, Chief Financial Officer, DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment, Inc., 678.999.9290, tundeloye@bellsouth.net

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional Technology

Summary: Presented by: Kishia Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services

Contact: Kishia Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services, and
Ms. Chamika Simmons, Senior Coordinator Student Support, Division of Wrap Around Services

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the February 9, 2026 executive session and convene the work session and business meeting.

Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: _____________

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Request: It is requested that the Board of Education authorize no more than two (2) additional Board of Education members and no more than three (3) Community Advisors to serve on the Audit Committee. In accordance with Board Policy BBC: Board Committees, the board chair will designate a committee chair at the time the committee members are named.

Contact: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, 678.676.0722,
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair, 678.676.0722

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approval by General Counsel Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education approve the name change of the Board Policy Review Committee to Policy Committee.

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Request: It is requested that the floor be opened to accept nominations for the position of Board Member on the Policy Committee.

Election of Board Member to the Policy Committee :

1. Nominee: _________________________ By: _______________

2. Nominee: _________________________ By: _______________

Motion that nominations be closed by: _______________
Seconded by: _______________
Vote: __________

Votes for Nominee #1 __________ Votes for Nominee #2 __________

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the contract renewal two of four (#2 of #4) for ITB 24-548 for Asphalt Paving, Striping, and Overlay Services at an amount not to exceed $2,500,000:

• DAF Concrete, Inc.
• ShepCo Paving, Inc.

Details: On February 12, 2024, the Board approved the award of ITB 24-458 for Asphalt Paving, Striping, and Overlay Services to DAF Concrete, Inc. and ShepCo Paving, Inc. as the most responsive and responsible vendors to provide services throughout DCSD on an as-needed basis. The Board awarded the initial contract on February 12, 2024, for a one-year term with four one-year renewal options. This recommendation is for contract renewal two of four for the period February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027, at the existing pricing structure.

Vendor Information:
• DAF Concrete, Inc. - 9061 Turner Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
• ShepCo Paving, Inc. - 4080 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Financial impact: The Financial Impact for Services in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 will be allocated from the General Fund Budget, Deferred Maintenance (100.2600.543013.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000).

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-1447
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities Management, Division of Operations, 678-676-1478

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the following Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) with SynLawn of Georgia with a total contract amount not-to-exceed $99,999.

Details: The request is to approve the above-listed vendor for turf installation and related services districtwide. Specifics regarding the services are listed in the Scope of Work for each vendor.
On October 18, 2021, the Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy DJE (IV) A.2 - Independent Contractor Agreements, to require Board approval for any Independent Contractor Agreements with a total cost of $50,000.00 or more.

Additionally, per Board Policy -Purchasing DJE III(C)(2) - Competitive Selection of Vendors for Non-Capital Projects - Purchases or contracts totaling $5,000+ shall require at least 2 written quotes and selected based on objective criteria (performance and execution).

Financial impact: Operations Division General Fund Budget Cost code (100.2600.543000.00011.7520.000.8013.040.0000). Not to exceed $99,999.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678-676-1478

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve an increase in the spending of Contract No. 222886 to Omnia Cooperative Contract/CINTAS Corporation No. 2 for the current renewal (#2), expiring August 14, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.

Details: DeKalb County School District Facilities and Maintenance Operations implemented staff uniforms in July 2013 with CINTAS Corporation No. 2, using their uniform agreement established through U.S. Communities. Currently, the Facilities/Maintenance department is facing a funding gap to continue uniform rental services for Facilities staff. The current purchase order balance is insufficient to cover services through August 14, 2026 (contract renewal expiration).

Financial impact: Not to exceed amount of $200,000 through August 2026 from the General Fund Budget: (100.2600.53000.00011.7520.000.8013.040.0000)

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve an increase in the spending limit of the OMNIA/Daikin contract to cover additional unforeseen costs associated with the Martin Luther King Jr. HS - Variant Refrigerant Volume Unit (VRF) system replacement of units in the new wing at an amount not to exceed $1,750,000.

Details: The Department of Operations has made extensive efforts to maintain the Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) system at Martin Luther King Jr. High School since its installation. However, the system has now reached a state of complete failure, necessitating the use of temporary spot coolers to provide conditioned air for the school. On March 10, 2025, the Board approved an initial contract amount of $2,000,000 to address the failing HVAC system at MLK HS. The OMNIA/Daikin contract procured the necessary equipment to address this critical issue, and a contracted HVAC vendor was engaged to manage the installation. This strategic approach ensured a timely and effective resolution to restore reliable climate control at the facility. Due to unforeseen issues, an increase in the spend limit of $1,750,000 is required to complete the replacement of the failing units. This will bring the total cost of the project to $3,750,000. Details on the Scope of Add-On Work are included in the attached Daikin quote.

*The additional $197,500 included in the spend limit increase of $1,750,000 is to cover any other issues that may arise during the additional scope.*

Financial impact: The total budget for the Contract Spend Limit Increase will be allocated from the Facilities Deferred Maintenance Budget, Cost
Code (100.2600.543000.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000) not to exceed $1,750,000.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-1376
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678-676-1478

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) use of the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP #240402 Cooperative Agreement between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC d/b/a Imperial Dade, as the provider of custodial equipment repair services, district-wide for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.

Details: The Division of Operations is requesting approval of the use of the (TIPS) RFP #240402 cooperative agreement with Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC d/b/a Imperial Dade to provide DCSD with custodial equipment repair services, district-wide, on an as-needed basis.

The TIPS cooperative agreement with Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC d/b/a Imperial Dade, is for three (3) years with one (1) optional one (1) year renewal, with the renewal offer at the sole discretion of TIPS.

This recommendation to utilize Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC d/b/a Imperial Dade (vendor) is based on the review and evaluation of the price quote provided by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). TIPS issued a public solicitation for Office and School Supplies, Products, and Services from which the vendor was awarded a contract.

Services will be provided by:
Imperial Dade, located at 440 Interstate W. Pkwy, #200, Lithia Springs, Ga 30122

Financial impact: The total contract amount for Custodial Equipment Repair Services will be allocated from Facilities and Maintenance Cost Code 100.2600.543013.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000 for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the contract renewal for RFP 25-752-004 to Hoar Program Management, LLC (“HPM”) for Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) Planning and Management Services in the amount not to exceed - $6,343,280.20. This is contract renewal number one of four (#1 of 4), effective June 1, 2026.

Details: The District’s capital improvement program includes administrative projects which cover the cost of staff and professional services needed to administer the program, manage individual projects, plan for future capital improvement projects, etc.

On January 24, 2025, the Board approved Hoar Program Management LLC as the most advantageous vendor for program management services. As required by applicable law, an annual approval for extension of services under the Master Agreement for Program Management Services contract shall be presented to the Board of Education for each succeeding year. This contract was executed in March 2025. This recommendation is one of four (#1 of 4) one (1) year renewal options.

Financial impact: The total contract renewal amount will be allocated from the E-SPLOST VI cost code 306.8013.90136.MGTADMINDC for a total not to exceed $6,343,280.20 for Program Management Services.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-1470
Mr. Hans Williams, Dir. Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678-676-1588

Effective: June 1, 2026

Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School District Board of Education approve the lighting services agreement with Georgia Power Company to provide lighting and related services to the new Sequoyah Middle/High School site, not to exceed $189,015.

Details: The purpose of this agreement is to install and maintain exterior LED lights for the New Sequoyah Middle/High School site. Georgia Power is designated as the Sole Source provider for the installation and maintenance of the lighting and smart service infrastructure for their installed equipment. Georgia Power will maintain, repair and relocate all equipment to maintain the service for the Capital Improvement Project: #10136- New MS & HS at Sequoyah.

Financial impact: The total contract amount of this agreement is for Phases 1 and 2 (combined) and is a pre-payment amount not to exceed $189,015. Phase 1 totals $79,135 and Phase 2 totals $109,880 and will be allocated from the cost code (SP6NEWSCH.10136.CONSTRSVC) under the Capital Improvement Project #10136. New Sequoyah MS & HS. The contract term is month-to-month billing. Per the agreement, monthly costs are $550 for Phase 1 and $819 for Phase 2 with actual regulated costs approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission at the time of billing. Further explanation of the payment terms can be viewed under the Terms and Conditions, Item No. 4.

The budget for monthly services is allocated from cost code (100.2600.543000.00011.7520.000.8013.040.0000) under the Operations Division General Fund Budget.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-1470
Mr. Hans Williams, Dir. Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678-676-1588

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the recommended budget adjustments to projects in the DeKalb County School District E-SPLOST V program listed in the attached document named E-SPLOST V Budget Adjustments 2026.pdf.

Details: As the E-SPLOST V program draws to a close, the Division of Operations is shifting to a strategy of taking all non-committed funds and moving the available budget from these projects to program contingency.

Financial impact: The recommended budget adjustments will move a total of $20,265,338.95 from 20 E-SPLOST V projects into Project 60235: Program Contingency. See the attached document “E-SPLOST V Budget Adjustments _Feb 2026.pdf” for financial impact on individual E-SPLOST V projects.
There is no net financial impact on the E-SPLOST V program.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-1470
Mr. Hans Williams, Director of Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678-676-1588

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School Board of Education approve the items below:
Establish a Phase 2 Guaranteed Maximum Price (“Phase 2 -GMP”) of $10,004,387.66 per the terms set forth in the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMAR”) contract previously awarded to Balfour Beatty via EXHIBIT M - GMP Amendment to Agreement.
Approve a Budget Reallocation from Program Contingency to the necessary project cost code (SP5FACCON. 35835.GENCONTR) for Phase 2 of the E-SPLOST V Project #35835 - Champion Theme Middle School Major Building System Replacement Project in the amount not to exceed $10,004,387.66.

Details: On December 11, 2023, the Board of Education approved the award of a Construction Management at Risk (CM@R) contract to Balfour Beatty for Pre-Construction Services in the amount of $50,000.
On May 6th, 2024, the Board of Education established a Phase I Guaranteed Maximum Price of $22,779,266 for work included in Phase I of the E-SPLOST V Champion Theme MS project previously awarded to Balfour-Beatty.
On January 12th, 2026, the Board of Education established a Phase 1.5 Guaranteed Maximum Price of $691,605.34 for work completed Phase 1.5 Science Lab renovation raising the total GMP to $23,520,875.34.

This action establishes a Phase 2 Guaranteed Maximum Price for all the Work set forth in the attached Phase 2 GMP PCO Package.

Financial impact: This project will be funded from E-SPLOST V Project #35835 - Champion Theme Middle School Major Building Systems Replacement.

Original Contract Sum ... $50,000 (previously approved)
Phase I GMP ... $22,779,267 (previously approved)
Phase 1.5 GMP ... $691,605.34 (previously approved)
Phase 2 GMP ... $10,004,387.66
Total GMP ... $33,525,260

If approved, a budget reallocation of $10,004,387.66 from Program Contingency will be required into in the construction cost code (SP5FACCON. 35835.GENCONTR).

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-0168
Mr. Hans Williams, Director of Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678-676-1588

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of network cabling, wireless infrastructure, and fiber installation services from Integrated Communication Networks, Inc. (ICN) to support the opening of New Dresden Elementary School, at a cost not to exceed $684,213.78.

Details: The network infrastructure scope for New Dresden Elementary School was developed in coordination with district leadership, instructional technology staff, and construction partners to ensure the facility meets district standards for connectivity, performance, and reliability.

Structured Cabling Systems =$571,374.07
ICN will provide structured Cat 6A cabling and telecommunications room build-outs as part of a phased implementation.

Wireless Infrastructure Services =$19,393.60
ICN will support wireless connectivity through a combination of new installation and reuse of existing equipment.

Fiber Connectivity =$4,200.83
ICN will install indoor-outdoor plenum multimode fiber to establish connectivity between the old school MDF and the new school MDF.

Contingency =$89,245.28
A contingency amount of 15% above quoted costs is included to manage unforeseen conditions associated with network installation in a new construction environment and to ensure timely project completion.

Financial impact: $684,213.78
SPLOST
306.1000.561600.80336.7600.9990.0308.070.0000

Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, Phone: 678.676.1274

Effective: March 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase and installation of physical security systems for New Dresden Elementary School, provided by Convergint Technologies, at a total cost not to exceed $683,304.70.

Details: The physical security scope for New Dresden Elementary School was developed in coordination with district leadership, school safety stakeholders, and construction partners to address access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance requirements for a new school facility. Convergint will deliver this work in two coordinated phases as part of the overall construction project.

Base Security Systems Installation =$364,083

This portion of work will establish the core physical security infrastructure for the school. This phase includes the design, furnishing, installation, and commissioning of an enterprise access control system, intrusion detection system, and video surveillance system. Access control includes LenelS2 OnGuard controllers, card reader door packages, monitored doors, electric strikes, and associated hardware. The intrusion detection system includes a Bosch control panel, power supplies, monitored doors, motion detection devices, alarm interfaces, and first-year monitoring services. The video surveillance system includes a centralized network video recorder, fixed and multi-sensor cameras, video door intercom stations, camera licensing, system programming, and full system testing.

Security System Expansion= $230,095.00

This portion of the work expands the physical security systems to support additional doors, devices, and camera coverage required for the fully completed facility. The scope includes the addition of access control panels, card reader and monitored door packages, intrusion detection devices, and expanded video surveillance coverage, including dome, bullet, fisheye, and multi-sensor cameras. All added components are fully integrated into the district’s existing security platforms and programmed to operate as a unified system.

Across the full scope of work, Convergint is responsible for project management, equipment procurement, installation, programming, commissioning, training, documentation, and warranty services. Network cabling, electrical power, and pathways are provided by others in coordination with the construction project.

Contingency =$89,126.70

A contingency amount of 15% above quoted costs is included to manage unforeseen conditions associated with network installation in a new construction environment and to ensure timely project completion.

Financial impact: $683,304.70
SPLOST
306.1000.561600.80336.7600.9990.0308.070.0000

Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, Phone 678.676.1274

Effective: March 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of instructional technology devices and related installation, configuration, warranty, and deployment services from Virtucom for New Dresden Elementary School, at a cost not to exceed $367,731.88.

Details: Virtucom will provide instructional technology devices and associated professional services aligned to district standards for classroom instruction and staff productivity.

Instructional Areas (Classrooms, Media Center, STEM) = $282,639

Virtucom will provide instructional display systems and related accessories to support classroom instruction and flexible learning environments. This scope includes ViewSonic 75-inch interactive flat panel displays with extended warranties, installation, configuration, training, and mounting hardware, as well as interactive flat panel track systems and mobile trolley stands. The deployment also includes mobile 86-inch interactive flat panel displays with carts for shared instructional use, classroom monitors with surge protection accessories, and desktop workstations with monitors for Media Center circulation and lookup functions. Collectively, these devices support digital instruction, collaboration, and consistent classroom presentation standards across instructional and shared learning spaces.

Administration & Teacher Equipment =$37,127.88

Virtucom will also provide staff and shared-space computing equipment to support instructional delivery and daily operations. This scope includes Dell Pro staff laptops with imaging, asset tagging, delivery, deployment, and multi-year warranty coverage with accidental damage protection, as well as charging carts to support secure device storage, charging, and effective device management for staff use

Contingency =$47,965

A contingency amount of 15% above quoted costs is included to manage unforeseen conditions associated with network installation in a new construction environment and to ensure timely project completion.

Financial impact: $367,731.88
SPLOST
306.1000.561600.80236.7600.9990.0308.070.0000

Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, Phone: 678.676.1274

Effective: March 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of instructional support equipment, student devices, charging solutions, and STEM instructional resources from CDW-G for New Dresden Elementary School, at a cost not to exceed $232,451.89.

Details: The instructional support equipment and resources for New Dresden Elementary School were identified through collaborative planning with instructional leaders and technology staff to ensure alignment with district standards and instructional needs. The CDW-G scope equips instructional and administrative spaces with devices, accessories, and STEM resources required for daily instruction, hands-on learning, and effective device management.
Instructional Areas (Classroom, Media Center, and STEM) =$196,033.08
Instructional areas are equipped with student devices, charging solutions, and instructional resources that support classroom instruction, media services, and STEM learning environments. This includes student Chromebooks with required accessories, pre-wired charging towers for secure storage and charging, and power adapters to support daily classroom use.

The Media Center and STEM instructional spaces are further supported through the purchase of STEM equipment and learning kits, including robotics, coding and microcontroller kits, 3D printers, fabrication tools, and animation and design resources. These tools support hands-on, project-based learning and provide students with opportunities to engage in problem-solving, creativity, and applied technology instruction across grade levels.
Administration and Staff Equipment =$6,099

Administrative and staff work areas are supported through the purchase of docking stations and related accessories that enable staff to connect district-issued devices to classroom and office workstations. Surge protection devices are included to protect instructional and staff technology from electrical damage and to support the safe operation of devices throughout the school.

Together, these resources ensure staff have the tools necessary to support instruction, manage devices, and maintain continuity of operations across instructional and administrative spaces.

Contingency =$30,319.81

A contingency amount of 15% above quoted costs is included to manage unforeseen conditions associated with network installation in a new construction environment and to ensure timely project completion.

Financial impact: $232,451.89
SPLOST
306.1000.561600.80236.7600.9990.0308.070.0000

Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, Phone: 678.676.1274

Effective: March 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of E-Rate Category 1 eligible network equipment and technology services for the following:

● Zayo in the amount of $37,500 for Dark Fiber
● Cogent in the amount of $99,999 for 100Gb Internet Access
● AT&T in the amount of $1,253,374.32 for Lit Fiber Network

Total cost not to exceed $1,390,873 before E-Rate reimbursement. The district cost should not exceed $139,087.33 after the 90% E-Rate reimbursement.

Details: DCSD utilizes E-Rate to extend purchasing power for eligible services and receive reimbursements on approved expenditures. For the FY26 funding cycle, DCSD applied for the following services:

Dark Fiber
Zayo-$37,500 (District Cost $3,750)

This provides the primary physical path between DCSD’s network and the Internet. Two bids were received, one for dark fiber and one for lit fiber. After evaluating recurring lease rates, required equipment, and maintenance costs over a 12-month period per E-Rate evaluation rules, dark fiber represented the lowest total cost and most cost-effective solution, even when lighting and maintenance expenses were included.

Internet Access - 100Gb Resilient Circuit
Cogent-$99,999.00 (District Cost $9,999.90)

This will provide supplemental high-capacity Internet bandwidth to relieve congestion caused by increasing student device usage and cloud-based applications. This connection will also serve as a failover to the state-provided PeachNet circuit, ensuring continued access to instructional and business systems during disruptions.

Lit Fiber Network
AT&T-$1,253,374.32 (District Cost $125,337.43)

This will provide a secondary connection path from each school to one of DCSD’s core network hubs (AIC, Sam Moss, or WBBC), independent of the existing self-provisioned fiber network. This layer of resiliency protects learning and operations from fiber cuts, facility outages, and accidental infrastructure damage.

Financial impact: $139,087.33 (District Cost)
General Fund
100.2800.530000.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000

Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274

Effective: July 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of E-Rate Category 2 eligible network equipment and technology services for the following:

CDWG in the amount of $961,065.68 for switches and related network hardware
ICN in the amount of $219,917.00 for internal connections and cabling
STEPCG in the amount of $579,493.08 for firewall licensing, managed services, and maintenance

Total cost not to exceed $1,760,475.76 before E-Rate reimbursement. The district cost should not exceed $513,642.16 after E-Rate reimbursement.

Details: DCSD utilizes E-Rate to extend purchasing power for eligible services and receive reimbursements on approved expenditures. For the FY26 funding cycle, DCSD applied for the following services:

Switches and Related Network Hardware
CDWG - $961,065.68 (District Cost $179,895.30)

This will increase switching capacity in schools to support the growing number of instructional devices and new data drops required for digital learning.

Internal Connections / Cabling
ICN - $219,917.00 (District Cost $34,636.55)

This will provide additional data drops and structured cabling to improve network reliability and alleviate wireless congestion in classrooms and offices.

Firewall Licensing and Managed Services
STEPCG - $579,493.08 (District Cost $299,110.31)

This includes firewall license renewals and expert managed security services for monitoring, patching, configuration updates, and network design documentation for firewalls, core switches, and wireless gateways. It also includes $62,500 in maintenance (time and materials) to be used only if troubleshooting or repairs are required.

These services collectively ensure uninterrupted access to instructional platforms, online assessments, district business systems, communication tools, and safety technologies.

Financial impact: $513,642.16 (District Cost)
SPLOST
306.2210.530000.80336.7600.9990.8010.070.0000

Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274

Effective: July 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the website content management system with Finalsite in an amount not to exceed $240,000.

The cost includes $63,000 for implementation and district CMS for 2025-26 and $177,000 for set-up costs and schools and district CMS for 2026-27.

Details: Finalsite provides a comprehensive website content management system designed specifically for school districts. The CMS platform will serve the district website and up to 140 school websites, replacing the existing fragmented web environment with a standardized solution.

Key Services:


CMS Core software for district and school websites
Two Theme Flex web designs to align school branding with district standards
Full content migration from current school websites prior to launch
30 hours of virtual instructor-led training for district staff
80 hours of Virtual Webmaster services to support content updates during implementation

The requested approval includes the initial year of services in the amount of $63,000 and authorization to renew for the next fiscal year in the amount of $177,000 to support project continuity and reduce implementation disruption across schools.

Financial impact: $240,000
General Fund
100.1000.553200.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000

Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274

Effective: March 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the extension of the Self-Provisioned Fiber (SPF) Maintenance contract with Zayo Group in an amount not to exceed $205,320. This is year 4 of a 5-year agreement.

Details: The Self-Provisioned Fiber network serves as the backbone of the district’s digital environment. It is the primary carrier for:

Internet connectivity for all DCSD schools and data centers
Critical instructional platforms and digital learning resources
Security systems, including cameras and access-control infrastructure
Administrative and financial systems required for daily district operations

Zayo designed and built the district’s fiber network and has provided maintenance for the past 15 years, giving them extensive familiarity with the infrastructure, route paths, and district locations.
Under this contract extension, Zayo will continue to perform:

Proactive network monitoring
Preventative maintenance
Emergency repairs and restoration
Fiber and splice enclosure testing and documentation
Repairs due to accidental or environmental damage

Continuity of maintenance with an experienced provider reduces downtime, improves response time when outages occur, and protects the long-term health of the district’s fiber assets.

Financial impact: $205,320
General Fund
100.2800.543200.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000

Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274

Effective: March 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology

Request: It is recommended that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the second-year renewal of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) pursuant to RFP 24-577, awarded to MGT (formerly Layer 3), in an amount not to exceed $365,274.

This is year 3 of a 5-year agreement.

Details: RFP 24-577 was issued in December 2023, evaluated in January 2024, and awarded to MGT (formerly Layer 3). The agreement is a five-year award requiring annual Board approval.

Key Services:

Cloud-based replication of priority systems and data
Vendor-managed disaster recovery infrastructure
Real-time system monitoring and support
Automated failover capability
Scalability to meet evolving district needs
Scheduled recovery testing

Without a disaster recovery solution in place, the district would face increased risk of prolonged outages that could disrupt teaching, payroll and financial services, transportation, safety systems, and communication platforms.

Financial impact: $365,274
General Fund
100.1000.530000.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000

Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, Phone: 678.676.1274

Effective: February 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Mr. Ennis Harvey, Chief of Staff, Office of the Superintendent

Summary: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal of Bid 25-27 for School Nutrition Large Equipment to Boelter, Culinary Depot (Chef's Depot), Douglas Equipment (Douglas Food Stores Inc), Owens Equipment Company, Inc., Sam Tell and Son Inc., not to exceed $1,500,000. This request renews the bid award with the five vendors, for the purchase of large equipment for School Nutrition Services for an additional one (1) year term effective March 11, 2026 through March 10, 2027.

Details: The award of Bid 25-27 was initially approved by the Board on March 10, 2025. The bid is an initial one (1) year base year with four (4), one (1) year renewal options.

School Nutrition Services (SNS) requests to renew Bid 25-27 for an additional year with the same terms and conditions as the original bid requirements. The renewal is effective March 11, 2026, through March 10, 2027. This request is the first of four (#1 of 4) optional one (1) year renewals allowed.

Large equipment provided by the following five vendors is delivered, installed, connected to utilities and tested by the vendor to and in the schools.

Boelter
225 Horizon Dr., Suwanee, GA 30024

Culinary Depot (Chef's Depot)
67 Route 59, Spring Valley, NY 10977

Douglas Equipment (Douglas Food Stores Inc.)
301 North Street, Bluefield, WV 24701

Owens Equipment Company, Inc.
305-Petty Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Sam Tell and Son Inc.
300 Smith St., Farmingdale, NY 11735

Financial impact: Funds will be paid from GL account 622.3100.573000.00062.8200.9990.8015.040.0000 in the amount not to exceed $1,500,000.

Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance & School Nutrition Services (SNS), 678-676-0270
Ms. Condus Shuman, Director of School Nutrition Services, Division of Finance & School Nutrition Services, 678-676-1772

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Finance Officer, Division of Finance

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the contract for RFP No. 26-719 for the Central Office Operational Assessment in an amount not to exceed $139,891 to RTI International, the most responsive and responsible vendor. In addition to the assessment, we are requesting approval for an additional $40,000 to provide subsequent implementation support for a total not to exceed amount of $179,891.

Details: This assessment will focus on how the central office should be optimally organized for maximum support at the school level, without inadvertent or unintentional positional redundancy. Furthermore, this project will provide benchmarking against comparable organizations, those with similar size, levels of poverty, community needs, and operational complexity - to ensure that recommendations are evidence-based, aligned with industry standards best practices, and tailored to the District’s unique context.

Financial impact: This purchase will be allocated under the general fund from cost code 100.2500.530000.00011.7200.9990.8010.050.0000 for an amount not to exceed $179,891.

Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, 678.676.0133

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance

Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept the December 2025 Monthly Financial Report.

Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, 678.676.0270

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Tasha Davis-Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources

Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the February Human Resources Report.

Contact: Mrs. Tasha Davis-Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources, 678.676.1200.

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval is Not Required

Summary: Mrs. Michelle Dillard, Chief of Schools, Division of Schools & Leadership

Summary: Dr. Kia Billingsley, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching & Learning

Summary: Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services

Summary: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve an extension (year 2 of 4) for RFP 25-603 to Pediatric Services of America, LLC dba Aveanna Healthcare; Delta T Group Georgia, Inc.; EDU Healthcare, LLC; SHC Services, Inc. dba Supplemental Health Care; Tandym Group, LLC; Technostaff LLC dba HonorVet Technologies; and the Stepping Stones Group LLC. as the seven most responsive and responsible bidders to provide school health and school nursing services for more than $50,000 per vendor, but not to exceed a total contracted amount of $2,000,000.

Details: The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on November 21, 2024. RFP 25-603 was posted to the District’s website and IonWave on November 21, 2024. RFP 25-603 was advertised in the Champion Newspaper on November 21, 2024, and November 28, 2024. An electronic notification was sent to 14 vendors from the DCSD Vendor Bid List, 408 vendors from the State of GA Procurement Registry, and 148 vendors through IonWave.

The contract includes up to four, one-year extension options contingent upon DCSD’s offer to such extension, the successful offeror’s acceptance, and the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education to extend the contract.

The approved DCSD RFP process was followed. To date, seven (7) vendors have responded and selected based on the following criteria: ability to provide needed staff, hourly rates, and experience with school-based settings. The seven (7) selected vendors are Pediatric Services of America, LLC dba Aveanna Healthcare; DeltaT Group Georgia, Inc.; EDU Healthcare, LLC; SHC Services, Inc. dba Supplemental Health Care; Tandym Group, LLC; Technostaff LLC dba HonorVet Technologies; The Stepping Stones Group LLC.

Financial impact: The total contract amount will not exceed $2,000,000.
The contract amount from the general budget will be $500,000 (G/L Account: 100.2100.530000.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000), $500,000 (G/L Account: 100.2100.530000.22711.7320.9990.8010.094.0000), and $1,000,000 from IDEA federal dollars (G/L Account: 404.2100.530000.05021.7340.2824.8010.094.2026).

Contact: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, 678-676-1885
Dr. Erin Broyard-Baptiste, Interim Executive Director, Exceptional Education, Division of Student Services, 678-676-1814

Effective: February 2026 - February 2027

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs during Initial RFP Process in February 2025

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services

Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve an extension (year 3 of 5) for RFP 24-187 for Speech Language, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy Services to Applied Pediatrics, Inc; The Stepping Stones Group; Comprehensive Therapy Consultants; Orange Tree Staffing; Soliant Health (TTF Solutions, LLC); Supplemental Healthcare (SHC Services); ProCare Therapy (New Directions Solutions, LLC); Community Rehab Associates, Inc. (CRA Therapy); Tandym Group, LLC; AMN Allied Services, LLC; American Medical Staffing, Inc.; Maxim Healthcare Services Holdings, Inc. (Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.); ESS Clinical (Academic Staffing); Pediatric Developmental Services (Therapy Spot); Epic Special Education Staffing; Verbal Expressions, Inc.; General Healthcare Resources (GHR Education); Total Communication Therapy (CBR Therapy Consultants); E-Therapy, LLC; Advokids, LLC; SenseAbilities Inc; Sunbelt Staffing; and Progressus Therapy LLC as the most responsive and responsible bidders to provide speech language, occupational therapy, and/or physical therapy services for more than $100,000 per vendor but not to exceed $9,500,000. To date, there are no Speech Language vacancies as all student needs are currently being met through the provision of services by District employees and contracted service providers.

Details: The Request for Proposals 24-187: Speech Language, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy Services was issued August 24, 2023, with responses reviewed through November 17, 2023. The DCSD RFP process was followed.

Initially, the twenty-seven (27) vendors that responded were selected based on the following criteria for providing services for students with disabilities in a public-school setting: ability to provide needed staff, hourly rates, and experience with school-based settings.

To date, the twenty-three (23) vendors who have accepted renewal extensions (year 3 of 5) under RFP 24-187 are Applied Pediatrics, Inc; The Stepping Stones Group; Comprehensive Therapy Consultants; Orange Tree Staffing; Soliant Health (TTF Solutions, LLC); Supplemental Healthcare (SHC Services); ProCare Therapy (New Directions Solutions, LLC); Community Rehab Associates, Inc. (CRA Therapy); Tandym Group, LLC; AMN Allied Services, LLC; American Medical Staffing, Inc.; Maxim Healthcare Services Holdings, Inc. (Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.); ESS Clinical (Academic Staffing); Pediatric Developmental Services (Therapy Spot); Epic Special Education Staffing; Verbal Expressions, Inc.; General Healthcare Resources (GHR Education); Total Communication Therapy (CBR Therapy Consultants); E-Therapy, LLC; Advokids, LLC.; SenseAbilities Inc; Sunbelt Staffing; and Progressus Therapy LLC.

No single company has been able to provide a sufficient number of speech language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), and physical therapists (PTs) to cover students’ needs. For this reason, it is recommended that the twenty-three (23) vendors that returned the renewal acceptance letter and were selected through the RFP process be approved. The initial contract duration shall be approximately one year from the date of execution. The contract may include up to four (4) one (1) year extension options contingent on DCSD’s offer to such extension, the successful offeror’s acceptance, and the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education to extend the contract. The approval of this extension would be year 3 of 5.

Financial impact: The contract amount from the general budget will be $4,750,000 (Charge code: 100.2100.530000.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000) and $4,750,000 from IDEA federal dollars (Charge code: 404.2100.530000.05021.7340.2824.8010.094.2026). The financial impact is contingent upon the number of therapists provided through contracted services. The current rate for these services is $62.50 per hour.

Contact: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services , Division of Student Services, 678-676-1885
Dr. Erin Broyard-Baptiste, Interim Executive Director, Exceptional Education, Division of Student Services, 678-676-1814

Effective: February 2026 - February 2027

Status: Attorney Approval Provided during Initial RFP Process in January 2024

Summary: Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access and Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education authorize the Interim Superintendent to approve the Agile Sports Technologies dba Hudl ICA in an amount not to exceed $164,000.

Details: On October 18, 2021, the Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy DJE to require Board approval for any Independent Contractor Agreements with a total cost of $50,000 or more.   

Agile Sports Technologies dba Hudl will provide a platform where student-athletes can build a custom recruiting profile with academic and athletic statistics, game videos, highlights, and contact  information.  Agile Sports Technologies dba Hudl is a Single Source vendor for this service.

Hudl is a secure, web-based video analysis and performance review platform used by athletic programs to support instruction, skill development, and team collaboration. The platform allows coaches and student-athletes to upload, review, and analyze practice and game footage for educational and athletic improvement purposes.

Hudl provides tools for video playback, tagging, telestration, and written feedback, enabling coaches to teach strategy, technique, and decision-making in a visual and structured manner. Student-athletes can review clips to better understand coaching feedback, improve performance, and prepare for competition.

The platform is used strictly for school-sponsored athletic activities and aligns with instructional goals such as teamwork, goal-setting, self-evaluation, and sportsmanship.

Financial impact: The total budget for the ICA for Agile Sports Technologies dba Hudl is allocated from the cost code (100.2600.530000.00011.7090.9990.8010.092.0000) from the Athletic Department’s General Fund Budget in the amount not to exceed $164,000.

Contact: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access and Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity, 678-676-0485
Mrs. Myss Johnson-Jelks, Executive Director of Athletics, Division of Access and Opportunity, 678-676-1824

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented By: Ms. Kina M. Champion, Director, School Innovation; Division of Access & Opportunity

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the charter contract renewal of DeKalb Agriculture Technology Environment, Inc. for five years ending June 30, 2031.

Details: Each year, the District accepts petitions from existing charter school governing boards to renew their charter contracts.  On November 12, 2025, the governing board of DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment, Inc. (DATE) submitted a renewal petition.  The charter school’s current charter contract expires on June 30, 2026.  Upon initial review by the School Innovation Department, the application was deemed complete. Per DeKalb Board of Education policy, the petition moved through the formal review and evaluation process. The petition review committee conducted site visits (which included stakeholder focus groups and classroom observations) on October 30 and November 3. The committee facilitated a governing board capacity interview for DATE on November 19. The Superintendent's site visit was conducted on November 21. The Initial Clarification Memo, including strengths, concerns, questions, and/or recommended revisions, was issued to the charter school’s governing board on November 21.  The governing board’s response to the Initial Clarification Memo and its final revised application materials were received on December 5. 

The recommendation of the petition review committee is based on an evaluation of the written petition (including the narrative and exhibits), the petitioner's response to the Initial Clarification Memo, the governing board capacity interview, governing board observations, site visits, classroom observations, data analysis, and independent due diligence. If approved by the DBOE, the petition will be sent to the State Charter Schools Commission for evaluation. The State Charter Schools Commission will work with the State Board of Education’s Charter Advisory Committee to present the Committee’s recommendation to the State Board of Education for final review and approval.

Financial impact: The Five-Year Financial Impact on the General Fund is estimated to be $60,432,345.

Contact: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity, 678-676-0485

Ms. Kina M. Champion, Director, School Innovation; Division of Access & Opportunity, 678-676-0718

Effective: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2031

Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Research, Division of Accountability & Research

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of the Domo Data Analytics and Dashboard Platform for district-wide data analytics and dashboard services for implementation, licensing, and ongoing support in an amount not to exceed $188,000.

The quote is based on Omnia contract #R240303 and is exempt from the solicitation process according to Board Policy DJE.

Details: Domo is an enterprise-grade business intelligence platform utilized by public school systems, higher education institutions, and major industries nationwide. Domo offers a comprehensive analytics ecosystem, including:
• 1,000+ native connectors and integration with Infinite Campus and other district data sources.
• Visualized data reporting (role-based dashboards, KPI monitoring, and drill-down analytics).
• Governance tools with sandboxing, audit trails, and data certification.
• Enterprise-class mobile access with real-time push notifications and alerts for critical metrics.
• Customizable filters to support subgroup analysis.

Domo provides a full-stack solution for the entire data lifecycle-eliminating infrastructure overhead and accelerating time to insight.

Financial impact: • Pricing is based on cooperative Omnia contract pricing.
• Annual subscription cost includes platform licensing and professional services for implementation support, and training.
• The total purchase amount not to exceed $188,000 will be paid using general funds budgeted to the Division of Accountability & Research:
100.5800.553200.00011.7030.9990.8010.030.0000
100.2800.530000.00011.7030.9990.8010.030.0000

Contact: Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Research, Division of Accountability & Research, 678-676-7033

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief of Communications, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the donation of $7,500 from the Hawthorne School Foundation for the implementation of the Alliance Theatre Residency Program at Hawthorne Elementary School during the 2025-2026 school year to enhance art education and student engagement. All programs will be scheduled during the 2025-26 school year.

Funding:
Foundation Funding: $7,500
Total funding $7,500.

The Foundation will use this funding to contract with 1 vendor:
Alliance Theatre - classroom residency workshops - $7,500

Details: The Alliance theatre’s teaching artists bring expertise that enriches our instructional practices, supports student engagement and nurtures critical thinking skills such as communication, collaboration, empathy, and problem solving. Additionally, the program provides professional development for teachers, equipping them with tools to embed the arts strategies into everyday instruction.

The program consists of three components: Alliance Theatre providing in classroom workshops (Pre-K-5, 391 students).

Financial impact: There is no Financial Impact to the District

Contact: Ms. Kia Henley, Principal Hawthorne Elementary School, Division of Schools & Leadership,
Ms. Elisha Smith, Hawthorne ES Parent , Foundation Co-President and Volunteer Grant Writer

Status: Legal Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief of Communications, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the book donation, valued at $39,000, from Reading Is Fundamental to support the Family and Community Engagement department's Read Across DeKalb initiative to promote literacy and a love for reading for K-2 students.

Details: Reading is Fundamental is donating 6,000 books (Lost Tooth, Biggest Bet, and Dog!) valued at $39,000 for K-2 students. This donation will support the Family and Community Engagement department's Read Across DeKalb initiative, which is hosted annually during the month of March to promote literacy and a love for reading.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact to the District

Contact: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief of Communications, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0409

Dr. Marcia Oglesby, Director, Grants and Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0375

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Glinton R. Darien, Jr., Director of Legal Affairs, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“Board”) select a law firm to serve as the attorney for the Board, pursuant to RFP 26-718, entitled Board Attorney Legal Services.

Details: This request is pursuant to the District’s Request for Proposal (“RFP”) 26-718, entitled Board Attorney Legal Services. That RFP noted that the selected law firm will be expected to provide advice to the Board during business and non-business hours. The selected law firm would also attend scheduled and called meetings of the Board when requested. The RFP mentioned that various issues arise during the course of business involving matters that will require guidance and advice from legal counsel. Because such services, at times, represent emergency situations, legal counsel will be expected to return a telephone call, or email, to the Board without undue delay.

The following is a summary of the sourcing efforts for RFP 26-718:

Posted to IonWave on November 13, 2025;
Advertised in the Champion Newspaper on November 13, 2025, and November 20, 2025;
Electronic notification was sent to 13 vendors from the District’s Vendor Bid List;
Electronic notification was sent to 401 vendors through the State of Georgia Procurement Registry; and
Electronic notification was sent to 751 vendors through ionWave.

In response to the solicitation, four (4) proposals were received by the December 18, 2025, deadline, and four (4) proposals were deemed responsive. These proposals were:


C. McKinley Law & Associates;
Denmark Ashby Matricardi, LLC;
Hall Booth Smith, PC;
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP.

RFP 26-718 provides that the contract for legal services will contain four (4) one-year extension options. Therefore, an evaluation committee was formed to review the proposals. The members of the evaluation committee met on January 9, 2026, to discuss the law firms that submitted a proposal, score each law firm, and decide which law firms would be interviewed. After that discussion, the evaluation committee interviewed the following law firms on January 15, 2026:


Denmark Ashby Matricardi, LLC;
Hall Booth Smith, PC; and
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP.

On January 30, 2026, the evaluation committee met to discuss the interviews and to rank the law firms. The final rankings are:


Denmark Ashby Matricardi, LLC;
Hall Booth Smith; and
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein

Financial impact: The account code from which the expense will be paid is 100.2300.530002.00011.7080.9990.8010.080.0000.

Contact: Mr. Glinton R. Darien, Jr., Director of Legal Affairs, Division of Legal Services, 678- 676-0403.

Effective: February 13, 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Provided by: Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services, and
Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services

Summary: Provided by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Summary: Convened by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education convene the February 9, 2026, business meeting.

Motion by: _________________
Seconded by: ________________
Vote: ____________

Summary: Convened by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

*Speakers
1. Sundra Burdette
2. Laura Keen
3. Cassandra Morris
4. Sumter Alton
5. Finnley Schenck
6. Daniel Sobczak
7. Deborah Jones
8. Elijah Stephens
9. Chris Andrews
10. Torra Hancock
11. Linda Podger Williams

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the February 9, 2026, consent agenda items.

Motion by: _____________
Seconded by: ___________
Vote: _______

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Dr. Nicole Bullen, to the position of Executive Administrator, in the Division of Schools & Leadership, as discussed in the executive session.

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Dr. Latashia Searcy, to the position of Executive Director of Student Mentorship and Partnerships, in the Division of Access & Opportunity, as discussed in the executive session.

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the Settlement of the Worker's Compensation Case Lemons v DCSD as discussed in the executive session.

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the Settlement of the Worker's Compensation Case Trice v DCSD as discussed in the executive session.

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the decision of Student Appeal Case Numbers # 26-08 and #26-09 as discussed in the executive session.

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the decision of the Employee Finding of Fact Case for #26-300 as discussed in the executive session.

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the February 9, 2026, work session and business meeting.

Motion by: ________________
Seconded by: ______________
Vote: ______________