Agenda Item
ii. Donation Acceptance: Donation of 6,000 Books from Reading is Fundamental to Support Read Across DeKalb Initiative (Valued at $39,000)
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.
Why: The DeKalb County School District is requesting to accept the Reading is Fundamental book donation, valued at $39,000, on behalf of the Family and Community Engagement department. Six thousand books (Lost Tooth, Biggest Bet, and Dog!) will be donated to to support the department's Read Across DeKalb initiative for K-2 students, which is hosted annually during the month of March to promote literacy and a love for reading.
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