Agenda Item
a. SchoolMessenger Communication Platform with PowerSchool (Not to exceed $117,429.30)
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 School Messenger communication platform provided by PowerSchool for the contract period April 1, 2026, through March 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $117,429.30.
Why: The purpose of this agenda item is to support the Division of Information and Instructional Technology (DIIT) and district leadership in maintaining a centralized, reliable communication platform for district-wide, school-based, and emergency messaging. SchoolMessenger serves as the district’s primary outbound communication tool, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent communication with families, students, and staff across multiple channels. Continued use of this platform is essential to support operational continuity, family engagement, and emergency preparedness.
Details: SchoolMessenger is a comprehensive mass communication solution designed specifically for K-12 school districts. The platform enables district and school administrators to deliver routine notifications, attendance-related messaging, and urgent alerts through a single, centrally managed system.
Key Services:
District-wide mass notification capabilities via voice, email, text, and mobile app
Emergency notification and alerting functionality
Targeted messaging by school, departments, grade levels, or defined groups
Integration with the district’s student information system for automated contact updates
Delivery tracking, reporting, and audit history
Multilingual communication support to improve accessibility for families
Financial impact: $117,429.30
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: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
PowerSchool Group LLC
150 Parkshore Dr.
Folsom CA 95630
Quote #: Q-228489-2
Sales Quote - This Is Not An Invoice
Prepared By: Kate Dougherty Customer Contact: Kyia Clark
Customer Name: Dekalb County School District Title: Principal
Address: 2652 Lawrenceville Highway
Contract Term: 12 Months City: Decatur
Billing Frequency: Annually
Start Date: April 1, 2026 State/Province: Georgia
End Date: March 31, 2027 Zip Code: 30033
Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone # (678) 676-4602
Pricing Vehicle: TIPS Pricing Vehicle Contract #:
Contract Term : April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
Quote Summary
License and Subscription Period(s) License and Subscription Total
Subscription Period 1: April 1, 2026 to USD 117,429.30 USD 117,429.30
March 31, 2027
Total Contract : April 1, 2026 to March 31, USD 117,429.30 USD 117,429.30
2027
License and Subscription Fees
Subscription Period 1 License and
Subscription Fees
Product Description Quantity Unit Price
SchoolMessenger Communicate 93,243.00 Students USD 117,429.30
R-SM Complete
Subscription Period 1 License and Subscription Fees TOTAL: USD 117,429.30
Total License and Subscription Fees : USD 117,429.30
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Subscription Start and End Dates shall be as set forth above. The Start Date may be delayed based upon the date that PowerSchool
receives this executed quote or Customer's purchase order if one is needed. On-Going PowerSchool Subscription/Maintenance and
Support Fees are invoiced at the then-current rates and enrollment per existing terms of the executed agreement between Customer
and PowerSchool. Any applicable sales or other tax has not been added to this quote. If this quote includes promotional pricing, such
promotional pricing may not be valid for the entire duration of this quote. All invoices shall be sent to Customer upon or promptly after
execution of this quote, unless otherwise set forth in the applicable statement of work or executed agreement between the parties (e.g.,
services billed on time and material basis will be invoiced when such services are incurred).
All purchase orders must include the exact quote number of this quote. Customer agrees that purchase orders are for administrative
purposes only and do not impact the terms or conditions of this quote or any agreement executed between the parties. Any credit
provided by PowerSchool is nonrefundable and must be used within 12 months of issuance. Unused credits will expire after 12 months.
If Customer pays in advance for any professional services, all professional services must be scheduled and delivered within twelve (12)
months of the applicable quote start date, unless otherwise agreed in writing by PowerSchool; any portion of any prepaid amount for
professional services that has not been used within such twelve (12) month period will be forfeited.
This quote incorporates any statement of work attached hereto. By execution of this quote, or its incorporation, this and future
purchases of subscriptions or services from PowerSchool are subject to and incorporate the terms and conditions found at:
https://www.powerschool.com/MSA_2024
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By either (i) executing this quote or (ii) accessing the services described on this quote, Customer agrees that after the contract term of
this quote, the subscription for such services will continue for successive twelve (12) month subscription periods on the same terms and
conditions as set forth herein, subject to a standard annual price uplift, unless Customer provides PowerSchool with a written notice of
its intent not to renew at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the applicable current contract term.
THE PARTIES BELOW ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE READ THE AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY ITS TERMS.
POWERSCHOOL GROUP LLC Dekalb County School District
Signature: Signature:
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Printed Name: Jon Scrimshaw Printed Name:
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Title: Chief Accounting Officer Title:
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Date: 10-FEB-2026 Date:
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PO Number: ___________________________
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