Agenda Item
b. DeKalb Para to Teacher Apprenticeship Program (Not to Exceed $489,225) ~ Updated 4.20.2026
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Tasha Davis-Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the award recommendation for RFP 26-723 - DeKalb Para to Teacher Apprenticeship Program to Kennesaw State University for a period of two years not to exceed $489,225.
Details: RFP-26-723 - DeKalb Para to Teacher Apprenticeship Program will be awarded to Kennesaw State University. Kennesaw State University submitted the most responsive and responsible bid at a cost not to exceed $489,225. This RFP will cover up to 25 paraprofessional apprentices over a 2-year period. This apprenticeship program will lead to a bachelor’s degree in education and teaching certification.
Financial impact: Budgeted expense not to exceed $489,225
Contact: Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources, 678.676.0168
Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
March 6, 2026
RE: Sourcing Efforts Letter – RFP 26-723 Para-To-Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Mrs. Tasha Davis-Mills,
Since the procurement process is constantly evolving and improving, the Procurement Department has
developed a new customer service feature. The Procurement Department is now providing a summary
of sourcing efforts to the internal client for RFP 26-723 Para-To-Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
The Purchasing Department’s efforts include:
1) RFP 26-723 was posted to IonWave on January 22, 2026.
2) RFP 26-723 was advertised in the Champion Newspaper on January 22, 2026, and January 29,
2026.
3) Electronic notification sent to 73 vendors from the DCSD Vendor Bid List.
4) Electronic notification sent to 718 vendors through the State of GA Procurement Registry.
5) Electronic notification sent to 778 vendors through IonWave.
If you are aware of any additional sourcing engines, please let us know so we may include those in our
process.
Three (3) proposals were received and three (3) deemed responsive to the requirements of the
solicitation.
Please feel free to reach out to me at 678-676-0120 with any questions or concerns.
Regards,
Carla L. Smith
Carla L. Smith
Executive Director, Vendor Services
CLS\WFC
c: Mr. Jason Kennedy
Ms. Carrina Harrigan
Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd | Stone Mountain, GA 30083
678.676.0110 | www.dekalbschoolsga.org