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
Para-To-Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Final Evaluation Form - RFP No. 26-723
EVALUATION
FIRM'S RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
FIRM'S OVERVIEW/COMPANY PROFILE
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TOTAL EVALUATION SCORE EVALUATION RANKING
SCOPE OF SERVICES COST OF SERVICES
Para-To-Teacher Apprenticeship Program
RFP 26-723
APPLICANTS POINTS AVAILABLE 100 150 125 50 75 500
American College of Education Inc. Score 92 108 90 36 75 401 3rd
Clayton State University Score 100 132 115 30 36 413 2nd
Kennesaw State University-Bagwell
College of Education Score 100 150 125 50 42 467 1st
1 of 1