Agenda Item
c. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Ms. Condus Z. Shuman to the position of Executive Director of School Nutrition Services, in the Division of Finance, as discussed in the executive session.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and works well as an influential manager and change agent.
Maintains a professionalbusiness appearance and attitude. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and Adobe
Creative Suite. Attains extensive knowledge of database software systems. Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Possess
exceptional event production and execution skills. Outstanding leadership and mentoring skills. Knowledge of Federal
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs (NSBP & NSLP)
and Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) State Child/School Nutrition regulations and policies.
EXPERIENCE
DeKalb County School District – School Nutrition Services, Stone Mountain, GA October 2025 – Present
Director of School Nutrition Services
Oversees operational effectiveness across all school meal sites, including compliance monitoring, reporting, inspections, and
records retention. Provide cross-functional leadership for menus and procurement, technology, training, free and reduced
services, school operations, kitchen equipment, and finance. Effectively lead manager/staff training initiatives, oversee
kitchen design and equipment procurement for new and renovated facilities, analyze data to guide capital improvements,
develop emergency response protocols, and communicate nutrition initiatives effectively to diverse audiences. Establish and
manage a comprehensive leadership and personnel program in collaboration with Human Resources and district
stakeholders. Direct strategic planning, key performance indicators, budgeting, labor allocation, and resource management to
ensure financial sustainability and full compliance with federal, state, and local school nutrition regulations.
Bibb County School District – Nutrition Department, Macon, GA March 2023 – September 2025
Executive Director of School Nutrition
Administer and direct the implementation of the School Nutrition Program within the District in compliance with federal,
state, and local regulations, laws, and policies. Manage and lead development standards to ensure the operation of a
financially and nutritionally sound School Nutrition program. Establish the organizational framework for developing and
achieving the department’s strategic plan to support the District. Monitor the evaluation of each school food service unit
to determine its effectiveness in achieving program goals. Institute and implement budget and financial management
systems consistent with federal, state, and local requirements. Oversee a comprehensive program for personnel
management in collaboration with human resources, administrators, and other appropriate personnel. Maintain an
effective system for quality school meal services. Exhibit leadership through collaboration, models of openness and
integrity, empower others, and lead through values and vision defined by the District.
Bibb County School District – Nutrition Department, Macon, GA January- March 2023
Director II – School Nutrition
Assists the Executive Director of School Nutrition as needed in the selection and performance assessment of school site
personnel. Assists in the hiring process of personnel for the School Nutrition department. Assists in formulating bid
documents and evaluating submitted bids for food items, processed USDA commodities, supplies, temporary staffing,
software systems, and equipment. Provide an ongoing assessment of staff skills and the development and delivery of training
programs to address needs. Handle issues dealing with product shortages, substitutions, damages, delivery, recalls, etc.
Assists with preparing the annual budget. Oversee the menu development and school site compliance with federal, state, and
local regulations. Established benchmarks for cost and promoted student participation in breakfast and lunch.
Atlanta Public Schools – Nutrition Administration, Atlanta, GA April 2005 – January 2023
Nutrition Program Specialist
Conducts annual program review and recommends strategies for program improvement for the district's School
Nutrition programs and marketing. Develops and facilitates Free and Reduced Meal Program training for all designated
APS and charter school staff, social workers, Pre‐K staff, and community outreach agencies to effectively communicate
APS, state, and federal policies and procedures. Oversee the preparation of all mandatory free and reduced management
reports required for proper and timely governmental reporting. Oversees planning and preparation for local, state, and
federal audits, facilitates required programmatic data collection, and reports the distribution to district and state
stakeholders. Supervise 12‐15 central office staff personnel to ensure proper free and reduced application processing.
Represents the district at all required meetings/trainings as requested by the Executive Director of the Nutrition
Department. Conduct school site visits to ensure free and reduced data integrity and federal regulation compliance.
Responsible for ensuring external and internal contracts and agreements' policies and procedures comply with federal, state, local,
and district regulatory and ethical standards. Develop and implement Nutrition Department policies and regulations. Analyze all
internal business operations systems to ensure compliance, including policies, investments, and procedures. Create, modify,
update, and implement the department and program policies and procedures. Design and monitor control systems to deal with
contractual violations of legal rules and internal policies. Regularly assess the efficiency of control systems and recommend
effective improvements. Review and evaluate company procedures and reports to identify hidden risks or common issues.
Coordinate with Associate Superintendents, Department Executive Directors, USDA, GaDOE, and vendor Executive Boards to
review all departmental compliance policies. Perform periodic audits on procedures and processes—design ongoing training
programs for internal and external stakeholders regarding operations and regulatory compliance. Advise the Nutrition Executive
Director on business operations related to investment, risk, and policy development.
EDUCATION
Theater Arts
Hampton University – Hampton, VA
1999
BA: Theatre Arts
Clark Atlanta University – Atlanta, GA
2000-2003
Event Planning Certificate
Emory University - Atlanta, GA
2017
MBA: Leadership & Change Management and School Business Management
Concordia University – Chicago, IL
2020-2022
School Nutrition Director Certification
University of Georgia
2023-2025
EXPERTISE
Event Planning and Production Customer Service
Program Development Project Management
Marketing Team Leadership
Graphic Design Child Nutrition & Wellness
Non-Profit Management
AWARDS & HONORS
Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Best Practices Awards
Promoting a Healthy School Environment 2008, 2011, 2014 & 2017
Leadership Development & Program Management 2012
School Breakfast & School Lunch Week Events 2015
Increased Participation in School Lunch & Breakfast 2015
Fiscal Management 2016
New Meal Pattern in School Nutrition 2016
Customer Service/ Working Smarter, Not Harder 2017
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Best Practices Awards
Promoting a Healthy School Environment 2008
School Breakfast & School Lunch Week Events 2015
Increased Participation in School Lunch & Breakfast 2015
Fiscal Management 2016
Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Golden Radish Award 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017
Inaugural Healthy Georgia Awards 2016
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) 2021
CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
ServSafe Certified Instructor & Registered Proctor
ServSafe Allergens
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Enchanted Closet
Volunteer 2012
Youth Empowerment Board Member, Director of Special Events 2013 – Present
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Fundraiser Co-Chairman 2019
Target IV the Arts Co-Chairman 2020 – 2022
Target IV the Arts Chairman 2022
Empower of Families Chairman 2022 - 2023
2019 New Member of the Year
Miss/Teen Georgia Volunteer Pageant
Auxiliary Board 2022 - Present