Executive Session, Work Session, Community Input
Session & Business Meeting
05/11/2026 - 11:30 AM
J. David Williamson Board Room, Robert R. Freeman
Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
MEETING MINUTES
Vision
To prepare students for success as lifelong learners and responsible global citizens
Mission
To promote the academic, social and emotional growth of each student by fostering a safe, supportive and
engaging learning environment
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2nd REVISED 5.11.2026
Attendance
Voting Members
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew Ziffer, Board Member
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Board Member
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Mrs. Deirdre Pierce, Board Member
Tiffany Hogan Ph.D., Board Member
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member
Non-Voting Members
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Dr. Norman Sauce, Interim Superintendent
Winston Denmark, School Board Attorney
A. CALL TO ORDER
The DeKalb County Board of Education held its Executive Session, Work Session, Community
Input Session and Business Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, in the J. David Williamson
Board Room, at the DeKalb County School District's Robert R. Freeman Administrative
Instructional Complex, located at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain,
Georgia, 30083.
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, convened the meeting at 11:36 am.
1. Roster
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, noted the following were in attendance: Vice Chair, Mr.
Awet Eyasu, Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Immediate Past Chair, Mrs.
Deirdre P. Pierce, Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., and Interim Superintendent
of Schools, Dr. Norman C. Sauce III.
Also in attendance was the School Board Attorney, Mr. Winston A. Denmark.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, led the pledge of allegiance.
B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested to adopt the May 11, 2026, agenda with the
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following items moved to the consent agenda.
F.2.a. Approval of Minutes
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F.3.a.vi. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICA) ~ Various Services ~
BaseSix Systems, LLC, Clean- A- Blind of Atlanta, Fast Signs, Hatton Contractor Service, Premier
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Grease Company, Section 10, Inc. (Not to Exceed 650,000)
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F.3.b.i. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) ~ Various Services ~
CS Truck & Trailer Repair Services, Inc., Center for Testing and Engineering (Not to Exceed
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$140,000)
F.3.b.ii. Contract Renewal ~ Lease Purchase ~ State of Georgia Contract 99999-
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SPD00001370005 ~ Lease Purchase of Digital Printing Equipment ~ Canon Solutions America
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~ Contract Renewal #3 of 5 (Not to Exceed $170,000)
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F.3.d.i. Easement ~ Georgia Power Company ~ Improvement of Electric Distribution Facilities ~
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Sequoyah Middle and High School Site
F.3d.ii. Resolution and Modification ~ Georgia Department of Education Capital Outlay
Application for FY2023
F.4.a. Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) Temporary Information Technology Staffing Services (Not to
Exceed $1,787,060)
F.4.b. Approval of Identity Automation RapidIdentity Lifecycle Management Renewal and
Expansion (Not to Exceed $401,435)
F.4.c. Approval of Incident IQ Ticketing System Renewal (Not to Exceed $497,538.64)
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F.4.d. Approval of Infinite Campus Student Information System Core Platform Annual Renewal
(Not to Exceed $811,925.25)
F.4.e. Approval of K-12 Solutions Group Student Information System (SIS) Support, Data
Services, and Ancillary Applications (Not to Exceed $598,147.98)
F.4.f. Approval of Lightspeed Content Filtering and Classroom Management Platform Renewal
(Not to Exceed $919,125)
F.4.g. Managed Print Services and Multi-Function Print Device Renewal with Lexmark (Not to
Exceed $1,773,849.84)
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F.4.h. RFP 25-607 Computer Device Repair and Insurance Services Renewal ~ Stratix
Corporation (Not to Exceed $3,234,382.60)
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F.4.i. Approval of Boardroom Audio System Upgrade and Video System Enhancements for the
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Board of Education Boardroom with Atlanta Soundworks, LLC. (Not to Exceed $344,122.52)
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F.4.j. Approval of Physical Security Systems with Convergint Technologies for Summer
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Renovations at Cross Keys High School (Not to Exceed $491,510)
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F.4.m. Approval of Educational Funding Group, Inc. for E-Rate Consulting Services (Not to
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Exceed $80,000)
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F.5.a. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Georgia Statewide Contract ~ Hardy Chevrolet
(99999-001-SPD0000183-0002) ~ Acquisition of Public Safety Department Support Service
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Vehicles (Not to Exceed $1,018,185.87)
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F.6.a.i. Extension of Bid Award (3-month Extension) Bid No. 22-15 - School Nutrition Frozen /
Temperature Control & Dry Food Products to Gordon Food Service, Inc., with no Additional
Amount to this request for extension. The extension is to cover from July 1, 2026, through
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September 30, 2026
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F.6.a.ii. Divot Assets Inc., for SNS Inventory Software and Services (Not to Exceed $91,685)
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F.6.a.iii. Contract Renewal (2 of 4 Renewal) Bid 24-23 School Nutrition Bread Products to
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Not to Exceed $760,000 for SY 26-27
F.6.a.iv. Service Agreement ~ Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) ~ Software
Subscriptions ~ School Nutrition ~ Cybersoft Technologies, Inc. (Not to exceed $125,968.90)
for SY26-27
F.10.a. Renewal: Second Step Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Digital Program (Not to exceed
$313,821.90)
F.10.b. SchooLinks: College and Career Readiness Platform (Not to Exceed $477,000)
G.1. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: DFK: Gifts and Bequests
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G.2. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: KEB: Solicitations
G.3. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: CN: Administrative
Records
G.4. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: JBCC: Student
Assignments
G.5. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: BA: Goals and Objectives
With no objections, the May 11, 2026, agenda was approved.
C. RECOGNITIONS
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1. Introduction of Student Board Representative ~ Miss Mikaela Block, Tapestry High School,
12th Grade
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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools, introduced the Student Board
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Representative, Miss Mikaela Block, Tapestry High School, 12th Grade.
2. Recognitions / Proclamations
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a. Recognition: 2026 Georgia Scholar Honorees
Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1
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b. Proclamation: National School Nurse Day 2026
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Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1
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c. Recognition: Honoring Sarv Dharavane, Winner of the 65th Annual Georgia Association
of Educators (GAE) State Spelling Bee
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Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Immediate Past Chair, District 3
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d. Recognition: DeKalb Arts Academy ~ Competitive Dance ~ County Champions
Presented by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Board Member, District 2
e. Recognition: Zuri McCalpine-Ingram ~ Tucker High School ~ Wrestling GHSA Girls State
Runner Up
Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
f. Recognition: Joseph Austin ~ Lakeside High School ~ Wrestling ~ County, Region, State
Sectionals, 5A State Champion
Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
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g. Recognition: Tyler Bowden ~ Miller Grove High School ~ GHSA Wrestling Bronze
Medalist
Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Chair, District 5
h. Recognition: Demond Hutchins ~ Miller Grove High School ~ Wrestling ~ County,
Region, State Sectionals, 2A State Champion
Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Chair, District 5
i. Recognition: Badesire Lubala ~ Stephenson High School ~ Wrestling ~ County, Region,
State Sectionals, 3A State Champion
Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6
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j. Recognition: Columbia Middle School ~ Boys Wrestling ~ County Middle School
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Champions
Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Immediate Past Chair, District 3
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k. Recognition: Serenity Evans ~ Lithonia High School ~ Wrestling ~ Place 3rd in GHSA Girls
State Championship
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Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6
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l. Recognition: Champion Middle School ~ Girls Basketball ~ County Middle School
Champions
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Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6
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m. Recognition: Chapel Hill Middle School ~ Boys Basketball ~ County Middle School
Champions
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Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Chair, District 5
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n. Recognition: DeKalb School of the Arts ~ Region Literary Champions
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Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Immediate Past Chair, District 3
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o. Recognition: Pilar King ~ Southwest DeKalb High School ~ Swimming State Champion
Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Chair, District 5
p. Recognition: Amadou Dieye ~ Redan High School ~ Wrestling ~ 3rd Place in AA State
Championship ~ Updated 5.11.2026
Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6
q. Recognition: Stephenson High School Track Coach Donald Sellers Sr. ~ Georgia Track
and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member, District 6
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r. Recognition: Indian Creek Elementary School Girls Basketball County Champions
Presented by: Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair, District 7
s. Recognition: Chapel Hill Elementary School Boys' Basketball County Champions
Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Chair, District 5
t. Proclamation: Cyber Champions 2026 ~ Added 5.5.2026
Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Chair, District 5
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u. Proclamation: School Library Month DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Library
Media Specialist of the Year and DeKalb Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl (HRRB) 27th
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Anniversary ~ Added 5.5.2026
Presented by: Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Immediate Past Chair, District 3
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3. Group/External Presentation(s) ~ No Group Presentation This Month
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D. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE and INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS REPORT
1. Committee of the Whole Presentation
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a. SY25 Financial Audit Report Summary ~ Updated 5.11.2026
Presented by: Mr. Luke Edwards, Audit Manager, Georgia Department of Audits and
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Accounts
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b. Legislative Update ~ Updated 5.11.2026
Presented by: Mr. Edward Lindsey, Partner, Dentons
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2. Interim Superintendent of Schools Report
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a. Student Assignment Project Monthly Update ~ Updated 5.11.2026
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Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access
& Opportunity, and
Ms. Sarita Smith, Executive Director of Student Assignment, Division of Access &
Opportunity
b. Update on English Learners Master Plan Implementation ~ Updated 5.11.2026
Presented by: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student
Services and
Dr. Evelyn Hall, Executive Director of English Learners, Division of Student Services
c. Update on Human Resources Systems ~ Updated 5.11.2026
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Presented by: Mr. Jason Kennedy, Deputy Chief of Human Resources, Division of Human
Resources and,
Ms. Tasha Davis-Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources
E. ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 3:48 pm., Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, called for a motion to adjourn the May 11, 2026,
board meeting to an executive session for the purpose of discussing permitted matters
regarding land, legal, litigation, personnel and student appeals.
Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
1. ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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At 5:47 pm, Ms. Gevertz, Board Chair, called for a motion to adjourn the May 11, 2026,
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executive session to convene the community input session.
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Motion made by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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F. REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE May 11, 2026 BUSINESS MEETING
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1. BOARD OF EDUCATION ~ No Agenda Item This Month
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11.01.
No Agenda Item This Month
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2. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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a. Approval of Minutes ~ Updated 5.5.2026
11.02.a.
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education
approve the minutes of the following meetings; April 20, 2026, board meeting, which
includes the executive session, work session, community input session and business
meeting, and the April 30, 2026, policy committee meeting.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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3. OPERATIONS
11.03.
a. Facilities Management
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i. Contract ~ Spend Limit Increase ~ RFP 24-557 ~ Supplemental Custodial Services ~
KleanPro Facility Services, LLC, Building Maintenance Services, Inc., American Facility
Services, Inc. and Pinnacle Maintenance Services Inc. (Not to Exceed $3,000,000)
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Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education approve an increase in the spending limit of
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RFP 24-557 — Supplemental Custodial Services for the current renewal (1) period,
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expiring May 20, 2026, not to exceed $3,000,000 to:
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KleanPro Facility Services LLC
Building Maintenance Services, Inc.
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American Facility Services, Inc.
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Pinnacle Maintenance Services Inc.
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda
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and voted on as an action item.
Action Item vote results listed below:
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Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Motion seconded by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Voting results:
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Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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No: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Abstain: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
No: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
No: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Voting results:
Opposition by: Mr. Awet Eyasu, Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., and Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Abstention by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Motion failed.
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ii. Contract Award ~ ITB 26-726 – District Wide Tree Cutting & Trimming Services ~
Atlanta Pro Group, LLC, Atlanta Premier Tree Solutions, LLC, Casey Tree Experts, Inc.,
Good Choice X-pert Tree Service, LLC, One Two Tree, LLC, Richmond Tree Experts GA,
LLC, Sesmas Tree Service, LLC, Smiles Pipeline Service Inc., The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert
Company, Total Outdoor, LLC, W.E. Hicks, Inc., and Worldscapes, LLC (Not to Exceed
$3,500,000)
11.03.a.ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the contract award of
ITB No. 26-726 District Wide Tree Cutting & Trimming Services in an amount not to
exceed $3,500,000 to:
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Atlanta Pro Group, LLC
Atlanta Premier Tree Solutions, LLC
Casey Tree Experts, Inc.
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• Good Choice X-pert Tree Service, LLC
• One Two Tree, LLC
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• Richmond Tree Experts GA, LLC
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• Sesmas Tree Service, LLC
• Smiles Pipeline Service Inc.
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• The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
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• Total Outdoor, LLC
• W.E. Hicks, Inc.
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• Worldscapes, LLC
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss, objected to this item. It was removed from the consent
agenda and voted on as an action item.
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Action Item vote results listed below:
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Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Abstain: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Abstain: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Not Present: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Voting results:
Abstention by: Mr. Awet Eyasu and Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., was not present for this vote.
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Motion passed.
iii. Contract Award ~ ITB No. 26-717 ~ District-Wide Plumbing Services ~ Maxair
Mechanical, LLC; K.E.G. Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.; Raw Plumbing & HVAC Services,
LLC; The Elite Plumber; Sid’s Sewer and Drain, Inc.; B&W Mechanical Contractors, Inc.;
J2 Connect, Inc.; and Levonne Industries, LLC (Not to Exceed $7,500,000) ~ Updated
5.11.2026
11.03.a.iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the contract award of
ITB No. 26-717 District-Wide Plumbing Services in an amount not to exceed
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$7,500,000 to:
Maxair Mechanical, LLC
K.E.G. Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.
Raw Plumbing & HVAC Services, LLC
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The Elite Plumber
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Sid’s Sewer and Drain, Inc.
B&W Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
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J2 Connect, Inc.
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Levonne Industries, LLC
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss, objected to this item. It was removed from the consent
agenda and voted on as an action item.
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Action Item vote results listed below:
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Motion made by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Voting results:
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Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Abstain: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Not Present: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Voting results:
Abstention by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., was not present for this vote.
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Motion passed.
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iv. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Spend Limit Increase ~ Sourcewell RFP
#081523 ~ Hussey Seating Corporation ~ Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment, Inc. (SSE)
- Authorized Reseller ~ Bleacher Replacement Installation (Not to Exceed $3,000,000) ~
Updated 5.11.2026
11.03.a.iv.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve an increase in the
spending limit of the previously approved cooperative purchasing agreement
(Sourcewell RFP #081523) between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and
Hussey Seating Corporation, where their Exclusive Dealer, Southeastern Surfaces &
Equipment, Inc. (SSE) will serve as a provider of installation services for bleacher
seating, bleacher replacement, installation, and repair services districtwide not to
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exceed $3,000,000 to the following schools:
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Cedar Grove Middle School Ronald McNair High School
Dunwoody High School Salem Middle School
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Lakeside High School Southwest DeKalb High School
Miller Grove High School
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With no objections, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
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v. Contract Renewal ~ RFP 22-752-012 - Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance Services ~
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Yellowstone Landscape SE, LLC ~ Renewal 4 of 4 (Not to Exceed $5,000,000) ~ Updated
5.11.2026
11.03.a.v.
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Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
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the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the contract renewal of
RFP 22-752-012 for Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance Services to Yellowstone
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Landscape SE, LLC, at an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.
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This is the fourth of four (4 of 4), one (1) year renewal options.
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda
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and voted on as an action item.
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Action Item vote results listed below:
Motion made by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
No: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Abstain: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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No: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
No: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Voting results:
Opposition by: Mr. Awet Eyasu, Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., and Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Abstention by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
3/3/1
Motion failed.
vi. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICA) ~ Various Services
~ BaseSix Systems, LLC, Clean- A- Blind of Atlanta, Fast Signs, Hatton Contractor
Service, Premier Grease Company, Section 10, Inc. (Not to Exceed 650,000)~ Updated
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5.11.2026
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11.03.a.vi.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
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the DeKalb County School Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the following
Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) that exceed $50,000 with a total contract
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value not-to-exceed $650,000:
BaseSix Systems, LLC ($90,000)
Clean-A-Blind ($95,000)
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Electrical Contractor Incorporated ($99,000)
Fast Signs ($80,000)
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Hatton Contractor Service ($99,000)
Premier Grease Company ($96,000)
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Section 10, Inc, ($95,000)
Strategic Environmental Solutions ($95,000)
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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b. Business Services
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11.03.b.
i. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) ~ Various Services ~
CS Truck & Trailer Repair Services, Inc., Center for Testing and Engineering (Not to
Exceed $140,000) ~ Updated 5.11.2026
11.03.b.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the following
Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) with a total contract value amount not to
exceed $140,000.
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CS Truck & Trailer Repair Services, Inc ($60,000)
Center for Testing and Engineering ($80,000)
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
ii. Contract Renewal ~ Lease Purchase ~ State of Georgia Contract 99999-
SPD00001370005 ~ Lease Purchase of Digital Printing Equipment ~ Canon Solutions
America ~ Contract Renewal #3 of 5 (Not to Exceed $170,000)
11.03.b.ii.
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Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
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the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve contract renewal for
State of Georgia Contract 99999-SPD00001370005 Lease Purchase of Digital
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Printing Equipment — Canon Solutions America, in the amount not to exceed
$170,000. This is the third of five (3 of 5), one (1) year renewal options, effective July
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1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
c. Fleet and Transportation Services
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11.03.c.
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i. Contract ~ Georgia Power Company ~ Electric Vehicle Charging Stations ~ Georgia
Power Company MSA Energy-Related Equipment Sale and Installation ~ Former A & B
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North Decatur Site (Not to Exceed $600,000)
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11.03.c.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
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the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the purchase and
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installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus Charging Stations at the Former A & B North
Decatur Site, from Georgia Power Company, not to exceed $600,000.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda
and voted on as an action item.
Action Item vote results listed below:
Motion made by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Abstain: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
No: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Voting results:
Opposition by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Abstention by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
5/1/1
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ii. Contract ~ Intergovernmental Agreement ~ DeKalb County School District School
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Transportation Services and DeKalb County Government ~ Summer Camp Program ~
Updated 5.11.2026
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Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
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the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the intergovernmental
agreement between DeKalb County Government and DeKalb County School District
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(“DCSD”) Transportation to provide transportation services supporting DeKalb County
summer camp programs.
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss, objected to this item. It was removed from the consent
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agenda and voted on as an action item.
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Action Item vote results listed below:
Motion made by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Voting results:
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Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Abstain: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Voting results:
Abstention by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
6/0/1
Motion passed.
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d. E-SPLOST Projects / Capital Improvement Projects
11.03.d.
i. Easement ~ Georgia Power Company ~ Improvement of Electric Distribution Facilities
~ Sequoyah Middle and High School Site
11.03.d.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve grant of an easement to
the Georgia Power Company for upgrades to electric distribution facilities to improve
electric service reliability for the capital improvement project 10136 Sequoyah Middle
and High Schools.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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ii. Resolution and Modification ~ Georgia Department of Education Capital Outlay
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Application for FY2023 ~ Updated 5.11.2026
11.03.d.ii.
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Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that
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the DeKalb County School Board of Education (“the Board”) approve:
A Resolution requesting modification of the FY2022 and FY2023
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Capital Outlay Application
Authorization to staff to submit the resolution to the Georgia
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Department of Education (GaDOE).
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The following is the Capital Outlay project application for withdrawal:
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Project Name Project #
23-644-003 Druid Hills HS
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
4. INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ~ Updated 5.8.2026
11.04.
a. Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) Temporary Information Technology Staffing Services (Not to
Exceed $1,787,060)
11.04.a.
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Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve utilizing
temporary information technology staffing services through Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) for
an amount not to exceed $1,787,060.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
b. Approval of Identity Automation RapidIdentity Lifecycle Management Renewal and
Expansion (Not to Exceed $401,435) ~ Updated 5.8.2026
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11.04.b.
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Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal
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and continued implementation of the RapidIdentity Lifecycle Management solution with
Identity Automation, including core subscription services and Phase 2 and Phase 3
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expansion services, for an amount not to exceed $401,435.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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c. Approval of Incident IQ Ticketing System Renewal (Not to Exceed $497,538.64)
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11.04.c.
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Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the annual
renewal of the ticketing system with Incident IQ in an amount not to exceed
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$497,538.64.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
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meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
d. Approval of Infinite Campus Student Information System Core Platform Annual Renewal
(Not to Exceed $811,925.25)
11.04.d.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the annual
renewal of the district’s Student Information System (SIS) core platform with Infinite
Campus, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $811,925.25.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
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meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
e. Approval of K-12 Solutions Group Student Information System (SIS) Support, Data
Services, and Ancillary Applications (Not to Exceed $598,147.98)
11.04.e.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested approval to procure Student Information System (SIS) support
services, data visualization tools, and ancillary student services applications from K-12
Solutions Group for an amount not to exceed $598,147.98.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
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meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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f. Approval of Lightspeed Content Filtering and Classroom Management Platform Renewal
(Not to Exceed $919,125)
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11.04.f.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
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Technology, requested that the Board of Education approve the renewal of the
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Lightspeed Content Filtering and Classroom Management platform through CDW-G at a
cost not to exceed $919,125.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
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meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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g. Managed Print Services and Multi-Function Print Device Renewal with Lexmark (Not to
Exceed $1,773,849.84)
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Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal
of managed print services and multi-function print device support with Lexmark
International for an amount not to exceed $1,773,849.84. This represents year three of a
five-year agreement.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
h. RFP 25-607 Computer Device Repair and Insurance Services Renewal ~ Stratix
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Corporation (Not to Exceed $3,234,382.60)
11.04.h.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal
of the contract awarded under RFP 25-607 for Computer Device Repair and Insurance
Services with Stratix Corporation in an amount not to exceed $3,234,382.60. This will be
year two of five.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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i. Approval of Boardroom Audio System Upgrade and Video System Enhancements for the
Board of Education Boardroom with Atlanta Soundworks, LLC. (Not to Exceed
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$344,122.52)
11.04.i.
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Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
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Technology, requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase and installation
of boardroom audio system upgrades, conferencing equipment, and video system
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enhancements for the Board of Education Boardroom from Atlanta Soundworks, LLC, at
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a cost not to exceed $344,122.52.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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j. Approval of Physical Security Systems with Convergint Technologies for Summer
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Renovations at Cross Keys High School (Not to Exceed $491,510)
11.04.j.
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Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
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Technology, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase
and installation of physical security systems with Convergint Technologies for summer
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renovation projects at Cross Keys High School for an amount not to exceed $491,510.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
k. Approval of Network Cabling, Fiber Infrastructure, and Wireless Equipment Relocation
Services with Integrated Communication Networks, Inc. (ICN) for Ashford Park, Champion
Theme Middle School, Cross Keys High School, Idlewood Elementary School, The
International Student Center, Murphey Candler Elementary School and Park Lake
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Administrative Building (Not to Exceed $543,114.85)
11.04.k.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase
of network cabling, fiber infrastructure, testing, repair, and wireless equipment relocation
services from Integrated Communication Networks, Inc. (ICN) to support infrastructure
improvements and operational readiness at Ashford Park, Champion Theme Middle
School, Cross Keys High School, Idlewood Elementary School, The International Student
Center, Murphey Candler Elementary School and Park Lake Administrative Building at
cost not to exceed $543,114.85.
Ms. Whitney McGinniss, objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda
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and would be voted on as an action item.
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Action Item vote results listed below.
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Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Voting results:
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Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Yes: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Abstain: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Voting results:
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Abstention by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
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Motion passed.
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l. Approval of Instructional Technology Equipment Relocation, Reinstallation, and
Classroom Display Systems with Virtucom for Ashford Park Elementary School, Champion
Middle School, Idlewood Elementary School, International Student Center Murphey
Candler Elementary School, and the Park Lake Administrative Building (AMENDED Not to
Exceed $139,113)
11.04.l.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase
of instructional technology equipment relocation, reinstallation, classroom display
systems, and related installation, configuration, warranty, and deployment services with
Virtucom for Ashford Park Elementary School, Champion Middle School, Idlewood
Elementary School, International Student Center Murphey Candler Elementary School,
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and the Park Lake Administrative Building, at a cost not to exceed $147,963.37.
Dr. Sauce proposed to amend the language to remove the International Student Center
from the list of schools and to reduce the dollar amount by $8,850.
Amended Language Item: (Removed International Center and Reduced the amount by
$8,850)
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
Technology, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase
of instructional technology equipment relocation, reinstallation, classroom display
systems, and related installation, configuration, warranty, and deployment services with
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Virtucom for Ashford Park Elementary School, Champion Middle School, Idlewood
Elementary School, Murphey Candler Elementary School, and the Park Lake
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Administrative Building, at a cost not to exceed $139,113.67.
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Motion made by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Motion seconded by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Abstention by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., and Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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Vote: 5/0/2
Motion passed to amend the language to remove the International Student Center and to
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reduce the dollar amount to $139,113.67.
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Amended Action Item vote results are listed below.
Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Motion seconded by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Yes: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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No: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Voting results:
Opposition by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
6/1/0
Motion passed.
m. Approval of Educational Funding Group, Inc. for E-Rate Consulting Services (Not to
Exceed $80,000)
11.04.m.
Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional
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Technology, requested that the Board of Education approve payment to Educational
Funding Group, Inc. for E-Rate consulting services in an amount not to exceed $80,000.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
5. CHIEF OF STAFF
11.05.
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a. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Georgia Statewide Contract ~ Hardy Chevrolet
(99999-001-SPD0000183-0002) ~ Acquisition of Public Safety Department Support
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Service Vehicles (Not to Exceed $1,018,185.87)
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11.05.a.
Police Chief Tracey Whaley, Executive Director of Public Safety, Chief of Staff Division
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requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the use of Georgia
Statewide Contract-99999-001-SPD000183002 (Hardy Chevrolet) for the purchase of
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support vehicles for the Chief of Staff Division for an amount not to exceed
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$1,018,185.87.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
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meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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6. FINANCE
11.06.
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a. School Nutrition Services
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i. Extension of Bid Award (3-month Extension) Bid No. 22-15 - School Nutrition Frozen /
Temperature Control & Dry Food Products to Gordon Food Service, Inc., with no
Additional Amount to this request for extension. The extension is to cover from July 1,
2026, through September 30, 2026
11.06.a.i.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education approve the 3-month extension of Bid 22-15
School Nutrition Frozen / Temperature Control & Dry Food Products to Gordon Food
Service, Inc., with no Additional Amount to this request for extension. The extension is
to cover from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
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meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
ii. Divot Assets Inc., for SNS Inventory Software and Services (Not to Exceed $91,685)
11.06.a.ii.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education approve the agreement between DeKalb County
School District (School Nutrition Services) and Divot Assets Inc., not to exceed the
amount of $91,685. If approved by the Board, the vendor will provide inventory
software and services, which include performing physical inventory at all 125 School
Nutrition Sites. The proposed agreement term is from June 1, 2026, through May 31,
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2027.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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iii. Contract Renewal (2 of 4 Renewal) Bid 24-23 School Nutrition Bread Products to
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Not to Exceed $760,000 for SY 26-27 ~ Updated 5.5.2026
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11.06.a.iii.
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Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, It is requested
that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the contract
renewal of Bid 24-23 School Nutrition Bread Products to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.,
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not to exceed the amount of $760,000 for SY 26-27.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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iv. Service Agreement ~ Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) ~ Software
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Subscriptions ~ School Nutrition ~ Cybersoft Technologies, Inc. (Not to exceed
$125,968.90) for SY26-27 ~ Updated 5.6.2026
11.06.a.iv.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, It is requested
that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the following
Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) with the total contract value amount not-to-
exceed $125,968.90.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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b. Acceptance of the March 2026 Monthly Financial Report
11.06.b.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education accept the March 2026 Monthly Financial Report.
With no objections, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
c. Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Corrective Action Plan (CAP)
11.06.c.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education approve the fiscal year 2025 audit corrective action
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plan (CAP) developed in response to Senate Bill 68 requirements. Fiscal year 2025 audit
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results stipulate the District’s designated risk level as being high. The District’s corrective
action plan must be presented at a regular board meeting, signed by each board member,
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and submitted to the State Board of Education no later than 120 days after our Audit
Committee Letter (audit results) dated March 27, 2026.
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With no objections, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
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d. Tentative Budget/Revenue Budget Projections and Tentative Tax Levy for FY2027 ~
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Updated 5.7.2026
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11.06.d.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, recommended that
the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the FY2027 Tentative Budget for all
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funds, along with the resolution to approve the Tentative Tax Levy for calendar year
2026, which funds the District’s FY2027 Tentative Budget.
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With no objections, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
7. HUMAN RESOURCES
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a. Approval of the Human Resources Monthly Report for May 2026 ~ Updated 5.7.2026
11.07.a.
Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief Human Resource Officer, Division of Human Resources,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the May Human
Resources Report.
With no objections, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
8. SCHOOLS & LEADERSHIP - No Agenda Item This Month
11.08.
No Agenda Item This Month
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9. TEACHING & LEARNING ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.09.
No Agenda Item This Month
10. WRAP AROUND SERVICES
11.10.
a. Renewal: Second Step Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Digital Program (Not to exceed
$313,821.90)
11.10.a.
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Kisha K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal to purchase,
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for one additional year, the Second Step Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Digital Program
for the 2026-2027 school year for an amount not to exceed $313,821.90.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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b. SchooLinks: College and Career Readiness Platform (Not to Exceed $477,000)
11.10.b.
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Kisha K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services,
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requested that the Board of Education approve a 12-month contract with SchooLinks for
an amount not to exceed $477,000.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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c. Caissa K12: Student Enrollment Recovery and Recruitment Support (Not to Exceed
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$500,000) ~ Updated 5.7.2026
11.10.c.
Kisha K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services,
requested that the DeKalb County School District approve to enter into a one-year,
performance-based contract not to exceed $500,000 with CaissaK12 to implement a
comprehensive student recovery and recruitment initiative.
Ms. Whitney McGinniss, objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda
and voted on as an action item.
Action Item vote results listed below:
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Motion made by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Motion seconded by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
No: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Abstain: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Abstain: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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Voting results:
Oppositon by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Abstention by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce and Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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The motion passed.
11. STUDENT SERVICES ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.11.
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12. ACCESS & OPPORTUNITY
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11.12.
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a. Athletics
11.12.a.
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i. New Contract Bid# 26-716 for Athletic Equipment and Uniforms (Not to Exceed
$3,000,000) ~ Updated 5.11.2026
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Triscilla Weaver, Ph. D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access &
Opportunity, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve Bid #26-
716 for Catalog Discount – Athletics Department Uniforms and Equipment for the
following vendors: Baker’s Sports Inc.; BSN Sports, LLC; TJF Ventures dba Fitness
Superstore; LK Sports Co.; Riddell All American; School Health Corporation; and
Trisports LLC, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.
With no objections, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
13. ACCOUNTABILITY & RESEARCH ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.13.
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No Agenda Item This Month
14. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS ~ No Agenda Item This
Month
11.14.
No Agenda Item This Month
a. DONATIONS / GRANTS ~ No Agenda Item This Month
11.14.a.
No Agenda Item This Month
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15. LEGAL SERVICES ~ No Agenda Items This Month
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11.15.
No Agenda Item This Month
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a. RISK MANAGEMENT ~ No Agenda Item This Month
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11.15.a.
No Agenda Item This Month
G. AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS & POLICIES
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1. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: DFK: Gifts and Bequests ~
Updated 5.11.2026
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Mrs. Marissa M. Key, Executive Legal Director, Division of Legal Services, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy DFK: Gifts
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and Bequests as a first read.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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2. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: KEB: Solicitations ~
Updated 5.11.2026
Mrs. Marissa M. Key, Executive Legal Director, Division of Legal Services, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy KEB:
Solicitations as a first read.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
3. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: CN: Administrative
Records ~ Updated 5.11.2026
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Mrs. Marissa M. Key, Executive Legal Director, Division of Legal Services, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy CN:
Administrative Records as a first read.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
4. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: JBCC: Student
Assignments ~ Updated 5.11.2026
Mrs. Marissa M. Key, Executive Legal Director, Division of Legal Services, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy JBCC:
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Student Assignment as a first read.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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5. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: BA: Goals and Objectives
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~ Updated 5.8.2026
Mrs. Marissa M. Key, Executive Legal Director, Division of Legal Services, requested that the
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DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed draft of Board Policy BA: Goals and
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Objectives as a first read.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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H. INFORMATION ITEMS
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1. Capital Improvement & Facilities Update ~ Updated 5.8.2026
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Provided by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
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2. Year to Date Travel Budget for Board Members ~ Added 5.8.2026
Provided by: Division of Finance
I. CONVENE THE BUSINESS MEETING
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, called for a motion to convene the May 11, 2026, business
meeting.
Motion made by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Yes: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
Not Present: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
J. CONVENE THE COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION ~ 5:45pm ~ Updated 5.11.2026
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, convened the Community Input Session at 5:48 pm.
Speakers
1. Sarah Rauers
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2. Claire Kostopoulos
3. Karis Sumner
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4. Torra Hancock
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5. Donna Priest-Brown
6. Tommy Travis
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7. Gina Smith Mangham
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8. Miriam Martin
9. Lance Hammonds
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10. Mitch Melan
11. Arianna Nembhard
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12. Sheena Robinson
13. Jamison Murphy
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14. Kallarin Richards
15. Kowanna Clemons
16. Fiona Bethea
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17. Reverend Kevin Moore
18. Alison Cundiff
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19. Jack Skuban
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20. Tracy Brisson
K. CONSENT AGENDA
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
L. ACTION ITEM(S)
1. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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a. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education
approve the hiring recommendation of Mr. Weyman Fredrick Christopher to the position
of Director of Procurement, in the Division of Finance, as discussed in the executive
session.
Motion made by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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b. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education
approve the hiring recommendation of Mr. Tracey Whaley to the position of Chief of
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Police and Public Safety, in the Office of the Superintendent, as discussed in the executive
session.
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Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Motion seconded by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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c. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education
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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
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the executive session.
Motion made by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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Motion seconded by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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d. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education
uphold Student Appeal Case #26-14, as discussed in executive session.
Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Abstain: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Abstain: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
Abstain: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Voting results:
Abstention by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., and Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
4/0/3
Motion passed.
e. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education
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uphold the decision of Finding of Fact Case Number # 26-500, as discussed in executive
session.
Motion made by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Motion seconded by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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2. APPROVAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, called for individual motions to approve the Action Items
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which were NOT placed on the consent agenda.
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F.3.a.i. Contract ~ Spend Limit Increase ~ RFP 24-557 ~ Supplemental Custodial Services ~
KleanPro Facility Services, LLC, Building Maintenance Services, Inc., American Facility
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Services, Inc. and Pinnacle Maintenance Services Inc. (Not to Exceed $3,000,000)
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F.3.a.ii. Contract Award ~ ITB 26-726 – District Wide Tree Cutting & Trimming Services ~
Atlanta Pro Group, LLC, Atlanta Premier Tree Solutions, LLC, Casey Tree Experts, Inc., Good
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Choice X-pert Tree Service, LLC, One Two Tree, LLC, Richmond Tree Experts GA, LLC,
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Sesmas Tree Service, LLC, Smiles Pipeline Service Inc., The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert
Company, Total Outdoor, LLC, W.E. Hicks, Inc., and Worldscapes, LLC (Not to Exceed
$3,500,000)
F.3.a.iii. Contract Award ~ ITB No. 26-717 ~ District-Wide Plumbing Services ~ Maxair
Mechanical, LLC; K.E.G. Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.; Raw Plumbing & HVAC Services, LLC;
The Elite Plumber; Sid’s Sewer and Drain, Inc.; B&W Mechanical Contractors, Inc.; J2
Connect, Inc.; and Levonne Industries, LLC (Not to Exceed $7,500,000)
F.3.a.iv. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Spend Limit Increase ~ Sourcewell RFP
#081523 ~ Hussey Seating Corporation ~ Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment, Inc. (SSE) -
Authorized Reseller ~ Bleacher Replacement Installation (Not to Exceed $3,000,000)
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F.3.a.v. Contract Renewal ~ RFP 22-752-012 - Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance Services
~ Yellowstone Landscape SE, LLC ~ Renewal 4 of 4 (Not to Exceed $5,000,000)
F.3.c.i. Contract ~ Georgia Power Company ~ Electric Vehicle Charging Stations ~ Georgia
Power Company MSA Energy-Related Equipment Sale and Installation ~ Former A & B North
Decatur Site (Not to Exceed $600,000)
F.3.c.ii. Contract ~ Intergovernmental Agreement ~ DeKalb County School District School
Transportation Services and DeKalb County Government ~ Summer Camp Program
F.4.k. Approval of Network Cabling, Fiber Infrastructure, and Wireless Equipment Relocation
Services with Integrated Communication Networks, Inc. (ICN) for Ashford Park, Champion
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Theme Middle School, Cross Keys High School, Idlewood Elementary School, The
International Student Center, Murphey Candler Elementary School and Park Lake
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Administrative Building (Not to Exceed $543,114.85)
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F.4.l. Approval of Instructional Technology Equipment Relocation, Reinstallation, and
Classroom Display Systems with Virtucom for Ashford Park Elementary School, Champion
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Middle School, Idlewood Elementary School, International Student Center, Murphey Candler
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Elementary School, and the Park Lake Administrative Building (Not to Exceed 147,963.37)
AMENDED language notated in the minutes for this item.
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F.10.c. Caissa K12: Student Enrollment Recovery and Recruitment Support (Not to Exceed
$500,000)
M. ADJOURN
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With no objections, Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, adjourned the May 11, 2026, work
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session and business meeting at 8:06 pm.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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