Agenda Item
a. Approval of Minutes ~ Updated 6.12.2026
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the minutes of the following meetings: May 11, 2026, board meeting, which includes the executive session, work session, community input session and business meeting, May 15, 2026, called meeting and executive session, May 28, 2026, audit committee meeting, May 28, 2026, virtual policy committee meeting, June 1, 2026, called meeting for the 1st budget presentation and 1st millage rate hearing, June 1, 2026, called meeting, and the June 11, 2026, called meeting for the 2nd budget presentation and 2nd millage rate hearing.
Status: Attorney Approval Not Required
Policy Committee Meeting ~ Virtual
05/28/2026 - 04:00 PM
Virtual Committee Meeting
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, Georgia 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
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engaging learning environment
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REVISED 5.28.2026
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Attendance
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Voting Members
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
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Mr. Andrew Ziffer, Board Member
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Non-Voting Members
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Carolyn Lloyd, Executive Director BOE
Mrs. Deirdre Pierce, Board Member
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H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer
Dr. Norman Sauce, Interim Superintendent
A. CALL TO ORDER
The DeKalb County Board of Education held its Policy Committee Meeting virtually on
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
1. Roster
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Committee Chair, convened the virtual meeting at 4:03 p.m. and noted
the following committee members were in attendance; Mr. Awet Eyasu, Mrs. Marissa Key,
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Ms. Carolyn Lloyd, Mr. H. Eric Hilton, and Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of
Schools.
Also in attendance were Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, and Mr. Joel B. Thibodeaux.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS ~ Updated 5.28.2026
1. Review Recommendations, Board Comments, Public Comments for any Ready for Action
and/or First Read Policies
a. Board Policy: BBC: Board Committees
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Presented by: Mrs. Marissa Key, Executive Director, Division of Legal Services.
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With no objections, this policy will be moved to the July 13, 2026, board meeting as a
"FIRST READ".
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b. Board Policy: BC: Board Meetings
Presented by: Mrs. Marissa Key, Executive Director, Division of Legal Services.
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With no objections, this policy will be moved to the July 13, 2026, board meeting as a
"FIRST READ".
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c. New Draft Board Policy: JBCF: Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement (Safe
Zones)
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Presented by: Mrs. Marissa Key, Executive Director, Division of Legal Services
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With no objections, this policy will be moved to the July 13, 2026, board meeting as a
"FIRST READ".
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2. Next Meeting: June 25, 2026
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The next policy committee meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026.
C. ADJOURN
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With no objections, the Policy Committee meeting concluded at 5:11 p.m.
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