Executive Session, Work Session, Community Input Session & Business Meeting

Summary: BOARD MEMBERS:
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.

Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adopt the July 13, 2026, work session and business meeting agenda.

Motion by: ______________________________
Seconded by: ___________________________
Vote: ____________________________________

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools

Summary: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools

Summary: Presented by: Mr Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements,
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, and
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Summary: Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Pamela McCloud, Director of Organizational Effectiveness

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching & Learning, and
Rose Prejean-Harris, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent 6-12, Division of Teaching & Learning

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Tasha Davis-Mills, Chief of Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources,
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance,
Mr. Michael Martin, Director of Strategic Consulting, Center for Education, Communication, and Training for RTI International

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the July 13, 2026, executive session and convene the work session and business meeting.

Motion by: _______________________________
Seconded by: _____________________________
Vote: ______________________________________

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

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; June 15, 2026, 2nd budget presentation and 3rd millage rate hearing, June 15, 2026, board meeting, which includes the executive session, work session, community input session and business meeting, and the June 25, 2026, virtual policy committee meeting.

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the contract award of RFP 26-714 Synthetic Sports Flooring, Synthetic Sports Floor Services in the not to exceed amount of $2,000,000 to:


RAM Enterprises Inc.
Salomon Enterprises, Inc., dba Vetcore of Norcross
Fit Communities, Inc DBA Rubber Floors and More
Extraordinary Venture

Details: The approval of this award will allow the Facilities Department to retain multiple, qualified vendors and provide timely and professional sports flooring and synthetic sports floor services districtwide.

The District requires qualified contractors capable of providing synthetic sports flooring services for gymnasiums, fitness centers, multipurpose athletic spaces, indoor tracks, and specialty athletic facilities throughout DCSD.
Awarding the contract to multiple vendors under this solicitation will:

Ensure continuity and timely response for district-wide athletic flooring needs
Provide operational flexibility for emergency repairs and scheduled capital projects
Reduce project delays associated with vendor availability and material lead times
Maintain safe, durable, and code-compliant athletic flooring systems
Support lifecycle replacement and preventive maintenance efforts across District facilities
Allow DCSD to leverage competitive pricing and best-value procurement practices

The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) solicitation, RFP 26-714 Synthetic Sports Flooring Services, was publicly advertised and distributed through multiple sourcing platforms, including IonWave, the Georgia Procurement Registry, and DCSD vendor notification systems. on January 29, 2026. Six (6) proposals were received, and four (4) vendors were deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation.


RAM Enterprises Inc., 195 Lawn Market, Sharpsburg, Ga 30277
Salomon Enterprises, Inc., dba Vetcore of Norcross, 1394 Indian Trail-Lilburn Rd. Suite 100, Norcross, Ga 30093
Fit Communities, Inc DBA Rubber Floors and More, 103 Chestatee Industrial Park, Dr Dahlonega, Ga 30533
Extraordinary Venture, 2410 Satellite Blvd, Suite E, Buford, Ga, 30518

Financial impact: The total contract amount for these services not to exceed $2,000,000 will be allocated from the General Fund Budget, Deferred Maintenance (100.2600.543000.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000).

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.0168
Mr. Keith L. Ball, Executive Director, Capital Improvements & Facilities, Division of Operations, 404.234.6985

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the award of the contract for RFP 26-727 - District Wide Evening Preventative HVAC Maintenance Services in the amount not to exceed $1,250,000:


ARS Mechanical LLC
Maxair Mechanical (Maxair Inc.)
Trane U.S. Inc.,
Smith Mechanical Heating & Air

Details: It is requested that the Board approve the contract award of RFP 26-727 - District Wide Evening Preventative HVAC Maintenance Services to secure qualified contractors to perform district-wide evening preventative maintenance services for HVAC systems located throughout DCSD facilities on an as-needed basis. Approval of this contract will ensure providing efficient service and quality performance while reducing costs. It ensures continuity of essential HVAC repair, maintenance, and installation services required to maintain safe, functional, and climate-controlled learning and working environments across DCSD facilities.

The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) 26-727 was publicly advertised and distributed through multiple procurement channels. Procurement efforts included posting the solicitation on IonWave, publication in the Champion Newspaper, and electronic notification to more than 1,500 registered vendors through the Georgia Procurement Registry.
A total of nine (9) proposals were received and reviewed, and all were deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation.


ARS Mechanical LLC- 7195 Turner Hill Road North, Lithonia, GA 3058
Maxair Mechanical (Maxair Inc.)- 814 Livingstone Court, Marietta, GA 30067
Trane U.S. Inc., - 400 Dekalb Technology Parkway, Bldg. 100, River Ridge, GA 30340
Smith Mechanical Heating & Air - PO BOX 124, Seale, AL 36875



An evaluation committee reviewed and scored proposals based on company profile, scope of services, relevant experience, professional references, and cost of services. Based upon the final evaluation rankings, the committee recommends an award to the four highest-ranked firms:

ARS Mechanical LLC


Trane U.S. Inc.
Maxair Mechanical (Maxair Inc.)
Smith Mechanical Heating & Air


The contract term is a one (1) year initial contract with up to four (4) one-year renewal options, contingent upon satisfactory vendor performance, available funding and Board approval.

Financial impact: The total budget in the not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,250,000 will be allocated from the General Fund - Maintenance Operations Account Code: 100.2600.541001.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer,nDivision of Operations, 678-676-1470
Mr. Keith L. Ball, Executive Director. Capital Improvements & Facilities, Division of Capital Improvements, 404.234.6985

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the award of the contract for ITB 26-707 - District Wide Roofing Repairs and Emergency Services in the amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to:


CGS LLC; Core Roofing Systems
Tecta America Southeast, LLC
Rycars Construction, LLC

Details: It is requested that the Board approve the contract award of ITB 26-707 - District Wide Roofing Repairs and Emergency Services to secure qualified contractors capable of providing district-wide roofing repairs, emergency response services, leak mitigation, roofing system maintenance, and related support services for schools and administrative facilities throughout the District. The scope of work requires all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and associated services necessary to perform roofing repairs and emergency services.

The Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) 26-707 was publicly advertised and distributed through multiple procurement channels. Procurement efforts included posting the solicitation on IonWave, publication in the Champion Newspaper, and electronic notification to more than 1,500 registered vendors through the Georgia Procurement Registry.

A total of six (6) bids were received and all six (6) were deemed responsive to the solicitation requirements.


CGS LLC; - 6040 Dawson Blvd., Suite K, Norcross, GA 30093
Core Roofing Systems - 1385 Union Hill Industrial Ct., Alpharetta, GA 30004
Lecta America Southeast, LLC - 5085 Shiloh Rd., Cumming, GA 30040
Rycars Construction, LLC - 3450 Buffington Center, Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30349



An evaluation committee reviewed and scored proposals based on company profile, scope of services, relevant experience, professional references, and cost of services. Based upon the final evaluation rankings, the committee recommends award to the four highest-ranked firms:

CGS LLC
Core Roofing Systems
Lecta America Southeast, LLC
Rycars Construction, LLC


The contract term shall be for one (1) year with up to four (4) one (1) year renewal options, contingent upon satisfactory vendor performance, available funding and Board approval.

Financial impact: The total budget in the not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,000,000 will be allocated from the General Fund - Maintenance Operations Account Code: 100.2600.541001.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-1470
Mr. Keith L. Ball, Executive Director. Capital Improvements & Facilities, Division of Capital Improvements, 404.234.6985

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve grant of permanent sewer and temporary construction easements to DeKalb County Government, Department of Watershed Management (“DWM”) for the construction and maintenance of sewer lines at the DeKalb High School Technology-South Site.

Details: The DeKalb County Government, Department of Watershed Management, is requesting permanent and temporary easements to install new sewer lines, improving sewer service at the DeKalb High School Technology-South Site and the surrounding community.

DeKalb County is in the process of replacing sewer lines off Panthersville Road and near Doolittle Creek part of the county. The project is entitled “Doolittle Creek Project No. 0024-10”. DeKalb County Watershed is asking for new permanent and temporary sewer easements to install the major new lines to service the school and surrounding communities. The old sewer line, which also runs through the school property, is not being replaced or removed. Instead, it will be deactivated, and the county is maintaining its ownership over the old easement.

The permanent easements are where the new pipes will be placed, and the temporary construction easements are to access the area of the pipes. The replacement of the sewer infrastructure in the area will provide more reliable sewer service around and to the DeKalb HS Technology South site.

The following easements are being requested:

Parcel 12: 3311 Panthersville Rd., Decatur, GA 30034 - a permanent sewage easement (10,200 square feet) and a temporary construction easement (31,449 square feet)
Parcel 13: 3313 Panthersville Rd., Decatur, GA 30034 - a permanent sewage easement (7,853 square feet) and a temporary construction easement (11,085 square feet)
Parcel 14: 2461 Wildcat Rd., Decatur, GA 30034 - a permanent sewage easement (2,827 square feet) and a temporary construction easement (4,243 square feet)
Parcel 19: 3251 Panthersville Rd., Decatur, GA 30034 - a temporary construction easement (21,112 square feet)

Financial impact: The total value of both the permanent easements and temporary construction easements requested at DeKalb HS Technology South is $6,100.00:


Parcel 12: 3311 Panthersville Rd., Decatur, GA 30034 - $2,500.00
Parcel 13: 3313 Panthersville Rd., Decatur, GA 30034 - $1,400.00
Parcel 14: 2461 Wildcat Rd., Decatur, GA 30034 - $600.00
Parcel 19: 3251 Panthersville Rd., Decatur, GA 30034 $1,600.00

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, 678.676.1470
Mr. Hans G. Williams, Director of Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, 678.676.1588

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the use of the cooperative agreement - Sourcewell Cooperative Contract # 041123-CPL between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and Georgia Power Company (authorized dealer for Cooper Lighting) for the Sports Lighting Program Phase 2, which shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions contained therein not to exceed $823,652. The stadiums slated for upgraded stadium lighting are:


Napoleon B. Cobb Stadium (Formerly Avondale Stadium)
North DeKalb Stadium

Details: The purpose of this project is to upgrade the stadium lighting to LED lights. The Sports Lighting Package Program with Georgia Power Company through Cooper Lighting is a full turnkey solution that will offer design, construction, and maintenance of the new LED lights. The LED LumaSport 8 Prism fixtures will improve quality and necessary upgrades to the sites.

On February 10, 2025, the Board approved the use of the cooperative agreement to upgrade LED lights at Adams Stadium, Godfrey Stadium, and Hallford Stadium. The remaining two stadiums, Napoleon B. Cobb (Formerly Avondale) and North DeKalb Stadium, will be provided with a full sports lighting package with additional features and upgraded technology. It will enhance safety, event experience, and energy savings for the DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and all stakeholders.

Georgia Power Company is located at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30308 Cooper Lighting Solutions (local office) is located at 1121 Highway 74 South, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Financial impact: The total budget not to exceed $823,652.00 from this project is allocated from the cost code 100.2600.543009.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000 - General Fund Budget.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer,Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Keith Ball, Executive Director of Facilities and Capital Improvement, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478

Effective: Upon Board Approval and a fully executed contract

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the following Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) that exceed $50,000 with a total contract value amount not-to-exceed $360,000:


Electronic Maintenance Associates ($85,000)
Custom Courts, Inc. dba CBA Sports ($90,000)
City Demolition and Abatement ($90,000)
J.R. Hobbs Acquisitions Inc. dba J.R. Hobbs Co. ($95,000)

Details: The request is to approve the above-listed vendors for various services district wide.

On October 18, 2021, the Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy DJE (IV) A.2 - Independent Contractor Agreements, to require Board approval for any Independent Contractor Agreements with a total cost of $50,000.00 or more.

Additionally, per Board Policy -Purchasing DJE III(C)(2) - Competitive Selection of Vendors for Non-Capital Projects - Purchases or contracts totaling $5,000+ shall require at least 2 written quotes and selected based on objective criteria (performance and execution).

The board policies can be found here:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/ViewPolicy.aspx?S=4054&revid=IsVaB6Z2x9NPZkwqJm84zQ==&ptid=amIgTZiB9plushNjl6WXhfiOQ==&secid=y1ZW0qRGjEafuplusqEjNeK2Q==&PG=6&IRP=0&isPndg=false

Financial impact: The budget for services is allocated from cost code (100.2600.543000.00011.7520.000.8013.040.0000) under the Division of Operations General Fund Budget not to exceed $360,000.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678-676-1478

Effective: July 1, 2026 - Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve Controls Concepts, Inc., as a single source vendor for the installation of HVAC Instrumentation and Controls district wide in the amount not to exceed $300,000.

Details: The iNTREO system supports the current Staefa/Talon System; continued use of this system will allow the DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) to maintain compatibility throughout all facilities utilizing the Staefa/Talon System. The Staefa/Talon system is used for building automation and control; together they manage a building’s security, lighting and HVAC systems.

Delta Controls is the exclusive manufacturer of the iNTREO brand of HVAC product nationally. Control Concepts, Inc., is the exclusive sole source distributer and installer of the iNTREO system in the State of Georgia, per the attached supporting documentation.

The DeKalb County School Board of Education previously approved Control Concepts, Inc. as a sole-source vendor on January 11, 2016, and again on October 19, 2020, for the installation of HVAC instrumentation and controls districtwide.

This agenda item represents a renewal of the contract approval to ensure continued compatibility, integration, and support of the District’s BAS infrastructure across approximately 140+ facilities.

Financial impact: The total contract amount for these services will be allocated from the General Fund Budget, Deferred Maintenance (100.2600.543013.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000 not to exceed $300,000.

Single purchases exceeding $100,000 will be presented to the Board of Education for approval in accordance with Purchasing Board Policy DJE -III-D3D.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Keith Ball, Executive Director of Facilities and Capital Improvement,Divison of Operations, 678.676.1478

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) ratify and approve payment to Georgia Power Company for completed EV charging infrastructure installation and commissioning services at the Sam A. Moss Service Center, not to exceed $199,852.

Details: DeKalb County School District is requesting ratification and approval of payment to Georgia Power Company for installation of EV charging stations at the Sam Moss Center located at 1780 Montreal Rd., Tucker, Ga 30084.
The work was administratively authorized and completed in support of operational needs prior to Board approval. Upon receipt of the final invoices, it was determined that the aggregate value exceeded the Board approval threshold and therefore requires formal Board ratification prior to payment processing.

Georgia Power Company provided turnkey installation, procurement, commissioning, and infrastructure services for four (4) DC Fast ChargePoint Express 250 charging stations rated at 62.5kW each.
The project included:

Procurement and installation of four (4) ChargePoint Express 250 DC Fast Charging Stations.
Installation of concrete bases and protective bollards.
Commissioning and infrastructure services associated with EV charging operations.
Integration of network-based fleet charging management systems.

Proposal Amounts:


Proposal #1: $99,914.00
Proposal #2: $99,938.00

Total Requested Ratification Amount: $199,852.00

Approval of this agenda item will:

Authorize payment for completed and operational EV charging

infrastructure services.


Support District sustainability and fleet modernization initiatives.
Provide charging capabilities for current and future operational electric vehicles.
Ensure compliance with Board procurement approval requirements.

Financial impact: Total financial impact of this ratification and approval of payment is a not to exceed amount of $199,852.00.
Funds will be allocated from the cost code: (100.2600.543013.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000), General Fund Budget
- Deferred Maintenance.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-1470
Mr. Keith L. Ball, Executive Director, Capital Improvements & Facilities, Division of Operations, 404.234.6985

Effective: Upon Board Approval - July 13, 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the contract renewal and ratification for RFP 25-472 for the following Charter Bus Services:


Atlantic Transportation & Coaches LLC ● Coast to Coast Tours, LLC
Cooper Global ● Eagle Christian Tours
Friendship Tours, LLC ● Georgia Coach Lines, Inc.
MTI Bus Company ● Samson Tours, Inc.
R & W Motorcoach Samson Tours, Inc.
William Charters & Tours, LLC

The following ratification and renewal periods are subject to approval by the DeKalb County Board of Education:
• Atlantic Transportation & Coaches LLC: May 21, 2026- May 20, 2027
• Coast to Coast Tours, LLC: May 21, 2026- May 20, 2027
• Cooper Global: May 21, 2026 - May 20, 2027
• R&W Coach: May 21, 2026 - May 20, 2027
• Samson Tours, Inc.: May 21, 2026- May 20, 2027
• MTI Bus Company: May 21, 2026- May 20, 2027
• Eagle Christian Tours: May 9, 2026- May 8, 2027
• Friendship Tours, LLC: May 9, 2026- May 8, 2027
• Georgia Coach Lines, Inc.: June 24, 2026- June 23, 2027
• William Charters & Tours, LLC : May 6, 2026- May 5, 2027

Details: RFP 25-472 Charter Bus Services was originally approved by the Board of Education to provide charter transportation services for student activities, athletic events, academic competitions, and other district-sponsored programs requiring transportation beyond the operational capacity and mileage limitations of the DCSD Transportation Department.

District staff have evaluated the performance, service reliability, responsiveness, and operational effectiveness of the approved vendors during the initial contract term and recommend renewal of the agreements for Year 2. These vendors have continued to provide transportation services in accordance with the requirements and expectations established in the RFP documents.

This recommendation excludes Elite Tours of Atlanta (Allstate Tours LLC), which is not recommended for renewal under the Year 2 contract term.

Financial impact: Purchase of services will continue to be paid by the local school or department utilizing the service and funded through multiple charge codes.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-1447,
Mr. Raymond Stanley, Executive Director of Fleet and Transportation, Division of Operations, 678-898-8055,
Mr. Bernando C. Brown, Director of Transportation, Division of Operations, 678-676-0090

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve a Right of Entry and grant of an Easement to the Georgia Power Company for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining underground and overhead equipment for distribution lines and upgrades to electric distribution facilities to improve electric service reliability at the former A & B Central Office Site as part of the Capital Improvement Project 12330. EV Charging Station at North Decatur Site.

Details: The purpose of the right of entry and easement allow the Georgia Power Company to enter the easement area, to install and maintain electrical and communication lines, poles, and equipment on the Site. This right of entry and easement request is aligned with the Capital Improvement Project 12330. EV Charging Station at North Decatur Site. This construction project will install new EV Chargers for the BOE approved electrical buses while the Hooper Alexander and East DeKalb Stations are being designed and constructed.

The property site for Former A & B Central Office is 3710 N. Decatur Rd., Scottdale, Ga 30079. The area of the requested easement is defined as any portion of the site located within a) fifteen (15) feet of the centerline of the overhead distribution line (s) as installed in the approximate location shown on “Exhibit A”, b) within ten (10) feet of the centerline of the underground distribution line as installed in the approximate location shown on “Exhibit A” and c) within ten (10) feet of each side of any related above ground equipment or facilities, including without limitation cubicles, transformers and service pedestals, as installed in the approximate location shown in “Exhibit A”.

The installation of the transformer allows for safe steps down from high-voltage electricity on transmission lines (up to 500kV) to lower, usable voltage levels (typically 120-480 volts) for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. These devices are essential for grid reliability, efficiency, and reducing energy loss over long distances. Georgia Power requests permission to maintain, repair and rebuild on all equipment including wires, transformers, and cables to strengthen the service to the Former A&B Central Office off Decatur Rd.

Financial impact: The right of entry and grant of easement will directly benefit the Dekalb County School District. The financial impact of the right of entry and easement will be $20.00 paid by Georgia Power Company to the District. Funds will be allocated to the General Fund Charge Code.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, 678.676.1470
Mr. Raymond Stanley, Executive Director of Transportation & Fleet, 678.898.8055
Mr. Hans Williams, Director of Planning & CIP Programming, 678.676.1483

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations and
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve:


Change Order No. 3 to Evergreen Construction for the Early Learning Center (#01530) HVAC & Controls Replacement Project that will be funded by the budget reallocation.
An E-SPLOST V budget reallocation in the amount not to exceed $140,683.08 from Program Contingency to the Local Capital Project Fund which will allow the proper funds to be allocated to the necessary project cost code for the Evergreen Construction Change Order No. 3.

Details: At its business meeting on September 11, 2023, the DeKalb County Board of Education approved the award of RFP No. 23-752-026 to Evergreen Construction, for general contractor services for Briarlake Elementary School, Early Learning Center, Montclair Elementary School, Tucker Middle School for the lump sum amount of $31,921,000.

At its business meeting on November 11, 2024, the Dekalb Board of Education approved the Change Order #1 to Evergreen Construction for the Early Learning Center HVAC project in a not to exceed amount of $140,683.08. $344,416.20.

Pursuant to discussions with the Construction Manager and an internal evaluation of project records, DeKalb County School (DCSD) staff conducted a review of outstanding Legacy Change Order* requests associated with the Early Learning Center project. The review focused on (1) contractual entitlement for the work performed and (2) compliance with District authorization and change management procedures.

*Legacy Change Order: older items (change orders) that are unresolved past changes (outstanding or pending) from earlier stages of a project that were not finalized or approved that are essential for documenting adjustments to the project.
The review determined that portions of the work reflected in the CO requests were performed without advance written authorization by the Owner or a duly authorized representative of the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), and in certain instances without a fully executed change order prior to performance. This process deviates from the District’s standard construction contract requirements, which are consistent with AIA A201-2017 General Conditions and require that all changes in the work be applied.

Notwithstanding these procedural deficiencies, District staff’s analysis indicates that limited entitlement exists for certain portions of the work reflected in the IOC requests. To resolve these matters efficiently and in a fiscally responsible manner, staff recommend a negotiated compromise settlement.

These amounts represent a global settlement of all outstanding IOC-related issues for each project and are structured to:

Compensate only those costs for which a limited entitlement exists.
Preserve DCSD contractual rights and expectations for compliance, and avoid additional costs associated with prolonged claims analysis or litigation.

Approval of this settlement will allow the DCSD to close out outstanding IOC matters for these projects, maintain accurate financial records, and reinforce proper change order management practices going forward.

Financial impact: The total amount of $140,683.08 for Evergreen Construction Change Order No. 3 will be allocated from the general contractor cost code (F300CIP.01530.GENCONTR.5068) under the Local Capital Project Fund. A budget reallocation of $140,683.08 from program contingency is required to fund this settlement.

Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-0168
Mr. Hans Williams, Dir. Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, 678-676-1588
Mr. Artis Johnson, Program Director, 404.790.8985

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of network infrastructure migration services, connectivity enhancement services, and associated network components from StepCG in an amount not to exceed $188,650.

Details: StepCG will provide engineering services and network connectivity components that support the district's ongoing network modernization efforts.

Key Services Include:

Network Equipment Migration


Design, configure, and implement new network equipment at district facilities
Support the transition from aging network infrastructure to modernized Juniper-based equipment
Provide remote and onsite engineering services during installation and cutover activities

Network Connectivity Integration Services


Design and configure connectivity between district locations and the district's upgraded wide area network services
Develop network routing and implementation documentation to support long-term operations
Maintain existing network pathways during the transition to minimize service interruptions
Provide troubleshooting and implementation support to ensure reliable connectivity across schools and administrative sites

Network Connectivity Components


Provide the network connectivity components required to support the district's network modernization initiative across all district facilities and schools (1,500 components).

These services will help ensure that students and staff have reliable access to instructional, operational, and business systems while improving the district's ability to support future technology initiatives.

Financial impact: $188,650
General Fund
100.2800.530000.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000 Professional Tech Services
100.2210.561500.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000 Expendable Equipment

Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, Phone: 678.676.1274

Effective: July 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Ennis Harvey, Chief of Staff, Office of the Superintendent

Summary: Dr. Tracey Whaley, Chief of Police, Division of Police & Public Safety

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education approve the continued utilization of Alliance Technologies (Evolv Systems) for the 2026-2027 school year to support emergency communication and campus safety initiatives across DeKalb County Schools for an amount not to exceed $1,586,832.55 is year 4 of 5 4 annual renewal options.

Details: DCSD will continue using Evolv weapons-detection to provide fast, noninvasive screening at main entrances during arrival and at events, managed by Public Safety with school administration and supported by Alliance Technologies. Continuing service boosts safety, speeds arrival, standardizes practice throughout the District.

Financial impact: Alliance Technology (Year 4 of 5 Software/Services+ Annual Maintenance + Shipping $1,586,832.55)
100.2660.573000.40211.7510.9990.8010.010.0000

Contact: Dr. Tracey Whaley, Chief of Police, Division of Police & Public Safety, 678-345-4147

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Tracey Whaley, Chief of Police, Division of Police & Public Safety

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the continued utilization of Centegix for the 2026-2027 school year to support emergency communication and campus safety initiatives across DeKalb County Schools in an amount not to exceed $1,104,000. This is year 4 of 5 annual renewal options.

Details: Centegix currently provides the CrisisAlert system, which is actively deployed district-wide across all schools and administrative buildings. The system allows staff to wear discreet panic alert badges that, when activated, instantly notify school leadership and/or law enforcement. It enables real-time location tracking, which significantly reduces emergency response times. Staff throughout the district have already been trained and are comfortable with the system's use, making it a seamless tool for day-to-day safety and emergency preparedness. Additionally, Centegix offers robust reporting tools that support compliance and help document incidents for safety audits. Over the past school year, the system has performed reliably and has received positive feedback from school-based staff and safety personnel.

Financial impact: Centegix Crisis Alert Solutions -138 Learning Sites (Year 4) $1,104,000.
100.2600.530000.40211.7510.9990.8010.010.0000

Contact: Dr. Tracey Whaley, Chief of Police, Division of Police & Public Safety, 678.345.4147

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented By: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the agreement between the DeKalb County School District and DeKalb County Government to serve as the vendor for SY26-27 After School Snacks Program.

Details: During SY26-27, School Nutrition Services will provide snacks from eight schools to the nine dedicated centers. Snacks served must meet federal meal pattern requirements. After-school snacks must contain at least two different components of the following four: a serving of fluid milk; a serving of meat or meat alternate; a serving of vegetables or fruits or full-strength vegetable or fruit juice; a serving of whole grain or enriched bread or cereal.

Financial impact: There is no impact to the DeKalb County School District general budget. By serving as the DeKalb Parks and Recreation vendor, School Nutrition Services will generate $76,140.00 in revenue minus expenditures.

Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance (678) 676-0270
Ms. Condus Shuman, Executive Director of School Nutrition Services (678) 676-1772

Effective: Upon Board Approval.

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs.

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the RFP 25-609 contract renewal for Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-East, LLC to provide district-wide beverage services for the period of August 29, 2026, through August 28, 2027.

Details: On June 9, 2025, The Board of Education approved Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-East, LLC as the most responsive and responsible offeror to provide districtwide beverage services. This recommendation is for the first of four one-year contract renewal options. award was for an initial one (1) year base year with four (4), one (1) year renewal options. Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-East, LLC is located at 8302 Dunwoody Place, Suite 305, Sandy Springs, GA 30350.

Financial impact: The partnership is valued at an estimated $300,000 per year.

Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the non-resident student annual tuition fee of $9,443.66 for the 2026-2027 school year, as calculated using State provided formula in the attached spreadsheet.

Financial impact: Non-resident tuition is revenue for the general fund.

Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, 678.676.0289

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the May 2026 Monthly Financial Report.

Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, 678.676.0270

Status: No Legal Approval Required

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 renewal of the DeKalb Teacher Residency University Partner to Clayton State University for the period of July 2026-July 2027, not to exceed $503,970.

Details: Clayton State University submitted the responsive and responsible bid. This is a renewal of the contract to serve for the period of July 2026-July 2027.

Financial impact: The charge code: 100.2300.530000.41511.8710.9990.8010.060.0000 (Purchased Professional)

Contact: Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources, 678.676.1200

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 renewal of the DeKalb Teacher Residency University Partner to Kennesaw State University for the period of July 2026-July 2027 not to exceed $529,850.

Details: Kennesaw State University submitted the responsive and responsible bid. This is a renewal of the contract to serve for the period of July 2026-July 2027 not to exceed $529,850. This university partnership, in addition to special education, will support pathways to certification in middle/secondary education as well.

Financial impact: The charge code: 100.2300.530000.41511.8710.9990.8010.060.0000 (Purchased Professional)

Contact: Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources, 678.676.1200

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 July Human Resources Report.

Contact: Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources, 678.676.1200

Status: No Legal Approval Required

Summary: Mrs. Ateshia Lester, Acting Chief of Schools, Division of Schools & Leadership

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Sean R. Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgia Aquarium, Incorporated, so students have access to experiential and relevant learning opportunities that expand their background knowledge in science, other core content areas, and career and post-secondary opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in an amount not to exceed $418,080.

Details: The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets forth the terms and understanding between the DeKalb County School District and Georgia Aquarium, Incorporated. The goals of the partnership are as follows:

1. To develop K-12 career exploration opportunities in the fields of marine biology and ocean science to increase representation of students from DeKalb County School District,
2. To accelerate learning and bridge gaps in knowledge and understanding through real world enrichment opportunities as it relates to science and other core content areas,
3. To support improving student outcomes as it pertains to standards-based local, state, and national summative assessments,  
4. To increase teacher’s professional knowledge as it relates to marine, ocean, and environmental sciences to support integration and application of the core content areas,
5. To increase Georgia Aquarium’s program accessibility and outreach for parents and students in grades K-12,
6. To increase student’s knowledge of aquaculture to raise awareness in local and global environmental sustainability efforts,
7. To develop a more cohesive path for K-12 students to engage in meaningful instruction, using sustained multipoint contacts to create a continuous path into STEM/marine science careers, and
8. To instill an understanding of and passion for aquatic animals and their habitats by increasing awareness and abilities for students to pursue careers in aquatic fields.

Financial impact: The total contract amount will not exceed $418,080.

The general budget charge codes are as follows:

100.1000.530000.00011.6600.9990.6010.035.0000
100.1000.561000.00011.6600.9990.6010.035.0000

Contact: Dr. Sean R. Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678.676.0731
Mrs. Janetta Greenwood, Director, Fernbank Science Center, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678.874.7119

Effective: August 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

Status: Approved by Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting, Chief Academic Officer, Teaching and Learning

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the contract extension of Bid 25-519 Catalog Discount - Career Technical & Agricultural Materials, Equipment & Supplies to the following vendors: Amitrace Computer System, Carolina Biological Supply Company, Flinn Scientific Incorporated, Global Equipment Company, Incorporated, Learning Labs, Incorporated, LEGO Education Incorporated, NASCO Education LLC, Nisewonger Audio Visual Center, Incorporated, Paxton Patterson Incorporated, Sam Tell and Son Incorporated, and William J. Redmond & Son, Incorporated for an additional year in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.

Details: Bid 25-519 will provide access to a broad spectrum of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) materials, equipment, and supplies that may be purchased at discounted prices from multiple vendors. The contract includes up to four, one-year extension options contingent upon DCSD’s offer to such extension, the successful offeror’s acceptance, and the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education to extend the contract.

A formal Invitation to Bid Catalog Discounts - Career Technical & Agricultural Materials, Equipment & Supplies, was issued on Thursday, January 30, 2025, through the DCSD Purchasing Department. The solicitation was posted on the DCSD website. An electronic notification was sent to 53 vendors from the DCSD Vendor Bid List and 1257 vendors through the State of Georgia Procurement Registry. Responses to the solicitation were received on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 13 vendors. Eleven (11) vendors were deemed responsive to the solicitation requirements.

Financial impact: The total financial impact is not to exceed $2,000,000.

Charge Codes:

100.1000.561000.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
100.1000.561100.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
100.1000.530000.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
100.1000.530000.42121.7940.3550.8010.035.0000
100.1000.573000.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
100.1000.561500.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
100.1000.561600.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
406.1000.530000.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.1000.561000.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.1000.561100.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.1000.561500.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.1000.561600.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.1000.573000.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.2230.561000.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.2300.530000.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025

Contact: Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678.676.0731
Dr. Rose Prejean-Harris, Assistant Superintendent (6-12), Division of Teaching and Learning, 678.676.0137
Mrs. Doryiane Gunter, Director, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education, 678.676.0451

Effective: Upon Board Approval- July 14, 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Sean R.  Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education authorize the District purchase of musical instruments from the following vendors: Adorama, Alamo Music Center, Amro Music Stores, Inc. Brook Mays Music and H and H Music Universal Melody Services, Delgado Guitars, Midwest Musical Imports MSA Music, Inc., Music and Arts Guitar Center Stores, Inc., StageRight Corporation, Steve Weiss Music, Sweetwater Sound LLC, Taylor Music, Inc., Terra Nova Violins LLC, The Tuba Exchange, Washington Music Sales Center, Inc., in accordance with the TIPS Contract No. 240302 through May 31, 2027, and West Music Company in accordance with the Choice Partners Cooperative Agreement Contract No. 23/025SG-05 through May 31, 2027.

Musical Instruments was an approved project in the SPLOST V vote on March 20, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $10M. This agenda item is to request the use of these cooperative agreement vendors whose purchase order amounts may exceed the $100,000 spending cap which requires board approval with the total amount not to exceed $1,801,248.64.

Details: The use of these agreements with the listed vendors will provide access to musical instruments from a large pool of vendors that can supply the equipment in a timely manner.

Financial impact: The total budget for the musical equipment in the amount of $1,801,248.64 will be allocated from cost codes SP5BUSEQUP.52135.FFE and SP5BUSEQUP.52135.FFE-GRTR5K under the voter-approved ESPLOST V program.

Contact: Dr. Sean R. Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0323 
Dr. Penny Mosley, Assistant Superintendent (K-12), Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0161 
Dr. Rose Prejean-Harris, Assistant Superintendent (6-12), Division of  Teaching &Learning, 678-676-0137 
Dr. Laura Neely,  Interim Director, Division of Teaching & Learning, 678-676-2862 
Ms. Monica Fogg, K-12 Music Coordinator, Division of Teaching & Learning, 678-676-0209

Effective: Upon Board of Education approval to May 31, 2027

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the RFQ 26-725 K-12 Social Studies Instructional Resources adoption and purchase of Cengage Learning, Incorporated, Gallopade International, Bedford, Freeman & Worth, Pearson, Incorporated, McGraw-Hill, Incorporated, W.W. Norton, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), and Oxford University Press. These vendors represent the most responsive and responsible bidders to provide social studies instructional resources in print and/or digital formats for teachers and students for more than $100,000 per vendor but not to exceed a total contracted amount of $15,000,000.




K-8


Grade/Specific Courses
Vendor & Resource


K-8 Social Studies
Gallopade International - Georgia Social Studies








9-12


Course
Vendor
Title


American Government/ Civics
Cengage Learning Inc
American Government, 3rd edition


Advanced Placement Government/Politics: United States
Bedford, Freeman & Worth
American Government: Stories of a Nation for the AP Course (2E)


Advanced Placement Government/Politics: Comparative
Bedford, Freeman & Worth
Comparative Government: Stories of the World for the AP Course


Introduction to African American/Black Studies
Pearson Inc
The African American Odyssey, 7e ©2020


Advanced Placement African American Studies

Bedford, Freeman & Worth
Freedom on My Mind A History of African Americans for the AP Course (3E)


World History
McGraw-Hill LLC
World History


Advanced Placement World History: Modern
W.W. Norton
Worlds Together, Worlds Apart 3rd AP Edition


Advanced Placement European History
Cengage Learning Inc
Western Civilizations since 1450, 12th edition


World Geography
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Global Geography


Advanced Placement Human Geography
Cengage Learning Inc
Human Geography: A Spatial Perspective AP edition


United States History
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

American History


Advanced Placement United States History
Cengage Learning Inc
American Pageant, 18th edition


International Baccalaureate History of the Americas, Year One (U. S. History)
Oxford University Press
DP History of the Americas (2026 Edition)


Personal Finance and Economics
McGraw-Hill LLC
McGraw Hill Social Studies Economics w/ Actively Learn


Personal Financial Literacy
McGraw-Hill LLC
Kapoor’s Financial Literacy


Advanced Placement Microeconomics
Bedford, Freeman & Worth
Krugman's Economics for the AP Course (4E)


Advanced Placement Macroeconomics
Bedford, Freeman & Worth
Krugman's Macroeconomics for the AP Course (4E)


Psychology
McGraw-Hill LLC
Fitzsimmons and Thompson’s Understanding Psychology


Advanced Placement Psychology
Bedford, Freeman & Worth
Myers' Psychology for the AP Course (4E)


International Baccalaureate Psychology, Year One
Oxford University Press
DP Psychology: Coursebook (2025 Edition)


Sociology
McGraw-Hill LLC
Schaefer’s Sociology: A Brief Introduction

Details: In accordance with the formal procurement procedures published by the Georgia Department of Education, the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued February 12, 2026. Electronic notification was sent to 175 vendors from the DCSD vendor list, 652 vendors through the State of Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR), and 539 vendors through IonWave, the DCSD solicitation portal. The solicitation was advertised in the Champion Newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks beginning February 12, 2026. Twenty-three (23) proposals were deemed responsive and evaluated on the following criteria: alignment to the K-12 Georgia Standards of Excellence, research-evidence based instructional strategies/resources for diverse learners (i.e., English Learners, Exceptional Education, Early Intervention Program, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, STEM, Magnet, and Theme), quality of supporting texts, support for improved literacy practices, complimentary digital resources, data privacy, set-up costs, initial training, and ongoing support.

The contract will include up to five, one-year extension options contingent upon DCSD’s offer to such extension, the successful offeror’s acceptance, and the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education to extend the contract. The school district will purchase materials based on projected enrollments and in accordance to DJE Section 3: The purchase is for instructional materials or programs selected in accordance with Board Policy IFA or selected by qualified professional personnel, based on sound pedagogical judgment and the best interest of the District, and acting at the direction of the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s authorized designee.

Financial impact: The total contract amount will not exceed $15,000,000
Charge Codes:
Digital: 100.1000.564000.00011.7580.9990.8010.035.0000
Printed: 100.1000.564100.00011.7580.9990.8010.035.0000

Contact: Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678.676.0731
Dr. Penny Mosley, Assistant Superintendent K-5, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0137
Dr. Rose Prejean-Harris, Assistant Superintendent 6-12, Division of Teaching and Learning 678.676.0137
Ms. Lummie Baker, Director, Educational Media and Instructional Materials, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678.676.2421
Dr. Angelique Conner, Coordinator, Educational Media and Instructional Materials, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678.676.1471

Effective: July 14, 2026- June 30, 2027

Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal of the EveryDay Labs agreement for an amount not to exceed $144,188.15.

Details: EveryDay Labs was implemented by DCSD during the second semester. Following the completion of professional development for the staff at Horizon School, the program officially launched in March 2024. EveryDay Labs tracks student attendance and sends text messages, known as nudges, to guardians when students are marked absent. Families can interact with a bot that addresses their concerns and offers necessary resources. The nudges are tailored according to language, grade level, school, and the extent of absenteeism. Schools can access the attendance dashboard through the Everyday Labs platform, allowing them to monitor communications and contact with parents.

Financial impact: The projected annual cost for renewing EveryDay Labs is $144,188.15, which is calculated based on a student population of 23,752. This amount includes expenses for Program Management & Design, as well as Analytics Licenses, which cover text nudges, a support bot, mail nudges, check-in surveys, truancy mailings, and the EveryDay Pro MTSS Platform. A discount of $7,588.85 has been applied. The total purchase amount will not exceed $144,188.15 and will be funded through Title IV Funds.

Contact: Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief, Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678-676-1811
Shelly K. Bishop, Director of Wrap Around and Student Support, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678-676-2009

Effective: September 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs.

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve a two-month contract extension of RFP 21-522R1 for the following four (4) vendors: Cobb Pediatrics (DBA Stepping Stones), Comprehensive Behavior Change, Kadiant, and Southern Behavior Group, as the most responsive and responsible bidders to provide behavior intervention services for more than $100,000 per vendor, not to exceed the total contract AMENDED amount of $427,671.25. This RFP was approved by the Board on July 14, 2025 and no additional funds are requested at this time. This is year 4 of 4 of RFP 21-522R1. Additional time was needed to complete the full RFP solicitation process resulting in the request of contract extensions for the current 4 vendors.

Details: The request for proposals for RFP 21-522R1 was issued October 27, 2020, with responses reviewed through January 2021. The approved DCSD RFP process was followed. This is year 4 of 4 of RFP 21-522R1. Additional time was needed to complete the full RFP solicitation process resulting in the request of contract extensions for the current 4 vendors.

To date, the Division of Student Services has received two-month contract extensions for Cobb Pediatrics (DBA Stepping Stones), Comprehensive Behavior Change, Kadiant, and Southern Behavior Group.

The original contract included four (4) one (1)-year extension options, contingent upon DCSD’s decision to extend, vendor acceptance, and approval by the DeKalb County Board of Education.
At this time, the Division of Student Services in partnership with the Department of Finance, is requesting Board approval for a two-month contract extension to complete the full RFP solicitation process for the upcoming bid window. This additional time is necessary to ensure:


Continuity of critical services for students with disabilities without interruption
Completion of a thorough, competitive, and compliant RFP process, including vendor solicitation, evaluation, and recommendation
Alignment with district procurement procedures and internal controls
Adequate coordination between Student Services and Finance to finalize vendor selection

This short-term extension is limited in scope and duration and is intended solely to provide the necessary time to complete a high-quality procurement process that will support long-term service delivery for students.

Financial impact: The contract amount from IDEA federal dollars (Charge code: 404.2100.530000.05021.7340.284.8010.094.2026) is $427,671.25. The financial impact is contingent upon the number of students that require specialized support as well as the number of BCBAs provided through each contracted vendor. The current rate for these services is on average $150 per hour.

Contact: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, 678.676.1809
Dr. Erin Broyard-Baptiste, Interim Executive Director, Exceptional Education, Division of Student Services, 678.676.1814

Effective: July 2026 - September 2026

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve Goalbook, Everway/News2You, and Stages Learning. These vendors have been identified to provide supplemental instructional resources for teachers and students supported through the Division of Student Services, for more than $100,000 per vendor but not to exceed a total contracted amount of $­­1,100,000.




Division of Student Services Instructional Resources


Dept. of Exceptional Education


Goalbook
Everway/News2You
Stages Learning

Details: Three (3) vendors have been carefully vetted and identified to ensure the selected instructional resources provide the equity and access to support the full and rigorous implementation of the DCSD curriculum at all grade levels among the school district’s diverse student population. The three (3) selected vendors are: Goalbook, Everway/News2You, and Stages Learning.

Financial impact: The total contract amount will not exceed $1,100,000.
Charge codes:




Exceptional Education


Goalbook
100.2100.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000 or 404.2100.553200.05021.7340.2824.8010.094.2027


Everway/News2You
100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000


Stages Learning
100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000

Contact: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, 678.676.1809
Dr. Erin Broyard-Baptiste, Interim Executive Director, Exceptional Education, Division of Student Services,678.676.1814

Effective: July 2026 - July 2027

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access and Opportunity, Division of Access and Opportunity

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) to provide Level Up: In-School Mentoring services to 400 students at Lithonia Middle School during the 2026-2027 school year.

Details: The Level Up program utilizes nine paid staff members, including one mentoring supervisor, and eight lead mentors, who facilitate mentorship within the school day for students in a 1:5 adult mentor to student mentee ratio and in 1:1 settings for select students. The program has the capacity to serve up to 400 students.

Financial impact: Purchased Professional and Technical Services 462.1000.530000.03221.7020.1779. 8010.090.0000 (Title IV grant)

Contact: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access and Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity, 678-676-0485
Latashia W. Searcy, EdD., Executive Director of Student Mentorship and Partnerships, Division of Access & Opportunity Division, 404-808-8874

Effective: August 3, 2026 - July 30, 2027

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access and Opportunity, Division of Access and Opportunity

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the award of RFP 26-737 Community Based Action Planning to OGR Public Health Group LLC in an amount not to exceed $850,000.

Details: A formal Invitation for RFP 26-737 Community Based Action Planning was issued on May 21, 2026, through the DCSD Purchasing Department. Electronic notification was sent to 260 vendors from the DCSD vendor list, 1680 vendors through the State of Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR), and 836 vendors through IonWave, the DCSD solicitation portal. The solicitation was advertised in the Champion Newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks beginning May 21, 2026 and May 28, 2026. Responses to the solicitation were received on Monday, June 29, 2026, from two vendors. Two vendors were deemed responsive to the solicitation requirements.

The DeKalb County School District sought proposals from qualified external firms with K-12 public school experience to facilitate Community Action Team (CAT) meetings across identified school clusters as part of the Student Assignment Project. The awarded firm will plan and lead engagement efforts to address systemic challenges of overcrowding, under-enrollment, and program placement, ensuring that every voice, particularly underrepresented voices, has an opportunity to be heard. Findings from each cluster will be compiled, analyzed, synthesized, and submitted to the Superintendent and the Board of Education for consideration.

The contract includes up to four, one-year extension options contingent upon DCSD’s offer to such extension, the successful offeror’s acceptance, and the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education to extend the contract.

Financial impact: The total financial impact is an amount not to exceed $850,000.

Charge Code: 100.2300.530000.00011.8720.9990.8010.092.0000

Contact: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access and Opportunity, Division of Access and Opportunity, 678-676-0485
Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0035
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-1470
Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Strategic Advisor to Superintendent, Superintendent’s Office, 678-676-0898

Effective: July 14, 2026 - June 30, 2027

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability and Research, Division of Accountability and Research

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal of Renaissance in an amount not to exceed $760,000 for SY 2026-2027.
The requested purchase is a testing expenditure that does not require bid per the District’s Purchasing Board Policy (DJE).

Details: This proposed budget item is requesting funds not to exceed $760,000 to cover the costs associated with the purchase of the Renaissance Assessment Platform and professional learning services.

Through the Assessment platform, DCSD K-12 educators will have access to over 100,000 Formative, Common, and Summative assessment items.
In an effort to reduce testing fatigue and prioritize meaningful instructional practices, DeKalb County School District has removed benchmark assessments from the assessment calendar.
Teachers will transition to developing common formative assessments through the Renaissance platform to monitor student progress.
The test items have the following attributes:
• Aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence in all four content areas: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
• Multiple item types - selected response, constructed response and extended response (which simulates the GADOE Milestones Assessments)
• Flexible delivery - items in Microsoft Office Word; passages in PDF; and images in JPEG
• Varying levels of complexity- Depth of Knowledge Levels 1, 2, and 3.
• English Language Arts items will be associated with passages that reflect readability and text complexity appropriate to the grade level.

The Renaissance platform includes the following features necessary to develop and administer required common formative assessments in tandem with DeKalb’s curriculum:
• Document camera scanning for easy and instant assessment scoring
• Traditional and standard-based grade books and report cards
• Online testing, proctoring, monitoring, and dashboards to provide instant performance feedback
• Reporting that provides the big picture around effective instructional practices, direction for differentiated instruction, and item analysis to pinpoint student misconceptions
• The online portal allows digital access to students and parents to get real-time performance feedback

Usage Data SY2023-SY2026 :



Level
# of Assessments Created
# of
Assessments Created
# of
Assessments Created
# of Assessments Created


2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025*
2025-2026*


Elementary
31,069
29,242
99,455
95,048


Middle
10,555
10,374
24,321
27,900


High
14,069
14,235
35,418
40,402












*The assessments include District benchmark assessments, common formative assessments, and summative assessments created by teachers, administrators, content coordinators, academic coaches, and MTSS teams

Financial impact: The financial impact is an amount, not to exceed, $760,000 for FY27. The purchase amount will be paid using general funds budgeted to the Division of Accountability and Research, Department of Assessment Administration, GL code: 100.2210.553200.00011.7540.9990.8010.030.0000

Contact: Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability and Research, Division of Accountability and Research, 678.676.0300
Dr. Felicia G. Rhone, Director, Assessment Administration, Division of Accountability and Research, 678.676.0300

Effective: September 2, 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability and Research, Division of Accountability and Research

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal of the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment for the 2026-2027 school year in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.

The requested purchase is an assessment expenditure that does not require bid per the District’s Purchasing Board Policy (DJE). It is aligned with Strategic Goal Area 1: Student Success with Equity and Access.

Details: This proposed budget item is requesting funds not to exceed $2,500,000 to cover the costs associated with the District renewal of the NWEA MAP assessment system and professional learning services.

NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is a suite of assessments that deliver data to make a difference in student progress. MAP Growth measures areas related to the Georgia Standards of Excellence in RIT (Rausch Unit) scores. As a result, educators can easily measure growth in learning through the school year, and from year-to-year in Reading, Math, Language Usage, and Science, which also affords educators the capability to differentiate instruction based on the tool’s functionalities. The tool is built on one of the most robust normative scales in the United States.

MAP assessments are computer-adaptive tests that increase in rigor as students answer items, correctly. When a student incorrectly answers a question, the test becomes less difficult to match the next test item with the student’s academic aptitude. Therefore, a student takes an assessment created explicitly for his or her learning level. In addition, MAP Skills provides each student with his/her own specific learning path that identifies skill gaps and provides activities to help students master specific foundational skills.

Financial impact: The financial impact is an amount, not to exceed $2,500,000 for FY27. The purchase amount will be paid using general funds budgeted to the Division of Accountability and Research’s Department of Assessment Administration GL code:100.1000.530010.00011.7540.9990.8010.030.0000 and
the Division of Student Services GL code: 404.2213.530000.05021.7340.2824.8010.094.2026

Contact: Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability and Research, Division of Accountability and Research, 678.676.0300
Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, 678.676.0418

Effective: August 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept a $750,000 private donation from Dr. Pete Lollar, through the SYS Fund, to fully fund Lakeside High School baseball and softball field lighting improvements, including Musco Sports Lighting equipment, installation, geotechnical core drilling, and related electrical infrastructure, consistent with District requirements, project specifications, and standards.

Details: The $750,000 donation will fund the purchase and installation of Musco Sports Lighting systems for Lakeside High School’s baseball and softball fields, including nine lighting poles, geotechnical core drilling, site survey work, and any required electrical infrastructure improvements to safely complete the project and support expanded athletic facility use.

Financial impact: There is no cost to Lakeside High School or the district to accept Dr. Lollar's donation from the SYS Fund. The value of the donation is $750,000.

Contact: Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Chief of the Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-2852, Cherisse_campbell@dekalbschoolsga.org
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, 678-676-1470, erick_hoffstetter@dekalbschoolsga.org
Dr. Susan Stoddard, Lakeside HS Principal, 678-874-6749, susan_stoddard@dekalbschoolsga.org

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the receipt of the instrument award funded by Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.

Details: Freedom Middle School will receive a Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation award of band instruments and accessories, including trumpets, clarinets, flutes, saxophones, snare drums, stands, and reeds, to support student participation in music education.

Financial impact: There is no cost to the District or Freedom Middle School to accept the instrument award from the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. The total donation is valued at $40,338.

Contact: Dr. Cherisse M. Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0409, cherisse_m_campbell@dekalbschoolsga.org
Dr. Bridgette, L. Allen, Area Superintendent of Middle Schools, Division of Schools & Leadership, 404-915-7104, bridgette_allen@dekalbschoolsga.org

Effective: Upon Board Approval.

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs.

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the 4-H Educator Impact Initiative, which allocates $15,000 to 15 DCSD teachers. Funded by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and sponsored by the DeKalb County Extension Office, this initiative offers stipend-supported opportunities for teachers to serve as 4-H Classroom Champions during the 2026-27 school year.

Details: This initiative provides stipends for up to 15 DCSD teachers to serve as 4-H Classroom Champions, delivering standards-aligned, in-school programming that builds student leadership, service, communication, citizenship, and hands-on learning from August 2026 through April 2027.

Financial impact: There is no cost to the District or to initiative participants to accept the donated funds from the Georgia Extension Office. The donation is valued at $15,000.

Contact: Dr. Cherisse M. Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0409, cherisse_m_campbell@dekalbschoolsga.org
Tanya Arrington, Strategic Partners Mgr. Grants and Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 404-661-9006, tanya_arrington@dekalbschoolsga.org

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education accept Chevron’s $10,000 STEM donation awarded to Hightower Elementary School for use beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

Details: Chevron is awarding Hightower Elementary School with a $10,000 educational contribution through the Africa Children’s Fund to support monthly STEM experiments and projects that expand hands-on learning, strengthen student curiosity, and help prepare students for future career opportunities.

Financial impact: There is no cost to the District or to Hightower Elementary School to accept the donated funds from Chevron’s Doraville Terminal through its partnership with Africa Children’s Fund. The donation is valued at $10,000.

Contact: Dr. Cherisse M. Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0409, cherisse_m_campbell@dekalbschoolsga.org

Mrs. Sheila Price, Principal of Hightower Elementary School, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-676-7302, sheila_george@dekalbschoolsga.org

Effective: Upon Board Approval.

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs.

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept $50,000 grant from the DART Foundation for DeKalb High School of Technology South (DHSTS).

Details: The $50,000 Dart Foundation grant will support DHSTS’s Building Future Investigators and Fabricators Through STEAM project by funding an outdoor crime scene classroom, forensic investigation equipment, welding tools, safety gear, and student project supplies for careerfocused Law and Justice and Welding instruction.

Financial impact: There is no cost to the District or DHSTS to accept the grant from the DART Foundation. The total donation is valued at $50,000.

Contact: Dr. Cherisse M. Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagemen & Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0409, cherisse_m_campbell@dekalbschoolsga.org
Mrs. Doryiane Gunter, CTAE Director, Division of Teaching & Learning, 678-676-0451, doryiane_gunter@dekalbschoolsga.org

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept and approve the installation of a sports court by PlayWORX Playsets, LLC, funded by the Laurel Ridge ES PTA, for $43,016.

Details: The Laurel Ridge Elementary School PTA proposes to fund the development of a sports court to enhance outdoor play, physical activity, and student engagement. This improvement will provide a safe, structured, and versatile space for students to participate in activities such as basketball, fitness stations, and organized games during recess, physical education, and school events. The addition of a sports court will support students' physical well-being, encourage teamwork and positive social interactions, and create opportunities for inclusive play for all learners. It will also serve as a valuable space for schoolwide and community events, fostering stronger connections and school pride among students, families, and staff.

The proposed package includes: - Basketball systems, including two backboards and rims - One 4 x 6 futsal goal - Versacourt multi-sport tile system (85 x 65 surface) - Complete materials to support a durable, multi-use athletic space for student activities and events.

Financial impact: The total cost of the materials is $53,016. This expense will be partially funded by the Laurel Ridge Elementary School PTA, with $10,000 coming from the ASEDP Surplus Account, at no cost to the district or the school's operating budget. ASEDP Surplus Account: 589.1000.561099.74921.2500.9990.4060.090.0000

Contact: Ms. Terri D. Brown, Area 2 Elementary Superintendent, Division of Schools & Leadership, terri_d_brown@dekalbschoolsga.org, 678-898-2101

Ms. Corey Hartman, Principal, Laurel Ridge Elementary School, Division of Schools & Leadership, corey_e_hartman@dekalbschoolsga.org, 678-874-6902

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Glinton R. Darien, Jr., Director of Legal Affairs, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“Board”) approve the renewal of the Insurance Producer Services for Property and Casualty Insurance Agreement with Edgewood Partners Insurance Center d/b/a EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (“Epic”) for an annual fee not to exceed $150,000.

Details: In March of 2017, the Board approved Epic as the District’s sole insurance producer through the RFQ process. From March of 2017, until June of 2022, Epic provided good insurance producer and consulting services to the District’s Risk Management Department. From June of 2022, until August of 2022, the District utilized the services of another insurance producer. However, at its business meeting on August 10, 2022, the Board approved an Insurance Producer Services for Property and Casualty Insurance Agreement with Epic, for an annual fee not to exceed $150,000.00. This agreement was pursuant to RFP 22-490, entitled Insurance Producer Services for Property and Casualty Insurance.

At its business meeting on July 10, 2023, the Board renewed its contract with Epic. Again, at its business meeting held on August 12, 2024, the Board renewed its contract with Epic. Likewise, the Board renewed its contract with Epic at its July 14, 2025, meeting. A renewal of the Epic contract is recommended by the District’s Risk Management Department. Epic is a qualified insurance broker dedicated to servicing all the District’s insurance needs. This includes, but is not limited to, helping with the District’s annual insurance renewal procedures for its insurance policies as well as providing guidance about what action to take when losses occur, when recommendations are needed related to new lines of insurance coverage, and when claims must be filed.

Financial impact: This is a budgeted expense within the Risk Management budget. The cost code is 100.2600.552000.00011.7490.9990.8010.080.0000. The amount of this expense is $150,000.

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, 678-676-0159
Mr. Glinton R. Darien, Jr., Director of Legal Affairs, Office of Legal Services, 678-676-0403

Effective: August 30, 2026

Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the proposed revisions to Board Policy BBE: School Board Attorney lay on the table as a second read at the July 13, 2026, board meeting and be considered for adoption at a future board meeting.

Details: The proposed policy updates to Board Policy BBE: School Board Attorney include language revisions clarifying the School Board Attorney’s role. A revision to the current regulation also includes language further clarifying the role of the School Board Attorney and the Chief Legal Officer's Roles and responsibilities. The Policy Review Committee reviewed the proposed revisions and recommended placement of this policy on today’s agenda.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy IFBG: Internet Acceptable Use to lay on the table as a second read at the July 13, 2026, board meeting and be considered for adoption at a future board meeting.

Details: Board Policy IFBG: Internet Acceptable Use. The proposed policy includes language clarifications and updates related to social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage in alignment with state requirements. There will also be supporting regulations specifically addressing equipment use, social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Policy Committee reviewed the proposed revisions and recommended placing this policy on today’s agenda as a Second Read.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy IFBI: Artificial Intelligence lay on the table as a second read at the July 13, 2026, board meeting and be considered for adoption at a future board meeting.

Details: Board Policy IFBI: Artificial Intelligence. The proposed policy establishes a framework for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence across the district. It defines key AI terms, outlines guiding principles for ethical, secure, and equitable use, and sets expectations for how AI may be implemented in instructional, operational, and administrative settings. The Policy Committee reviewed the proposed revisions and recommended placing this policy on today’s agenda as a Second Read.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed Board Policy IB: Instructional Program Goals and Objectives lay on the table as a second read at the July 13, 2026, board meeting and be considered for adoption at a future board meeting.

Details: Board Policy IB: Instructional Program Goals and Objectives.
The proposed policy establishes a district-wide, coherent, and evidence-based approach to literacy instruction aligned to state standards, applicable law, and evidence-based practices across all schools and grade levels, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The policy affirms that literacy is foundational to academic achievement and postsecondary success, and that literacy achievement is a shared responsibility across the District. The proposed policy directs the Superintendent to establish and maintain a Unified District Literacy Plan with defined expectations for instruction, assessment, and supports, and adds a glossary to clarify key terms. The Policy Committee reviewed the proposed revisions and recommended placing this policy on today's agenda as a Second Read.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy DFK: Gifts and Bequests as ready for action.

Details: Board Policy DFK: Gifts and Bequests. The proposed policy includes language clarifications and updates related to authority for the acceptance of donations at the school, department/division and district level. The Policy Committee reviewed the proposed revisions and recommended the placement of this policy on today’s agenda.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy KEB: Solicitations as ready for action.

Details: Board Policy KEB: Solicitations. The proposed policy includes language to address the DeKalb Schools Educational Foundation and their role in supporting the district. The Policy Committee reviewed the proposed revisions and recommended placing this policy on today’s agenda.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy CN: Administrative Records as ready for action.

Details: Board Policy CN: Administrative Records. The proposed policy includes a training requirement and includes supporting regulations to address Open Records Requests and document maintenance processes. The district’s records retention schedule is also a supporting exhibit. The Policy Committee reviewed and proposed revisions and recommended placement of this policy on today’s agenda.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy JBCC: Student Assignment as ready for action.

Details: Board Policy JBCC: Student Assignment. The proposed policy includes language updates and clarifications. There will also be a supporting regulation primarily addressing programs excluded from this policy, students of full-time employees and sibling preference. The Policy Committee reviewed the proposed revisions and recommended placing this policy on today’s agenda.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the proposed draft of Board Policy BA: Goals and Objectives as ready for action.

Details: Board Policy BA: Goals and Objectives. A comprehensive access and opportunity audit was performed. The results showed disparities in student achievement outcomes, graduation rates, access to advanced coursework, and other critical measures of student access and success. The proposed policy includes language that demonstrates the Board's shared commitment to provide each DCSD student with the resources, support, and pathways they need to succeed and reach their full potential. The policy also addresses access and opportunity considerations for staff. The Policy Committee reviewed the proposed draft and recommended placing this policy on today's agenda.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: No Legal Approval Needed

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the proposed revisions to Board Policy BBC: Board Committees to lay on the table as a first read at the July 13, 2026, board meeting for stakeholder feedback until July 27, 2026, and be considered for adoption at a future board meeting.

Details: Board Policy BBC: Board Committees, the proposed policy updates include language revisions, and clarifications. The Policy Committee reviewed the proposed revisions and recommended placement of this policy on today's agenda.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: No Legal Approval Required

Summary: Presented by: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the proposed revisions to Board Policy BC: Board Meetings to lay on the table as a first read at the July 13, 2026, board meeting for stakeholder feedback until July 27, 2026, and be considered for adoption at a future board meeting.

Details: Board Policy BC: Board Meetings, the proposed policy updates include language revisions, and clarifications regarding work sessions and executive sessions. The Policy Committee reviewed the proposed revisions and recommended placement of this policy on today's agenda.

Financial impact: No Financial Impact

Contact: Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services

Effective: Upon Board Approval

Status: Attorney Approval Not Required

Summary: Provided by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations and
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements

Summary: Provided by:Board Office

Summary: Provided by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance

Summary: Convened by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education convene the July 13, 2026, business meeting.

Motioned by: __________________________
Seconded by: __________________________
Vote: ___________________________________

Summary: Convened by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

*Speakers
1. John Powell
2. Lauren Taylor
3. Sundra Burdette
4. Liat Oren
5, Lisa Morgan
Claire Kostopoulos - Request Withdrawn
Jennifer Primous - Request Withdrawn
6. Jessica Stern
7. Tanya Brown
8. Nancy Aguilar Fuentes
9. Ray Amichai
10. Yolanda Lopez
11. Alberto Feregrino
12. Honorable Stacey Hydrick
13. Pahla Smith
14. Willie Mosley

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the July 13, 2026, consent agenda items.

Motion by: _____________________________
Seconded by: __________________________
Vote: ___________________________________

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. Marchetta Kimmons, to the position of Director of Equitable Services and Federal Programs, as discussed in the executive session.

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair

Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the July 13, 2026, work session and business meeting.

Motion by: __________________________
Seconded by: _______________________
Vote: ________________________________