Agenda Item
iii. 4-H Educator Impact Initiative (Value $15,000)
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.
Why: This initiative strengthens classroom instruction by connecting students with hands-on, standards-aligned 4-H learning experiences. It expands leadership, service, communication, and real-world skills development, supports educators with stipends, and deepens DCSD’s partnership with the DeKalb County Extension Office to enhance student engagement.
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
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
ATTORNEY – CLIENT COMMUNICATION
PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST FORM TO
DCSD OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS.
*** This request is a confidential communication and should be treated as such ***
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic:
4H Educator Impact Initiative
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(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
05/0726
Date of request: ___________
05/13/26
Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
The DeKalb County 4H Educator Impact Initiative continues stipendfunded
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
opportunities for up to 15 DCSD teachers to serve as 4H Classroom Champions during the 2026–27 school year.
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PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
1) 4H Classroom Champion Agreement & 2) Award Notification
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Donald Porter
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
donald_porter@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________
6784814110
Telephone: ____________________________________
Grants and Partnerships
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Dr. Cherisse Campbell, CEIP Chief
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _______________________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-OR- (check one only)
Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept.
H. Eric Hilton, Esq.
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel ____________________________________
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________
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