Board Policy BBE School Board Attorney

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.

Why: These policy revisions are being proposed for language updates and clarification.

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