Executive Session, Work Session, Community Input
Session & Business Meeting
06/15/2026 - 11:30 AM
J. David Williamson Board Room, Robert R. Freeman
Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
MEETING MINUTES
Vision
To prepare students for success as lifelong learners and responsible global citizens
Mission
To promote the academic, social and emotional growth of each student by fostering a safe, supportive and engaging
learning environment
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Attendance
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REVISED 6.15.2026
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Voting Members
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
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Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew Ziffer, Board Member
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Board Member
Mrs. Deirdre Pierce, Board Member
Tiffany Hogan Ph.D., Board Member
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Board Member
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Non-Voting Members
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Dr. Norman Sauce, Interim Superintendent
Carolyn Lloyd, Executive Director BOE
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Winston Denmark, School Board Attorney
A. CALL TO ORDER
The DeKalb County Board of Education held its Executive Session, Work Session, Community Input
Session and Business Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the J. David Williamson Board Room, at
the DeKalb County School District's Robert R. Freeman Administrative Instructional Complex, located
at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia, 30083.
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, convened the meeting at 11:35 am.
1. Roster
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, noted the following were in attendance: Vice Chair, Mr. Awet
Eyasu, Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Immediate Past Chair, Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce,
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., and Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Norman
C. Sauce III.
Also in attendance were the School Board Attorney, Mr. Winston A. Denmark and Executive
Director of Board Operations, Ms. Carolyn Lloyd.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, led the pledge of allegiance.
B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested to adopt the June 15, 2026, agenda with the following
items moved to the consent agenda.
F.2a. Approval of Minutes
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F.3.a.i. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICA) ~ Various Services ~ Metro
LED, B&W Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (Not to Exceed $178,000)
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F.3.a.iii. Contract Renewal ~ ITB 24-446 ~ Darling Ingredients, Inc. ~ Grease Trap and Septic Tank
Pumping Services (Not to Exceed $1,000,000)
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F.3.a.iv. Contract Renewal ~ Contract #222886 ~ OMNIA Cooperative/CINTAS Corporation ~
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Uniform Rental ~ Renewal # 3 of 3 (Not to Exceed $750,000)
F.3.a.v. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP#220901~
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General Contractor Services ~ Digital Scoreboard, LLC ~ Gymnasium Audio Equipment with
Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Supplement Services (Not to Exceed
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$1,200,000)
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F.3.a.vi. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ OMNIA Partners #R2416 ~ Job Order Contracting
Services (JOC ) ~ Brown & Root Industrial Services ~ General Contractor (GC) Services ~ Fernbank
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Science Center Building Interior and Campus Renovation Project (Not to Exceed $475,000)
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F.3.a.viii. Contract ~ Award and Contract Spend Limit Increase ~ Sole Source ~ General Service
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Administration (GSA) Contract No. 47QTCA21D0098 ~ Rauland-Borg Corporation with Southwestern
Communications, Inc. (SWC) as a Sole Source Distributor ~ Parts, Installation and Repair of Equipment,
Instrumentation and Controls (Not to Collectively Exceed $5,750,000)
F.3.c.i. Contract Award ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Georgia Statewide Contract ~ Peach State Truck
Centers (#99999-SPD0000236-0003) ~ Acquisition of Thomas Built School Buses (Not to Exceed
$3,140,000)
F.4.a. ESPLOST V Project ~ Final Payment ~ Mobile Modular Company ~ #32235, #36135, #36535
for Redan Middle School, Fairington Elementary School, and Salem Middle School (Not to Exceed
$597,948.46)
F.6.a. Renewal of Cognia (Formerly AdvanceED) Membership Approval (Not to Exceed $171,600)
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F.8.a.i. Approval to Surplus School Nutrition Equipment
F.8.b. Renewal (4 of 4) for RFP 22-12 Banking and Non-Banking Monetary Services
F.8.c. Approval of the FY28 DeKalb County School District Budget Calendar
F.11.a. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Acceleration Academies and the DeKalb
County School District (Not to Exceed $3,000,000)
F.11.b. Purchase of Instructional Materials and Resources (Not to Exceed $9,900,000)
F.11.c. RFQ 26-724 K-12 Science Instructional Resources Adoption and Purchase (Not to Exceed
$15,000,000)
F.12.a. Renewal: ReThinkEd., Inc. (Not to Exceed $99,654)
F.12..b. Renewal: College AIM, Inc. (Not to Exceed $240,000)
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F.13.a. Instructional Resources (Not to Exceed $1,400,000)
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F.13.b. Georgia State University Technical Service Agreement Amendment and Ratification (Year 4 of
5)
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F.13.c. Translations and Interpretation Services (Not to Exceed $1,500,000)
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F.15.a. Level Data Observation and Coaching Platform (Not to Exceed $289,680)
F.17.a.i. Renewal of the District’s Excess Cyber Risk Insurance Policy (Not to Exceed $143,884)
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F.17.a.ii. Renewal of the District’s Property and Cyber Liability Insurance Policy (Not to Exceed
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$2,922,009.28)
F.17.a.iii. Renewal of the District’s Excess Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance
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Policy (Not to Exceed $487,835)
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G1. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: BBE: School Board Attorney
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G.2. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: IFBG: Internet Acceptable Use
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G.3. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: New Board Policy: IFBI: Artificial Intelligence
G.4. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: New Board Policy: IB: Instructional Program
Goals and Objectives
G.5. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: DFK: Gifts and Bequests
G.6. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: KEB: Solicitations
G.7. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: CN: Administrative Records
G.8. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: JBCC: Student Assignment
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G.9. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: BA: Goals and Objectives
With no objections, the June 15, 2026, agenda was approved.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
C. RECOGNITIONS ~ No Recognitions This Month
1. Introduction of Student Board Representative ~ No Student Board Representative This Month
2. Recognitions / Proclamations ~ No Recognitions This Month
3. Group/External Presentation(s) ~ No Group Presentation This Month
D. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE and INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS REPORT
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1. Committee of the Whole Presentation
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No presentation this month.
2. Interim Superintendent of Schools Report
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a. Update on Impact and Evaluation of Adult Education Program ` updated 6.15.2026
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Presented by: Dr. Damienne Denham Shabazz, Senior Coordinator of Family and Community
Engagement, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships.
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b. Student Assignment Project Update ~ Updated 6.15.2026
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Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access &
Opportunity.
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c. Presentation on Acceleration Academies ~ Added 6.15.2026
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Presented by: Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching & Learning,
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Dr. Rose Prejean-Harris, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, Division of Teaching
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& Learning.
E. ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 1:34 pm., Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, called for a motion to adjourn the June 15, 2026, board
meeting to an executive session for the purpose of discussing permitted matters regarding land, legal,
litigation, personnel and student appeals.
Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
1. ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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At 5:00 pm, Ms. Gevertz, Board Chair, called for a motion to adjourn the June 15, 2026, executive
session to convene the work session.
Motion made by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Motion seconded by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
F. REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE June 15, 2026 BUSINESS MEETING
1. BOARD OF EDUCATION ~ No Agenda Item This Month
12.01.
No agenda item this month.
2. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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a. Approval of Minutes ~ Updated 6.12.2026
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12.02.a.
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education
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approve the minutes of the following meetings: May 11, 2026, board meeting, which includes
the executive session, work session, community input session and business meeting, May 15,
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2026, called meeting and executive session, May 28, 2026, audit committee meeting, May 28,
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2026, virtual policy committee meeting, June 1, 2026, called meeting for the 1st budget
presentation and 1st millage rate hearing, June 11, 2026, called meeting for the 2nd millage rate
hearing,
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
3. OPERATIONS
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a. Facilities Management
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i. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICA) ~ Various Services ~ Metro
LED, B&W Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (Not to Exceed $178,000)
12.03.a.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the following Independent
Contractor Agreement (ICAs) that exceed $50,000 with a total contract value amount not-
to-exceed $178,000:
Metro LED ($80,000)
B&W Mechanical Contractors, Inc. – ($98,000)
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
ii. Contract Renewal ~ RFP 24-552 ~ Gym Floor Maintenance, Repair and Replacement
Services Contract ~ Floor Care Specialists dba Gameday Floors and Superior Court Systems by
Floor Action ~ Renewal #2 of 4 (Not to Exceed $2,000,000)
12.03.a.ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
DeKalb County School District Board of Education (“the Board”) approve contract renewal
two of four (#2 of 4) for RFP 24-552 Gym Floor Maintenance, Repair and Replacement
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Services in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000:
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Floor Care Specialists dba Gameday Floors
Superior Court Systems by Floor Action
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., objected to this agenda item. It was removed from the
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consent agenda, and will be voted on separately.
Action Item vote results are listed below:
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Motion made by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Voting results:
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Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
No: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Yes: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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iii. Contract Renewal ~ ITB 24-446 ~ Darling Ingredients, Inc. ~ Grease Trap and Septic Tank
Pumping Services (Not to Exceed $1,000,000)
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12.03.a.iii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the first of four (#1 of 4) contract
renewals for ITB 24-446 to Darling Ingredients, Inc. for Grease Trap and Septic Tank
Pumping Services not to exceed $1,000,000.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
iv. Contract Renewal ~ Contract #222886 ~ OMNIA Cooperative/CINTAS Corporation ~
Uniform Rental ~ Renewal # 3 of 3 (Not to Exceed $750,000)
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12.03.a.iv.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the use of the CINTAS Uniform
Agreement through the Omnia Cooperative Agreement Contract No. 222886 for the rental
of uniforms for Maintenance, Fleet, and AIC custodial staff for an additional one (1) year term
effective August 15, 2026, through August 14, 2027, in the not to exceed amount of
$750,000.
This is the third and final ( #3 of 3), one (1) year renewal option for Contract No. #222886.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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v. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP#220901~
General Contractor Services ~ Digital Scoreboard, LLC ~ Gymnasium Audio Equipment with
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Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Supplement Services (Not to Exceed
$1,200,000)
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12.03.a.v.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
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DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board) approve DeKalb County School District
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(“DCSD”) use of the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP #220901 Cooperative
Agreement between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and Digital Scoreboard, LLC as
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provider of audio equipment with installation, related equipment, materials, supplies and
services districtwide for a not to exceed amount of $1,200,000.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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vi. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ OMNIA Partners #R2416 ~ Job Order Contracting
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Services (JOC ) ~ Brown & Root Industrial Services ~ General Contractor (GC) Services ~
Fernbank Science Center Building Interior and Campus Renovation Project (Not to Exceed
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$475,000)
12.03.a.vi.
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Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
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DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board) approve use of the OMNIA Partners
Cooperative Agreement- Contract #R24-16 – Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services between
DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and Brown and Root Industrial Services, LLC for
General Contractor Services for the Fernbank Science Center building interior and campus
renovation in a not to exceed amount of $475,000.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
vii. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Renewal ~ OMNIA Partners Contract #152610 ~
Comprehensive Operational and Janitorial Supplies and Solutions ~ Renewal #2 of 4 (Not to
Exceed $6,500,000)
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12.03.a.vii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
DeKalb County School Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the contract renewal of the
OMNIA Partners Cooperative contract# 152610 solicited under the Region 14 RFP 24-S824
for Comprehensive Operational and Janitorial Supplies and Solutions, with a combined not-
to-exceed amount of $6,500,000:
Brady Plus - $ 1,500,000
Southeastern Paper Group — $5,000,000
This is contract renewal two of four (#2 of 4).
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., objected to this agenda item. It was removed from the consent
agenda, and will be voted on separately.
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Action item vote results are listed below.
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Motion made by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Motion seconded by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
No: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Yes: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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No: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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viii. Contract ~ Award and Contract Spend Limit Increase ~ Sole Source ~ General Service
Administration (GSA) Contract No. 47QTCA21D0098 ~ Rauland-Borg Corporation with
Southwestern Communications, Inc. (SWC) as a Sole Source Distributor ~ Parts, Installation
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and Repair of Equipment, Instrumentation and Controls (Not to Collectively Exceed
$5,750,000)
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12.03.a.viii.
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Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the following:
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47QTCA21D0098 with Southwestern Communications, Inc. for the
continued purchase, installation, maintenance, and repair of Rauland-Borg
Corporation communication systems district-wide for a one (1) year term
effective September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2027, not to exceed
amount of $3,750,000.
An increase in the spend limit of General Services Administration (GSA)
Contract No. 47QTCA21D0098 with Southwestern Communications, Inc.,
for the current renewal period (#4), expiring September 14, 2026, in the
not- to- exceed amount of $2,000,000.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the
meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
ix. Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Trust for Public Land (TPL)
until March 31, 2027 ~ Added 6.12.2026
12.03.a.ix.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education approve the extension of the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the DeKalb County School
District to enhance schoolyards at Columbia Elementary School, Woodward Elementary
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School, Stoneview Elementary School, and E. L. Miller Elementary School until March 31,
2027.
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., objected to this agenda item. It was removed from the consent
agenda, and will be voted on separately.
Action item vote results are listed below.
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Motion made by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Voting results:
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Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Abstain: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Yes: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
No: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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b. Business Services ~ No Agenda Item This Month
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c. Fleet and Transportation Services
12.03.c.
i. Contract Award ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Georgia Statewide Contract ~ Peach State Truck
Centers (#99999-SPD0000236-0003) ~ Acquisition of Thomas Built School Buses (Not to
Exceed $3,140,000)
12.03.c.i.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the use of the Cooperative
Agreement — Georgia Statewide Contract - 99999-001-SPD0000236-0003 — Peach State
Truck Centers for the purchase of twenty (20)- 2027 / Thomas Built - Saf-T-Liner C2 (72
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passenger) school buses from Peach State Truck Centers in an amount not to exceed
$3,140,000.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
ii. Contract Award ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Georgia Statewide Contract ~ Wade Ford
(#99999-SPD-SPD0000218-0001) ~ Administrative Vehicles with Related Options,
Equipment, and Accessories ~ Acquisition of Support Vehicles (Not to Exceed $539,975)
12.03.c.ii.
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, requested that the
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DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the use of the Cooperative
Agreement — Georgia Statewide Contract - #99999-001-SPD0000218-0001 – Wade Ford
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for the purchase of five (5) 2026 Bronco Sport 4DR 4X4 and ten (10) 2026 Explorer Active
4X2 vehicles from Wade Ford in an amount not to exceed $539,975.
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., objected to this agenda item. It was removed from the consent
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agenda, and will be voted on separately.
Action item vote results are listed below.
Motion made by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Motion seconded by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Yes: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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No: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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4. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
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12.04.
a. ESPLOST V Project ~ Final Payment ~ Mobile Modular Company ~ #32235, #36135, #36535
for Redan Middle School, Fairington Elementary School, and Salem Middle School (Not to Exceed
$597,948.46)
12.04.a.
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”)approve the following:
The final payment to Mobile Modular Company for Redan Elementary School
(32235), Fairington Elementary School (#36135) and Salem Middle School
(36535) HVAC and Renovation Projects.
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from Program Contingency to the Local Capital Project Fund allowing proper
funds to be allocated to the necessary project cost code for the Mobile
Modular Company final payment.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
b. Contract ~ RFQu 24-752-023 ~ Professional Geotechnical, Environmental and Construction
Material Testing Services ~ Matrix Engineering Group Inc. (Matrix) ~ Cross Keys HS Site ~
Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (Not to Exceed $491,738)
12.04.b.
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements,
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requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the contract for
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Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Testing for the Capital Improvement
Project #214-35 – Cross Keys High Modernization and Addition site to Matrix Engineering
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Group Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed amount of $491,738.
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss made a motion to table this item.
Second by Mr. Awet Eyasu, and with a vote of 1/4/2, abstentions by Mr. Awet Eyasu and Mr.
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Andrew Ziffer, the motion to table this item failed.
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss objected to this agenda item. It was removed from the consent agenda,
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and will be voted on separately.
Action item vote results are listed below.
Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Voting results:
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Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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No: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
c. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ OMNIA Partners Contract #R2416 ~ F. H. Paschen, S.N.
Nielsen & Associates, LLC ~ Removal of Modular Classroom Trailers (Not to Exceed $500,000)
12.04.c.
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve use of the OMNIA Partners
Contract #R2416 – Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services Cooperative Agreement contract
between the DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and F. H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen &
Associates, LLC for removal of modular classroom buildings, for an amount not to exceed
$500,000.
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss made a motion to table this item.
Second by Mr. Awet Eyasu, and with a vote of 1/4/2, abstentions by Mr. Awet Eyasu and Mr.
Andrew Ziffer, the motion to table this item failed.
Ms. Whitney McGinniss objected to this agenda item. It was removed from the consent agenda,
and will be voted on separately.
Action item vote results are listed below.
Motion made by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
No: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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d. Contract ~ Change Order No. 1 ~ Winter Construction ~ General Contractor (GC) Services ~ CIP
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Project 21836 (Not to Exceed $1,300,000) and Amendment No. 2 ~ BRPH ~ AE Services ~
Dresden Elementary School Parking Lot (Not to Exceed $62,250) Not to Collectively Exceed
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$1,362,250
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Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve:
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Change Order No. 1 to Winter Construction for General Contractor Services,
Not to exceed $1,300,000.
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Amendment No. 2 to BRPH for Architectural & Engineering Services, Not to
exceed $62,250.
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Total not to exceed $1,362,250.
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss made a motion to table this item.
Second by Mr. Awet Eyasu, and with a vote of 1/4/2, abstentions by Mr. Awet Eyasu and
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Mr. Andrew Ziffer, the motion to table this item failed.
Ms. Whitney McGinniss objected to this agenda item. It was removed from the consent
agenda, and will be voted on separately.
Action item vote results are listed below.
Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
No: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
No: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
No: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
No: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
e. Contract Amendment ~ CDH Partners ~ Professional Architectural and Engineering (AE)
Services ~ RFQu 21-752-003 ~ Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #35535 for Stoneview
Elementary School Renovation ~ Amendment No. 4 (Not to Exceed $2,071,146.72) ~ REVISED
6.9.2026
12.04.e.
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Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve Amendment No. 5
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to CDH Partners for the Capital Improvement Project #35535 for Stoneview Elementary
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School Renovation project in a Not -to-Exceed amount of $2,071,146.72.
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss made a motion to table this item.
Second by Mr. Awet Eyasu, and with a vote of 1/4/2, abstentions by Mr. Awet Eyasu and Mr.
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Andrew Ziffer, the motion to table this item failed.
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss objected to this agenda item. It was removed from the consent agenda,
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and will be voted on separately.
Action item vote results are listed below.
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Motion made by: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
Motion seconded by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Voting results:
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No: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
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Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
No: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
f. E-SPLOST Joint Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement to Continue E-SPLOST
12.04.f.
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve a joint resolution
with the City of Decatur Schools and Atlanta Public Schools calling for a November 3, 2026,
referendum to authorize the re-imposition of the E-SPLOST for an additional five years
beginning on July 1, 2027.
Ms. Whitney McGinniss objected to this agenda item. It was removed from the consent agenda,
and will be voted on separately.
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Action item vote results are listed below.
Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Yes: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
No: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
No: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
5. INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ~ No Agenda Items This Month
12.05.
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6. CHIEF OF STAFF
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12.06.
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a. Renewal of Cognia (Formerly AdvanceED) Membership Approval (Not to Exceed $171,600)
12.06.a.
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Mrs. Pamela McCloud, Director of Organizational Excellence, Chief of Staff Division, requested
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that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the payment of accreditation membership
to COGNIA for all DeKalb schools for the 2026–2027 school year, in an amount not to exceed
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$171,600.
It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the payment of accreditation
membership to COGNIA for all DeKalb schools for the 2026–2027 school year, in an amount
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not to exceed $171,600.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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7. PUBLIC SAFETY ~ Updated 6.15.2026
12.07.
No agenda items this month.
8. FINANCE
12.08.
a. School Nutrition Services
12.08.a.
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i. Approval to Surplus School Nutrition Equipment
12.08.a.i.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education approve the list of School Nutrition equipment for surplus
in accordance with Board Policy DO: School Properties Disposal Procedures.
It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the list of School
Nutrition equipment for surplus in accordance with Board Policy DO: School Properties
Disposal Procedures.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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ii. Contract Renewal ~ (1 of 2 Renewal) ~ School Nutrition Temporary Staffing to ESS
Temporary Staffing Services through TIPS RFP 230703 (Not to Exceed $1,500,000 for SY 26-
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12.08.a.ii.
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Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the contract renewal of ESS
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Temporary Staffing Services through TIPS RFP 230703, not to exceed the amount of
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$1,500,000 for SY 26-27. This request renews the contract award for an additional one (1)
year term effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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With no objection, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
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b. Renewal (4 of 4) for RFP 22-12 Banking and Non-Banking Monetary Services
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Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the DeKalb
County Board of Education approve the renewal of RFP 22-12 to Bank of America (BOA) to
provide banking and non-banking monetary services for the District for a period of one year
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effective from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. This is the fourth renewal option of four.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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c. Approval of the FY28 DeKalb County School District Budget Calendar
12.08.c.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the DeKalb
County Board of Education approve the FY2028 DeKalb County School District Budget
Calendar.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
d. Adoption of the DeKalb County School District Budget for 2026-2027 (FY27) and Resolution
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for Tax Levy
12.08.d.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, requested that the DeKalb
County Board of Education adopt the DeKalb County School District FY2027 budget for all
funds and approve the resolution establishing the 2026 millage rate at 22.78 mills.
Mr. Awet Eyasu made a motion to reduce the millage rate.
Second by Ms. Whitney McGinniss.
With a vote of 3/2/2, abstentions by Mr. Andrew Ziffer and Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr. the motion
to reduce the millage rate failed,
Ms. Whitney McGinniss objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and will
be voted on as an action item.
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Action Item results listed below.
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Motion by Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair.
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Second by Mr. Andrew Ziffer, and a vote of 3/4, the action item failed.
Mr. Andrew Ziffer made a motion to reconsider the reduction of the millage rate.
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Second by Ms. Whitney McGinniss, with a vote of 4/0/3, abstentions by Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.,
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Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D. and Mr. Awet Eyasu, the motion to reconsider the reduction in the millage
rate hearing passed.
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Mr. Awet Eyasu made a motion to reduce the millage rate to 22.68 and to reduce the spending
by 4.5 million.
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With no second, the motion died.
Ms. Whitney McGinniss made a motion to reduce the millage rate to 22.68 and to reduce the
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spending by $4.5 million out of General Administration.
Second by Mr. Awet Eyasu, with a vote of 2/5, opposition by Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair,
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce and Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer.
Motion failed.
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Mrs. Pierce made a motion to vote on the original proposal and to vote on the original
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recommendation.
Second by Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
No: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
No: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
No: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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e. Acceptance of the April 2026 Monthly Financial Report
12.08.e.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance,requested that the DeKalb
County Board of Education accept the April 2026 Monthly Financial Report.
With no objection, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
f. Renewal of Annual Subscription for Tyler Technologies (Not to Exceed $1,153,598)
12.08.f.
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, recommended that the
DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal of the annual subscription for the
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district's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application and related professional services and
development with Tyler Technologies in an amount not to exceed $1,153,598.00. This is a one-
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year agreement.
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Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and will
be voted on as an action item.
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Action Item results listed below.
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Motion made by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Motion seconded by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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Abstain: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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Yes: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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No: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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12.09.
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a. Approval of the Human Resources Monthly Report for June 2026
12.09.a.
Mrs. Tasha Davis-Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the June Human Resources
Report.
With no objection, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
b. Approval of Recommended Employment Contracts for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
12.09.b.
Mrs. Tasha Davis-Mills, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources,
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requested that the Board of Education approve the personnel recommended for employment
contracts for the 2026-2027 academic year as recommended in the annual report submitted to
the Board of Education.
With no objection, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
10. SCHOOLS & LEADERSHIP - No Agenda Item This Month
12.10.
No Agenda Item This Month
11. TEACHING & LEARNING ~ Updated 6.12.2026
12.11.
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a. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Acceleration Academies and the DeKalb
County School District (Not to Exceed $3,000,000) ~ Updated 6.11.2026
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12.11.a.
Mr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching & Learning, requested that
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the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the
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Acceleration Academies and the DeKalb County School District to serve up to 360 students in
an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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b. Purchase of Instructional Materials and Resources (Not to Exceed $9,900,000)
12.11.b.
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Mr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching & Learning, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of previously adopted textbooks,
supplemental resources, textbook management systems, and instructional materials, including
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print and digital resources, from 95 Core, Accelerate Learning, Amira Learning, BFW Publishers,
Capstone, Carnegie Learning, Cengage, CodeHS, Edmentum, eDynamic, Evans & Sutherland,
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Find Your Grind, Follett, Hello World, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Imagine Learning, McGraw
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Hill, Pearson, Progress Learning, Reef Distribution, Savvas, Social Studies School Service, Studies
Weekly, Textbook Warehouse, Transfr, and Vista Higher Learning in an amount not to exceed
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$9,900,000.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
c. RFQ 26-724 K-12 Science Instructional Resources Adoption and Purchase (Not to Exceed
$15,000,000)
12.11.c.
Mr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching & Learning, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the RFQ 26-724 K-12 Science Instructional
Resources adoption and purchase of Gallopade International, Savvas Learning Company LLC,
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McGraw Hill, Cengage Learning Inc, Pearson Education Inc, Bedford, Freeman and Worth,
Oxford University Press, Lazel Inc, Vernier, and Discovery Education. These vendors represent
the most responsive and responsible bidders to provide science 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.
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Grade/Specific Courses Vendor & Resource
K-2 Science Savvas Learning Company LLC
Georgia Elevate Science 2024
3-5 Science Gallopade International
Gallopade Science
6-8 Science Savvas Learning Company LLC
Experience Science for Middle Grades @ 2026
Grades 9-12
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Course Vendor Resource
Astronomy McGraw Hill LLC Explorations: An Introduction to
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Astronomy @2020,9e, Arnry
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Biology Savvas Learning Company LLC Miller & Levine Biology @ 2019
Botany McGraw Hill LLC
PP Stern's Intro to Plant Biology
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Chemistry McGraw Hill LLC Inspire Chemistry
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Physics Savvas Learning Company LLC Experience Physics © 2022
Physical Science
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Environmental Science
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Turn © 2021
Earth Systems
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Human Anatomy/Physiology
Savvas Learning Company LLC
McGraw Hill LLC
Earth Science © 2017
Holes Essentials of Human Anatomy
Forensic Science Cengage Learning, Inc Forensic Science: Fundamentals and
Investigations 3rd Edition
Meteorology No contender submitted in No contender submitted in RFQ-26-724
RFQ-26-724
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Microbiology Pearson Education Inc Microbiology: An Introduction 14e @
2024
Oceanography Cengage Learning, Inc Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine
Science © 10th Edition
AP Biology Bedford, Freeman and Worth Biology for the AP Course (2E)
AP Chemistry Cengage Learning, Inc K12 Chemistry AP @Edition, 11th
Student Edition
AP Environmental Science Cengage Learning, Inc Exploring Environmental Science
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Enhanced AP Edition
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AP Physics I Bedford, Freeman and Worth College Physics for the AP Physics 1 & 2
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AP Physics II Bedford, Freeman and Worth College Physics for the AP Physics 1 & 2
AP Physics C
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Pearson Education Inc Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A
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Strategic Approach 5e With Modern
Physics, 5e @2022 AP Edition
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IB Biology Oxford University Press DP Biology Coursebook
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IB Physics Oxford University Press DP Physics Coursebook
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IB Chemistry Oxford University Press DP Chemistry Coursebook
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Recommended Supplemental Resources
Lazel, Inc. Science 4 Us (Gr K-2)
Gizmos (Gr 4-12)
Vernier Vernier Connections (Gr 3-12)
Discovery Education Pivot Interactives (Gr 9-12)
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
12. WRAP AROUND SERVICES
12.12.
a. Renewal: ReThinkEd., Inc. (Not to Exceed $99,654)
12.12.a.
Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal to
purchase RethinkEd, Inc. High School Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum for an amount
not to exceed $99,654.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
b. Renewal: College AIM, Inc. (Not to Exceed $240,000)
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12.12.b.
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Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the Letter of Agreement
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between College AIM, INC., and the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), for an additional
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year for an amount not to exceed $240,000. The contract renewal is through July 31, 2027, and
will be in accordance with the existing fee structure provided in the vendor's service agreement.
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This request supports Strategic Goal Area 1 Student Academic Success with Equity and Access.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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12.13.
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a. Instructional Resources (Not to Exceed $1,400,000)
12.13.a.
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Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of supplemental instructional
resources and materials, both printed and digital, for the English Learners Department in an
amount not to exceed $1,400,000.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
b. Georgia State University Technical Service Agreement Amendment and Ratification (Year 4 of
5)
12.13.b.
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Mrs. Kiana King, Interim of Student Services, Division of Student Services, requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education approve the amendment and ratification of the Georgia State
University (GSU) School Based Mental Health Services Grant for year 4 of 5. DCSD is the fiscal
agent of the grant and these funds are used to support the recruitment, training, tuition, student
health insurance, graduate research assistantships, professional association memberships,
conference fees, and other school-related costs for newly incoming school psychology graduate
students, practicum students, and interns who will become school psychologists upon graduation
and who will seek to work in the DeKalb County School District upon graduation. This cost
represents year 4 of the 5-year School-Based Mental Health Services Grant that DeKalb County
School District was awarded by the United States Department of Education, in conjunction with
Georgia State University to alleviate the financial burden of graduate school for school
psychology students from underrepresented groups and/or living in communities served by our
school district. Through the grant funding, DCSD was able to hire 2 school psychologists at the
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end of the 24-25 SY and are on track to hire 4 GSU graduates at the end of the 25-26 SY. There
is no financial impact to the general operating budget.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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c. Translations and Interpretation Services (Not to Exceed $1,500,000)
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12.13.c.
Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, requested that
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the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of professional translation and
interpretation services from the following vendors in excess of $100,000 with a combined total
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not to exceed $1,500,000 for the following seven vendors:
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ALTA Language Services
LATN Language Solutions
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Piedmont Global Language Service
Real Time Translation
SeSo, Inc.
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Translation Station, Inc.
Zab Translation Solutions
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
14. ACCESS & OPPORTUNITY
12.14.
a. Athletics
12.14.a.
i. Renewal for Contract RFQ 24-565 for Athletic Trainers for 19 Traditional High Schools
Provided by Northside Hospital (Not to Exceed $1,900,000)
12.14.a.i.
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Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity,
requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the second of four, one-year
renewals for RFQ 24-565 Northside Athletic Trainers provided by Northside Hospital, Inc. in
the amount not to exceed $1,900,000.
With no objection, this item was moved to the consent agenda.
15. ACCOUNTABILITY & RESEARCH
12.15.
a. Level Data Observation and Coaching Platform (Not to Exceed $289,680)
12.15.a.
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Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Research, Division of Accountability &
Research, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal of Level
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Data for the district’s observation, instructional coaching, teacher feedback, and professional
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development processes. The total amount requested for the renewal is not to exceed $289,680.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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16. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS ~ No Agenda Item This Month
12.16.
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a. DONATIONS / GRANTS ~ No Agenda Item This Month
12.16.a.
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17. LEGAL SERVICES
12.17.
a. RISK MANAGEMENT
12.17.a.
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i. Renewal of the District’s Excess Cyber Risk Insurance Policy (Not to Exceed $143,884)
12.17.a.i.
Mr. Glinton R. Darien, Jr., Director of Legal Affairs, Division of Legal Services, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal of the District’s Excess Cyber
Risk Insurance coverage with Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation (“Liberty”), for $143,884.
This cost is an early indication of the renewal quotation. Although not anticipated, the final
quotation from Liberty may decrease.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
ii. Renewal of the District’s Property and Cyber Liability Insurance Policy (Not to Exceed
$2,922,009.28) ~ Updated 6.12.2026
12.17.a.ii.
Mr. Glinton R. Darien, Jr., Director of Legal Affairs, Division of Legal Services, requested that
the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal of the District’s Property and
Cyber Liability Insurance coverage with Alliant Property Insurance Program (“Alliant”), for
$3,263,423.84. $2,922,009.28. This cost is an early indication of the renewal quotation.
Although not anticipated, the final quotation from Alliant may decrease.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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iii. Renewal of the District’s Excess Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance
Policy (Not to Exceed $487,835)
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12.17.a.iii.
Mr. Glinton R. Darien, Jr., Director of Legal Affairs, Division of Legal Services, requested that
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the DeKalb County Board of Education (“Board”) approve the renewal of the District’s Excess
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Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance coverage with Safety National
Casualty Corporation (“Safety National”), for $487,835. This cost is an early indication of the
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renewal quotation. The final quotation from Safety National may decrease.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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b. RFP 26-730 Bond Counsel Legal Services/Agreements with Law Firms (Not to Exceed
$850,000)
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12.17.b.
Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, requested that the DeKalb
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County Board of Education (“Board”) approve the contract Award for RFP 26-730 for the
following law firms, in a not-to-exceed amount of $850,000.
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Holland & Knight LLC; and
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Ms. Whitney McGinniss, objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and will
be voted on as an action item.
Action Item results listed below.
Motion made by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
Motion seconded by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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No: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
No: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
No: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
No: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
c. Dentons Lobbying Month to Month Services Retainer (Not to Exceed 12,000 a Month)
12.17.c.
Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, requested that the DeKalb
County Board of Education (“Board”) approve the engagement of Dentons for professional
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services in the amount not to exceed $12,000 a month, starting on June 30, 2026, on a month-
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to-month basis, for strategic support and lobbying services.
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Ms. Whitney McGinniss, objected to this item. It was removed from the consent agenda and will
be voted on as an action item.
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Action Item results listed below.
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Motion made by: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Motion seconded by: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
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No: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Yes: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
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No: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Abstain: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
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G. AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS & POLICIES
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1. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: BBE: School Board Attorney
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Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, 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 first read at the June 15, 2026, board meeting for stakeholder feedback until June
29, 2026, and be considered for adoption at a future board meeting.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
2. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: IFBG: Internet Acceptable Use
Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, requested that the DeKalb County
Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy IFBG: Acceptable Use to lay on
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the table at the June 15, 2026, board meeting for stakeholder feedback until June 29, 2026, and be
considered for adoption at a future board meeting.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
3. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: New Board Policy: IFBI: Artificial Intelligence
Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, requested that the DeKalb County
Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy IFBI: Artificial Intelligence lay on
the table as a first read at the June 15, 2026, board meeting for stakeholder feedback until June 29,
2026, and be considered for adoption at a future board meeting.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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4. FIRST READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: New Board Policy: IB: Instructional Program
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Goals and Objectives
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Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, requested that the DeKalb County
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Board of Education accept the proposed Board Policy IB: Instructional Program Goals and
Objectives lay on the table at the June 15, 2026, Board Meeting for stakeholder feedback until
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June 29, 2026, and be considered for adoption at a future Board Meeting.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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5. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: DFK: Gifts and Bequests ~
Updated 6.11.2026
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Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, requested that the DeKalb County
Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy DFK: Gifts and Bequests as a
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second read.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
6. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: KEB: Solicitations ~ Updated
6.11.2026
Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, requested that the DeKalb County
Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy KEB: Solicitations as a second
read.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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7. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: CN: Administrative Records ~
Updated 6.11.2026
Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, requested that the DeKalb County
Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy CN: Administrative Records as a
second read.
This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
8. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: JBCC: Student Assignment
Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, requested that the DeKalb County
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Board of Education accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy JBCC: Student Assignment as a
second read.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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9. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: BA: Goals and Objectives
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Mr. H. Eric Hilton, Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services, requested that the DeKalb County
Board of Education accept the proposed draft of Board Policy BA: Goals and Objectives as a second
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read.
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This item was unanimously approved to go on the consent agenda at the top of the meeting.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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H. INFORMATION ITEMS
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1. Capital Improvement & Facilities Update
Provided by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
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I. CONVENE THE BUSINESS MEETING
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With no objections, Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, convened the June 15, 2026, business meeting.
J. CONVENE THE COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION ~ 5:45pm ~ Updated 6.12.2026
At 5:45 pm, Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, convened the Community Input Session.
*Speakers
1. Andres Cardenas
2. Michael Kidd ~ No Show
3. Brittany Dinneen ~ No Show
3. Liat Oren
5. Tricia Aden ~ No Show
6. Esco Eats ~ Request Withdrawn
7. Calvin Holland ~ No Show
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8. Barry Murphy
9. Daniel Sobczak
10. Sundra Burdette
11. Melanie Huaman-Ore
12. Laura Keen
13. Shavella Davis
14. Nancy Kelly
15. Jessica Howell-Edwards
16. Klean-Pro Representative
K. CONSENT AGENDA
With no objections, the consent agenda was approved.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
L. ACTION ITEM(S)
1. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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a. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education
approve the hiring recommendation of Laura S. Neely, Ph.D. to the position of Area 1
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Superintendent in the Office of the Superintendent, as discussed in the executive session.
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Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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b. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education
approve the hiring recommendation of Neill O. Crosslin, Ed.D. to the position of Area 2
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Superintendent in the Office of the Superintendent, as discussed in the executive session.
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Relative Disclosure:
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In accordance with BOE Policy, GAGD-Section G, Mandatory Disclosure by the Superintendent,
Neill O. Crosslin, Ed.D is the candidate recommended for the Area 2 Superintendent position. He
is the spouse of the Senior Coordinator of Counseling, in the Department of Student
Advancement, and the child of a Gifted Teacher at Fairington Elementary School.
Motion made by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Motion seconded by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
c. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education uphold
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the Student Appeal Case #26-15, as discussed in executive session. It is requested that the
DeKalb County Board of Education uphold the Student Appeal Case #26-15, as discussed in
executive session.
Motion made by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Motion seconded by: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
Voting results:
Yes: Ms. Allyson Gevertz
No: Mr. Awet Eyasu
Abstain: Mr. Andrew Ziffer
Yes: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Yes: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
Yes: Tiffany Hogan Ph.D.
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Yes: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
d. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education
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approve the settlement of the Charter School litigation, as discussed in executive session.
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Motion made by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss
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Motion seconded by: Mrs. Deirdre Pierce
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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2. APPROVAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, called for individual motions to approve the Action Items which
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were NOT placed on the consent agenda.
Refer to the following agenda items for the Action Item vote results:
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F.3.a.ii. Contract Renewal ~ RFP 24-552 ~ Gym Floor Maintenance, Repair and Replacement
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Services Contract ~ Floor Care Specialists dba Gameday Floors and Superior Court Systems by
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Floor Action ~ Renewal #2 of 4 (Not to Exceed $2,000,000)
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F.3.a.vii. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Renewal ~ OMNIA Partners Contract #152610 ~
Comprehensive Operational and Janitorial Supplies and Solutions ~ Renewal #2 of 4 (Not to Exceed
$6,500,000)
F.3.a.ix. Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Trust for Public Land (TPL)
until March 31, 2027
F.3.c.ii. Contract Award ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Georgia Statewide Contract ~ Wade Ford
(#99999-SPD-SPD0000218-0001) ~ Administrative Vehicles with Related Options, Equipment, and
Accessories ~ Acquisition of Support Vehicles (Not to Exceed $539,975)
F.4.b. Contract ~ RFQu 24-752-023 ~ Professional Geotechnical, Environmental and Construction
Material Testing Services ~ Matrix Engineering Group Inc. (Matrix) ~ Cross Keys HS Site ~ Material
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Testing and Special Inspection Services (Not to Exceed $491,738)
F.4.c. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ OMNIA Partners Contract #R2416 ~ F. H. Paschen,
S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC ~ Removal of Modular Classroom Trailers (Not to Exceed $500,000)
F.4.d. Contract ~ Change Order No. 1 ~ Winter Construction ~ General Contractor (GC) Services ~
CIP Project 21836 (Not to Exceed $1,300,000) and Amendment No. 2 ~ BRPH ~ AE Services ~
Dresden Elementary School Parking Lot (Not to Exceed $62,250) Not to Collectively Exceed
$1,362,250
F.4.e. Contract Amendment ~ CDH Partners ~ Professional Architectural and Engineering (AE)
Services ~ RFQu 21-752-003 ~ Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #35535 for Stoneview
Elementary School Renovation ~ Amendment No. 4 (Not to Exceed $2,071,146.72)
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F.4.f. E-SPLOST Joint Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement to Continue E-SPLOST
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F.8.d. Adoption of the DeKalb County School District Budget for 2026-2027 (FY27) and Resolution
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for Tax Levy
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F.8.f. Renewal of Annual Subscription for Tyler Technologies (Not to Exceed $1,153,598)
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F.17.b. RFP 26-730 Bond Counsel Legal Services/Agreements with Law Firms (Not to Exceed
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$850,000)
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F.17.c. Dentons Lobbying Month to Month Services Retainer (Not to Exceed 12,000 a Month)
M. ADJOURN
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With no objections, Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair, adjourned the June 15, 2026, work session and
business meeting at 9:35 pm.
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Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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