Agenda Item
8. SECOND READ: Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy: BA: Goals and Objectives
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 accept the proposed draft of Board Policy BA: Goals and Objectives lay on the table as a second read at the August 10, 2026, board meeting for stakeholder feedback until August 24, 2026, and be considered for adoption at a future board meeting.
Why: This policy is being proposed to provide a governance framework establishing a commitment to providing access and opportunity for students and staff across the district.
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. Glinton R. Darien, Jr., Director of Legal Affairs, Division of Legal Services
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: No Legal Approval Needed
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