Agenda Item
b. Memorandum of Agreement with Communities In Schools of Atlanta, Inc. for Integrated Student Support Services (Not to Exceed $500,000)
Summary: Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Communities In Schools of Atlanta, Inc. (CIS) and the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) for a total amount not to exceed $500,000. This funding will support the delivery of community-based, integrated student support services at eight identified schools during the 2026-2027 school year.
Why: Communities In Schools of Atlanta, Inc. is a research-based partner dedicated to improving student outcomes through integrated student support services. The organization provides evidence-based interventions designed to strengthen academic achievement, improve attendance, increase student engagement, and promote post-secondary success.
The requested funding will support the placement of Communities In Schools (CIS) site coordinators at eight identified schools: Clarkston High School, Columbia High School, Cross Keys High School, Stone Mountain High School, Towers High School, Columbia Middle School, Ronald E. McNair Middle School, and Stone Mountain Middle School. Site coordinators will provide targeted interventions, coordinate wraparound services, and connect students and families with school and community-based resources to address barriers to learning. This agreement also expands services to three additional schools during the 2026-2027 school year, strengthening continuity of support across feeder patterns and better addressing the identified needs of students, families, and the surrounding community. Expanding services will enhance the continuum of academic, social-emotional, and wraparound support, creating a seamless network of resources as students transition between grade levels while responding to the unique needs of each school community.
Communities In Schools of Atlanta, Inc. successfully met the goals and contractual deliverables established under the previous agreement. The organization remains committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based integrated student support services that improve student outcomes through coordinated case management, strategic partnerships, and comprehensive school and community resources.
Details: Communities In Schools of Atlanta, Inc. will partner with the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) to implement the evidence-based CIS Model, delivering comprehensive, school-based integrated student supports designed to remove barriers to student success. The CIS Model is grounded in a continuous improvement framework that includes comprehensive needs assessment, strategic planning, coordinated delivery of integrated student support, ongoing progress monitoring, and evaluation of student and program outcomes. Through this partnership, CIS will provide intensive case management services to identify at-risk students, connecting them with individualized academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and basic need support. By coordinating school and community resources, CIS will help students overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance and engagement, strengthen academic performance, and increase their likelihood of remaining on track for grade promotion and high school graduation. This integrated approach fosters equitable access to resources and services that support students' long-term academic success and overall well-being. It is important to note that Stone Mountain Elementary School and Flat Shoals Elementary School currently receive CIS services through funding provided by the Georgia Department of Education under their designation as Comprehensive Support and Improvement Tier IV schools. Accordingly, funding for these schools is not included in this request, as they are supported through a separate funding source.
Financial impact: Title IV Funding: 462.2100.530000.03222.7020.1779.8010.090.2026 - ($210,000)
General Fund: 100.2300.530000.00011.8720.9990.8010.092.0000 - ($290,000)
Contact: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity, 678.676.0485
Dr. Latashia W. Searcy, Ed.D., Executive Director of Student Mentorship and Partnerships, Division of Access & Opportunity, 404.808.8874
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
Memorandum of Agreement between
Communities In Schools of Atlanta and
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2026-2027
This Memorandum of Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) commences on the __17th______day
of ____August___2026 for the establishment of an understanding by and between the following: the DeKalb County
School District, which is organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia, (hereinafter referred to as
“DCSD”) and Communities In Schools of Atlanta, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “CIS”), a nonprofit corporation duly
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia.
WHEREAS, the mission of CIS is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in
school and achieve in life.
WHEREAS, CIS and DCSD value collaborative efforts to deliver community-based integrated student services through
the implementation of the Communities In Schools Model of Service Delivery, a true and correct copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” and incorporated herein by reference (hereinafter referred to as the “Program”);
WHEREAS, DCSD has agreed to pay to CIS $290,000.00, as described by the table below. (See Exhibit D: Payment
Schedule);
School FY 27 Rate * CIS General Fund DeKalb Net Fees
1. Clarkston High School 165,000 (95,000) $70,000
2. Columbia High School 85,000 (45,000) $40,000
3. Cross Keys High School 165,000 (95,000) $70,000
4. Stone Mountain High School 165,000 (95,000) $70,000
5. Towers High School 85,000 (45,000) $40,000
Total $665,000 $(375,000) $290,000
* The FY27 Rate offers a complete package reflecting our commitment to delivering unparalleled services
in our schools. It encompasses the expenses related to programming in DeKalb County Schools. CIS of
Atlanta pledges to cover any extra costs beyond the offered rate above, ensuring our collaboration
remains both beneficial and enduring.
WHEREAS, an Agreement between CIS and DCSD is needed to specify and define the understanding of the Parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements contained herein, and for
other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as
follows:
I. Term of Agreement
The services to be performed under this Agreement shall commence on the effective date of this agreement and
terminate absolutely and without further obligation on the part of any party June 30, 2027.
II. This contract shall not be deemed to create a debt of DCSD for the payment of any sum beyond the fiscal
year of execution or, in the event of a renewal, beyond the fiscal year of such renewal.
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III. Obligations of Parties:
Communities In Schools of Atlanta will DeKalb County School District will
1. Designate CIS Director of Programs as the liaison to 1. Designate a staff member at DCSD as the liaison to
DCSD. This liaison will ensure that CIS has access and CIS. This liaison will assist CIS’s access and ongoing
ongoing communication with the appropriate communication with the appropriate departments and
departments and persons that are persons that are necessary for support of this
necessary for support of this collaboration. collaboration.
2. 2. Hire and provide full-time Site Coordinators to 2. Provide appropriate workspace for the CIS Site
provide the services identified on Appendix “1” hereto Coordinator, including office space, access to the
collectively, “Services”) at: Internet, fax machine, and a telephone line.
1. Clarkston High School
2. Columbia High School
3. Towers High School
4. Cross Keys High School
5. Stone Mountain High School
3. Prior to any student contact, require each employee 3. Verify CIS staff or volunteers working in the school
or volunteer who provides direct Services, supervises have received the required criminal background
Services, has contact with students or comes onto checks.
DCSD property will have undergone the same criminal
background check, within the last 365 days, as required
of DCSD employees, in addition to any mandatory
background check performed by CIS for employees and
volunteers, and has obtained a valid DCSD identification
Additionally, CIS agrees that any individual charges
against such persons may be deemed unacceptable in
DCSD’s sole discretion regardless of whether dismissed,
expunged, sealed, removed from a record, treated as a
“first offender” action, or if the matter has not been
prosecuted (nolle prosequi or dead docketed).
CIS agrees to maintain an up-to-date list of the full legal
names and contact information of employees or
volunteers. This list will be furnished to DCSD upon
request. CIS will also maintain a copy of government-
issued photo identification (driver’s license, passport,
government identification card, etc.) for every volunteer
or employee that has any contact with a student. Upon
receipt and evaluation of DCSD’s background check
results, DCSD may demand that an individual have no
contact with DCSD students or parents or otherwise be
barred from performing Services hereunder. Any failure
by CIS to ensure that every CIS employee who works
full-time in a DCSD school receives a criminal records
background check through DCSD may result in the
immediate termination of this Agreement. Any failure by
CIS to ensure that every CIS representative or volunteer
who works part-time or visits a DCSD school receives a
criminal records background check through CIS or its
partner organizations or volunteer agency may result in
the immediate termination of this Agreement.
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4. Work with administrators, parents, and the 4. Assist and advise CIS in identifying at-risk
community at each school to complete the annual populations within DCSD by sharing relevant student
needs assessment to determine needed resources and data and the school's annual improvement plans, as
Services as shown in the CIS Model and in Appendix 1. permitted by state and federal law, including but not
limited to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act,
5. Develop a CIS annual site operations plan as 20 Work
5. U.S.C.with
§1232g.
CIS to identify appropriate performance
provided in Appendix 1 and which contains the measures by which the effectiveness of the services
measurable performance benchmarks set forth in delivered can be evaluated.
Appendix 2 for each school year by which the
effectiveness of the services delivered can be
evaluated.
6. Keep all student records and information obtained 6. Require and receive written consent from the
in a secure location preventing access by unauthorized parent/guardian/Student 18 years old or older for
individuals. CIS agrees that any personally identifiable participation in CIS programming and for DCSD to
student information and educational records as defined release or share data of participating students with
pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy CIS.
Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g and the Georgia Student Data
Privacy, Accessibility and Transparency Act, O.C.G.A. § DCSD will make relevant student data available to CIS
20-2-660 et seq., as well as any other confidential in a timely manner for monitoring and evaluating
information of DCSD that CIS may come in contact student progress and allow CIS to enter relevant
with, will be deemed to have been received in student data into the CIS data management system,
confidence and will be used only for the provision of fully contingent upon CIS’s strict compliance with this
Services by CIS pursuant to this Agreement. Without Agreement as well as state and federal law
the written permission of the parent/guardian/Student safeguarding the privacy of such student information,
18 years old or older, CIS agrees not to disclose to any including O.C.G.A. Title 20 and the Family Educational
third parties any student information including the Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g.
identity of the student or the fact that the student is
receiving or is eligible for Services. DCSD will not In the case of any breach of student privacy by CIS,
release any educational records or personally DCSD is under no obligation to provide further student
identifiable student information to CIS without an information and may immediately terminate the
appropriate and completed authorization. Agreement.
CIS agrees to use the same means it uses to protect Provided that CIS has complied with the requirements
its own confidential information, but in no event less of O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72(a) (34), DCSD will provide CIS
than commercially reasonable means, to prevent the with notice prior to disclosing any of CIS’s trade
disclosure and unauthorized use and to protect the secrets as permitted by such section of the Act.
confidentiality of all Student information and other
confidential information. CIS expressly acknowledges
and agrees that the breach, or threatened breach, by
it of any provision of this section may cause DCSD to
be irreparably harmed and that DCSD may not have
an adequate remedy at law. Therefore, DCSD will be
entitled as a matter of right to seek injunctive relief to
prevent the CIS from commencing or continuing such
a breach without having to post a bond or other
security and without having to prove the inadequacy
of any other available remedies. Nothing in this
section will be deemed to limit or abridge any other
remedy available to DCSD at law or in equity or under
this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement,
CIS will turn over to DCSD all Student records of the
District’s Students to whom CIS has provided Services
under this Agreement.
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CIS understands and agrees that DCSD must comply
with the Georgia Open Records Act OCGA § 50-18-70
et. seq. (the “Act”) and release public documents as
defined by the Act upon request, including this
Agreement and all records prepared and maintained in
relation to this Agreement.
However, the OCGA § 50-18-2(a) exempts students’
educational records which shall be kept confidential as
required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA), its supporting regulations, and Georgia
law.
CIS shall comply with all provisions of the Act and
make records received or maintained by CIS in the
performance of Services or functions on behalf of
DCSD available for public inspection upon request but
only to the extent required by the Act.
Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason,
CIS shall promptly return to DCSD or destroy all
personally identifiable student information in its
possession, except such information or documentation
which it is legally required to maintain.
7. Collect the types of data at the student level as 7. Support the evaluation of CIS programming and
identified in (Exhibit B: CIS Evaluation Requirements provide regular access to Student data as identified in
and Assurances.) Exhibit B via secure file data transfer at agreed upon
intervals with CIS of Atlanta: CIS Evaluation
Requirements and Assurances following the receipt of
written parental consent for the release of such
information and student participation in the CIS
program.
In the case of any breach of Student privacy by CIS,
DCSD is under no obligation to provide student
information pursuant to this Agreement.
8. Provide an orientation and ongoing training as 8. Provide ongoing communication to CIS on school
requested by DCSD for staff, school faculty, volunteers system policies and procedures that could impact the
and partners. provision of Services hereunder.
9. In the event of an issue arising with a CIS employee 9. Work with CIS to resolve any issues arising with CIS
or volunteer, ensure that the assigned CIS Program school site employees as needed to the satisfaction of
Manager will promptly investigate and resolve the DCSD.
matter to the reasonable satisfaction of DCSD and CIS.
CIS agrees to cooperate fully with DCSD and to comply
with all reasonable requests with regard to the
evaluation of Services under this Agreement and the
completion and timely submission of forms and
information requested.
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10. Provide day-to-day programmatic and operational 10. If an emergency, as determined by DCSD
supervision and support necessary for delivery of personnel or other appropriate authority occurs at
Services as outlined in the school's annual site DCSD, ensure that the principal will direct CIS's staff
operations plan. as he/she deems appropriate and necessary under the
circumstances, until the emergency conditions have
subsided. In the event a CIS Staff member is injured,
he/she will contact CIS to follow guidelines for
reporting injury according to CIS policy.
11. Perform annual written performance reviews for all 11. Ensure that principal or designee at participating
CIS staff assigned to the school. CIS will seek input school will cooperate with CIS by providing honest
from appropriate DCSD staff including the principal or feedback on the performance of the individual CIS
designee of each school to which the CIS employee is employee assigned to his/her school and on the
assigned. performance of the program overall.
12. Comply with all applicable Federal, State and local
health, safety and civil rights laws and provide services
consistent with these laws including by not limited to,
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
CIS will not discriminate against or deny participation
or the provision of services to any student on the basis
of race, religion, national origin, sex, or disability. CIS
will document compliance with the above laws.
13. Ensure that all Services provided under this 13. Allow CIS to provide Services to students that are
Agreement will be secular, neutral and non-ideological secular, neutral and non-ideological in content.
in content.
14. Not allow any student to participate who has not 14. Provide potential participants with such required
completed all forms required by DCSD including, but DCSD documentation, including a waiver and a form
not limited to, a DCSD approved permission form permitting release of educational information by DCSD
which includes a waiver and a form permitting release to CIS.
of educational information by DCSD to CIS.
15. Immediately report to the Department of Family 15. Ensure that Professional Development trainings
and Children Services (DFCS) any suspected child offered by DCSD will also be made available to CIS
abuse or neglect of any DCSD student(s) and share Staff and volunteers and maintain records of such staff
the report with the principal or DCSD designee and volunteers who have completed such training.
immediately thereafter. Reports of abuse must also be
reported pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-7-5. Such reports
will be made orally and in writing with as much
information about any suspected abuse as may be
practicable under the circumstances. No later than
within ten (10) business days from the date of the
execution of this agreement, all new CIS personnel
(including employees and volunteers) serving Students
must participate in the mandatory reporter training,
which is available online from DCSD, and confirm
completion by notifying DCSD’s indicated designee.
IV. Termination of Agreement
A. This Agreement may be terminated as follows:
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1. DCSD may terminate this Agreement without cause upon sixty (60) day written notice to CIS. Such
termination will not release or relieve DCSD of its responsibilities for payment to CIS of expenses and
coordination fees for the full term of this Agreement.
2. DCSD may also terminate this Agreement without prior notice if CIS breaches any of the material obligations
and terms hereof.
3. This Agreement may be terminated at any time in writing upon the mutual agreement of the parties. This
Agreement will terminate in any event at the end of the term, unless sooner terminated as provided for in
this section.
B. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, CIS agrees to promptly return to DCSD or destroy (with
such destruction confirmed in writing) any educational records of DCSD students, any other documents or
information containing or including any personally identifiable student information, or any other DCSD
property, and to return the aforementioned DCSD property in substantially the same condition as it was when
received with the exception of the normal wear and tear.
C. In the event this Agreement is terminated by DCSD with cause, which shall include a breach by CIS of its
material obligations under this Agreement, prior to the end of the original term (i.e., the end of the school
year during which this Agreement is signed), CIS will promptly refund to DCSD any amounts paid by DCSD
that which were not earned by CIS. The fees payable hereunder shall be deemed earned by CIS on a pro-
rata basis for each school day during the original term hereof.
V. Insurance
CIS will procure and maintain general liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with an
aggregate of $3,000,000 for any claims for injury or damage which may arise out of the services provided or performed
under this Agreement. DCSD shall be named as an “Additional Insured” for all insurance policies required in this
Agreement. An approved Certificate of Insurance evidencing the acquired insurance and the Additional Insured shall be
provided to DCSD prior to the commencement of services by CIS under this Agreement.
VI. Modification, Controlling Law, Authority and Validity of Agreement
A. This Agreement and its exhibits constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and may not be modified or amended without the signed written agreement of the parties.
B. This Agreement will be interpreted under and governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. In the event of
any dispute arising out of this Agreement, the parties hereby irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction
and venue for any litigation related to such suit in the Superior Court of DeKalb County, Georgia.
C. CIS and DCSD agree and acknowledge that each is acting as an independent contractor of the other and that
neither party will have the authority to incur any financial obligation on behalf of, or to enter into any contract
or agreement binding upon, the other, and neither party has or will have authority to sell, pledge, transfer or
otherwise dispose of any assets of the other Party. Specifically, CIS and any person providing services
hereunder will not be an agent of DCSD and CIS will be solely responsible for all costs and expenses of
providing services hereunder over and above the amounts paid by DCSD.
D. Should any section, paragraph, clause, provision, sentence, word or any other part of this Agreement, for any
reason, be declared or held invalid, such invalidity will not affect the validity of the remaining portion thereof,
which remaining portion will remain in full force and effect as if this Agreement had been executed with the
invalid portion thereof eliminated.
E. No party may assign this Agreement, or any part of this Agreement, or any rights, duties or obligations arising
under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties. Any attempted assignment
without such prior written consent will be void and of no force or effect.
F. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all
counterparts so executed shall constitute one Agreement binding on all Parties.
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VII. Notice
All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given (A) Notice to Director
of Purchasing with a copy (not constituting notice) (B) immediately if delivered personally, (C) five business days after
it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (D) one day after receipt is
electronically confirmed (it being agreed that an automated reply shall not constitute confirmation), if sent by facsimile
or e-mail, in each case, to the applicable party at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall
be specified by like notice):
If CIS:
Communities In Schools of Atlanta, Inc.
101 Marietta Street, Suite 2800
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Attention: Frank Brown
Facsimile: (404) 877.1938
E-Mail:fbrown@cisatlanta.org
With a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
Alston & Bird LLP
Attn: Brian Harvel
1201 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
If to DCSD: DeKalb County School District
Attn: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III
Superintendent
DeKalb County School District
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30236
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED BY:
Communities In Schools of Atlanta:
By: ____________________________
Name: Frank Brown, Esq.
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: ____, 2026
DeKalb County School District:
By: ____________________________
Name: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III
Title: Interim Superintendent
Date: ____, 2026
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Exhibit A: The CIS Model Service Delivery
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The key elements of the CIS Model include:
1. CIS Site Team
The CIS site team is led by a CIS Site Coordinator responsible for planning and managing all CIS
operations at the site and providing all Services. The site coordinator works closely with school
administrators, staff and teachers in this effort. The remaining part of the team may include varied
combinations of additional CIS staff, reassigned or repositioned staff, partners and volunteers, each with
defined roles and responsibilities based on CIS site operations plans.
2. Annual Needs Assessment
Each year CIS identifies needs based on multiple sources of data. These may include data collected by
DCSD and schools as part of overall school improvement initiatives, surveys and discussions with
staff, parents and students, and evaluation results from the previous year. Needs are prioritized in
consultation with school administrators and are used as the foundation for site operations planning.
3. Annual Site Operations Planning
Each year the CIS site team develops a comprehensive site operation plan to address identified needs. The
plan includes measurable objectives, as well as procedures for delivering Levels One and Two services,
monitoring and adjusting services, and evaluating and reporting effectiveness.
4. Delivery of Evidence-Based Services
According to the site operations plan, widely accessible Level One services are provided to help address
identified school-wide needs or to build and reinforce student assets. Targeted and sustained Level Two
services are provided for specific students who are identified as having the greatest risk of eventually
dropping out of school. Level Two services are provided based on individualized assessments and plans. CIS
Total Quality System standards define the frequency and saturation levels of services required for full
implementation of the CIS Model.
5. Monitoring and Adjusting Services
According to the site operations plan, the CIS site team regularly monitors and adjusts services as needed to
maximize effectiveness and impact. The team also provides regular progress reports to school and affiliate
leadership.
6. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Services
According to the site operations plan and the affiliate’s uniform data collection system, the CIS site team
implements a systematic data collection plan to evaluate the effectiveness of services on achieving school-wide
goals and addressing the needs of individual students, which goals and metrics are set forth in Appendix 2.
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7. Annual Reporting
The CIS Atlanta Leadership provides annual reports no later than August 1, 2024, unless there is a
district or state delay in data sharing. These reports are instrumental in planning site services for the
following year, as well as contributing to affiliate level reports for partners, the state office (if
appropriate) and the national office.
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Exhibit B:
Communities in Schools
Evaluation Requirements and Assurances
1. In compliance with CIS National Accreditation standards, CIS of Atlanta is required to collect data
on students to whom they provide case-management services, including data on students who
have exited the program and, in some cases, non-participants. The following data elements are
required:
• Unique student identifier
• Grade level
• Age
• Ethnicity
• Gender
• Free/reduced price lunch status
• Zip code
• English language learner (ELL) status
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) status
• Risk factors
• State test scores if applicable
• District benchmark tests, if available
• Grades
• Courses failed
• Credits earned
• Attendance
• Discipline records — ISS, OSS, disciplinary incidents
• Graduation data including plans for post-secondary education, if available
• Dropout data
• Retention data
• Parental engagement data
• Survey data (teachers, students, parents, etc.)
2. Tier II and Tier III (case-management) service delivery by CIS, including type of service and
service level.
3. Tier I (schoolwide) service delivery, including type of service and number of students served. The
following data elements are required:
• School-wide attendance rate
• Behavior- Suspension rate
• 4-year and 5-year graduation rate
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Exhibit C:
LIST OF SCHOOLS
2026-2027
1. Clarkston High School
2. Columbia High School
3. Cross Keys High School
4. Stone Mountain High School
5. Towers High School
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Exhibit D:
DeKalb County School District
Schedule for Payment of Services: 2026-2027
Communities In Schools of Atlanta will provide a monthly data report to DCSD, along
with a monthly invoice for services rendered. CIS Atlanta will provide all necessary ACH
Authorization to DeKalb County School District to process payments. Invoices are
submitted monthly along with Monthly Program Data Reports. The payment schedule for
the contracted amount of $290,000.00 is as follows:
Payment Due Dates Payment Amount
September 15, 2026 $29,000.00
October 15, 2026 $29,000.00
November 15, 2026 $29,000.00
December 15, 2026 $29,000.00
January 15, 2027 $29,000.00
February 15, 2027 $29,000.00
March 15, 2027 $29,000.00
April 15, 2027 $29,000.00
May 15, 2027 $29,000.00
June 15, 2027 $29,000.00
____________________________________________________________________
Total $290,000.00
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Appendix 1 – Services
During the term hereof, CIS shall provide the following services pursuant to the Agreement:
• Conduct a Needs Assessment to analyze multiple data points to determine the needs of the
individual students, school, and community
• Utilize the data from the Needs Assessment to identify the tiered supports that will be offered
to Clarkston High School, Columbia High School, Cross Keys High School, Stone Mountain High
School and Towers High School.
Tier I: School Wide Services
Tier II: Targeted Programs
Tier III: Individualized Support
• Create a Support Plan for each student on the assigned caseload and school
• Coordinate additional community-based supports for Clarkston High School, Columbia High
School, Cross Keys High School, Stone Mountain High School, and Towers High School that are in
alignment with the school's Graduation Rate Improvement Plan which is an extension of the
School's Improvement Plan
• Provide quarterly written updates on assigned caseload to include data on the tiered supports
offered to
• Present an annual evaluation that will include data on the success of the tiered supports
provided to the identified students on caseload
• Serve a caseload that meets CIS caseload saturation which consists of at-risk students identified
by the principal and/or advisory support team (i.e., insufficient credits for graduation,
attendance, discipline, home-family challenges, etc.).
• Serve a caseload of 30-65 high school students with a focus on social emotional learning,
building caring relationships, and preparing for academic success in high school.
• Conduct individual and group integrated supports to include:
o Conduct home visits
o Conduct activities to improve their academic progress
o Monitor academic performance, attendance, and discipline
o Contact parents to perform status checks
o Conduct parent engagement activities
o Collaborate with Counselors to ensure students participate in credit recovery
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Appendix 2 – Program Goals and Metrics
Attendance
• 85% overall average attendance rate for case-managed students
• 65% of case-managed students will have an attendance rate of 90% or higher
Behavior
• 80% of the case-managed students will receive no In-School or Out-of-School Suspensions
Core Courses
• 85% of the case-managed students will fail no more than one core class during the 2026-2027
school year.
• 75% of case-managed students will pass all core courses
Promotion/Graduation
• 90% of case-managed students will remain in school
• 90% of case-managed students will be promoted to the next grade.
School Goals and Student Support Plan Goals
• 80% of school goals set will be achieved or show improvement
• 80% of student goals set will be achieved or show improvement
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