Agenda Item
d. Testing Assessments, Licenses, and Materials for Gifted Education (Not to Exceed $905,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of assessments, licenses, and materials for the gifted identification process from Riverside Insights, Scholastic Testing Services and NCS Pearson in an amount not to exceed $905,000.
Why: In compliance with the Georgia Department of Education SBOE Rule 160-4-2-.38 Education Programs for Gifted Students Evaluation and Eligibility, the use of state approved assessments in DeKalb County School District’s gifted identification process will increase the number of students considered for gifted services thus closing the gap of the underrepresentation of minority, Special Education, English Learners, and/or low socio-economic groups for placement in state funded programs.
Details: The DeKalb County School District will purchase assessments, licenses, and materials to support the academic success of students served through the Division of Student Services in accordance to Board Policy DJE (III.D.3.g).
Financial impact: The total financial impact for SY2026-2027 is not to exceed the amount of $905,000.00. General funds will be used to purchase these resources.
Charge code:
100.2213.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Contact: Presented by: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, (678) 676-0418
Mrs. Emmika Atkinson, Senior Coordinator for Gifted Education
Mrs. Kristen Drake, Senior Coordinator for Gifted Education
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic:
Division of Student Services Assessments, Licenses, and Materials
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(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
Date of request: ___________
7/08/26 8/10/26
Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
Requesting the approval to purchase assessments, licenses, and
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
materials to be used in the district’s gifted identification process to increase the number of students being considered for gifted services during the FY2026-2027.
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PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
Purchase of assessments, licenses, and materials in accordance to Board Policy DJE (III.D.3.g).
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
Not to Exceed $905,000.00
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Board Agenda Item, Quotes, 2026-2027 Instructional Resources Summary
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Mrs. Donyell Atkinson, Senior Coordinator Gifted Education
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
emmika_atkinson@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________ 678-676-0175
Telephone: ____________________________________
Gifted Education Department-Division of Student Services
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Mrs. Kiana King
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _______________________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-OR- (check one only)
Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept.
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel ____________________________________
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________
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