A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roster
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Summary: BOARD MEMBERS:
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adopt the agenda for the August 27, 2026 ~ August 28, 2026, 2-day board retreat and executive session.
Motion: __________________
Seconded by: ____________
Vote: _____________________
Motion: __________________
Seconded by: ____________
Vote: _____________________
C. WELCOME & OVERVIEW
D. BOARD TRAINING ~ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ~ Day 1 ~ August 27, 2026
1. Board Training ~ Professional Development with Georgia School Board Association (2 docs)
- Zenda Bowie Final August 2026 DeKalb Presentation 8.26.2026 AID 2057350 Read Text
- August 2026 DeKalb Presentation AID 2056750 Read Text
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Summary: Facilitated by: Ms. Zenda Bowie, Consultant, Georgia School Board Association
2. 2027 Board Meeting Dates, Retreat Dates, and Training
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Summary: Facilitated by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
3. Board Office Updates | Travel & Professional Development Budgets
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Summary: Facilitated by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
4. Board Budgeting Guidelines
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Summary: Facilitated by: Mr. Winston A. Denmark, School Board Attorney, Denmark Ashby Matricardi, Attorneys at Law,
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
5. Legal Services Protocols: Internal vs. External Services
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Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Marissa Key. Acting Chief Legal Officer, Division of Legal Services
E. RECESS DAY 1 ~ BOARD RETREAT
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education recess day one of the August 27, 2026 ~ August 28, 2026, 2-day board retreat and executive session.
Motion by: ___________________
Seconded by: _________________
Vote: ___________
Motion by: ___________________
Seconded by: _________________
Vote: ___________
F. RECONVENE BOARD RETREAT ~ Day 2 ~ August 28, 2026
1. Roster
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Summary: BOARD MEMBERS:
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
Mr. Awet Eyasu, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer
Ms. Whitney McGinniss
Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr.
Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Interim Superintendent of Schools
G. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ~ Day 2 ~ August 28, 2026
1. Strategic Plan Update ~ SY26 Year End Results (1 doc)
- Strategic Plan Presentation AID 2057562 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Pamela McCloud, Director of Organizational Effectiveness, Chief of Staff Division,
Mr. Ennis Harvey, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff Division,
Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services,
Mrs. Ateshia Lester, Acting Chief of Schools, Division of Schools & Leadership,
Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning,
Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Research, Division of Accountability & Research,
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations,
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements,
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
Mr. Ennis Harvey, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff Division,
Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services,
Mrs. Ateshia Lester, Acting Chief of Schools, Division of Schools & Leadership,
Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning,
Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Research, Division of Accountability & Research,
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations,
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements,
Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
2. Trust for Public Land Partnership with DCSD ~ Projects and Parameters (1 doc)
- Trust for Public Land Partnership AID 2057163 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations,
Mr. Jay Wozniak, Trust for Public Land Partnership, and
Ms. Ruth Pimentel, Trust for Public Land Partnership
Mr. Jay Wozniak, Trust for Public Land Partnership, and
Ms. Ruth Pimentel, Trust for Public Land Partnership
3. Public Financing (Bonds, Certificates of Participation (COPs), E-SPLOST) Board of Education Presentation (1 doc)
- Public Financing - Bonds, COPS, ESPLOST VII AID 2056744 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
4. E-SPLOST VI Projects / Funding Status Presentation (1 doc)
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations,
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements
H. ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the August 28, 2026, executive session.
Motion by: ___________________
Seconded by: ________________
Vote: ____________
Motion by: ___________________
Seconded by: ________________
Vote: ____________
I. ACTION ITEM(S)
1. Contract ~ ITB 26-710 ~ Districtwide On-Demand Electrical Services ~ Capital City Electrical Services, LLC ~ Electrical Systems Renovations Project ~ Athletic Stadiums & School Gymnasiums (Not to Exceed $1,339,065) ~ Updated 8.26.2026 (3 docs)
Why: This request is to approve the use of ITB 26-710 Districtwide On-Demand Electrical Contractor Services. Capital City Electrical Services LLC, an approved vendor, will provide district-wide electrical services for the Electrical System Renovations Project.
The current electrical systems in use at DCSD athletic stadiums and gymnasiums are outdated and unsafe. There is a critical need to repair and upgrade the existing electrical systems located at the athletic stadiums and school gymnasiums district wide to meet the current uniform building codes and DeKalb County School District (DCSD) design standards.
Approval of electrical services will address the critical need to make immediate repairs and upgrades.
The current electrical systems in use at DCSD athletic stadiums and gymnasiums are outdated and unsafe. There is a critical need to repair and upgrade the existing electrical systems located at the athletic stadiums and school gymnasiums district wide to meet the current uniform building codes and DeKalb County School District (DCSD) design standards.
Approval of electrical services will address the critical need to make immediate repairs and upgrades.
- Proposal - Capital City Electrical Services, LLC_ Quote_Electrical Renovations_Athletics AID 2054612 Read Text
- Chronology of the Agenda Item_ Electrical Contractor Services Districtwide - Electrical Systems Renovations Project - Athletic Stadiums & School Gymnasiums - REVISED AID 2054613 Read Text
- Quote Capital City Electrical 8.25.26 (Revised) AID 2056865 Read Text
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Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board) approve the use of the ITB 26-710 Districtwide On-Demand Electrical Contractor Services Contract between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and Capital City Electrical Services, LLC, to provide electrical services district-wide for the Electrical System Renovations Project in an amount not to exceed $1,342,065. $1,339,065.
Details: The Division of Operations is requesting approval to utilize DCSD contract ITB 26-710 (Districtwide On-Demand Electrical Services) contractor Capital City Electrical Services, LLC., for the Electrical Systems Renovations Project district wide.
The District’s athletic stadiums were constructed in the 1950s and 1960s. Most still have the original electrical systems. These outdated systems cannot support the current electrical power demand and lack compatibility with new and advanced technology and equipment. The current technology often overloads outdated electrical systems, creating serious safety hazards and lower efficiency.
There have been minimal updates to the current systems. The athletics facilities are valuable assets to the physical education and recreational curriculum of the DeKalb County School District. For the past three years, William “Buck” Godfrey Stadium has hosted the Geogia High School Athletics (GHSA) Regional Track and Field Meet, placing a statewide lens on the DCSD facility.
Due to the immediate need to make the repairs, utilizing an approved contractor on the previously approved ITB 26-710(On-Demand Electrical Services) will expedite completing the project.
The District’s athletic stadiums were constructed in the 1950s and 1960s. Most still have the original electrical systems. These outdated systems cannot support the current electrical power demand and lack compatibility with new and advanced technology and equipment. The current technology often overloads outdated electrical systems, creating serious safety hazards and lower efficiency.
There have been minimal updates to the current systems. The athletics facilities are valuable assets to the physical education and recreational curriculum of the DeKalb County School District. For the past three years, William “Buck” Godfrey Stadium has hosted the Geogia High School Athletics (GHSA) Regional Track and Field Meet, placing a statewide lens on the DCSD facility.
Due to the immediate need to make the repairs, utilizing an approved contractor on the previously approved ITB 26-710(On-Demand Electrical Services) will expedite completing the project.
Financial impact: The total budget for this project is allocated from the cost code (100.2600.571500.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000 Land Improvement) under the Division of Operations General Fund Budget in the not to exceed amount of $1,342,065. $1,339,065.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Keith Ball, Executive Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478
Mr. Keith Ball, Executive Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Pending approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
2. APPROVAL OF AN ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
J. ADJOURN
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Summary: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education adjourn the August 27, 2026 - August 28, 2026, 2-day board retreat and executive session.
Motion by: _______________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Vote: ____________
Motion by: _______________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Vote: ____________
No agenda items found.