The DeKalb County Board of Education shall faithfully execute all powers and duties assigned to it by the Constitution and laws of Georgia. The Board’s powers and duties include but are not limited to the following:
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Enact policies for the efficient and effective governance of the District.
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Select, hire, and evaluate the Superintendent.
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Approve an annual budget.
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Review and approve financial reports and audits.
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Set the Local educational millage rate as necessary for the operation of the District and its schools.
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With the input of the Superintendent and staff, establish policies to strengthen the academic achievement of all students in the District.
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Working with the Superintendent and staff, periodically evaluate the District’s strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for continuous improvement.
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Periodically conduct a self-assessment of the Board’s governance and performance.
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Work with the Superintendent to ensure that all employment decisions are based on individual merit, without regard to family, political, or other connections.
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Work Enact policies for progressive discipline in student matters, resorting to suspension and expulsion of students only as necessary to ensure safety in the schools.
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Work with the Superintendent to ensure that adequate facilities are available to educate all students in the District.
Legal References
- Ga. Const. Art. VIII, § V, Para. V — Power of boards to contract with each other (Lexis)
- Ga. Const. Art. VIII, § VI, Para. I — Local taxation for education (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0049 — Standards for local board of education members (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0050 — County school districts; county board for each county (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0057 — Organization of LBOEs; chairperson and secretary; quorum; record of proceedings (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0059 — [Effective until June 30, 2027. See note.] Rules; regulation of face masks (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0060 — Consolidation of county schools (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0074 — Solicit and accept donations for educational purposes (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0151 — General and career education programs; purpose; authorized programs (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0182 — Program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits; maximum class size; reporting requirements; application to specific school years (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0211 — Annual contract; disqualifying acts; job descriptions (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0211.1 — Clearance certificates issued by the Professional Standards Commission relating to fingerprint and criminal background checks (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0390 — Power of county boards (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0430 — Issuance and retirement of county schoolhouse bonds (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0520 — Acquiring and disposing of school sites; building, repairing, renting, and furnishing schoolhouses (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0521 — Power of condemnation (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0730 — Corporal punishment (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0750 — Public School Disciplinary Tribunal Act - short title (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0940 — Grounds/procedure for terminating or suspending contract of employment (Fair Dismissal Act) (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-1160 — Local boards to be tribunals to determine school law controversies; appeals; special provisions for disabled children (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 36-09-0002 — Control and disposal of county property (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 50-01-0011 — Proof of COVID vaccination for government services not prohibited; exceptions (Lexis)