BUSINESS MEETING
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
6:00PM
J. David Williamson Board Room
Robert R. Freeman Administrative Center
Administrative & Instructional Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
A. CALL TO ORDER
By: Dr. Melvin Johnson, Chair
B. INSPIRATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presented by:Mr. Marshall D. Orson, Board Representative, District #2
C. ROSTER
BOARD MEMBERS:
Dr. Melvin Johnson, Chair
Mr. James L. ‘Jim’ McMahan, Vice Chair
Mr. David Campbell
Dr. Karen D. Carter
Mr. John W. Coleman
Dr. Michael A. Erwin
Mr. Thaddeus Mayfield
Dr. Joyce Morley
Mr. Marshall D. Orson
Mr. Michael L. Thurmond, Interim Superintendent
TEACHER FORUM COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES:
Ms. Inez Colwell
Mr. David High
TEACHER FORM COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES:
Ms. Donna Nelson
Ms. Curlene Pippins
DEKALB AUXILIARY EMPLOYEES FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
Mr. Terrell Short
DEKALB COUNTY PTA COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ms. Marcia Coward
D. RECOGNITIONS
1. Exceptional Children’s Week Proclamation
- Presented by: Dr. Kathleen S. Howe, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Curriculum &
2. Youth Art Month Proclamation
Presented by: Dr. Kathleen S. Howe, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Curriculum &
Instruction
3. Music In Our Schools Month Proclamation
Presented by: Dr. Kathleen S. Howe, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Curriculum &
Instruction
E. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It is requested that the Board of Education adopt the March 20, 2013 business meeting agenda.
Motion by:______Seconded by: ______Vote: ______
F. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- SACS Update
Management & Accountability
- Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Update
G. ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes
Presented by: Mr. Michael L. Thurmond, Interim Superintendent
2. Approval of Financial Monthly Report
Presented by: Mr. Michael J. Perrone, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
3. Approval of Human Resources Monthly Board Report
Presented by: Dr. Tekshia M. Ward-Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer,
Division of Human Resources
4. SPLOST IV Acquisition of Support Service Vehicles
Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations
5. Approval of Resolution to Phase Out Twelve Instructional Facilities
Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations
6. Approval of Plan to Officer Two Surplus Properties for Lease or Sale
Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations
7. Approval to Declare 10 Properties as Surplus
Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations
8. Dunwoody High School Parking Lot Repair and Repaving Contract Award Approval
Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations
9. District Wide Moving Services RFP# 752-13001 Approval
Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations
10. System-Wide Imaging Solution Contract Extension Approval
Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations
11. Approval of Portable Classroom Lease Extension and Purchase - Williams Scotsman
Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations
12. Modular Classroom - ModSpace Lease Extension Approval
Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations
13. Termination of the DeKalb County School District’s status as a plaintiff in The DeKalb
County School District, et al. vs. The Georgia State Board of Education, et al., Case No.
1:13-CV-0544, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
Georgia, Atlanta Division
Presented by: Mr. Marshall D. Orson, Board Representative, District #2
H. AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS & POLICIES: FIRST READING
1. Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy BBFA
Presented by: Mr. Marshall D. Orson, Board Representative, District #2
2. Amendment to the Bylaws & Polices: Board Policy BC
Presented by: Mr. Marshall D. Orson, Board Representative, District #2
- Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy BCBI
- Amendment to the Bylaws & Policies: Board Policy BDC
I. OTHER\BOARD COMMENTS (2 minutes each)
J. ANNOUNCEMENTS
- South DeKalb Parent Council Meeting, 6:30pm, Thursday, March 28, 2013,
- Visual Arts Annual Student & Faculty Art Exhibit, Friday, March 29, 2013,
- DeKalb Board of Education Work Session & Business Meeting, 6:00pm, Monday,
Instructional Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain
K. ADJOURN
It is requested that the Board of Education adjourn the March 20, 2013 business meeting.
Motion by:______Seconded by: ______Vote: ______