Tuesday, July 12, 2011

CEO Ellis Responds - States No Oversight or Authority Over the School System


6/28/11

Dear CEO Mr. Ellis,

We have been appalled at the lack of notice and impropoer notice that DeKalb County Schools has give us as parents to speak out against the proposed cell towers slated for 12 of our schools. We have not even been privy to the dollar amounts or the agreement terms. All meetings have been in secret for close to a year now while, just before Summer ends, the board will vote and they are expected to have zero input as far as public comments. 

We are assuming the school board will approve the towers, but we would like to know how do we stay involved when the issue goes to the next level?   How can we be informed when the Brockett Elementary School tower will be discussed for zoning so that we might finally have the chance to voice our concerns?
Thanks, Mr. Ellis, for your time.  We look fowrad to your reply,

C and P Miller

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7/11/11

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Miller,

Your email has been received in the Office of CEO Burrell Ellis. Thank you for writing and sharing your concerns.

Regarding the DeKalb School System, this is a separate governing agency from county government, and CEO Ellis does not have any oversight or authority over the school system. Responses to your inquiries about the school system may be better addressed by one of the elected school board members or the acting school superintendent for DeKalb, Ms. Ramona Tyson. Contact information for the School System can be found at http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/.
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Nina A. Hall | Special Assistant to
CEO Burrell Ellis, DeKalb County Government
330 W. Ponce de leon, Decatur, GA 30030
office: (404) 371-6304 | fax: (404) 371-6291 |

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