WIRELESS IS ON THE AGENDA (I-9): School Board Meeting Tonight (Streamed Live)

Tune in to the Board meeting Tonight, January 7, 6 PM

Posted on January 6, 2013by dekalbschoolwatch

Tune in Monday at 6:00 PM to the DEKALB BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION & MEETING. 

You can stream it online [click here] or watch live on PDS Comcast 24. Or for some real fun – go in person!

NOTICE OF DEKALB BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGSThe DeKalb Board of Education will hold the following meetings on Monday, January 7, 2013:

4:30pm Called Meeting to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing legal and personnel and matters – Cabinet Room/J. David Williamson Board Room

6:00pm Work Session & Meeting
J. David Williamson Board Room
Robert R. Freeman Administrative & Instructional Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Meeting information can be accessed online by going to: www.dekalb.k12.ga.us, click on Leadership, go to eBoard Home Page and click on the date for the meeting agenda\information.

BOARD MEMBERS:
Dr. Eugene P. ‘Gene’ Walker, Chair
Ms. Sarah Copelin-Wood
Mr. Jesse ‘Jay’ Cunningham, Jr.
Ms. Donna G. Edler
Ms. Nancy T. Jester
Mr. James L. ‘Jim’ McMahan
Mr. Marshall D. Orson
Dr. Pamela A. Speaks
Dr. Melvin Johnson

Dr. Cheryl L. H. Atkinson, Superintendent

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS (GTCO-ATL comments in red)

1. Marilyn Walton
2. Ike Hall  (politician??)
3. Monica Foderingham (Magnet Advisory Board)
4. Jordan Brown 
5. Marla Kelly
6. Carla Weston-Brown
7. John Evans  (NAACP)
8. Jamila Crenchaw
9. Loreen Booker-Brown (SW DeKalb parent, redistricting)
10. Derrick Thomas
11. Amy Trocchi (Briarlake Parent who has been against the cell towers)
12. Marcia Coward (PTA Head)
13. Khalid Muhammad Ali Farrakhan (African-American activist) 
14. Charlie Hardnett

AGENDA

F. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
1. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2013 Calendar Year
Presented by: Dr. Eugene P. ‘Gene’ Walker, Board Chair

G. ACTION ITEMS

1. Establishment of Dates & Times of DeKalb Board of Education Meetings for 2013 Presented by: Board Chair-Elect

2. Official Functions of the Board for Calendar Year 2013
Presented by: Board Chair-Elect

H. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

I. REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE JANUARY 14, 2013 BUSINESS MEETING

1.  Approval of MinutesPresented by: Dr. Cheryl L.H. Atkinson, Superintendent

2.  Approval of Financial Monthly ReportPresented by: Mr. Michael J. Perrone, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance

3.  Approval of Human Resources Monthly ReportPresented by: Dr. Tekshia M. Ward-Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of Human Resources

4.  Purchase of Multicultural Libraries for Schools Serving English Learners (ELs)Presented by: Dr. Kathleen S. Howe, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Curriculum & Instruction

5.  Math Science Partnership (MSP) Grant Reimbursement to Georgia Tech Research CorporationPresented by: Dr. Kathleen S. Howe, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Curriculum & Instruction

6.  Chamblee Charter High School Technology PackagePresented by: Mr. Gary L. Brantley, Chief Information Officer, Division of Management Information Systems

7.  Martin Luther King High School Renovation Technology PackagePresented by: Mr. Gary L. Brantley, Chief Information Officer, Division of Management Information Systems

8.  Instructional Data Management System (IDMS)Presented by: Mr. Gary L. Brantley, Chief Information Officer, Division of Management Information Systems

9.  Wireless Access for all Schools (Placeholder)Presented by: Mr. Gary L. Brantley, Chief Information Officer, Division of Management Information Systems

10.  New Bus Title TransferPresented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations

11.  Kingsley Charter Elementary School Sports Court Donation ApprovalPresented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations

12.  Arabia Mountain Green Cleaning Program Service Contract AwardPresented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations

13.  CMAQ Georgia Diesel Retrofit ProjectPresented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations

14.  Approval of Bread Products, Bid #13-23Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations

15.  Approval of Sanitation Services & Materials Award, Bid #13-20Presented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations

16.  First Read: Approval of 2016-2017 Proposed School OrganizationPresented by: Mr. Stephen M. Wilkins, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations

J. OTHER\BOARD COMMENTS (2 minutes each)

K. ANNOUNCEMENTS