Board of Education
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Cheryl Watson-Harris Sworn in as Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools
Watson-Harris promises to work hard on behalf of students, families Cheryl Watson-Harris was sworn in yesterday as the superintendent of DeKalb County Schools at the Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex. The Honorable Judge Gregory A. Adams of the DeKalb County Superior Court supervised the ceremony. Also present were [...]
DeKalb County Board of Education Approves Superintendent Contract with Cheryl Watson-Harris
June 18, 2020 – The DeKalb County Board of Education today officially announced its selection of Cheryl Watson-Harris as the next superintendent of DeKalb County School District (DCSD). The board voted (6 – 1) to appoint Watson-Harris, the District’s sole finalist, as the next superintendent and execute a three-year [...]
Cheryl Watson-Harris’ Swearing-In Ceremony Tomorrow
Cheryl Watson-Harris Ushers in New Era at DeKalb County Schools Superintendent-elect Cheryl Watson-Harris will officially assume the role of Superintendent of the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) when she is sworn in tomorrow, July 1, by the Honorable Judge Gregory A. Adams of the DeKalb Superior Court [...]
Superintendent Statement on Race Relations
From: Mrs. Ramona Tyson, Superintendent Date: June 3, 2020 Subject: Superintendent Statement on Race Relations Superintendent Statement on Race Relations Dear DeKalb County School District Community, The safety and well-being of all DeKalb County School District students and employees remains a top priority. [...]
DCSD Will Present School Opening 2020-2021 Framework on June 8, 2020
The Georgia Department of Education, in partnership with Georgia Department of Public Health, released today, Georgia’s Path to Recovery for K-12 Schools. The attached guidance (not mandate) will help schools plan for a safe return to instruction for the 2020-2021 school year.
CDC’s Interim Guidance on Coronavirus
DeKalb County School District Closed Effective March 16, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information Update 03.12.2020 - DeKalb County School District Closing Until Further Notice We have been committed to keeping our community updated about the rapidly developing situation with COVID-19. Throughout the process, we have relied on [...]
CDC Releases Updated Tips
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released updated tips for keeping our students healthy while out of school.
Interim Superintendent’s Message
Thank you for your patience as we navigate these first-time experiences and this period of uncertainty for all Georgia school districts. Know that we do not take the opportunity and the responsibility to serve our families lightly. As we continue to collaborate with our neighboring school districts, local, state and [...]
DeKalb County School District Closing Until Further Notice
DeKalb County School District Closed Effective March 16, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information Update 03.12.2020 - DeKalb County School District Closing Until Further Notice We have been committed to keeping our community updated about the rapidly developing situation with COVID-19. Throughout the process, we have relied on [...]
