DeKalb Schools Meetings, Calendar, Enrollment & Parent Action Guide
DeKalb County Board of Education searches often begin with a meeting or calendar question but quickly turn into school assignment, registration, public comment, Infinite Campus, School Choice, bus, transcript or policy questions. This guide covers the Georgia district headquartered in Stone Mountain and separates those tasks so families and residents can reach the right answer faster.
Information below is organized around what a visitor actually needs to do, with current August 2026 Board details, 2026–27 school-year planning, registration documents, time-sensitive School Choice status, transportation tools, records routes, Fall 2026 boundary work and practical troubleshooting. BoardofEducations.org is independent and is not the school district.
What is current right now?
Next posted Board meeting
September 14, 2026
Board Chair
Allyson Gevertz, District 4.
School Choice
Available seats may still be offered through August 21 from waitlists or the late pool.
Boundary process
Fall 2026 Student Assignment community conversations are beginning in affected clusters.
Phone expectations
DCSD’s Disconnect to Reconnect initiative uses bell-to-bell device expectations.
School year
Students began the 2026–27 year on August 3, 2026.
Graduation schedule
The district’s dedicated Graduation Calendar currently says Coming soon.
FY27 transparency
FY27 Budget Book, final budget, hearings and tax documents are available.
DeKalb County School District Georgia quick facts
District office
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
Main phone
Schools & centers
137 in current district Fast Facts.
Students
90,300+ listed by the district.
Employees
14,000.
Languages
168 spoken languages in district Fast Facts.
Superintendent
Dr. Norman C. Sauce III.
Correct website test
Look for dekalbschoolsga.org.
Wrong-state warning: DeKalb County Schools also appears in Alabama search results. For this article, verify Stone Mountain, Georgia + 678 area code + dekalbschoolsga.org.
Current DeKalb County Board of Education members
The Board has seven district seats. Leadership and elected membership can change, so this table is date-stamped rather than treated as permanent.
| Member | Current role | District | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allyson Gevertz | Chair | District 4 | Email Board Chair |
| Awet Eyasu | Vice Chair | District 7 | Email Vice Chair |
| Andrew B. Ziffer | Member | District 1 | Email District 1 member |
| Whitney McGinniss | Member | District 2 | Email District 2 member |
| Deirdre P. Pierce | Member | District 3 | Email District 3 member |
| Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D. | Member | District 5 | Email District 5 member |
| Diijon DaCosta, Sr. | Member | District 6 | Email District 6 member |
Board member vs administration: one Board member does not independently operate a school or district department. Classroom, attendance, enrollment, bus and records problems often have a faster administrative route.
Verify the current roster and district representation because Board leadership can change.
Verify current DeKalb Board members →DeKalb County Board of Education meeting dates
The August 10 meeting has passed. These are the next regular Board dates currently posted by DCSD.
| Meeting date | Posted event window | Location shown |
|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. | AIC, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd. |
| October 5, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. | AIC, Stone Mountain |
| November 9, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. | AIC, Stone Mountain |
| December 7, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. | AIC, Stone Mountain |
| January 11, 2027 | 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. | AIC, Stone Mountain |
The Public Participation page describes regular monthly meetings in the J. David Williamson Board Room in the Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard. The live Meeting Calendar labels events at the AIC at the same street address. Use the specific event notice as your final location check.
Always recheck before travelling. Special/called meetings, revised notices and cancellations can create dates outside this regular calendar.
Use the live calendar for the final meeting date, time and venue.
Check the live DeKalb Board Meeting Calendar →DeKalb Board public comment deadlines and speaker request
Speaking in person
Submit the written request to the Board Office by 5:30 p.m. on the meeting day.
Speaking virtually
Submit the request by 5:30 p.m. on the Sunday before the meeting.
What your speaker request should include
Older procedure warning: older Board-handbook text can surface through search and may show different sign-up timing. For a current speaking request, use the live Public Participation page and verify with the Board Office.
Do not expose student privacy in public comments. Avoid publishing a student’s medical, disability, discipline, custody, immigration, password or other confidential information during a public session.
Recheck the current participation instructions immediately before sending your request.
Review current DeKalb public participation rules →Meeting agenda, livestream, video archive or policy: which resource do you need?
| Resource | Use it for | Important difference |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting Calendar | Date, time and location. | Does not replace the agenda. |
| Meeting Agenda | Planned action and discussion items. | Agenda is not the same as a final approved record. |
| Watch Meetings | Live or archived public meeting video. | Video context does not replace adopted policy. |
| Board Policies | Current policy language. | Use policy itself rather than an old summary. |
| Board Report | Follow recurring Board-related updates. | Newsletter is a summary, not the official legal record. |
DCSD provides its own meeting viewing and archive route.
Watch DeKalb Board meetings →DeKalb County Schools 2026–27 key dates
The school year began on August 3, 2026. Use this table for quick planning, but reopen the district’s current calendar before booking travel or childcare around school closures.
| Date | School-year event | Parent action |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | First day of school | 2026–27 classes began. |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Schools closed. |
| October 5, 2026 | Teachers’ Virtual Workday | Students do not report in person. |
| October 6–9, 2026 | Fall Break | Schools closed. |
| November 3, 2026 | Independent Learner / Professional Development Day | Check the district calendar instructions for students. |
| November 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | Recheck the current calendar before travel. |
| December 18, 2026 | Last day of first semester | Check grade-reporting calendar separately. |
| December 21, 2026–January 4, 2027 | Winter / planning period | Students return for second semester January 5. |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Schools closed. |
| February 15–19, 2027 | Presidents’ Day / February Break | Full school-week interruption for students. |
| March 15, 2027 | Professional Development Day | Students do not report. |
| April 5–9, 2027 | Spring Break | Recheck after weather closures or calendar revisions. |
| May 27, 2027 | Last day of school | End of regular student year. |
Do not use one calendar for every school-date question
2026–27 main calendar
Use for breaks, student days and overall school-year planning.
Religious Observance calendar
Use for the district’s separate religious-observance reference.
Assessment calendars
Elementary, middle, high-school and district assessment calendars are separate.
Grade Reporting calendar
Use when the real question is progress-report or report-card timing.
Graduation calendar
As checked August 14, 2026, DCSD still labels this section Coming soon.
2027–28
A separate future-year calendar section is already available.
Do not invent a graduation date. If the dedicated current graduation calendar has not been published, wait for DCSD’s official schedule before inviting relatives or booking travel.
Use the district’s calendar hub to select the correct school year and calendar type.
Open official DeKalb school calendars →How to register a new student in DeKalb County Schools
Find the correct assigned school
Use the address-based School Locator instead of assuming the closest campus is your assigned school.
Choose the correct school year
The online registration system is open year-round, so make sure you select the intended school year.
Prepare documents before uploading
Missing residency, health or previous-school records can slow the process.
Submit the district registration application
After DCSD reviews the application, Infinite Campus sends an updated status email.
Complete school-level enrollment
Registration approval does not finish enrollment. Contact the child’s assigned school after the approval email.
New student document checklist
Document safety: registration files may contain birth, address, medical and identity information. Confirm the destination came through DeKalb County School District before uploading sensitive documents.
Start from DCSD’s current registration overview, then follow the correct school-year application.
Open DeKalb Online Registration →Which DeKalb registration affidavit or waiver applies?
| Your situation | Form to review | When it is used |
|---|---|---|
| You and the student live in another adult’s home | Residential Affidavit | Use when the parent/legal guardian and child reside in another adult’s household. |
| Enrolling adult is not the birth parent/legal guardian | Caregiver Affidavit | Use when an adult acting in loco parentis is assuming parental responsibilities. |
| You object to providing the child’s SSN | Objection to Use of Social Security Number | Use the district waiver rather than leaving the field unexplained. |
| Religious objection to immunization | Religious Objection to Immunizations | Follow the applicable exemption process and current form instructions. |
Use the district’s current Forms hub, which also provides Spanish versions where listed.
Open current registration forms →Annual Verification, transfer or returning student: which path applies?
Current student
Parent/guardian uses Annual Verification through Infinite Campus Parent Portal to verify or update student information.
DCSD-to-DCSD transfer
Complete Annual Verification before withdrawal, then contact the current school to start the transfer process.
Recently returning student
If the student attended DCSD during the current or previous school year, contact the school to begin enrollment.
Longer absence
If the student did not attend DCSD during the current or previous school year, complete New Student Registration.
Transfer paperwork
Withdrawal documentation and current proof of residency are required for the transfer process.
Annual Verification access
Parent/guardian needs an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.
Use the district’s current transfer/returning rules before opening a second registration application.
Review Transfer & Returning Student instructions →DeKalb Parent Portal setup and report-card troubleshooting
The student must already be registered in a DeKalb County school before the parent creates a Campus Parent Portal account.
7-digit Student Number
Provided by the school registrar.
Student SSN
The school must have the SSN entered before the standard activation method works.
Date of birth
Used with student number and SSN to retrieve the Activation Key.
Activation Key / GUID workflow
Open DeKalb Campus Parent
Start through DCSD rather than a generic Infinite Campus search result.
Enter verification information
Use the student’s 7-digit number, SSN and date of birth.
Retrieve the GUID
The GUID is the Activation Key used for first-time account creation.
Create username and password
Complete parent account activation and retain the login securely.
Mobile setup: DCSD says parents should first log into Campus Parent from a desktop/laptop before accessing the mobile-app version.
Why the report card may be missing in the app
The district’s current technology instructions say progress reports and report cards are not available for download through the Campus mobile app. Use Chrome or Firefox in a web browser, sign in and select Documents → Custom Report Card. The report opens as a PDF.
Use DCSD’s own activation guidance before entering student credentials.
Open DeKalb Infinite Campus Parent Portal help →DeKalb School Choice 2026–27: what is still happening now?
The main regular, late-opportunity and summer Vacant Seat application windows have closed. The important current question for existing applicants is whether a waitlist or late-pool seat is still being offered.
| Stage | 2026–27 date | Current status |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Open Enrollment | Oct. 1–31, 2025 | Closed |
| Late Opportunities | Jan. 12–23, 2026 | Closed |
| Vacant Seat applications | June 8–July 10, 2026 | Closed |
| Vacant Seat notifications | July 24, 2026 | Passed |
| Waitlist / late-pool offers | Through Aug. 21 if seats remain | Potentially active |
Maximum five options
The 2026–27 application instructions allow a maximum of five total options.
Accept within 5 business days
A selected seat must be accepted or declined within the district’s stated window.
Register within 10 days
After accepting a seat, complete online registration within 10 days or the seat can move to another student.
School Choice transportation is not universal
Transportation listed
Theme School, High Achiever Magnet and Arabia Mountain High students are listed for satellite/shuttle service. Theme elementary students receive neighborhood transportation.
Other programs
DCSD says transportation is not provided for other School Choice programs unless the applicable program guidance states otherwise.
Check your School Choice dashboard rather than starting an unrelated neighborhood-school registration merely because the main lottery window is closed.
Check current School Choice seat and waitlist rules →School Locator and Fall 2026 attendance-boundary changes
School assignment is address based. The closest building is not necessarily the school assigned to the address, and DeKalb is actively running a multi-year Student Assignment Project.
Verify before enrolling
Use the official School Locator with the complete residence address.
Verify before a housing decision
Do not rely only on a real-estate listing’s school assignment.
Future boundaries
New and expanded schools opening from 2027 through 2029 require boundary review.
What is happening in the Student Assignment Project?
| Timing | Current process | What families should know |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | Fall community conversations begin | Cluster-level discussions start in areas affected by new/expanded schools. |
| Sept.–Oct. 2026 | Continued engagement and input synthesis | Community input is used to shape recommendations. |
| December 2026 | Final attendance-boundary recommendation presented to Board | Board consideration is expected before new schools begin opening. |
| 2027–2029 | Implementation/new and expanded schools | New attendance boundaries begin with school openings. |
No final lines yet: the SAP page says specific boundary lines, student-reassignment plans, program changes and school closure/consolidation decisions have not been finalized at this stage.
Follow the SAP page rather than a screenshot of an early scenario map.
Follow current Student Assignment Project updates →Bus Routes, Edulog GPS and transportation support
| Your question | Best tool | What it helps with |
|---|---|---|
| What bus serves my school? | Bus Routes | School-grouped route information. |
| When is the bus planned to arrive? | Edulog Parent Portal | Planned time and location information. |
| Where is the bus now? | Edulog GPS | Daily GPS bus location. |
| Can I get an alert? | Edulog notification | Push notification when the bus nears the stop. |
| Same-day pickup/dismissal problem? | School office / dispatch | Immediate student-specific help. |
Fleet information
The Bus Routes page lists 1,145 buses, 890 drivers and 126 monitors.
Edulog
Provides planned ride information, GPS bus location and approach notifications.
Transportation
Before calling dispatch
Do not reuse last year’s bus screenshot. Routes can change because of student assignment, addresses, staffing, construction and school-year planning.
Use Transportation for Edulog and service help, or Bus Routes for the district’s current school route resources.
Open DeKalb Transportation & Edulog →Check current DeKalb bus routes →
Transcript, diploma, education verification or special-education record?
| Record needed | Correct starting point | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Current-student records | Home school / Parent Portal | Student identity and specific record needed. |
| Alumni transcript | Records Center | Transcript Request Form + government-issued photo ID. |
| Education verification | Records Center email | Signed release, enrollment name and full date of birth. |
| Special Education record | Special Education Records Office | Use the dedicated SpEd records address. |
| Replacement diploma | Jostens telephone order | Graduation name, school, document type, graduation date, shipping address and payment. |
Official fax conflict: the Records page’s alumni instructions display 678-676-1005 as a fax destination, while the same page’s Contact section identifies 678-676-1005 as the phone and 678-874-0431 as the fax. Confirm before faxing sensitive student documents.
Replacement diploma cost and timing
$45 replacement diploma
Current School Counseling instructions list the vendor price as $45.
Allow extra time
School Counseling says production takes 3–4 weeks, while the Records Center says the overall process can take up to six weeks.
Use the Records Center route matching your record type rather than a generic third-party transcript site.
Open DeKalb Records & Transcripts instructions →Open Records request vs student record request
Open Records
Use for public district records subject to the Georgia Open Records Act and applicable exemptions.
Student record
Use the school or Records Center. FERPA-protected education records are not simply an ordinary public-record request.
Important timing distinction: the three-business-day language does not promise that every requested document will always be fully produced in three days. The district may respond with an explanation when production needs more time.
Use the Open Records route rather than sending the request to the student transcript office.
Open DeKalb Open Records instructions →What families should verify now that the school year has started
Update Parent Portal information
Make sure contact details are current through Infinite Campus/Annual Verification.
Confirm bus information
Use current routes and Edulog rather than a route saved from last year.
Meal application
Free/reduced-price meal applications can be submitted during the year and generally require a new application each school year.
Health documentation
Check immunization, screening and any medication authorization required for the student.
Save the current calendar
Use the official 2026–27 version rather than an old social post.
Know the device rule
DCSD’s current phone initiative uses districtwide device expectations across K–12.
DeKalb’s Disconnect to Reconnect phone expectations
DCSD says its districtwide initiative is designed to reduce electronic-device distractions and aligns with Georgia’s distraction-free education requirements.
Bell-to-bell expectation
Students are expected to keep personal devices powered off and put away through the instructional day.
Includes lunch and transitions
The district FAQ says the expectation includes hallways, lunch and breaks.
Medical exceptions
Documented medical needs can qualify for an approved exception.
Need to contact a parent?
The district says students can use the school office phone when needed.
Device confiscation
Schools use their discipline procedures when a student does not comply.
Local implementation
Families should also review their school’s specific procedures and Student Code of Conduct.
Use DCSD’s initiative page for bell-to-bell expectations, exceptions and parent communication information.
Read Disconnect to Reconnect →Free/reduced meal applications and SchoolCafé
New application each year
The district says a new free/reduced-price meal application must be submitted each school year when applicable.
Prior-year carryover
Prior-year eligibility may carry into the new year for up to 30 operating days.
Apply during the year
Applications can be submitted during the school year.
SchoolCafé
DCSD uses SchoolCafé for meal payments and free/reduced application processing.
Application questions
Free & Reduced Supervisor: 678-676-1794.
Translations
The district provides application resources in multiple languages.
Use the district School Nutrition page to verify eligibility and the current application route.
Open Free & Reduced Meal Applications →FY2027 budget, tax and hearing documents
Visitors following Board decisions often need the underlying budget documents rather than a single number quoted in a meeting recap.
FY27 Budget Book
Detailed budget resource for Fiscal Year 2027.
Final and tentative budgets
Current FY27 resource area includes both versions.
Tax documents
Includes Notice of Property Tax Increase and five-year tax-digest levy history.
Budget hearings
First and second public budget hearing materials are available.
Read the underlying FY27 documents before relying on a screenshot or isolated social-media figure.
Review DeKalb FY2027 budget resources →Which DeKalb Board-related tasks can involve a fee?
| Task | Cost information available | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement diploma | $45 in current School Counseling instructions | Confirm vendor price when ordering. |
| Open Records | Reasonable fees may apply | Scope, estimated cost and production needs. |
| School meals | Depends on eligibility/account | Current meal status and SchoolCafé balance. |
| Student registration | Do not pay an unofficial site merely to reach the district application | Always begin through DCSD. |
Who should you call first?
| Your issue | Best first contact | Have this ready |
|---|---|---|
| Board member / representation | Board Office | Address, Board district if known, concise topic. |
| Public comment | Community Input speaker-request email | Name, address, topic, prior resolution steps. |
| Teacher / attendance / pickup | Local school | Student name, grade and concise problem. |
| New registration | Registration + assigned school | Residency, health, identity and prior-school documents. |
| School Choice | School Choice Office | Application/dashboard and program name. |
| Bus problem | School / Transportation | Student, school, bus/route and pickup location. |
| Transcript | School / Records Center | Student/alumni identity and required record. |
Phone script: “I’m calling about a DeKalb County School District student at [school]. I need help with [one specific task]. I already completed [registration/application/verification, if applicable]. Which office should handle the next step?”
Common DeKalb County school problems and the fastest fix
❌ Search opened DeKalb County, Alabama
Fix: confirm Stone Mountain, GA, 678-676-1200 and dekalbschoolsga.org.
🗓️ You found an old meeting date
Fix: use the live Meeting Calendar before travelling.
🎙️ Virtual speaking deadline was missed
Fix: virtual requests are due by 5:30 p.m. Sunday before the meeting; do not use the in-person deadline.
📝 Registration says approved
Fix: contact the assigned school. Registration approval and final enrollment are separate.
🏠 Your name is not on the lease
Fix: review the Residential Affidavit route.
👪 Enrolling adult is not the legal guardian
Fix: review whether the Caregiver Affidavit applies.
🔐 Parent Portal activation fails
Fix: confirm registration and that the school has the required student information for GUID retrieval.
📱 Report card missing in the app
Fix: use Chrome or Firefox in a browser and open Documents → Custom Report Card.
🎓 School Choice window is closed
Fix: if you already applied, check waitlist/dashboard status; seat offers may continue through Aug. 21 when available.
🚌 Need live bus position
Fix: use Edulog rather than a static bus-route page.
📄 Need proof of graduation quickly
Fix: ask whether an official transcript works before ordering a $45 replacement diploma.
🗂️ Sent Open Records for a transcript
Fix: use the school/Records Center for private student education records.
🎓 Graduation date found on another site
Fix: the current DCSD Graduation Calendar still says “Coming soon.” Wait for the official schedule.
📍 Real-estate site shows a school
Fix: verify the exact address with DCSD School Locator and monitor SAP boundary updates.
When your education question belongs somewhere else
Georgia Board of Education
Use for statewide Georgia Board and GaDOE-level information rather than a local DeKalb enrollment or bus issue.
Atlanta Board of Education
Use when the student’s address falls under Atlanta Public Schools instead of DeKalb County School District.
Cobb County Board of Education
Use for Cobb County School District meetings, enrollment and parent resources.
DeKalb County Board of Education FAQs
What is the official DeKalb County Board of Education website in Georgia?
The DeKalb County Board of Education is part of DeKalb County School District at dekalbschoolsga.org. The Board section provides current members, meeting dates, agendas, video, public participation and policy resources.
What is the DeKalb County School District address and phone number?
The district lists 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. The main district phone is 678-676-1200. The Board member page lists 678-676-0722 as the Board-office number.
When is the next DeKalb County Board of Education meeting?
As checked August 14, 2026, the next regular Board meeting shown on the official Meeting Calendar is September 14, 2026. Later posted dates include October 5, November 9 and December 7, 2026, and January 11, 2027. Recheck the live calendar before attending.
How do I sign up to speak at a DeKalb school board meeting?
For an in-person request, submit the written request by 5:30 p.m. on the meeting day. A virtual request must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. on the Sunday before the meeting. Include your name, address, topic, prior steps taken to resolve the concern and any group represented.
Who is the current DeKalb County Board of Education Chair?
As checked August 14, 2026, Allyson Gevertz is listed as Board Chair for District 4 and Awet Eyasu as Vice Chair for District 7. Recheck the official roster before formal correspondence because leadership can change.
What are the main DeKalb County Schools 2026–27 dates?
The 2026–27 school year began August 3, 2026 and is scheduled to end May 27, 2027. Major breaks include Thanksgiving November 23–27, winter break beginning December 21, February break February 15–19 and spring break April 5–9. Always verify against the current official district calendar before fixed plans.
What documents are needed to register a new DeKalb student?
Depending on the student, the district requires proof of birth date, residency evidence, GA Form 3231 immunization, GA Form 3300 screening, parent/legal-guardian photo ID, Social Security number or waiver, and previous-school records such as report cards, transcripts, discipline records and withdrawal documents.
Why can’t I download my child’s report card from the Infinite Campus mobile app?
DCSD’s current technology instructions say progress-report and report-card downloads are not available through the Campus mobile app. Use Chrome or Firefox in a browser, sign in, select Documents and then Custom Report Card.
Is DeKalb School Choice still active for 2026–27?
The major application windows are closed, but the district FAQ says available seats may still be offered through August 21 from the waitlist or late-application pool when seats are available. Families who already applied should check the current dashboard and School Choice information.
How do I request a DeKalb transcript or replacement diploma?
Current students should start with their home school or Parent Portal. Alumni can follow Records Center transcript instructions. Replacement diplomas are ordered through Jostens; current district School Counseling instructions list a $45 price and 3–4 week production time, while the Records Center warns the process can take up to six weeks.
Final DeKalb County Schools verification checklist
Correct district?
Confirm Stone Mountain, Georgia and dekalbschoolsga.org.
Current information?
Meeting dates, School Choice, boundaries, transportation and calendars can change.
Safe submission route?
Verify the district-linked destination before uploading student or identity documents.
Research scope: this guide was updated using the current DeKalb Board roster, Meeting Calendar, Public Participation instructions, Official School Calendars, Registration and Forms resources, Annual Verification, Transfer & Returning Students, Infinite Campus, School Choice, Transportation/Edulog, Bus Routes, Records/Transcripts, School Counseling, Open Records, Student Assignment Project, Back to School resources, Disconnect to Reconnect, School Nutrition and FY2027 budget pages.
Independent-site notice: BoardofEducations.org is not DeKalb County School District, the DeKalb County Board of Education or the Georgia Department of Education. Official notices, policies, records and instructions take priority when information changes.