The Board of Education makes the final call — and board members respond to constituent pressure. Here are the most effective things you can do right now.
A petition with thousands of signatures is concrete, countable evidence of community opposition. Sign it, then share it with every DeKalb parent you know.
✍️ Sign the Petition on Change.org →Opens on Change.org · "Stop the Restructuring of DeKalb County Schools"
Personal emails — especially ones sharing your family's story — are read and counted. Find your board member below, or view the full Board directory →
| Board Member | District | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Deirdre P. Pierce Chair |
District 3 | Email → |
| Allyson Gevertz Vice Chair |
District 4 | Email → |
| Andrew B. Ziffer | District 1 | Email → |
| Whitney McGinniss | District 2 | Email → |
| Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D. | District 5 | Email → |
| Diijon DaCosta, Sr. | District 6 | Email → |
| Awet Eyasu | District 7 | Email → |
| Dr. Norman C. Sauce III Interim Superintendent |
— | Email → |
Note: Email addresses above follow DCSD's standard format. If an email bounces, use the official Board directory for verified contacts.
Dear [Board Member Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am the parent of [number] children who attend [School Name] in DeKalb County. I am writing to urge you to vote against the proposed closure of [School Name] as part of the Student Assignment Project.
[School Name] is more than a building — it is the heart of our neighborhood. [Add 1–2 sentences specific to your school and your family's experience.]
I am deeply concerned that the SAP process has relied on data that even some board members have acknowledged may be inaccurate. Several highly-rated schools with strong test scores and dedicated communities are on the closure list — not because of poor performance, but because of enrollment patterns shaped in part by district decisions.
I urge you to pause the closure timeline, correct the data, and pursue alternatives — including boundary adjustments and program investments — before making irreversible decisions that will affect thousands of children.
I will be present at the next public comment session and hope you will hear from me in person as well.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Email / Phone]
Showing up in person — and speaking during public comment — is one of the most powerful things you can do. Board members notice packed rooms. A personal story in 2–3 minutes is more memorable than any form letter.