September 12, 2019
Dear DSA Stakeholders:
We are writing to share some important information regarding recent developments regarding the DSA building facilities.
On Saturday, September 7, DCSD conducted an extensive walkthrough of the building. DCSD returned on Tuesday, September 9 and for a second walkthrough. DSA parents joined DCSD and DSA administrators.
Dr. Lowery (DSA Interim Principal) reports that the walkthrough was “fruitful and all attending district personnel were supportive and open to seeing and hearing concerns.”
This is great news! Thank you to everyone who has advocated and attended SPLOST meetings (there was a great DSA turnout at the Lakeside HS meeting!). The district is listening and we look forward to attending the September 19 Arts School meeting. More information about that soon.
Below are Dr. Lowery’s notes from the walkthrough:
- Approval to hire additional custodians to accommodate square footage of the entire school building
- Repairs in restrooms — i.e., stall locks, flooring, painting
- Leak repairs in locker rooms, storage areas and other identified areas throughout the building
- Removal of fence and barbed wire on backside of the building
- Carpet repair in the Media Center
- Ramp (near Black Box) repair
- HVAC system check and repairs as needed
- Replace and install ceiling tiles throughout the building
- Removal of broken and unused equipment and supplies from various areas in the building
- Removal of playground equipment located on tennis courts
- Re-pave a segment of pavement located between school and stadium
In addition, there were conversations related to involving parents and students in various campus beautification projects which will be collaboratively determined at a later date.
PTSA and PAC will continue to provide updates and information as it becomes available.
Attend the PTSA meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 6 PM at the Kyle Theatre (Curriculum Night to follow PTSA meeting!)
Share this information with other parents and stakeholders.
Lastly, we would like to thank Mr. Jenkins, Dr. Lowery, Ms. Branch, and Dr. Reese for all of their hard work as we move forward as one team. Please continue to reach out to them with issues or concerns.
Kind regards,
PAC and PTSA Boards
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The district has provided us with the table below. It shows tasks that were identified in the Facility Walk, the timeline during which the tasks should be completed, and the parties responsible for completing them.
| Task | Timeline | Responsible Party |
| Post and hire 2.5 custodial positions | Immediate (job postings are one PATS); 9/30/2019 | Reg. Supt. Office Local School Administrators |
Identified areas to be cleaned and rid of debris/old equipment | NLT October 4, 2019 | Local School |
C-50 items identified and picked up | 9/13; 9/27 | Local School |
Replace sidewalk leading from backstage to Avondale Stadium | TBD | Operations |
| List of Work Orders generated based on walk of facility on 9/7/19 | September 10, 2019 (complete; work orders entered) | Local School |
| Parents agreed to coordinate (in collaboration with school administration) and schedule “Campus Beautification Days” Example: restore courtyard areas, painting, etc. | TBD (parents who participated in the walk agreed to collaborate with school administrators and coordinate with parent groups to determine projects and dates/times) | Parent Volunteers School Administration Faculty/Staff |
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Routine Cleaning Tasks | Daily Cleaning Schedule | Local School |