Overview
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s third largest school system. Under the leadership of Superintendent Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris and the Board of Education, we prepare students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child’s needs.
The District serves over 93,000 students, 140+ schools and centers, and 15,500 employees, including 6,600 teachers. Students and parents speak over 185+ languages and represent over 155+ nations. With a laser focus, DCSD is a leader in STEM curriculum with 10 certified schools and programs in more than 90 schools. School choice options are available in nearly 50 schools to include theme, magnet, IB, charter, and Montessori options.
Vision: to inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence.
Mission: to ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and lifelong learning.
Motto: Inspire. Achieve. Excel.
Demographics
Information Technology Audit Dashboard
| Remediation Item | Est. Completion Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Segregation of Duties (District IT) – TERMS & Munis | 9/1/2021 | |
| AS400 Logical Access – Password General Security Settings | 12/31/2021 | |
| TERMS Logical Access – Password Settings | 12/31/2021 | |
| TERMS Logical Access – Default Password | 12/31/2021 | |
| TERMS, MUNIS, Infinite Campus Logical Access – User Access Monitoring | 6/30/2021 | |
| MUNIS Logical Access – New User | 6/1/2021 | |
| Entity Level Controls – Policy and Procedure Development | 12/31/2021 | |
| IT Operations – Contingency Planning | 2/1/2022 | |
| TERMS IT Operations – Backup Recovery Testing | 12/31/2021 | |
| TERMS Change Management – Migration and Monitoring | 7/1/2021 | |
| MUNIS – Complementary User Entity Controls | 6/1/2021 | |
| MUNIS – Post Implementation Support | 6/30/2022 |