Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 5
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 5
An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 of the District 5 Reserve for Appropriation Funds to Wealthy Habits, Inc for the District 5 Financial Literacy Initiative in DeKalb County Schools Located in District 5
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Information Contact: Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson
Phone Number: 404-371-2159
PURPOSE:
Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson has partnered with Leading by Example and Wealthy Habits to launch a groundbreaking, year-round financial literacy initiative designed to equip youth with essential money management skills.
NEED/IMPACT:
The program will serve students at schools in District 5 at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The program will offer 90-minute interactive sessions on budgeting, saving, and smart financial habits, tailored by age group.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$35,000 of District 5 Reserve For Appropriation Funds
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...