DeKalb school board meets for policy review

The DeKalb County school board's committee on instruction and board policy will meet 10 a.m. Tuesday at the district’s headquarters, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain. The purpose of the meeting is to review board policies and operations. The board is scheduled to discuss rules on employee gifts and political activities, among other topics.

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