Tracy Brisson 4 DeKalb Schools, Board Member Elect

08/31/2026

📣ROLL CALL! 📣

Are you attending this week’s Public Comment Sessions at Lakeside High School and/or Chamblee High School?

Have you signed up to speak? You can sign up through today. The SAP Info link is in my bio.

Are you on a Community Advisory Team (CAT)?

Let the community know in the comments. ⤵️ You can also complete the latest survey via the SAP info page.

I’ll be at Tuesday’s session at Lakeside which is for schools in the Lakeside, Tucker & Druid Hills clusters.

08/28/2026

Next Week: Leadership for Equity in Education is hosting an event on Monday, 8/31 on DeKalb County Principal Advisory Councils (PACs). Attendees will learn more about how PACs work and how they can serve as opportunities for leadership and change. I am a former PAC Chair and will be on the panel.

The RSVP link is in the comments.

This is an external event not associated with the school district.

08/27/2026

I will not be an official board member until I take my oath of office in January, but I am attending my first Board retreat today and tomorrow, as well as a welcome lunch in my honor… so I am having very “first day of school” vibes this morning!

The 2 day board retreat agenda is on Simbli. Today will be training and tomorrow will be presentations on camera.

08/25/2026

📢 The fall redistricting process is starting, focusing on addressing overcrowding in our northern clusters in DeKalb County Public Schools—including 3 clusters in District 4: Lakeside, Tucker, and Cross Keys.

Here’s how you can make your voice heard.

1️⃣ Apply for the Community Action Team (CAT): Applications close today, August 25th. Selected members will be notified by the end of the week.

2️⃣ Mark Your Calendar: Public comment sessions kick off before CAT meetings begin and they happen every 2 weeks during the process. The first session is on September 1st at Lakeside HS for the Lakeside, Tucker, and Druid Hills clusters. Cross Keys’ 1st session will be September 3rd.

3️⃣ Register to Speak: If you wish to provide public comment on Sept 1st, make sure to register by Friday, August 28th.

More information can be found on the DeKalb County’s SAP website.

08/25/2026

Thank you to Dr. Sauce & the parents and community members who came out last night!

Thank you to the City of Tucker - Government and Mayor Anne Lerner for welcoming Interim Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III and members of the leadership team to Monday night’s City Council meeting.

Dr. Sauce, Chief of Access & Opportunity Dr. Triscilla Weaver, and Chief of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships Dr. Cherisse Campbell shared updates on the opening of the 2026–27 school year, enrollment, district goals, guiding principles, and the Student Assignment Project.

We appreciate the opportunity to connect with our local partners and continue working in support of DeKalb students, families, and communities.

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08/21/2026

Congratulations, Lakeside! 🥳🥳

08/18/2026

☄️Issue 2 of my newsletter, Homeroom with Tracy Brisson, is out! 👩🏻‍🏫

I cover important dates for district leadership opportunities for community members and the fall Student Assignment Project (SAP).

🗓️August 25th is the deadline for applications to the cluster Community Action Teams (CATs). Selected members will be notified by August 28th.

🗓️September 1 (Lakeside, Tucker, Druid Hills) & September 3rd (Cross Keys, Chamblee, Dunwoody) are the first public comment sessions where community members will be able to give feedback before the first CATs meet. There will be 2 other sessions of

I also wrote up some notes about one of the most popular topics I have been contacted about lately- Amira. 💻

If you would like to subscribe to my newsletter or read past issues, the link is in the comments. ⤵️

08/10/2026

Hope everyone had an amazing first great week. My son gave it 2 thumbs up!

08/03/2026

Welcome back DeKalb County students, families & staff!

I hope you have a wonderful start to the new school year. Like Dr. Sauce, I am “All In” on making sure we are focused on making this the best year yet for our students.

07/20/2026

I can't believe there are 2 weeks before school starts! I sent my first newsletter today. It'll feature key dates and opportunities for the public and some articles I have been reading on education. I have been reading A LOT this summer.

Link to subscribe is in the comments.

Note to Henderson Middle School Parents: They are doing an alternative open house schedule than the district's. Please check with the school and PTA for details.