The DeKalb County Board of Education set the graduation date for the Class of 2013 Thursday night.
Commencement will be held on Friday, May 24, at DeKalb County High School.
Meanwhile, the board adopted a resolution of appreciation for custodians at the meeting last week.
The resolution was read as follows:
“Whereas, custodians frequently go to infinity and beyond the call of duty to help keep schools free of dirt and germs that can cause illnesses; and
“Whereas, the custodians in the DeKalb County School System perform a long list of behind the scenes jobs that are very important but often go unnoticed; and
“Whereas, the custodians are required to do many tasks at the school that are unappealing and cringe-worthy and they do them with style; and
“Whereas, custodians arrive at school long before anyone else and leave after everyone; and
“Whereas, DeKalb County Schools could not function properly without our outstanding custodial staff.
“Therefore, be it hereby resolved, that the DeKalb County School Board expresses appreciation to the custodians who are constantly going to infinity and beyond to keep our schools clean, safe, and free of germs.
“Be it further resolved that October 25, 2012 is declared Custodian Appreciation Day and that each school is encouraged to get students, employees, and parents involved in the 2012 Custodian Appreciation Day Event.”
Director of Schools Mark Willoughby wrapped up the meeting with his monthly report on personnel.
 Substitute teachers employed since the last meeting were:
Ellen Ammons, Guylene Atnip, Jennifer Braswell, Carolyn Caldwell, Matthew Carpenter, Brenda Colwell, Julie Cook, Marcia Davey, Donna Davis, Linda Dean, Suzanne Dunn, Debbie France, Ann Frazier, Holly Frazier, Katie Frazier, Robbie Joann Frazier, Wayne Fuson, Sherrie Giles, Johnna Goff, Natalie Green, Chelsea Grissom, Vicki Haggard, Glenda Hall, Charlene Hallum, Jimmy Hendrixson, Betty Hickey, Ester Holder, Michelle Hoyle, Kelly Huling, Shirley Ingram, Milinda League, Linda Luna, Deliah McGhee, Sharon Moffett, Stephen Moore, Eden Nokes, Angela Osment, Paul Parker, Bruce Parsley, Jessica Patrick, Angelia Pedigo, Elaine Perricone, Jessica Rackley, Ivadell Randolph, Holley Reffue, Virginia Rose, Jessica Sims, Michelle Snipes, Melissa Vantrease, Vickey Vickers, Wander Vickers, Mack White, Rena Willoughby, Kimberly Young, Jessica Antoniak, Matthew Antoniak, Justin Brown, Michelle Critser, Betsy Driver, Danny Fish, Bobbie Hale, Chad Hendrixson, Connie Johnson, LaTonya Kleparek, Mary Sanders, Robert Smith, Brad Trapp, Cassie Tripp, Stephanie Turner, and Natasha Vaughn.
Myron Rhody was hired as a bus driver.
Taking a leave of absence last month were Barbara Hibdon, a DeKalb Middle School cafeteria worker; and Penny Smitty, a DeKalb Middle School teacher.