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PECS committee appoints Shelly Bishop and April Moore to DeKalb Board of Family and Children Services
Summary
DeKalb's Planning, Economic Development and Community Services committee advanced two appointments to the Board of Family and Children Services: Shelly K. Bishop (Post 2) and April Moore (Post 5). Members probed candidates on court partnerships, program evaluation and community engagement before approving both by voice vote.
Chair Nicole Messia opened the committee's appointments, introducing two nominees for the DeKalb Board of Family and Children Services. The committee approved the minutes and then considered agenda item 2026-1127 to appoint Shelly K. Bishop to Post 2.
Shelly K. Bishop told the committee she has worked in schools for more than 20 years and holds an MSW from Ohio State. She described her current role as director of wraparound and support services with the DeKalb County School District and emphasized school-based mental-health collaboration. "Serving children has been my life's work," Bishop said, adding that she has worked with juvenile court and community partners and runs an annual partner meeting for school-based mental-health services.
Commissioner Robert Patrick and others asked Bishop how she would engage court systems, the solicitor general's office and external stakeholders; Bishop said she would use a combination of relationship building and regular partner feedback to identify program improvements. After questioning, the committee moved and approved her appointment.
The next nominee, April Moore (agenda item 2026-1128), said she has lived in DeKalb County for more than 40 years and currently serves as Major over training, background and recruitment for the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Moore described long-standing community involvement with the Junior League of DeKalb County and said that her law-enforcement background equips her to serve as a liaison between agencies and residents. Moore noted prior service on the board of Family First, which provides navigator services for foster care in the county.
Committee members queried Moore about establishing baselines and metrics for program evaluation; Moore said the first step is determining the measurement baseline, identifying gaps and discussing feasibility with frontline staff. Commissioner Terry supported her candidacy and confirmed Moore's community presence. The committee voted to appoint Moore to Post 5.
Both appointments were approved by voice vote. Staff indicated that follow-up from County administration would be provided to the new board members.
