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SGC Overview

The purpose of the School Governance Council is to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role in the management of the school. The School Governance Council is a governing body that is representative of the community and the school, but operates under the control and management of the Board of Education. The Council is responsible for making decisions regarding the strategic direction of the school including:

  • Approve the school strategic plan and updates
  • Approve the annual budget and annual resource allocations
  • Manage the Request for Flexibility process
  • Participate in hiring the principal (in the case of a vacancy)
  • Provide annual feedback on principal performance.

Membership

  • 3 parents/guardians (elected by parents/guardians of the school)
  • 2 teachers (elected by school employees)
  • 2 community members (nominated by the principal, approved by the SGC)
  • 2 school employees (appointed by the principal)

 

The principal serves on all SGCs as a non-voting member.

Council Member Position Email Term End Dates

Arnisha Canty

Principal

cantya@fultonschools.org

 

John Young

Chair

youngj1@fultonschools.org

June 30, 2024

Briana Houston

Vice-Chair

houstonb1@fultonschools.org

June 30, 2024

Brittaniqua Haley

Parliamentarian

haleyb1@fultonschools.org

June 30, 2025

Yasmin Hicks

School Employee

hicksz@fultonschools.org

June 30, 2024

Joshua Franklin-Martinez

School Employee

franklinj3@fultonschools.org 

June 30, 2024

Karissa Reid

School Employee

reidk3@fultonschools.org

June 30, 2025

Samantha Alexander

Parent/Guardian

alexandersa@fultonschools.org

June 30, 2024

Nathalie Dames

Parent/Guardian

damesn@fultonschools.org  

June 30, 2025

Keesha Leopold

Parent/Guardian

leopoldke@fultonschools.org

June 30, 2025

Fawn Bell-Palmer

Community Member

bellpalmer@fultonschools.org

June 30, 2025

2023-2024 SGC Committees:

Budget & Finance Committee Members:

Chair: John D. Young

Members: Samantha Alexander, Lisa Blake, Nathalie Dames, Briana Houston

Communications & Outreach Members:

Chair: John D. Young

Members: Willie Brassell, Brittaniqua Haley, Keesha Leopold, Tameka Long, Karissa Reid-Charles, Hope Render

Principal Selection Members:

Chair: John D. Young

Members: Joshua Franklin, Briana Houston, Keesha Leopold