SGC Overview
SGC Purpose Statement
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.
SGC Resources
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.
Upcoming Meetings
2026-2027 Dates Coming Soon
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| Council Member | Position | Term End Dates | |
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Arnisha Canty |
Principal |
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John Young |
Community Member |
June 30, 2028 |
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Antonio Grissom |
Parent |
June 30, 2028 |
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Mercede Hightower |
Parent |
June 30, 2027 |
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Karissa Reid-Charles |
School Employee |
reidk3@fultonschools.org |
June 30, 2027 |
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Ashley Hill (Elected) |
Teacher |
June 30, 2028 |
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Lafreda Walker (Finishing elected teacher's term) |
Teacher |
June 30, 2027 |
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Joaquin Knight (Appointed) |
School Employee |
June 30, 2028 |
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Alicia Clemmons |
Community Member |
June 30, 2027 |
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Fawn Bell-Palmer |
Parent |
June 30, 2027 |
2024-2025 SGC Committees:
Budget & Finance Committee Members:
Chair: John D. Young
Members: Fawn Bell-Palmer, Lisa Blake, Brittaniqua Haley, Karissa Reid-Charles
Communications & Outreach Members:
Chair: John D. Young
Members: Jalessa Holden, Briana Houston, Joaquin Knight, Keesha Leopold
Principal Selection Members:
Chair: John D. Young
Members: Fawn Bell-Palmer, Brittaniqua Haley, Keesha Leopold