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.
Upcoming Meetings
- October 18, 2023
- November 15, 2023
- December 20, 2023
- January 17, 2024
- February 21, 2024
- March 20, 2024
- April 17, 2024
- May 15, 2024
- June 19, 2024
Join us by clicking the meeting date above.
SGC Handbook
Request for Flexibility
Seed Fund Proposal
| Council Member | Position | Term End Dates | |
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Arnisha Canty |
Principal |
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John Young |
Chair |
June 30, 2026 |
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Nathalie Dames |
Vice-Chair |
damesn@fultonschools.org |
June 30, 2025 |
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Jaleesa Holden |
Parliamentarian |
June 30, 2026 |
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Karissa Reid-Charles |
School Employee |
reidk3@fultonschools.org |
June 30, 2025 |
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Joshua Franklin-Martinez |
School Employee |
June 30, 2026 |
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Brittaniqua Haley |
School Employee |
June 30, 2025 |
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Joaquin Knight |
School Employee |
June 30, 2026 |
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Keesha Leopold |
Parent/Guardian |
June 30, 2025 |
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Fawn Bell-Palmer |
Community Member |
June 30, 2025 |
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