SGC Overview
Parents & Teachers! We want you to run for election and make a difference at your student's school.
The SGC candidacy window opens February 2, 2026. Interested individuals can complete the Candidate Declaration Form for a 2-year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028). The declaration period closes on March 27, with voting scheduled for April. Learn more on the FCS School Governance Council website.
'25-'26 Council Members
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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.
2025-2026 Council Members
| Lakesha Kendall-Teacher |
KendallL@fultonschools.org |
Term End Date 6/30/2027 | ||
| Calea Jackson - Teacher | Jacksonc10@fultonschools.org | 6/30/2026 | ||
| Paris Williams -School Employee | Williamsp9@fultonschools.org | 6/30/2027 | ||
| Brittany Turner-Community Member | turnerb4@fultonschools.org | 6/30/2025 | ||
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Cassandra Smith- School Employee |
SmithC20@fultonschools.org | 6/30/2027 | ||
| Shenna Jones- Community Member | Joness27@fultonschools.org | 6/30/2025 | ||
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Joy Turner- Parent |
Turnerjo@fultonschools.org | 6/30/2026 | ||
| Mercedes Hightower- Parent | Hightowerm2@fultonschools.org | 6/30/2027 | ||
| Maisha Otway - Principal | Otway@fultonschools.org |
Council Officers and Committees
LaKesha Kendall-Teacher, Chairperson
Paris Williams-Staff Member, Co-Chairperson
Calea Jackson- Teacher, Parliamentarian
Budget & Finance Committee: Calea Jackson, Dr. Otway, Paris Williams, Cassandra Smith, Lakesha Kendall
Outreach & Communication Committee: Brittany Turner, Mercedes Hightower, Joy Turner, Shenna Jones
Principal Selection Committee: Joy Turner, Calea Jackson, Lakesha Kendall, Mercedes Hightower
SGC '25-'26 Meeting Dates
All Meetings are open to public
Meetings Start at 7:30 am
Meeting Location: 2075 Princeton Ave
(Principal's Conference Room)
August 13, 2025
Semester Plan, Introductions (Elections of Officers, Committees etc.)
September 10, 2025
Goal Setting/Semester Action Plans
October 08, 2025
Monitor Progress
November 12, 2025
Monitor Progress
January 14, 2026
Budget Approval
February 10, 2026
Discuss Progress/Council Surveys
March 11, 2026
Council Updates
April 15, 2026
Introduction of New Members/End of The Year Celebrations