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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

SGC Council Members

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

SGC Council Members

Lakesha Kendall - Teacher
KendallL@fultonschools.org
Term Ends 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

Cassandra Smith - School Employee
SmithC20@fultonschools.org
6/30/2027

Joy Turner - Parent
Turnerjo@fultonschools.org
6/30/2026

Mercedes Hightower - Parent
Hightowerm2@fultonschools.org
6/30/2027

Tamara Whitaker - Principal
whitakert@fultonschools.org

SGC Officers & Committees

Officers

  • LaKesha Kendall - Teacher
    Chairperson
  •  - Staff Member
    Co-Chairperson
  • Calea Jackson- Teacher
    Parliamentarian 

Budget & Finance Committee

  • Calea Jackson

  • Ms. Tamara Whitaker
  • 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