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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 Meeting Dates

August 25, 2026

September 29, 2026 (due to Fall Break)

October 27, 2026

November 17, 2026 (due to Thanksgiving Break)

January 26, 2027

February 23, 2027

March 23, 2027

April 20, 2027

All Meetings are currently scheduled to be held in the APRES Media Center from 4:00-5:00.

SGC Council Members

Jasmin Bacon
baconj@fultonschools.org
2 year Elected Teacher
Term ends 06/30/2027
 
Marlo Dawson
marlocdawson@fultonschools.org
2 year Elected Parent
Term ends 06/30/2026
 
Joslin Gumbs
gumbsj@fultonschools.org
2 year appointed School Employee
Term ends 06/30/2026
 
John Gunter, Jr.
gunterj1@fultonschools.org
2 year Elected Parent
Term ends 06/30/2027
 
Fredrika Jones
jonesf4@fultonschools.org
2 year Community Member
Term ends 06/30/2027
 
Tiffany Leach, SGC Chairperson
leacht1@fultonschools.org
2 year Elected Parent
06/30/2027
 
Erica Perry-Moncada
perry-mone@fultonschools.org
2 Year Community Member
Term ends 06/30/2027
 
Sheena Small
2 year Appointed School Employee
smalls@fultonschools.org
06/30/2027
 
Andrea Stafford
2 year Elected Teacher
stafforda1@fultonschools.org
06/30/2026

SGC Committees

Budget & Finance Committee

  • Tiffany Leach
  • John Gunter
  • Andrea Stafford
  • Shena Small
  • Jasmin Bacon

Outreach & Communication Committee

  • Marlo Dawson
  • Joslin Gumbs
  • Fredricka Jones
  • Erica Perry-Moncada

Principal Selection Committee

  • Tiffany Leach
  • John Gunter, Jr.
  • Andrea Stafford
  • Jasmin Bacon

Superintendent Council

John Gunter, Jr.