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.
