SGC Overview
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.
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SGC Meeting Dates
Meetings are held in the Front Office Conference Room and do not allot for public comment unless otherwise noted.
- August 25, 2025 at 7:15 a.m.
- September 26, 2025 at 7:15 a.m.
- October 24, 2025 at 10:15 a.m.
- November 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (virtual)
- January 23, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.
- February 20, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.
- March 27, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.
- April 24, 2026 7:15 a.m.
- May 1, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.
SGC Members
Susan Gowin, principal
Natalya Alpert, parent (6/30/2026)
Adam Klosterhaus, teacher, Chair (6/30/2026)
KlosterhausA@fultonschools.org
Elsa Bruno, parent (6/30/2027)
Tyler Williamson, parent (6/30/2027)
williamsonty@fultonschools.org
Marcia Hagood, community member (6/30/2027)
Allyson Baker, teacher (6/30/2027)
Reese Vereen, school employee, Parliamentarian (6/30/2027 )
Melissa Cherian, community member, Vice Chair (6/30/2026)
Stacy Storr, school employee (6/30/2026)
Principal Selection Committee
Adam Klosterhaus, Marcia Hagood, Melissa Cherian, Tyler Williamson
Budget and Finance Committee
Natalya Alpert, Tyler Williamson, Melissa Cherian
Outreach and Communications Committee
Ally Baker, Reese Vereen, Marcia Hagood, Elsa Bruno
Superintendent Advisory Council
Tyler Williamson