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
Meeting Dates: 2026 - 2027
All meetings are at 7:30 AM.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 7:30 AM, Media Center
Council Members
Nikol Boyd
Principal
Desmond Harden
Parent Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2028
Kendall Jones
School Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2028
Rachel Kidd
School Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Amelia Leras
Parent Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2028
Savannah Pollyniak
Community Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Fran Rissland
Teacher Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Meredith Rubenstein
Parent Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Jennifer Wade
Teacher Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2028
Committees and Roles
Officers:
Chairperson: Rachel Kidd
Vice-Chairperson: Stephanie Purcell
Parliamentarian: Savannah Pollyniak
Committees
Budget & Finance Committee
- Monique Duggins
- Rachel Kidd
- Julia Lawler
- Stephanie Purcell
Outreach & Communication Committee
- Monisha Hogan
- Julianna Mackes
- Savannah Pollyniak
- Fran Rissland
- Meredith Rubenstein
Principal Selection Committee
- Monique Duggins
- Monisha Hogan
- Rachel Kidd
- Meredith Rubenstein
| Member (Role, Term Ends) | Member Type/Committee(s) | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Nikol Boyd, Principal | Principal/Budget & Outreach & Communication | boydn@fultonschools.org |
| Gail Crust - Chairperson (June 30, 2026) | School Member/Budget (chair) | crustg@fultonschools.org |
| Stephanie Purcell - Parliamentarian (June 30, 2026) | Teacher Member/Outreach & Communication | purcells1@fultonschools.org |
| Monisha Hogan (June 30, 2026) | Parent Member/Outreach & Communication (co-chair) & New Principal | hoganm@fultonschools.org |
| Julie Mackes (June 30, 2026) | Parent Member/Outreach & Communication (co-chair) & New Principal | mackesj@fultonschools.org |