SGC Overview
Parents & Teachers! We want you to run for election and make a difference at your student's school.
The SGC candidacy window opens February 2, 2026. Interested individuals can complete the Candidate Declaration Form for a 2-year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028). The declaration period closes on March 27, with voting scheduled for April. Learn more on the FCS School Governance Council website.
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: 2025 - 2026
All meetings are at 7:30 AM.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:30 AM, Room 114
Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:30 AM, Media Center
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 AM, Media Center
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 AM, Media Center
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:30 AM, Media Center
Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30 AM, Media Center
Friday, March 13, 2026, 7:30 AM, Media Center
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 AM, Media Center
Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 AM, Media Center
Council Members
Kelly Parker
Principal
Monique Duggins
School Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Monisha Hogan
Parent Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2026
Julie Lawler
Community Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Julianna Mackes
Parent Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2026
Savannah Pollyniak
Community Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Stephanie Purcell
Teacher Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2026
Fran Rissland
Teacher Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Meredith Rubenstein
Parent Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Parker, Principal | Principal/Budget & Outreach & Communication | parkerk@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 |