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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

Meeting Dates and Location

All meetings will be at 3pm unless announced otherwise.

  • August 24, 2026
  • October 1, 2026
  • November 5, 2026
  • January 21, 2027
  • February 25, 2027
  • March 11, 2027
  • April 15, 2027
  • May 13, 2027

Public Comment Form

We welcome your comments!

Please click the link below to submit a general comment or question to the School Governance Council.

Public Comment Form

SGC Council Members

Chad Hartnell, Chair
Parent
Term Ends: 6/30/2027
hartnellc@fultonschools.org

Sammie Lowe, Parliamentarian
Teacher
Term Ends: 6/30/2028
lowesm@fultonschools.org

John Weigand
Appointed Staff
Term Ends: 6/30/2028                            weigandj@fultonschools.org

Alyson Hartman
Parent
Term Ends: 6/30/2028
Hartmana1@fultonschools.org

Andrew Stanforth, Sr., Vice Chair
Community Member
Term Ends: 6/30/2027
stanforth@fultonschools.org

Brett McConnell
Appointed Staff
Term Ends: 6/30/2027
mcconnellb@fultonschools.org

Andrew (AJ) Richman
Community Member
Term Ends: 6/30/2028
richmondan@fultonschools.org

Morgan Carr
Parent
Term Ends: 6/30/2028                                carrm2@fultonschools.org

Amanda Keller
Teacher
Term ends: 6/30/2027            kellera@fultonschools.org

 

SGC Officers & Committees

Officers

  • Chair: Chad Hartnell
  • Vice Chair: Andrew Stanforth, Sr.
  • Parliamentarian: Sammie Lowe

Communication & OutreachCommittee

  • Alyson Hartman, Chair
  • Amanda Keller
  • Chad Hartnell
  • Sammie Lowe

Budget & Finance Committee

  • Andrew Stanforth, Sr., Chair
  • Andrew (AJ) Richman
  • John Weigand
  • Morgan Carr
  • Brett McConnell

Principal Selection Committee

  • Chad Hartnell
  • Andrew Stanforth, Sr. 
  • Brett McConnell
  • John Weigand