SGC Meeting Documents

August Agenda

School: Innovation Academy

Date: 8/26/2025

Time: 7:45 AM

Location: Mission Control

TEAMS Link (if applicable):

Join the meeting now - Meeting ID: 255 892 142 674 9 -Passcode: yS6ai9Pd

SGC Members:

Scott Kent (Principal), Jeanietta Howard (Parent), Scott Hetherington (Assistant Principal), Cara Dawes (Staff), Charu Agrawal (Parent), Donald Lynch (Teacher), Ron Wright (Community Member), Alissa Kauffman (Parent), Bob Kuhn (Teacher); Anish Kelam (Student Representative), and Yusuf Abdulahi (Student Representative)

7:45AM Call to Order (Principal)

7:47AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Principal)

7:48AM Action Item: Approve Previous Minutes (Principal)

8:00AM Discussion Item: Member Introductions (All Members)

8:05AM Action Item: Approve nominated Community Member (Principal)

8:08AM Action Item: Elect New Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian) (Principal)

8:13AM Action Item: Action Items: Staff Standing Committees (Budget and Finance, Outreach and Communication, Principal Selection) (Chair)

8:18AM Discussion Item: Confirm Parent/Community and Student Superintendent Advisory Council Representative

8:20AM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning (Principal) See page 3 for more detailed information

8:40AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

A. Potential School Staffing Changes

B. Shifts in District Policy or School Practices

C. Calendar of Upcoming School Events

D. Training Requirements for all Members

8:44AM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

8:45AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

 

 

Notes and Reminders

Below are some tips and additional details about the items listed on the first page of this document.

* Setting the date, time, and location of your meeting: It is a great idea to set your meeting schedule for the entire fall semester (if not the entire year) at your first meeting.  Get this information posted at your school and on your SGC website and you will have already covered many requirements of the Open Records and Meetings Laws.  It is important that SGC meetings are scheduled outside of school hours so that staff members can attend if they would like to do so.  If your meetings will be held virtually, make sure to include a link so that members of the public are able to view the meeting on-line.

* Action items: All action items require a motion, a second and a vote (even seemingly simple things like the agenda and meeting minutes need to be voted on).  Remember that principals and student members are not voting members, so even if they are designated as an owner of an action item, the voting members of the council will be responsible for motioning, seconding and voting on the item.

* Discussion items: These are agenda items that solicit feedback from council members.  They do not require a vote.

* Informational items: It is common for councils to receive updates throughout the school year related to the day-to-day management of the school or district happenings.  Informational items are usually meant to keep the council up to date on important topics even if they do not fall under the purview of the council.  These items do not require a vote.

* Running the first meeting: Note that in this agenda the principal runs most of the meeting until the point at which officers are elected and the newly elected chair takes the lead.  This is a great practice as there will not technically be a standing chair at the beginning of the first meeting of the year.  (Note: if the previous chair is still sitting on the council, they are welcome to run the beginning of year meeting until a new chair is elected)

* Staffing your committees: Remember that all SGC members should be a part of at least one committee.  The Budget and Finance Committee and the Communications and Outreach Committee require a Chair (any voting SGC member), the principal, three voting SGC members and can have up to three additional SGC or external members.  Also, every school needs a Principal Selection Committee regardless of whether they believe that their principal position might become vacant.  This committee is comprised of the SGC Chair and three additional voting SGC members.

* Nominating a representative for the Superintendent’s Parent/Community Advisory Council: All schools are asked to select a representative to serve on the Superintendent’s Parent/Community Advisory Council.  This group meets monthly with the superintendent to provide feedback and receive updates on important issues affecting FCS schools and local communities.  Meeting dates/times/locations will be sent out to representatives prior to the first advisory council meeting.  If a representative is unable to attend a meeting, another member of the council can attend in their place.

* Drafting your next meeting agenda: It is a best practice to draft an agenda for your next meeting at the end of each meeting to help your council plan its upcoming work.  If unforeseen events require a council to modify the agenda, the council can simply edit the agenda and vote to approve the modified agenda at the beginning of the next council meeting.

 

 

 

Strategic Planning (August)

As we embark on a new academic year, we are committed to empowering your council to play a pivotal role in shaping our school's future through strategic planning. To ensure your success, we will provide regular updates, resources, and support.

We understand the importance of initial organizational tasks for your council. However, we recommend you dedicate a portion of your first meeting to initiating discussions about your school's Strategic Action Plan as they will be due for submission on September 30^th.

Building upon the groundwork laid by our school leadership, we recommend focusing your August meeting on the following:

• Clarifying the principal’s vision and goals for the upcoming year.
• Identifying key lessons learned from the previous school year.
• Understanding the expectations outlined by your school's zone leader.
• Brainstorming specific ways your council can contribute to the development and implementation of the Strategic Action Plan.

Your insights and contributions are essential to creating an exceptional learning environment for our students. We look forward to a collaborative and productive year.

 

SGC Council Development Opportunities:

 

Reminder that all members must complete SGC Essential Training via Canvas and council officers are encouraged to attend in person Officer Training.  See the Training Sessions tab of the Charter System website for more information.

August 26, 2025 – SGC Summary of Actions

Attendees: Scott Kent, Scott Hetherington, Bob Kuhn (Staff), Carey Lynch (Staff), Cara Dawes (Staff), Jeanietta Howard, Charu Agrawal, Alissa Kauffman, Ron Wright, Yusuf Abdullahi (12^th Grade president), Anish Kellam (CTAE Student of the Year), Sharada Chandran, Pam Sidhi

·       Call to order: Jeanietta Howard

·       Approval of August Agenda: SH motion, BK second; no opposed

·       Approval of May minutes: CL motion, CD second; no opposed

·       Approval of community member: Ritesh Koul: SH motion, AK second; no opposed

·       Call for nominations for SGC Chair: Jenietta; AK motion, SH second; no opposed.

·       Call for nominations for SGC Vice Chair Scott Hetherington; Cara Dawes motion, AK second; no opposed

·       Call for nominations for SGC Parliamentarian: Bob Kuhn; CL motion, CD second; no opposed

·       Budget committee: Scott H., Bob Kuhn, Carey Lynch, Jeanietta Howard, Anish Kellam; Chair: Carey Lynch

·       Outreach and Communication: Charu Agrawal, Alissa Kauffman, Yusuf Abdullahi (Student); Chair: Charu Agrawal

·       Principal Selection: Jeanietta Howard (Chair); Cara Dawes, Alissa Kauffman

·       Action Item: Approve committees: SH motion, AK second; no opposed

·       Superintendent Advisory: Ron Wright; Alissa Kauffman as backup.

·       Any additions for next month’s agenda?

·       Action item motion to adjourn: SH motion, CD second; no opposed.

August 26, 2025 – SGC meeting minutes

Attendees: Scott Kent, Scott Hetherington, Bob Kuhn (Staff), Carey Lynch (Staff), Cara Dawes (Staff), Jeanietta Howard, Charu Agrawal, Alissa Kauffman, Ron Wright, Yusuf Abdullahi (12th Grade president), Anish Kellam (CTAE Student of the Year), Sharada Chandran, Pam Sidhi

•Call to order: Jeanietta Howard
•Approval of August Agenda: SH motion, BK second; no opposed
•Approval of May minutes: CL motion, CD second; no opposed
•Approval of community member: Ritesh Koul: SH motion, AK second; no opposed
•Call for nominations for SGC Chair: Jenietta; AK motion, SH second; no opposed.
•Call for nominations for SGC Vice Chair Scott Hetherington; Cara Dawes motion, AK second; no opposed
•Call for nominations for SGC Parliamentarian: Bob Kuhn; CL motion, CD second; no opposed
•Budget committee: Scott H., Bob Kuhn, Carey Lynch, Jeanietta Howard, Anish Kellam; Chair: Carey Lynch
•Outreach and Communication: Charu Agrawal, Alissa Kauffman, Yusuf Abdullahi (Student); Chair: Charu Agrawal
•Principal Selection: Jeanietta Howard (Chair); Cara Dawes, Alissa Kauffman
•Action Item: Approve committees: SH motion, AK second; no opposed
•Superintendent Advisory: Ron Wright; Alissa Kauffman as backup.
•Any additions for next month’s agenda?
•Action item motion to adjourn: SH motion, CD second; no opposed.

September Agenda

School: Innovation Academy

Date: 9/9/2025

Time: 7:45 AM

Location: Mission Control

TEAMS Link: Join the meeting now - Meeting ID: 255 892 142 674 9 -Passcode: yS6ai9Pd

SGC Members:

Scott Kent (Principal), Jeanietta Howard (Parent), Scott Hetherington (Assistant Principal), Cara Dawes (Staff), Charu Agrawal (Parent), Donald Lynch (Teacher), Ron Wright (Community Member), Alissa Kauffman (Parent), Bob Kuhn (Teacher); Anish Kelam (Student Representative), and Yusuf Abdulahi (Student Representative)

7:45AM Call to Order (Chair)

7:46AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)

7:47AM Action Item: Approve Previous Minutes (Chair)

7:48 AM Action Item: Approve Committee Changes (Chair):

A.        Yusuf will move from Outreach & Communications to Budget Committee

B.        Carey and S. Hetherington will Co-Chair Budget Committee

7:50AM Discussion Item: SGC Council Development Opportunities (In Person Officer Training and Cross Council) ** (All Members)

7:52AM Discussion Item: Determine SY24-25 Council Norms (All Members)

7:54AM Discussion Item: Review SGC Website for Compliance (All Members)

7:56AM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning (Principal)

8:35AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

8:40AM Informational Item: Public Comment (Public Attendees)

8:42AM Informational Item: Student Updates (Student Reps)

8:44AM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

8:45AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

Oct 7th                                              Feb 10th

Nov 11th                                          Mar 10th

Dec. 9th                                            Apr 14th

Jan 13^th                                             May 12th

Notes and Reminders

*Finalizing Council Staffing: Please ensure all member updates have been submitted to the Governance & Flexibility Team using the Council Information Form.

** SGC Council Development Opportunities:

SGC Essential Training

Our comprehensive SGC training course is essential for understanding the vital roles and responsibilities within the School Governance Council. This training is designed to equip members with knowledge about the SGC's core structure and key processes for successful school governance.

 Login Instructions for Canvas:

1. Open your browser and go to fultonschools.instructure.com.
2. Click "employee log in" and sign in with your Microsoft account.
3. Complete authentication and follow the prompts to reduce sign-in requests.
4. Once logged in, find the School Governance Essential Training listed under courses.

 Requirements:

• All SGC members must complete all three modules by the end of August 2025.
• We suggest completing the training prior to your initial SGC meeting if possible.

2025 In Person Officer Training

All SGC Officers (Council Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and Parliamentarians) are required to complete Officer Training (unless completed in previous years).  Please note that this will be a more in depth, hands-on training for newly elected officers. This is different from the Officer Training Module found in the Canvas Training.

Click below to register to attend one of the sessions.

In-Person Officer Training Sign Up Genius

Fall 2025 Cross Council Events

 The Governance & Flexibility Team is excited to invite all School Governance Councils to our Fall Cross Council events—two engaging mornings designed to connect, collaborate, and inspire.

 Dates & Locations

• Monday, September 29 | South Learning Center | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 3 | North Learning Center | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

 These sessions are a unique opportunity for SGC members to learn from district leaders, the Governance & Flexibility Team, and each other. They bring together councils from across the district, creating space for collaboration within feeder patterns and across grade bands.

 This year’s theme centers on three key pillars:

• Teamwork – Kicking off the governance year with energy and excitement for our shared work
• Integrity – Defining our goals and committing to action within our schools
• Accountability – Monitoring strategic priorities and sharing progress with our stakeholders

 We are asking each school to send at least one representative to one of the two events (both sessions will cover the same material). Once every school has a representative registered, we will open additional spots for other members who would like to join.

 Register now via our Sign-up Genius link to secure your spot and join us in shaping another successful year of governance in Fulton County Schools.

2025 Fall Cross Council Sign Up Link

*** SY25-26 Council Initiatives: Begin discussions to determine the focus of the council’s upcoming work.  Lean on your school’s Semester Action Plan to ensure the work of the council is aligned with the goals and initiatives being targeted by the school leaders.  Task the council with prioritizing 1 – 2 initiatives the SGC could lead or support throughout the year.

****Strategic Planning

August is the start of an important and exciting time for our School Governance Councils. Each year, councils work alongside their principal and school community to create a School Strategic Action Plan. This plan serves as a roadmap for the year ahead and focuses on the priorities that will have the greatest impact on student success.

This month, SGCs should begin conversations about their 2025–26 plan. These discussions are a chance to celebrate what is working well, identify areas for growth, and set clear goals that will guide the work of both the school and the council.

In September, councils will finalize their plan and take a formal vote to approve it. Principals will then submit the approved plan by September 30 using the online Strategic Action Plan form. All planning tools, including the form, metric definitions, drafting documents, and optional project planning templates, are available on the Charter System website Resources page.

In October, Zone Superintendents will review and approve each plan. Once approved, these plans should remain at the heart of SGC meetings, guiding decision making, tracking progress, and engaging the school community in the work ahead.

The strategic planning process is more than a requirement. It is an opportunity for councils to lead with purpose and to make a meaningful difference for their schools.

VAF/Programmatic Updates

All flexibility and programming submissions are due from schools by September 30 and can be completed using the VAF/Programming Form located on the Charter System Website Flexibility page.

Schools should use the form to submit the following:

• New Value-Added Flexibility Requests – Use the form to request any new flexibilities for the 2026–27 school year.
• Updates on Current Flexibilities – All schools approved for value-added flexibilities since 2021 must submit an implementation update. If your school has multiple approved flexibilities, you may select them from the dropdown in the form and submit a single update on overall progress. A separate update for each flexibility is not required.
• Magnet Program Updates/Requests – This includes requests for new magnet programs, updates on all current magnet programs, and notices of sunsetting or discontinuing magnet programs. All schools with magnet programs must submit an update for each program. Schools with multiple magnet programs will need to complete multiple forms.

All submissions require School Governance Council approval and a 30-day public comment period. Instructions for managing the public comment process are available on the Charter System Website.

Schools wishing to opt-in to one of the four district preapproved waivers should complete the short Opt-In Notice of Adoption form and follow the linked instructions.

Please contact the Governance & Flexibility Team with any questions or to request additional support.

SGC Summary of Actions - 9/9/25

Action Items

●       Changes to committees

○       Yusuf change to Budget

○       Carey and Scott H. will co-chair budget committee

Discussion item - Norms

●       No feedback at this time

Discussion item - Review SGC Website for Compliance

●       All meetings and summary of action are on the website

Discussion item - Strategic Planning

●       Strategic Action Plan

●       Graduation District wants each school to improve by ~3% growth

○       We are at 99.76 (one student left to get GED)

○       We are aiming for 100%

●       Reading at/above grade level - County 80%, IA 96.62%

●       Overall milestones proficiency - County 80%, IA 87.2%

○       One area to focus on would be special education

●       We chose “typical” for our target in all categories because we are already approaching the upper limit, so increasing becomes more difficult at that level

●       High level actions for milestones proficiency

○       Flex Friday tutoring

○       Core plus support

○       Tutoring center

●       Special Education proficiency Math

○       Core plus

○       Numeracy Project

○       What % of the school population is special education? Kent will find out.

●       ISS & OSS

○       ID Badges

○       Restorative practices

○       PBIS/RISE

●       Employee Satisfaction

○       Empower teachers to design and implement PD

○       Improve Staff Culture

■       Teacher Culture Committee

○       Staff Grant and Funding Opportunities

●       Charter Dollars Expenditures

○       Student Centered

○       SGC review and approval

●       Student Satisfaction

○       Student Wellness

○       Authentic Learning

○       Phoenix Project

○       Flex Fridays with Business Partners

○       Cultivate

○       Student Leadership Opportunities

●       Questions? - None

●       Next step is to approve - approved!

 

Principals Update -

●       Pathway leadership

●       Leadership training

●       Phoenix Project

●       Friday before Thanksgiving - mini phoenix project showcase

●       Cultivate in November

●       Pinnacle Prep for Sophomores

●       Two ELA hires

●       Waiting on TRS to approve a part time teacher for CS vacancy

●       IT Conference 10/3

 

Public comment - no public attendees

 

Student Updates 

●       gathering feedback on charter dollar expenditure budget from student leaders

 

Motion to adjourn - seconded - approved.

SGC Meeting Minutes - 9/9/25

Action Items

●       Changes to committees

○       Yusuf change to Budget

○       Carey and Scott H. will co-chair budget committee

Discussion item - Norms

●       No feedback at this time

Discussion item - Review SGC Website for Compliance

●       All meetings and summary of action are on the website

Discussion item - Strategic Planning

●       Strategic Action Plan

●       Graduation District wants each school to improve by ~3% growth

○       We are at 99.76 (one student left to get GED)

○       We are aiming for 100%

●       Reading at/above grade level - County 80%, IA 96.62%

●       Overall milestones proficiency - County 80%, IA 87.2%

○       One area to focus on would be special education

●       We chose “typical” for our target in all categories because we are already approaching the upper limit, so increasing becomes more difficult at that level

●       High level actions for milestones proficiency

○       Flex Friday tutoring

○       Core plus support

○       Tutoring center

●       Special Education proficiency Math

○       Core plus

○       Numeracy Project

○       What % of the school population is special education? Kent will find out.

●       ISS & OSS

○       ID Badges

○       Restorative practices

○       PBIS/RISE

●       Employee Satisfaction

○       Empower teachers to design and implement PD

○       Improve Staff Culture

■       Teacher Culture Committee

○       Staff Grant and Funding Opportunities

●       Charter Dollars Expenditures

○       Student Centered

○       SGC review and approval

●       Student Satisfaction

○       Student Wellness

○       Authentic Learning

○       Phoenix Project

○       Flex Fridays with Business Partners

○       Cultivate

○       Student Leadership Opportunities

●       Questions? - None

●       Next step is to approve - approved!

 

Principals Update -

●       Pathway leadership

●       Leadership training

●       Phoenix Project

●       Friday before Thanksgiving - mini phoenix project showcase

●       Cultivate in November

●       Pinnacle Prep for Sophomores

●       Two ELA hires

●       Waiting on TRS to approve a part time teacher for CS vacancy

●       IT Conference 10/3

 

Public comment - no public attendees

 

Student Updates 

●       gathering feedback on charter dollar expenditure budget from student leaders

 

Motion to adjourn - seconded - approved.

October Agenda

School: Innovation Academy

Date: 10/7/2025

Time: 7:45 AM

Location: Mission Control

TEAMS Link: Join the meeting now - Meeting ID: 255 892 142 674 9 -Passcode: yS6ai9Pd

SGC Members:

Scott Kent (Principal), Jeanietta Howard (Parent), Scott Hetherington (Assistant Principal), Cara Dawes (Staff), Charu Agrawal (Parent), Donald Lynch (Teacher), Ron Wright (Community Member), Ritesh Koul (Community Member), Alissa Kauffman (Parent), Bob Kuhn (Teacher); Anish Kelam (Student Representative), and Yusuf Abdulahi (Student Representative)

7:45AM Call to Order (Chair)

7:46AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)

7:47AM Action Item: Approve Previous Minutes (Chair)

7:48 AM Discussion Item: Debrief Fall Cross Council Meeting (All Members)

7:52AM Discussion Item: SY25-26 Council Initiatives* (All Members)

8:00AM Discussion Item: Strategic Plan Update/Review (All Members)

8:10AM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members)

8:20 AM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (Chair)

8:21AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

8:30AM Informational Item: Public Comment (Public Attendees)

8:35AM Informational Item: Student Updates (Student Reps)

8:40AM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

8:45AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

Oct 7th                                              Feb 10th

Nov 11th                                          Mar 10th

Dec. 9th                                            Apr 14th

Jan 13^th                                            May 12th

Summary of Actions 
FCS Innovation Academy STEM High School
Date: 10/7/2025
Time: 7:45am
Location: Mission Control

First & Last Name *	Initials	FCS Email Address	Position
Charu Agrawal	CA	Agrawal@fultonschools.org	Parent
Ritesh Koul	RK	AlfordR@fultonschools.org	Community Member
Jeanietta Howard	JH	HowardJ7@fultonschools.org	Parent
Scott Kent	SK	KentS@fultonschools.org	Principal
Bob Kuhn	BK	Kuhn@fultonschools.org	Teacher
Carey Lynch	CL	LynchD1@fultonschools.org	Teacher
Cara Dawes	CD	DawesC@fultonschools.org	Teacher
Scott Hetherington	SH	HetheringS@fultonschools.org	Assistant Principal
Anish Kelam	AK	2000053558@fcstu.org	Student
Yusuf Abdulahi	YA	2000056121@fcstu.org	Student
Ron Wright	RW	WrightR5@fultonschools.org	Community Member
Alissa Kauffman	AK	KauffmanA@fultonschools.org	Parent

SGC Members in Attendance:
*Those in attendance are bolded above

Action Items Approved: Approved Agenda, Approved Minutes
Discussion Items: Strategic plan and charter dollar expenditures.
Information Items: Public Comment, Principal and student updates.

November Agenda

School: Innovation Academy

Date: 11/11/2025

Time: 7:45 AM

Location: Mission Control

TEAMS Link: Join the meeting now - Meeting ID: 255 892 142 674 9 -Passcode: yS6ai9Pd

SGC Members:

Scott Kent (Principal), Jeanietta Howard (Parent), Scott Hetherington (Assistant Principal), Cara Dawes (Staff), Charu Agrawal (Parent), Donald Lynch (Teacher), Ron Wright (Community Member), Ritesh Koul (Community Member), Alissa Kauffman (Parent), Bob Kuhn (Teacher); Anish Kelam (Student Representative), and Yusuf Abdulahi (Student Representative)

7:45AM Call to Order (Chair)

7:46AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)

7:47AM Action Item: Approve Previous Minutes (Chair)

7:48 AM Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Council Update (Advisory Council Representative)

7:52AM Discussion Item: Create Council Initiatives (All Members)

8:00AM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members)

A.        Teacher Proposals (Budget Committee)

B.        Pinnacle Program (Scott Robinson)

C.       Student Proposals (Student Reps)

D.       Other Proposals (All Members)

8:30 AM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (Chair)

8:31AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

8:40AM Informational Item: Student Updates (Student Reps)

8:43AM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

8:45AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

Oct 7th                                             Feb 10th

Nov 11th                                          Mar 10th

Dec. 9th                                           Apr 14th

Jan 13^th                                           May 12th

IA SGC August Agenda
School: Innovation Academy
Date: 08/15/2024
Time: 7:45AM
Location: Mission Control
SGC Members: Scott Kent (Principal), Bob Kuhn (Teacher), Dahlia Restler (Teacher), Haaris Quraishy (Appointed Staff), Carey Lynch (Appointed Staff ), Jeanietta Howard (Parent), Charu Agrawal (Parent), Jit Saha (Parent), Becky Waple (Community Member), Robert Alford (Community Member), (Student Representative) (Student Representative)

7:45 AM Call to Order and take attendance - Dahlia Restler
7:46 AM Action Item: Approve Agenda - Dahlia Restler
7:47 AM Action Item: Approve May Minutes - Dahlia Restler
7:50 AM Discussion Item: Member Introductions - All members
8:00 AM Action Item: Elect New Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian)
8:05 AM Action Item: Staff Standing Committees All members Budget and Finance Outreach and Communication Principal Selection
8:10 AM Discussion Item: Confirm Parent/Community and Student (HS only) Superintendent Advisory Council Representative
8:15 AM Discussion Item: Determine Meeting Schedule for SY24-25) - All Members
8:20 AM Discussion Item: Review Council Self-Assessment Data - Scott Kent
8:30 AM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning Update - Scott Kent
8:35 AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update - Scott Kent

1. A. Potential School Staffing Changes
2. Shifts in District Policy or School Practices C. Calendar of Upcoming School Events

8:43 AM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda  - All members
8:45 AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment - Dahlia Restler

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

SGC 8.15.24 Summary of Actions

Order and attendance.
Approve agenda; Motion – Carey Lynch, second Kuhn.
Minutes from May approved. Kuhn, Q
Introductions.
Missing student reps: Student of year CTAE, Class President (elections to come)

• Election of new officers. Motion – Carey Lynch, second - Jit

Chair – Janetta
Vice Chair - Q
Parliamentarian – Kuhn

• Committees – Motion – Kuhn; Second - Jit

Budget and Finance – Kuhn, Lynch, Jit (Chair), Q
Outreach and Communication – Restler, Janetta, Rob (Chair)
Principal Selection – n/a no vacancy, Janetta (default Chair), Restler, Rob, Lynch

Discussion Items:

• Community Member votes

Ron White – motion Janetta, second Rob

• Student member – Kent asking for procedure to make process uniform from year to year; motion Jit, second Restler – opposed Kuhn

CTAE student of the year, decided Junior year – serves senior year
Student council president
Discussion of equity – governance decision, out of our hands
What if students decline? Choose another organization

• Superintendent Advisory Council– Parent or community member 
• Meeting schedule

Third Thursday of Month, yes

• Self-Assessment Data from SGC

Freddie Benschine discusses results; point of clarity for this year – defined officers, go to office training, cross council Oct to learn more about what’s happening in and around the district

• Strategic Planning Update

Kent – IA at beginning of process, setting of goals, Admin team, draft based on data, new structure for strategic plan based on metrics; what are the right measures for us to support all students? How to serve all students? Goal of draft by next meeting.

Rob – What’s the role of SGC in the Strategic Plan process?

Kent – Approve it, but also review it. Members should feel comfortable asking questions and asking for different action steps. Review throughout the year to correct based upon data; issue we run into in education is trailing data.

Kuhn – alignment of Strategic Plan for budgeting is important.

Benschine – Nov Strategic Plan is sent to FCS for approval, similar to semester action plans that schools have used in the past to monitor progress. September meetings will focus on the Strategic Plan, diving into metrics, updating measurement tools, etc.

Kent – can do an ad hoc to review Strategic Plan with more regularity for those interested.

• Principal’s Update

Students engaged and happy; 9th graders integrating well through summer Bridge and Odyssey programs.

Bridge request for flexibility – 1 week Bridge program + GT Block = Health credit

140-150 students participated in Bridge over the summer. 9 – 12:30.

Odyssey – 1 day event with freshmen prior to pre-planning week to further integrate students

Leadership opportunities for students as a priority: monthly meeting for club leadership, CTAE leaders, and class council members to meet with Kent to discuss decision making processes for the school to allow for student voice and choice.

Enrollment- Projected 1472; Current 1522; less attrition over the summer – could get around $15k for non-personnel; likely earn either 1 or 1.5 teacher positions. Attrition was a concern last year, this year we are seeing fewer kids leaving. Outreach and work among community working to drive very clear message about what I.A. is last year.

Allocated for positions at 1500 in terms of 24/25 school year.

Class average: 23 students per class average; obviously not even distribution.

Likely to hire 1 to 2 positions based on current enrollment.

Magnet Rules: working with district to make sure IA is in a good state. Board Policy for Open Enrollment across district update. Alignment of attendance at IA with the Open Enrollment update from the Board.

Discussed items for alignment with Board: student academic requirements GT Block, pinnacle project, EOPA, Career Pathway progress, Flex Friday participation; rules for discipline infractions; attendance and withdrawn students – pursuing options available for students who have medical absences or family emergency, Board Policy attendance rate can allow removal for habitual attendance concerns, students who withdraw will not return; technology infractions; repeated failures of core or magnet courses.

Message out through PTSO and Beacon to update on SGC and current chair, vice, and parliamentarian.

Sept Agenda – Strategic Plan; sample agenda sent by district governance.

Adjourn Rob – motion, Charu Agrawal- second; approved

SGC 8.15.24 Minutes

Order and attendance.
Approve agenda; Motion – Carey Lynch, second Kuhn.
Minutes from May approved. Kuhn, Q
Introductions.
Missing student reps: Student of year CTAE, Class President (elections to come)

• Election of new officers. Motion – Carey Lynch, second - Jit

Chair – Janetta
Vice Chair - Q
Parliamentarian – Kuhn

• Committees – Motion – Kuhn; Second - Jit

Budget and Finance – Kuhn, Lynch, Jit (Chair), Q
Outreach and Communication – Restler, Janetta, Rob (Chair)
Principal Selection – n/a no vacancy, Janetta (default Chair), Restler, Rob, Lynch

Discussion Items:

• Community Member votes

Ron White – motion Janetta, second Rob

• Student member – Kent asking for procedure to make process uniform from year to year; motion Jit, second Restler – opposed Kuhn

CTAE student of the year, decided Junior year – serves senior year
Student council president
Discussion of equity – governance decision, out of our hands
What if students decline? Choose another organization

• Superintendent Advisory Council– Parent or community member 
• Meeting schedule

Third Thursday of Month, yes

• Self-Assessment Data from SGC

Freddie Benschine discusses results; point of clarity for this year – defined officers, go to office training, cross council Oct to learn more about what’s happening in and around the district

• Strategic Planning Update

Kent – IA at beginning of process, setting of goals, Admin team, draft based on data, new structure for strategic plan based on metrics; what are the right measures for us to support all students? How to serve all students? Goal of draft by next meeting.

Rob – What’s the role of SGC in the Strategic Plan process?

Kent – Approve it, but also review it. Members should feel comfortable asking questions and asking for different action steps. Review throughout the year to correct based upon data; issue we run into in education is trailing data.

Kuhn – alignment of Strategic Plan for budgeting is important.

Benschine – Nov Strategic Plan is sent to FCS for approval, similar to semester action plans that schools have used in the past to monitor progress. September meetings will focus on the Strategic Plan, diving into metrics, updating measurement tools, etc.

Kent – can do an ad hoc to review Strategic Plan with more regularity for those interested.

• Principal’s Update

Students engaged and happy; 9th graders integrating well through summer Bridge and Odyssey programs.

Bridge request for flexibility – 1 week Bridge program + GT Block = Health credit

140-150 students participated in Bridge over the summer. 9 – 12:30.

Odyssey – 1 day event with freshmen prior to pre-planning week to further integrate students

Leadership opportunities for students as a priority: monthly meeting for club leadership, CTAE leaders, and class council members to meet with Kent to discuss decision making processes for the school to allow for student voice and choice.

Enrollment- Projected 1472; Current 1522; less attrition over the summer – could get around $15k for non-personnel; likely earn either 1 or 1.5 teacher positions. Attrition was a concern last year, this year we are seeing fewer kids leaving. Outreach and work among community working to drive very clear message about what I.A. is last year.

Allocated for positions at 1500 in terms of 24/25 school year.

Class average: 23 students per class average; obviously not even distribution.

Likely to hire 1 to 2 positions based on current enrollment.

Magnet Rules: working with district to make sure IA is in a good state. Board Policy for Open Enrollment across district update. Alignment of attendance at IA with the Open Enrollment update from the Board.

Discussed items for alignment with Board: student academic requirements GT Block, pinnacle project, EOPA, Career Pathway progress, Flex Friday participation; rules for discipline infractions; attendance and withdrawn students – pursuing options available for students who have medical absences or family emergency, Board Policy attendance rate can allow removal for habitual attendance concerns, students who withdraw will not return; technology infractions; repeated failures of core or magnet courses.

Message out through PTSO and Beacon to update on SGC and current chair, vice, and parliamentarian.

Sept Agenda – Strategic Plan; sample agenda sent by district governance.

Adjourn Rob – motion, Charu Agrawal- second; approved