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Each meeting of the School Governance Council typically generates three public documents: an agenda; a brief summary of action items that occurred during the meeting; and a detailed set of meeting minutes. We will display these documents on our website for the current school year, along with those from the previous year. If you need to view older documents, please contact our School Governance & Flexibility Department at schoolgovernance@fultonschools.org.
2025-26 SGC Meeting Documents
August
Agenda
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3:30 pm |
Call to Order |
Principal |
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3:32 pm |
Action Item: Approve Agenda |
Principal |
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3:35 pm 3:38 pm 3:42 pm 3:45 pm
3:50 pm
4:00 pm 4:05 pm 4:07 pm
4:15 pm 4:20 pm
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Action Item: Approve May Meeting Minutes Discussion Item: Member Introductions (All Members) Action Item: Approve Community Member Action Item: Elect New Officers Chair Vice Chair Parliamentarian Action Item: Elect Standing Committees Budget & Finance Committee (3 members: Chair, 2 Members) Outreach and Communication Committee (3 members: Chair, 2 Members) Principal Selection Committee (3 members: Chair, 2 Members) Discussion Item: Determine SGC Meeting Schedule for SY 25-26 Discussion Item: Strategic Planning; Seaborn Lee Focus Informational Item: Principal Update School Staffing Shifts/Updates in District Policies Calendar of Upcoming School Events Training Requirements for All Members Discussion Item: Draf Next Meeting’s Agenda Action Item: Meeting Adjournment Meeting Norms Silences Phones | Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions | Work for the All Students SGC Officer Training Link: Cross Council Registration Link: May Meeting Minutes |
Assistant Principal All Members Principal Principal
Principal
All Members Principal Principal
All Members New Chair
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Summary
August 19, 2025
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Gina Foster, Theresa Morales-Smith, Monique Strong, Kenjila Hammonds
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3:34 pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:35 pm |
Review of August agenda. |
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3:38 pm |
Motion to approve August agenda with amendment. |
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3:38 pm |
Review of May Meeting Minutes. |
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3:39 pm |
Motion to approve May Meeting Minutes. |
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3:39 pm |
Introductions: - Gina Foster (Governance Facilitator) - Kine Geathers (Staff Member) - Monique Strong (Community Member) - Kenjali Hammonds (Staff Member) - Calvin Claiborne (Parent) - Christie Outerbridge - Stovell (Parent) - Theresa Morales- Smith (Parent) - Samantha Atchison (Staff Member) - |
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3:42 pm |
Approve new community member (returning member Mr. Knight) - Motion to approve Mr. Knight to our SGC |
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3:43 pm |
Elect New Officers for 2025-2026 School Year (led by Foster): - Chair: Facilitate meetings, great communication with the Principal, add additional items to agenda monthly, ensure SGC embers know upcoming meeting dates. - Vice Chair: Assist Chair, facilitate meetings when Chair cannot facilitate - Parliamentarian: Ensure adherence to ties and getting through the agenda, also close knit with the school WebMaster to ensure documents uploaded in timely fashion, takes notes on monthly meetings. - Start or complete essential onboarding training, required for returning and new and returning members because it is new. - Training is in Canvas, use FCSC email to log in.
Nominations: - Assistant Principal Atchison as Chair o Motion to close, second, and vote. - Theresa Morales – Smith as Vice Chair o Motion to close, second, and vote. - Christie Outerbridge – Stovell as Parliamentarian o Motion to close, second, and vote.
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3:50 pm |
Three Committees but focused on two today (led by Foster): - Budget and Finance: Work closely with Principal on the budget, legwork looking up prices when coming to meetings, this year obtaining $30K based on budget cuts, work with grant department for grants, conduct fund raisers. - Communication and Outreach: Reach out to community, head up election process in Spring when it is time to recruit new members to the SGC, new partnerships to help the school
Committee Member Selections Christie Outerbridge – Stovell: Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance, Principal Selection Committee Samantha Atchison: Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance (Chair), Principal Selection (Chair) Theresa Morales-Smith: Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance, Calvin Claiborne: Principal Selection Committee, Budget and Finance Kenjali Hammonds: Budget and Finance (external member), Principal Selection Monique Strong: Community Outreach Wimberly: Community Outreach, Budget and Finance (confirmation needed) Jackson: Principal Selection and (confirmation needed) Joyner: Communication and Outreach (confirmation needed)
At the next meeting confirm with Wimberly, Jackson, and Joyner their appointments above.
Principal Selection – Only meets if there is a need, hopefully there will not be a need but like to have this in place in case of an emergency. If there is a need, Gina Foster will reach out or the zoned superintended would reach out. Possibly sit on a focus group, complete a survey, or sit on the interview panel.
Request Volunteers for Superintendent Parent Advisory Rep for Seaborn Lee - Meeting once a month - Normally 10am for an hour - Get the inside scoop a little early sometimes - District leaders come to discuss things - A portion of the meeting to ask Dr. Looney questions openly. - Ask that you come back to the SGC and share details of the meeting (space on the agenda) - All meetings are virtual - Can submit two names in case someone is unable to attend, and we need a backup - Gina sends name to the Strategy Person, and they send the email to join o Atchison nominated Outerbridge-Stovell and Claiborne to attend o Both accepted - Meetings typically on Tuesday - As soon as the list of dates are received, they will be sent over to see the schedule in advance. |
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4:02 pm |
2025/2026 Meetings Dates (led by Geathers): - Continue with current routine, 3:30pm the 2nd Tuesday of each month. - There is an exception: o Some teams skip December due to short month and April due to testing. o February when it is budget season may need to adjust the date depending on when it is due.
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4:04 pm |
Strategic Action Plan (led by Geathers): - Brief overview - Seeking input from school council - Typically meets prior to council meeting and some information is prefilled then we meet as a council to get input.
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4:06 pm |
Enrollment and Staffing Update (led by Atchison): - Policy is 10-day count, stress importance of students being in school first 10 days. - This enrollment and attendance dictate what teacher allocations look like. - Last year because enrollment projected low the first 10 days, we lost 2 teachers due to low enrollment projections. - This year we did not lose any staff members, and we are fully staffed with exception of 1 paraprofessional in our Pre-K room. - Typically have 1 Pre-K class but earned 1 this year. o In transition to hire our final paraprofessional. - Hope to report 100% staffed in next meeting. |
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4:09 pm |
Return to Strategic Action Plan (led by Geathers): - Reviewed the 6 areas selected as an SGC to focus on. o Deepen Community Connections o Enhance Performance for All Students o Ensure Impactful Programming o Prioritize Safety and Operational Efficiency o Strengthen Employee Engagement o Utilize Fiscal Resources Effectively - Will look at these areas as an administrative and instructional leadership team. - Come back as a council and dig into to make final decisions for the school year. |
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4:14 pm |
Upcoming School Events (led by Geathers) - 1st PTA meeting of the school year 9/10/25. o Challenged staff to be at 100% participation to join the PTA - Annual Title I Meeting 9/10/2025 - Curriculum Night 9/10/25 6-7pm
Grand Parents Day (led by Hammonds) - Celebrate 9/5 during the school day in the afternoon from 12:30-1:30 with a Bingo hour. - Bingo and photo opportunities with refreshments and popcorn packets along with the game. - Finalizing plans and logistics and sending flyer out by tomorrow or Thursday. o 4-person limit per student - For students with grandparents no longer with us or not local they will have classroom activities they can do. o A parent can stand in their place. o Mail grandparents the activities they did in class.
Schoolwide calendar coming out next week.
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4:18 pm |
Reminder to complete Canvas Training Ask that everyone complete by the end of August All training by all members does not need to be completed before the funds can be spent. - SCG can start voting, approving, and spending.
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4:20 pm |
Draft for next meeting discussion
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4:20 pm |
Motion to adjourn meeting |
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4:21 pm |
Meeting adjourned |
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E3: Expect Excellence Every Day!
Minutes
August 19, 2025
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Gina Foster, Theresa Morales-Smith, Monique Strong, Kenjila Hammonds
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3:34 pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:35 pm |
Review of August agenda. |
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3:38 pm |
Motion to approve August agenda with amendment. |
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3:38 pm |
Review of May Meeting Minutes. |
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3:39 pm |
Motion to approve May Meeting Minutes. |
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3:39 pm |
Introductions: - Gina Foster (Governance Facilitator) - Kine Geathers (Staff Member) - Monique Strong (Community Member) - Kenjali Hammonds (Staff Member) - Calvin Claiborne (Parent) - Christie Outerbridge - Stovell (Parent) - Theresa Morales- Smith (Parent) - Samantha Atchison (Staff Member) - |
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3:42 pm |
Approve new community member (returning member Mr. Knight) - Motion to approve Mr. Knight to our SGC |
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3:43 pm |
Elect New Officers for 2025-2026 School Year (led by Foster): - Chair: Facilitate meetings, great communication with the Principal, add additional items to agenda monthly, ensure SGC embers know upcoming meeting dates. - Vice Chair: Assist Chair, facilitate meetings when Chair cannot facilitate - Parliamentarian: Ensure adherence to ties and getting through the agenda, also close knit with the school WebMaster to ensure documents uploaded in timely fashion, takes notes on monthly meetings. - Start or complete essential onboarding training, required for returning and new and returning members because it is new. - Training is in Canvas, use FCSC email to log in.
Nominations: - Assistant Principal Atchison as Chair o Motion to close, second, and vote. - Theresa Morales – Smith as Vice Chair o Motion to close, second, and vote. - Christie Outerbridge – Stovell as Parliamentarian o Motion to close, second, and vote.
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3:50 pm |
Three Committees but focused on two today (led by Foster): - Budget and Finance: Work closely with Principal on the budget, legwork looking up prices when coming to meetings, this year obtaining $30K based on budget cuts, work with grant department for grants, conduct fund raisers. - Communication and Outreach: Reach out to community, head up election process in Spring when it is time to recruit new members to the SGC, new partnerships to help the school
Committee Member Selections Christie Outerbridge – Stovell: Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance, Principal Selection Committee Samantha Atchison: Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance (Chair), Principal Selection (Chair) Theresa Morales-Smith: Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance, Calvin Claiborne: Principal Selection Committee, Budget and Finance Kenjali Hammonds: Budget and Finance (external member), Principal Selection Monique Strong: Community Outreach Wimberly: Community Outreach, Budget and Finance (confirmation needed) Jackson: Principal Selection and (confirmation needed) Joyner: Communication and Outreach (confirmation needed)
At the next meeting confirm with Wimberly, Jackson, and Joyner their appointments above.
Principal Selection – Only meets if there is a need, hopefully there will not be a need but like to have this in place in case of an emergency. If there is a need, Gina Foster will reach out or the zoned superintended would reach out. Possibly sit on a focus group, complete a survey, or sit on the interview panel.
Request Volunteers for Superintendent Parent Advisory Rep for Seaborn Lee - Meeting once a month - Normally 10am for an hour - Get the inside scoop a little early sometimes - District leaders come to discuss things - A portion of the meeting to ask Dr. Looney questions openly. - Ask that you come back to the SGC and share details of the meeting (space on the agenda) - All meetings are virtual - Can submit two names in case someone is unable to attend, and we need a backup - Gina sends name to the Strategy Person, and they send the email to join o Atchison nominated Outerbridge-Stovell and Claiborne to attend o Both accepted - Meetings typically on Tuesday - As soon as the list of dates are received, they will be sent over to see the schedule in advance. |
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4:02 pm |
2025/2026 Meetings Dates (led by Geathers): - Continue with current routine, 3:30pm the 2nd Tuesday of each month. - There is an exception: o Some teams skip December due to short month and April due to testing. o February when it is budget season may need to adjust the date depending on when it is due.
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4:04 pm |
Strategic Action Plan (led by Geathers): - Brief overview - Seeking input from school council - Typically meets prior to council meeting and some information is prefilled then we meet as a council to get input.
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4:06 pm |
Enrollment and Staffing Update (led by Atchison): - Policy is 10-day count, stress importance of students being in school first 10 days. - This enrollment and attendance dictate what teacher allocations look like. - Last year because enrollment projected low the first 10 days, we lost 2 teachers due to low enrollment projections. - This year we did not lose any staff members, and we are fully staffed with exception of 1 paraprofessional in our Pre-K room. - Typically have 1 Pre-K class but earned 1 this year. o In transition to hire our final paraprofessional. - Hope to report 100% staffed in next meeting. |
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4:09 pm |
Return to Strategic Action Plan (led by Geathers): - Reviewed the 6 areas selected as an SGC to focus on. o Deepen Community Connections o Enhance Performance for All Students o Ensure Impactful Programming o Prioritize Safety and Operational Efficiency o Strengthen Employee Engagement o Utilize Fiscal Resources Effectively - Will look at these areas as an administrative and instructional leadership team. - Come back as a council and dig into to make final decisions for the school year. |
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4:14 pm |
Upcoming School Events (led by Geathers) - 1st PTA meeting of the school year 9/10/25. o Challenged staff to be at 100% participation to join the PTA - Annual Title I Meeting 9/10/2025 - Curriculum Night 9/10/25 6-7pm
Grand Parents Day (led by Hammonds) - Celebrate 9/5 during the school day in the afternoon from 12:30-1:30 with a Bingo hour. - Bingo and photo opportunities with refreshments and popcorn packets along with the game. - Finalizing plans and logistics and sending flyer out by tomorrow or Thursday. o 4-person limit per student - For students with grandparents no longer with us or not local they will have classroom activities they can do. o A parent can stand in their place. o Mail grandparents the activities they did in class.
Schoolwide calendar coming out next week.
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4:18 pm |
Reminder to complete Canvas Training Ask that everyone complete by the end of August All training by all members does not need to be completed before the funds can be spent. - SCG can start voting, approving, and spending.
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4:20 pm |
Draft for next meeting discussion
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4:20 pm |
Motion to adjourn meeting |
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4:21 pm |
Meeting adjourned |
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E3: Expect Excellence Every Day!
September
Agenda
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3:30 pm |
Call to Order |
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3:32 pm |
Action Item: Approve Agenda |
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3:35 pm 3:38 pm 3:42 pm
3:49 pm
3:50 pm 4:00pm
4:05 pm
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Action Item: Approve August Meeting Minutes Discussion Item: Council Staffing (We are fully staffed) Discussion Item: SGC Council Member Development Opportunities *SGC Essential Training in Canva *In Person Officer Training In-Person Officer Training Sign Up Genius *Fall Cross Council Events Upcoming Dates: -Dates & Locations
Discussion Item: Determine Council Norms for 2025-2026 *Be Respectful of Other’s Opinions *Work for All Students *Be Active and Engaged
Discussion Item: Seaborn Lee Elementary School Strategic Action Plan 2025-2026 Informational Item: Principal Update *School Staffing *September Events
Action Item: Meeting Adjournment
Meeting NormsSilences Phones | Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions | Work for the All Students
SGC Officer Training Link:
Cross Council Registration Link:
May Meeting Minutes |
Summary
September 8, 2025
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Merlin Knight, Theresa Morales-Smith, Quajulan Wimberly, Brianna Jackson
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3:35 pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:35 pm |
Review of September agenda. |
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3:37 pm |
Motion to approve September agenda with amendments as needed. |
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3:38 pm |
Vote to approve September agenda. |
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3:38 pm |
Review of August Meeting Minutes. |
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3:45 pm |
Motion to approve August Meeting Minutes. |
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3:46 pm |
Vote to approve August meeting minutes as read. |
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3:46 pm |
Committee Member Assignments (continued from August meeting): Communications and Outreach – Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wimberly Budget and Finance – Mr. Knight, Mrs. Wimberly Principal Selection – Mr. Knight, Mrs. Jackson
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3:38 pm |
Council Staffing - No vacancies and fully staffed for our committees and positions.
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3:39 pm |
SGC Council Member Development Opportunity - Utilize FCS email to complete the SGC Essentials Training located in Canva. - Once you log into Class Link and into Canva it will pull it up for you. - In person officer training, sign up for one. o Should have received an email for these o All take place in September - Fall Cross Council Events o Open to anyone on the SGC Committee o Two participants who represent us on the Superintendent attend the Fall Cross Council Event as well as there is a correlation between the two. o Monday, Sept 29th at SOC from 9-12 o Monday, Oct 3rd up 400 from 9-12 o Mr. Claiborn can attend the October 3rd meeting and Ms. Outerbridge-Stovell can make one of them.
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3:53 pm |
Review SGC Council Norms As a fully functioning team, we come back to a point where we can reflect and pivot how we govern. - Review our norms and ensure they still work in terms of how we govern as an SGC Council. 1. Respectful to others opinion 2. Work for our students 3. Be active and engaged
Open the floor for revisions before a formal vote. No recommendations on changes |
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3:55 pm |
Motion to approve the three norns for this year. |
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3:56 pm |
Call for a formal vote for the three norms, approved. |
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3:56 pm |
School Strategic Planning Goals - Last month we had a high-level overview - Met yesterday as an instructional leadership team and got good insight - Work of the SGC is for Principal Geathers to go over this with us and add any additional insight. - We received the alignment for the district targets o Graduation Rate (LHS) – as a zone shooting for 96% graduation rate, starts here in elementary where we encourage them to come to school daily and the behaviors trend up. o Reading at or above grade level – district at 80% or higher by 2029, Seaborn Lee is at 67% right now. o Overall Milestone Proficiency – 38.7% - levels 3 and 4 for ELA, Math, and Science. Question from SGC member: How will this work with some of our transient students? For a student to count towards our numbers they must be here a certain amount of time for the school year.
School Specific Metrics - Enhanced performance for all students, don’t have to put a target. o Reading at or above grade level (typical is up to 3% improvement, high is 4-5% improvement accelerated is 6% improvement) o Need to ensure we are being realistic but aggressive at the same time. o Data from previous years along with Iready Diagnostics from this year we are aiming for high improvement. o Ensure Impactful programing (Special Education Programing) o Proficiency rate in reading, levels 3 and 4. o An area we struggle a little with, starting at a 33.3%. o Chosen to go for typical improvement. o Prioritize Safety and Operational Efficiency o Students with ISS and OSS days o All schools are encouraged to use PBIS o Anytime we have students in social emotional crisis sometimes their actions warrant a consequence. o State of GA has a monitoring matrix they use to determine how schools are being successful with their PBIs model o Last year we had 33 occurrences where students were suspended for tier 3 infractions which is a decrease from last year. o Goal is not to suspend students in elementary, so we try to implement strategies to support the students in school. o We do not suspend at a neglectful or high rate. o Goal is to reduce from 33 to show we are successful with our PBIS model. o Shout out from Principal Geathers to AP Atchison for her positive impact on the reduction in our numbers because of the attention and importance she stresses for PBIS and employing strategies at the classroom level to reduce the # of out of school suspension days. o Strengthen Workforce Engagement (employee retention) o 92.7%, in the process of challenging it because when employees are surplus which is beyond our control, we feel like that should not count against us. If we remove that we will be at 100% o Utilize Physical Resources Effectively o This is our charter dollar moneys; we were at 100% last year. o $ amount is less due to budget constraints o We do a good job aligning the money we spend to our goals within our school year. o Deepen Community Connection o Comes from our survey results
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4:12 pm |
Motion to approve goals and targets for our action plan this year. |
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4:12 pm |
Vote to approve the goals and targets for our action plan this year, approved. |
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4:14 pm |
Principal Updates Events for tomorrow evening - 1st PTA meeting at 5pm in the cafeteria - Food truck on campus starting at 4pm - PTA will be followed by Annual Title 1 meeting - Followed by curriculum night Attendance Spirit week next week, sent home flyers. First Sock Hop of the year is September 25th.
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4:17 pm |
Next Meetings October 7th due to fall break the following week and November 11th. |
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4:20 pm |
Announcements - Hundred Black Men of South Metro have partnered City of S Fulton for Health and Wellness Day on Saturday the 20th. Flyer sent out - Free Musical Festival at Wolf Creek Amphitheater
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4:24 pm |
Motion to adjourn meeting |
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4:24 pm |
Meeting adjourned |
E3: Expect Excellence Every Day!
Minutes
September 8, 2025
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Merlin Knight, Theresa Morales-Smith, Quajulan Wimberly, Brianna Jackson
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3:35 pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:35 pm |
Review of September agenda. |
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3:37 pm |
Motion to approve September agenda with amendments as needed. |
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3:38 pm |
Vote to approve September agenda. |
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3:38 pm |
Review of August Meeting Minutes. |
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3:45 pm |
Motion to approve August Meeting Minutes. |
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3:46 pm |
Vote to approve August meeting minutes as read. |
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3:46 pm |
Committee Member Assignments (continued from August meeting): Communications and Outreach – Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wimberly Budget and Finance – Mr. Knight, Mrs. Wimberly Principal Selection – Mr. Knight, Mrs. Jackson
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3:38 pm |
Council Staffing - No vacancies and fully staffed for our committees and positions.
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3:39 pm |
SGC Council Member Development Opportunity - Utilize FCS email to complete the SGC Essentials Training located in Canva. - Once you log into Class Link and into Canva it will pull it up for you. - In person officer training, sign up for one. o Should have received an email for these o All take place in September - Fall Cross Council Events o Open to anyone on the SGC Committee o Two participants who represent us on the Superintendent attend the Fall Cross Council Event as well as there is a correlation between the two. o Monday, Sept 29th at SOC from 9-12 o Monday, Oct 3rd up 400 from 9-12 o Mr. Claiborn can attend the October 3rd meeting and Ms. Outerbridge-Stovell can make one of them.
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3:53 pm |
Review SGC Council Norms As a fully functioning team, we come back to a point where we can reflect and pivot how we govern. - Review our norms and ensure they still work in terms of how we govern as an SGC Council. 1. Respectful to others opinion 2. Work for our students 3. Be active and engaged
Open the floor for revisions before a formal vote. No recommendations on changes |
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3:55 pm |
Motion to approve the three norns for this year. |
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3:56 pm |
Call for a formal vote for the three norms, approved. |
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3:56 pm |
School Strategic Planning Goals - Last month we had a high-level overview - Met yesterday as an instructional leadership team and got good insight - Work of the SGC is for Principal Geathers to go over this with us and add any additional insight. - We received the alignment for the district targets o Graduation Rate (LHS) – as a zone shooting for 96% graduation rate, starts here in elementary where we encourage them to come to school daily and the behaviors trend up. o Reading at or above grade level – district at 80% or higher by 2029, Seaborn Lee is at 67% right now. o Overall Milestone Proficiency – 38.7% - levels 3 and 4 for ELA, Math, and Science. Question from SGC member: How will this work with some of our transient students? For a student to count towards our numbers they must be here a certain amount of time for the school year.
School Specific Metrics - Enhanced performance for all students, don’t have to put a target. o Reading at or above grade level (typical is up to 3% improvement, high is 4-5% improvement accelerated is 6% improvement) o Need to ensure we are being realistic but aggressive at the same time. o Data from previous years along with Iready Diagnostics from this year we are aiming for high improvement. o Ensure Impactful programing (Special Education Programing) o Proficiency rate in reading, levels 3 and 4. o An area we struggle a little with, starting at a 33.3%. o Chosen to go for typical improvement. o Prioritize Safety and Operational Efficiency o Students with ISS and OSS days o All schools are encouraged to use PBIS o Anytime we have students in social emotional crisis sometimes their actions warrant a consequence. o State of GA has a monitoring matrix they use to determine how schools are being successful with their PBIs model o Last year we had 33 occurrences where students were suspended for tier 3 infractions which is a decrease from last year. o Goal is not to suspend students in elementary, so we try to implement strategies to support the students in school. o We do not suspend at a neglectful or high rate. o Goal is to reduce from 33 to show we are successful with our PBIS model. o Shout out from Principal Geathers to AP Atchison for her positive impact on the reduction in our numbers because of the attention and importance she stresses for PBIS and employing strategies at the classroom level to reduce the # of out of school suspension days. o Strengthen Workforce Engagement (employee retention) o 92.7%, in the process of challenging it because when employees are surplus which is beyond our control, we feel like that should not count against us. If we remove that we will be at 100% o Utilize Physical Resources Effectively o This is our charter dollar moneys; we were at 100% last year. o $ amount is less due to budget constraints o We do a good job aligning the money we spend to our goals within our school year. o Deepen Community Connection o Comes from our survey results
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4:12 pm |
Motion to approve goals and targets for our action plan this year. |
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4:12 pm |
Vote to approve the goals and targets for our action plan this year, approved. |
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4:14 pm |
Principal Updates Events for tomorrow evening - 1st PTA meeting at 5pm in the cafeteria - Food truck on campus starting at 4pm - PTA will be followed by Annual Title 1 meeting - Followed by curriculum night Attendance Spirit week next week, sent home flyers. First Sock Hop of the year is September 25th.
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4:17 pm |
Next Meetings October 7th due to fall break the following week and November 11th. |
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4:20 pm |
Announcements - Hundred Black Men of South Metro have partnered City of S Fulton for Health and Wellness Day on Saturday the 20th. Flyer sent out - Free Musical Festival at Wolf Creek Amphitheater
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4:24 pm |
Motion to adjourn meeting |
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4:24 pm |
Meeting adjourned |
E3: Expect Excellence Every Day!
October
Agenda
Seaborn Lee Elementary School Governance Council
Date | time 10/21/2025 | 3:30pm | Location Virtually (TEAMS) Join Here
SGC Members
Mrs. Kine’ Geathers, Principal | Mrs. Theresa Morales-Smith, Parent | Mrs. Samantha Atchison, Assist. Principal | Mr. Calvin Clairborne| Mrs. Christie Outerbridge-Stovell | Mrs. Kenjila Hammonds, Staff | Mrs. Monique Strong| Mr. Merlin Knight, Mrs. Quajulan Wimberly|Ms. Joyner, Staff ||Mrs. B. Jackson, Staff Mrs. Gina Foster, SGC District Member
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Item |
Owner |
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3:30 pm |
Call to Order |
Principal |
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3:32 pm |
Action Item: Approve Agenda |
Principal |
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3:35 pm
3:38 pm 3:42 pm
3:44 pm 3:48 pm 3:52 pm
3:58 pm
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Action Item: Approve September Meeting Minutes
Discussion Item: Council Staffing (We are fully staffed) Discussion Item: SGC Council Member Development Opportunities *SGC Essential Training in Canva Action Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposal Discussion Item: SGC Website Audit Website Audit Form Informational Item: Principal Update *Seaborn Lee Elementary School Strategic Action Plan 2025-2026 (approved) *School Staffing- 2nd & 3rd Grade vacancies Action Item: Meeting Adjournment
Meeting NormsSilences Phones | Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions | Work for the All Students
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Parliamentarian & Principal Principal All Members
Principal Principal Principal
Principal
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Notes and Reminders 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:
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Summary
October 21, 2025
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Quajulan Wimberly, Andrea Joyner
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3:33 pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:35 pm |
Review of October agenda. |
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3:36 pm |
Motion to approve October agenda with amendments as needed. |
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3:37 pm |
Vote to approve October agenda. |
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3:39 pm |
Review of September Meeting Minutes. - Everyone read silently to themselves. |
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3:42 pm |
Motion to approve September Meeting Minutes. |
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3:43 pm |
Vote to approve August meeting minutes as read. |
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3:43 pm |
Council Staffing Update - Noted in September minutes we were fully staffed - Some prior members rolled off - Next goal is everyone attends meetings as scheduled as it reflects on our participation rates. - Aiming for public comment next month so we may have some additional guest.
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3:44 pm |
SGC Council Member Development Opportunities. - Friday, 10/24 is the SGC Parent and Community Member Superintendent’s Advisory Council meeting - 10am-11am via Teams - Ms. Outerbridge-Stovell will attend and take meetings. - Mr. Claiborne will be on as well
Training for all SGC is in Canva - Principal Geathers has met the requirement - Principal Geathers will reach out to Mrs. Foster to see if there is a list reflecting 100% completion for Seaborn Lee.
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3:47 pm |
Charter Dollar Expenditures 3 proposals for October 1. Book Vending Machine: $6340.00 – Literacy Component a. Obtaining books from the vending machine will be no cost to the student; they would earn the opportunity to go to the machine through attendance, PBIS, or teacher incentive. b. Aligns with the district’s plan of our scholars at 80% or higher reading on grade level, we are at 67%. 2. Sound System for Cafeteria: $13,775.00 – Communications/Technology a. Sound systems are already at newer schools; we are purchasing our own smaller sound system. The current one we have is not adequate for the functions we have, we will no longer need Mr. McNease stay to operate speakers for events. b. The vendor we are proposing to use is approved by the county. 3. Attendance Incentives: $1000.00 – Student Supports a. Items to support attendance initiatives
Grand Total $21,115.00 with remaining funds of $9885.00
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3:58 pm |
Motion to approve all 3 proposals above for a total of $21,115.00 |
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3:58 pm |
Vote to approve the motion for all 3 proposals for a total of $21,115.00 (approved) |
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3:59 pm |
Principal Geathers and team will be meeting with 5th grade to discuss final expenditures for the 5th grade activities; in November they should have a proposal for us. If any of us have suggestions for the remaining funds we can call, email, etc. Principal Geathers. |
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4:00 pm |
Website Audit Webmaster has already gone through the website to see what was missing. Categories noted were: - Council Member dates were not correct for some members, Principal Geathers will run this back through Mrs. Foster to validate the dates and update. - Missing the September meeting minutes, received those today. - Summary of Action for September, they are being worked on. Mr. Claiborne pointed out that his name is not on the website. - Principal Geathers will ensure to get that added.
If we are ever looking through the website and notice something, please point it out to Principal Geathers. - Mr. Claiborne mentioned there is no Teams link on our website for others to join if they would like. o Principal Geathers advised the Join Here Teams Link is in the agenda, which is posted in advance of the meeting; we will make it bigger in the agenda. |
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4:06 pm |
Final Approved Strategic Plan - Tabled until November when we have Dr. Looney’s final signature of approval. |
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4:06pm |
Anticipate two vacancies anticipated - 3rd grade teacher King-Taylor promoted - 2nd grade teacher retiring in December
Interviews taking place over the next two weeks. |
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4:07 pm |
Motion to adjourn meeting |
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4:08 pm |
Meeting adjourned |
Minutes
October 21, 2025
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Quajulan Wimberly, Andrea Joyner
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3:33 pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:35 pm |
Review of October agenda. |
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3:36 pm |
Motion to approve October agenda with amendments as needed. |
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3:37 pm |
Vote to approve October agenda. |
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3:39 pm |
Review of September Meeting Minutes. - Everyone read silently to themselves. |
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3:42 pm |
Motion to approve September Meeting Minutes. |
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3:43 pm |
Vote to approve August meeting minutes as read. |
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3:43 pm |
Council Staffing Update - Noted in September minutes we were fully staffed - Some prior members rolled off - Next goal is everyone attends meetings as scheduled as it reflects on our participation rates. - Aiming for public comment next month so we may have some additional guest.
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3:44 pm |
SGC Council Member Development Opportunities. - Friday, 10/24 is the SGC Parent and Community Member Superintendent’s Advisory Council meeting - 10am-11am via Teams - Ms. Outerbridge-Stovell will attend and take meetings. - Mr. Claiborne will be on as well
Training for all SGC is in Canva - Principal Geathers has met the requirement - Principal Geathers will reach out to Mrs. Foster to see if there is a list reflecting 100% completion for Seaborn Lee.
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3:47 pm |
Charter Dollar Expenditures 3 proposals for October 1. Book Vending Machine: $6340.00 – Literacy Component a. Obtaining books from the vending machine will be no cost to the student; they would earn the opportunity to go to the machine through attendance, PBIS, or teacher incentive. b. Aligns with the district’s plan of our scholars at 80% or higher reading on grade level, we are at 67%. 2. Sound System for Cafeteria: $13,775.00 – Communications/Technology a. Sound systems are already at newer schools; we are purchasing our own smaller sound system. The current one we have is not adequate for the functions we have, we will no longer need Mr. McNease stay to operate speakers for events. b. The vendor we are proposing to use is approved by the county. 3. Attendance Incentives: $1000.00 – Student Supports a. Items to support attendance initiatives
Grand Total $21,115.00 with remaining funds of $9885.00
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3:58 pm |
Motion to approve all 3 proposals above for a total of $21,115.00 |
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3:58 pm |
Vote to approve the motion for all 3 proposals for a total of $21,115.00 (approved) |
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3:59 pm |
Principal Geathers and team will be meeting with 5th grade to discuss final expenditures for the 5th grade activities; in November they should have a proposal for us. If any of us have suggestions for the remaining funds we can call, email, etc. Principal Geathers. |
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4:00 pm |
Website Audit Webmaster has already gone through the website to see what was missing. Categories noted were: - Council Member dates were not correct for some members, Principal Geathers will run this back through Mrs. Foster to validate the dates and update. - Missing the September meeting minutes, received those today. - Summary of Action for September, they are being worked on. Mr. Claiborne pointed out that his name is not on the website. - Principal Geathers will ensure to get that added.
If we are ever looking through the website and notice something, please point it out to Principal Geathers. - Mr. Claiborne mentioned there is no Teams link on our website for others to join if they would like. o Principal Geathers advised the Join Here Teams Link is in the agenda, which is posted in advance of the meeting; we will make it bigger in the agenda. |
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4:06 pm |
Final Approved Strategic Plan - Tabled until November when we have Dr. Looney’s final signature of approval. |
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4:06pm |
Anticipate two vacancies anticipated - 3rd grade teacher King-Taylor promoted - 2nd grade teacher retiring in December
Interviews taking place over the next two weeks. |
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4:07 pm |
Motion to adjourn meeting |
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4:08 pm |
Meeting adjourned |
November
Agenda
Seaborn Lee Elementary School Governance Council
Date | time 11/18/2025 | 3:30pm | Location Virtually (TEAMS) Join Here
SGC Members
Mrs. Kine’ Geathers, Principal | Mrs. Theresa Morales-Smith, Parent | Mrs. Samantha Atchison, Assist. Principal | Mr. Calvin Clairborne| Mrs. Christie Outerbridge-Stovell | Mrs. Kenjila Hammonds, Staff | Mrs. Monique Strong| Mr. Merlin Knight, Mrs. Quajulan Wimberly| Ms. Joyner, Staff |Mrs. B. Jackson, Staff | Mrs. Gina Foster, SGC District Member
Time |
Item |
Owner |
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3:30 pm |
Call to Order |
Principal |
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3:32 pm |
Action Item: Approve Agenda |
Chair |
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3:35 pm 3:38 pm 3:42 pm 3:44 pm
3:48 pm 3:52 pm 3:58 pm 4:00pm
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Action Item: Approve October Meeting Minutes Discussion Item: Review SGC Website Results Discussion Item: Superintendent Advisory Council Discussion Item: Strategic Plan Update A. Review Feedback B. Monitor Progress
Informational Item: Principal Update Discussion Item: Public Comment Discussion Item: Next Meeting Agenda Action Item: Meeting Adjournment
Meeting NormsSilences Phones | Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions | Work for the All Students
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Chair All Members Chair Member Principal
Principal Principal All Members Chair
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Summary
November 18, 2025
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Brianna Jackson, Andrea Joyner, Theresa Morales-Smith, Merlin Knight, Gina Foster
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3:40pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:40pm |
Review of November agenda. |
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3:42pm |
Motion to approve November agenda with amendments as needed. |
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3:42pm |
Vote to approve November agenda. |
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3:43pm |
Review October Meeting Minutes. |
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3:48pm |
Motion to approve October Meeting Minutes |
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3:48pm |
Vote to approve October Meeting Minutes. |
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3:49pm |
SGC Website Results Update – Assistant Principal Atchison - A few things found out of compliance during the last meeting. o Set of meeting minutes and meeting summary from September. - As of today, we are fully in compliance, nothing missing/outstanding. - Next thing Mrs. Atchison will check for are the things Principals Geathers mentioned to the Strategic Governance Office such as making sure the member roster is up-to-date, and names are spelled correctly. o Should be able to provide an update by the next meeting. |
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3:51pm |
Superintendent Advisory Council Update – Ms. Outerbridge-Stovell and Mr. Claiborne - Mrs. Outerbridge-Stovell attended the October meeting but not November. - Great session around AI policy, development and feedback; discussion around how it is being used in the school to support our scholars. - Financial Strategy and Budget Updates - Board Policy and District Updates - Recapped in email sent October 29th, 2025 |
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3:55pm |
Motion to approve the addendum to the November agenda |
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3:55pm |
Vote to approve the addendum to the November agenda |
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3:56pm |
Strategic Plan Update – Assistant Principal - There are 2 meetings that we provide opportunities for the community to come participate in; this is one of them. They can observe the Strategic Action Plan and Principal Update. o They cannot participate in voting because they are not members. - Nothing new to update per the October meeting minutes, waiting on the final stamp of approval from Dr. Looney; should be forth coming. o It has gone through the 1st and 2nd stages of approval already. o Should have an update before we close out 1st semester school year. - Principal Geathers will have some news to share with us on how we did last year around our progress on the Strategic Plan. - Truly moving in the right direction, Seaborn Lee is making waves. - Our SGC is at the top of the list for supporters by providing support to fill in gaps financially, academically, human resource capital wise. - Putting ourselves on the map of Fulton County not just City of South Fulton
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3:59pm |
Principal Update - Attendance highlights received today. - In addition to school tracking attendance the district monitors our progress to ensure we hit a goal for each school year. - Based on data from the last few years we have ranked in the top 25% for the district in elementary schools as highest increase for student satisfaction attendance. - Top 25% in the district or elementary school with highest decrease in chronic absenteeism. - 2nd consecutive year of meeting/exceeding attendance improvement target. o We started as off track but have moved to the approaching target school attendance. - Working hard to create a culture where students feel supported and welcomed by entire staff. |
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4:03pm |
Public Comments - Thank you for moving the needle for City of South Fulton and congrats on a job well done that we continue to do each day. - Mr. Knight
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4:04pm |
Charter Dollar Expenditures 3 proposals today - Dr. Looney wants 80% of all scholars to be reading on or above grade level, 2030 goal so we have time but moving with a sense of urgency - We will begin to see schools implement initiatives to support the literacy goals in alignment with FCS. 1. Supplementary Support – Book Bundle for vending machine - $1375.00 We approved the purchase of a book vending machine in a prior meeting. Need SGC support to stay on top of resources with purchasing quality books for the vending machine. Purchase 1st bundle of books for the vending machine, over 250 books ranging from K-5 in the bundle. Book vending machine comes with the coins so students can use their coins to choose the book of their choice. 2. Student Support – Additional teacher for extended learning - $2015.00 Extended learning currently supports students right at grade level; students who have small or minimal gaps in ELA or Math. Stay after school for additional support in those areas with a certified educator 1 Teacher to support the exceptional student scholars in the afternoon. Not a lot of opportunity to provide additional support to that sub-group (exceptional students). Moto this year is “All means all” With the budget cuts we do not have a lot of extra funds to bring on a lot of teachers. We can leverage this to support our scholars. 3. Literacy Component – Write Score Assessment - $761.21 Literacy happens 2-fold; being able to read for comprehension and being able to express yourself through writing. Major push to ensure students are just as much as a strong writer as they are strong reader. When we get the update on CCRPI all our investments around literacy have been working, the cherry on top to support literacy will be putting a laser focus on writing. Through Write Score where we can buy an assessment for the 3rd and 5th graders to tell where the gaps and strengths lie in writing. Write Score differs from other assessments we take at school is we can assess a student’s writing in isolation, typically the other assessments will provide information on the standard, but we need to know as a school what can our scholar do. This tool will help tailor our instructions and interventions to support all our scholars. 4th grade not included because the district has already provided the 4th grade assessment to the school.
Grand Total of $4151.21
Question: - Can we have a book drive for future books so students can donate books they have outgrown? o Great idea to support us maintaining the vending machine, will consider it.
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4:14pm |
Motion to approve the Charter Dollar Expenditures of $4151.21 |
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4:15pm |
Vote to approve the Charter Dollar Expenditures of $4151.21 |
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4:16pm |
Next Meeting Agenda Discussion - Confirmed with Mrs. Foster we can skip December. - Next meeting is Tuesday, January 13th. |
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4:18pm |
Motion to adjourn the meeting. |
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4:18pm |
Vote to adjourn the meeting |
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4:19pm |
Meeting adjourned |
E3: Expect Excellence Every Day!
Minutes
November 18, 2025
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Brianna Jackson, Andrea Joyner, Theresa Morales-Smith, Merlin Knight, Gina Foster
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3:40pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:40pm |
Review of November agenda. |
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3:42pm |
Motion to approve November agenda with amendments as needed. |
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3:42pm |
Vote to approve November agenda. |
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3:43pm |
Review October Meeting Minutes. |
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3:48pm |
Motion to approve October Meeting Minutes |
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3:48pm |
Vote to approve October Meeting Minutes. |
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3:49pm |
SGC Website Results Update – Assistant Principal Atchison - A few things found out of compliance during the last meeting. o Set of meeting minutes and meeting summary from September. - As of today, we are fully in compliance, nothing missing/outstanding. - Next thing Mrs. Atchison will check for are the things Principals Geathers mentioned to the Strategic Governance Office such as making sure the member roster is up-to-date, and names are spelled correctly. o Should be able to provide an update by the next meeting. |
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3:51pm |
Superintendent Advisory Council Update – Ms. Outerbridge-Stovell and Mr. Claiborne - Mrs. Outerbridge-Stovell attended the October meeting but not November. - Great session around AI policy, development and feedback; discussion around how it is being used in the school to support our scholars. - Financial Strategy and Budget Updates - Board Policy and District Updates - Recapped in email sent October 29th, 2025 |
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3:55pm |
Motion to approve the addendum to the November agenda |
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3:55pm |
Vote to approve the addendum to the November agenda |
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3:56pm |
Strategic Plan Update – Assistant Principal - There are 2 meetings that we provide opportunities for the community to come participate in; this is one of them. They can observe the Strategic Action Plan and Principal Update. o They cannot participate in voting because they are not members. - Nothing new to update per the October meeting minutes, waiting on the final stamp of approval from Dr. Looney; should be forth coming. o It has gone through the 1st and 2nd stages of approval already. o Should have an update before we close out 1st semester school year. - Principal Geathers will have some news to share with us on how we did last year around our progress on the Strategic Plan. - Truly moving in the right direction, Seaborn Lee is making waves. - Our SGC is at the top of the list for supporters by providing support to fill in gaps financially, academically, human resource capital wise. - Putting ourselves on the map of Fulton County not just City of South Fulton
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3:59pm |
Principal Update - Attendance highlights received today. - In addition to school tracking attendance the district monitors our progress to ensure we hit a goal for each school year. - Based on data from the last few years we have ranked in the top 25% for the district in elementary schools as highest increase for student satisfaction attendance. - Top 25% in the district or elementary school with highest decrease in chronic absenteeism. - 2nd consecutive year of meeting/exceeding attendance improvement target. o We started as off track but have moved to the approaching target school attendance. - Working hard to create a culture where students feel supported and welcomed by entire staff. |
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4:03pm |
Public Comments - Thank you for moving the needle for City of South Fulton and congrats on a job well done that we continue to do each day. - Mr. Knight
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4:04pm |
Charter Dollar Expenditures 3 proposals today - Dr. Looney wants 80% of all scholars to be reading on or above grade level, 2030 goal so we have time but moving with a sense of urgency - We will begin to see schools implement initiatives to support the literacy goals in alignment with FCS. 1. Supplementary Support – Book Bundle for vending machine - $1375.00 We approved the purchase of a book vending machine in a prior meeting. Need SGC support to stay on top of resources with purchasing quality books for the vending machine. Purchase 1st bundle of books for the vending machine, over 250 books ranging from K-5 in the bundle. Book vending machine comes with the coins so students can use their coins to choose the book of their choice. 2. Student Support – Additional teacher for extended learning - $2015.00 Extended learning currently supports students right at grade level; students who have small or minimal gaps in ELA or Math. Stay after school for additional support in those areas with a certified educator 1 Teacher to support the exceptional student scholars in the afternoon. Not a lot of opportunity to provide additional support to that sub-group (exceptional students). Moto this year is “All means all” With the budget cuts we do not have a lot of extra funds to bring on a lot of teachers. We can leverage this to support our scholars. 3. Literacy Component – Write Score Assessment - $761.21 Literacy happens 2-fold; being able to read for comprehension and being able to express yourself through writing. Major push to ensure students are just as much as a strong writer as they are strong reader. When we get the update on CCRPI all our investments around literacy have been working, the cherry on top to support literacy will be putting a laser focus on writing. Through Write Score where we can buy an assessment for the 3rd and 5th graders to tell where the gaps and strengths lie in writing. Write Score differs from other assessments we take at school is we can assess a student’s writing in isolation, typically the other assessments will provide information on the standard, but we need to know as a school what can our scholar do. This tool will help tailor our instructions and interventions to support all our scholars. 4th grade not included because the district has already provided the 4th grade assessment to the school.
Grand Total of $4151.21
Question: - Can we have a book drive for future books so students can donate books they have outgrown? o Great idea to support us maintaining the vending machine, will consider it.
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4:14pm |
Motion to approve the Charter Dollar Expenditures of $4151.21 |
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4:15pm |
Vote to approve the Charter Dollar Expenditures of $4151.21 |
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4:16pm |
Next Meeting Agenda Discussion - Confirmed with Mrs. Foster we can skip December. - Next meeting is Tuesday, January 13th. |
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4:18pm |
Motion to adjourn the meeting. |
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4:18pm |
Vote to adjourn the meeting |
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4:19pm |
Meeting adjourned |
E3: Expect Excellence Every Day!
December
January
Agenda
Seaborn Lee Elementary School Governance Council
Date | time 01/13/2026 | 3:30pm | Location Virtually (TEAMS) join here
SGC Members
Mrs. Kine’ Geathers, Principal | Mrs. Theresa Morales-Smith, Parent | Mrs. Samantha Atchison, Assist. Principal | Mr. Calvin Clairborne| Mrs. Christie Outerbridge-Stovell | Mrs. Kenjila Hammonds, Staff | Mrs. Monique Strong| Mr. Merlin Knight, Mrs. Quajulan Wimberly| Ms. Joyner, Staff |Mrs. B. Jackson, Staff | Mrs. Gina Foster, SGC District Member
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Time |
Item |
Owner |
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3:30 pm |
Call to Order |
Principal |
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3:32 pm |
Action Item: Approve Agenda |
Chair |
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3:35 pm 3:38 pm 3:42 pm 3:44 pm 3:46 pm 3:52 pm 3:56 pm 3:58 pm
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Action Item: Approve November Meeting Minutes Discussion Item: Planning Parent/Teacher SGC Elections Discussion Item: Planning for Annual Budget Approval Discussion Item: Schedule for Spring Committees Informational Item: Mid-Year Data Dive Discussion Item: Principal Update Discussion Item: Next Meeting Agenda Action Item: Meeting Adjournment
Meeting Norms Silences Phones | Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions | Work for the All Students Notes and Reminders *SGC Parent/Teacher Elections The declaration period for parents and teachers interested in serving on their local SGCs will run from February 2nd to March 27th. Click here to check how many council seats your school has open for these positions in this year’s election cycle.
**Annual Budget Approval FY26 Budget development begins on February 2nd and will conclude on February 20th (Elementary Schools), February 27th (Middle Schools), and March 6th (High Schools). SGCs should schedule their February and March meetings prior to their budget closure date to ensure the council has time to discuss and approve FY26 fiscal allocations.
All Dates are Subject to Change
****Midyear Data Dig January is a great time to partner with the Assessment Department for an SGC data dig to review fall trends and set priorities for spring.
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Chair All Members Chair Member Principal Principal Principal All Members Chair
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Summary
January 13, 2026
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Brianna Jackson, Monique Strong, Theresa Morales-Smith, Merlin Knight, Quajulan Wimberly, Gina Foster
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3:37pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:37pm |
Review of January agenda. |
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3:38pm |
Motion to approve January agenda with amendments as needed. |
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3:39pm |
Vote to approve January agenda. |
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3:39pm |
Review November Meeting Minutes. |
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3:46pm |
Motion to approve November Meeting Minutes |
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3:47pm |
Vote to approve November Meeting Minutes. |
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3:47pm |
Upcoming Parent Teacher SGC Election Each year open the election form to elect all members on the SGC with the exception of those appointed by the principal. 3 positions to put up for a formal election cycle - Community Partnership Position – Currently Monique Strong - Parent Position – Currently Christie Outerbridge-Stovell - Staff Position – Currently Quajulan Wimberly SGC Election cycle will be 2/2/26 – 3/27/27 - Once it is out there anyone who completes the application will be a viable person - Hope the current individuals holding the positions will run again. Open the floor to questions - Is this for the upcoming school year? Yes - Mr. Claiborne’s son will be in 6th grade so his position will likely be open as well. - Gina Foster chimed in to share his term ends in 2027, but his seat will need to be filled since he will no longer be at the school; thus, adding to the parent position listed above.
- The staff and community positions terms end of June 30, 2026, and we need to have them filled in August. o These positions are not voted on so we can nominate the current holders for their positions again. - |
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3:53pm |
Planning for Annual Budget Approval – Principal Geathers - We do not have the date yet as to when Principals are going to do the budget meeting but it is sometime in February. - May need to be flexible with the February meeting so Principal Geathers can meet with the budget committee and prepare the presentation before our meeting. - Dates given to Gina Foster are that Elementary will open on 2/3 at the admin building, new principals is 2/2, middle school and high school is 2/4. o Elementary the form will close on the 2/20. - We will be able to set the February meeting before the end of this call since we have the dates from Gina Foster. - Gina Foster shared we have a new presentation form that will be sent to the principals very soon, feel free to use it or not use it. |
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3:56pm |
Schedule for Spring Committees - At the beginning of the SGC year we voted for the committees under the SGC platform. - Spring is a good time to meet as a committee body to discuss things that will be in the best interest of Seaborn Lee. - During the February SGC meeting we can breakout to our committee groups in breakout rooms. o Morales Smith - Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance o Outerbridge-Stovell – Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance, Principal Selection; won’t need Principal Selection committee. o Atchinson - Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance (Chair). o Wimberly - Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance o Knight - Communication and Outreach (Chair), Principal Selection o Claiborne – Budget and Finance o Jackson – Principal Selection committee; will invite to another committee since we don’t need this one. o Joyner - Communication and Outreach o Strong – Communication and Outreach -Atchinson will get with Foster to get guiding topics/protocols to facilitate the small committee meetings. - Foster said there is new budget training in Canvas, steps sent in the December newsletter on how to log in.
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4:02 |
Mid-Year Data Review - CCRPI score data was released, our official score from last year is 79.5 rounded up is 80. - This is a big deal in comparison to our neighboring schools and other schools in both north and south district. - We are about middle of the pack with the entire district, in the top when it comes to south portion of the district. - Reviewed our recent I-Ready o We take I-Ready around August and then the diagnostic in December before winter break. o Breaks down the five pillars of reading. o Those in pre-K – 2nd they are the skillsets need to learn read and comprehend what they are reading. o By the time they make it to 3rd grade they should be able to comprehend what they are reading and focus as a reader should be understanding what they are reading. o Comparison of beginning of middle of the year, started with about 30% on grade level and grew to about 50% on grade level or above at mid-year. o Data also expresses the rate of growth; in December we are assessing what they learned for half the year. o When we look in May hoping to see more green because we are assessing the full year of growth. Goal is to be on grade level by the end of the year. o Only discussed reading results and not math because reading aligns with our strategic action plan.
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4:12pm |
Principal Update Charter Dollar Updates: - Book Vending Machine – we are approximately 3 weeks away from getting it up and ready for students to use. o Once it is here, we are getting it wrapped/decorated (takes about a week once it gets here). o We have ordered books. o Once the machine arrives, we will know what size/style the machine takes so we can take donations. - Sound System – Mrs. Dixon has been working with the facilities dept to get the alterations request approved. o Did not anticipate the new system in place in Fulton County for buildings alterations. o Not going to stop us just a little bit slower in getting there. o No final date for it yet. - Measuring Up o It is up and running, 3rd/4th/5th teachers have access to this digital resource for GMAS prep. o This is a 1-year term, not academic year but calendar year so we should have it going into the beginning of next year.
Upcoming Literacy Night and Title 1 Input Meeting - 2/12/26 starting at 5:30pm - Start with the input meeting then break out to the literacy night component. - There are 2 asks from the Title 1 dept are surveys for the Title 1 meeting and Literacy Night; both surveys are important.
Log into Canvas to ensure you have completed all of the SGC Essential Trainings - Mr. Knight, Morales-Smith, Strong needs to complete the training. - Gina Foster will run a report and send it to Principal Geathers.
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4:22pm |
Next Meeting - Budget presentation - Changing the date to Wednesday, 2/18. |
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4:25pm |
Motion to adjourn meeting |
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4:26pm |
Vote to Adjourn Meeting Adjourned |
E3: Expect Excellence Every Day!
Minutes
January 13, 2026
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Brianna Jackson, Monique Strong, Theresa Morales-Smith, Merlin Knight, Quajulan Wimberly, Gina Foster
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3:37pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:37pm |
Review of January agenda. |
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3:38pm |
Motion to approve January agenda with amendments as needed. |
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3:39pm |
Vote to approve January agenda. |
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3:39pm |
Review November Meeting Minutes. |
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3:46pm |
Motion to approve November Meeting Minutes |
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3:47pm |
Vote to approve November Meeting Minutes. |
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3:47pm |
Upcoming Parent Teacher SGC Election Each year open the election form to elect all members on the SGC with the exception of those appointed by the principal. 3 positions to put up for a formal election cycle - Community Partnership Position – Currently Monique Strong - Parent Position – Currently Christie Outerbridge-Stovell - Staff Position – Currently Quajulan Wimberly SGC Election cycle will be 2/2/26 – 3/27/27 - Once it is out there anyone who completes the application will be a viable person - Hope the current individuals holding the positions will run again. Open the floor to questions - Is this for the upcoming school year? Yes - Mr. Claiborne’s son will be in 6th grade so his position will likely be open as well. - Gina Foster chimed in to share his term ends in 2027, but his seat will need to be filled since he will no longer be at the school; thus, adding to the parent position listed above.
- The staff and community positions terms end of June 30, 2026, and we need to have them filled in August. o These positions are not voted on so we can nominate the current holders for their positions again. - |
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3:53pm |
Planning for Annual Budget Approval – Principal Geathers - We do not have the date yet as to when Principals are going to do the budget meeting but it is sometime in February. - May need to be flexible with the February meeting so Principal Geathers can meet with the budget committee and prepare the presentation before our meeting. - Dates given to Gina Foster are that Elementary will open on 2/3 at the admin building, new principals is 2/2, middle school and high school is 2/4. o Elementary the form will close on the 2/20. - We will be able to set the February meeting before the end of this call since we have the dates from Gina Foster. - Gina Foster shared we have a new presentation form that will be sent to the principals very soon, feel free to use it or not use it. |
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3:56pm |
Schedule for Spring Committees - At the beginning of the SGC year we voted for the committees under the SGC platform. - Spring is a good time to meet as a committee body to discuss things that will be in the best interest of Seaborn Lee. - During the February SGC meeting we can breakout to our committee groups in breakout rooms. o Morales Smith - Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance o Outerbridge-Stovell – Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance, Principal Selection; won’t need Principal Selection committee. o Atchinson - Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance (Chair). o Wimberly - Communication and Outreach, Budget and Finance o Knight - Communication and Outreach (Chair), Principal Selection o Claiborne – Budget and Finance o Jackson – Principal Selection committee; will invite to another committee since we don’t need this one. o Joyner - Communication and Outreach o Strong – Communication and Outreach -Atchinson will get with Foster to get guiding topics/protocols to facilitate the small committee meetings. - Foster said there is new budget training in Canvas, steps sent in the December newsletter on how to log in.
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4:02 |
Mid-Year Data Review - CCRPI score data was released, our official score from last year is 79.5 rounded up is 80. - This is a big deal in comparison to our neighboring schools and other schools in both north and south district. - We are about middle of the pack with the entire district, in the top when it comes to south portion of the district. - Reviewed our recent I-Ready o We take I-Ready around August and then the diagnostic in December before winter break. o Breaks down the five pillars of reading. o Those in pre-K – 2nd they are the skillsets need to learn read and comprehend what they are reading. o By the time they make it to 3rd grade they should be able to comprehend what they are reading and focus as a reader should be understanding what they are reading. o Comparison of beginning of middle of the year, started with about 30% on grade level and grew to about 50% on grade level or above at mid-year. o Data also expresses the rate of growth; in December we are assessing what they learned for half the year. o When we look in May hoping to see more green because we are assessing the full year of growth. Goal is to be on grade level by the end of the year. o Only discussed reading results and not math because reading aligns with our strategic action plan.
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4:12pm |
Principal Update Charter Dollar Updates: - Book Vending Machine – we are approximately 3 weeks away from getting it up and ready for students to use. o Once it is here, we are getting it wrapped/decorated (takes about a week once it gets here). o We have ordered books. o Once the machine arrives, we will know what size/style the machine takes so we can take donations. - Sound System – Mrs. Dixon has been working with the facilities dept to get the alterations request approved. o Did not anticipate the new system in place in Fulton County for buildings alterations. o Not going to stop us just a little bit slower in getting there. o No final date for it yet. - Measuring Up o It is up and running, 3rd/4th/5th teachers have access to this digital resource for GMAS prep. o This is a 1-year term, not academic year but calendar year so we should have it going into the beginning of next year.
Upcoming Literacy Night and Title 1 Input Meeting - 2/12/26 starting at 5:30pm - Start with the input meeting then break out to the literacy night component. - There are 2 asks from the Title 1 dept are surveys for the Title 1 meeting and Literacy Night; both surveys are important.
Log into Canvas to ensure you have completed all of the SGC Essential Trainings - Mr. Knight, Morales-Smith, Strong needs to complete the training. - Gina Foster will run a report and send it to Principal Geathers.
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4:22pm |
Next Meeting - Budget presentation - Changing the date to Wednesday, 2/18. |
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4:25pm |
Motion to adjourn meeting |
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4:26pm |
Vote to Adjourn Meeting Adjourned |
E3: Expect Excellence Every Day!
February
March
Agenda
Date | time 03/12/2026 | 3:30pm | Location Virtually (TEAMS) join here
SGC Members
Mrs. Kine’ Geathers, Principal | Mrs. Theresa Morales-Smith, Parent (Chair) | Mrs. Samantha Atchison, Assist. Principal | Mr. Calvin Claiborne| Mrs. Christie Outerbridge-Stovell | Mrs. Kenjila Hammonds, Staff | Mrs. Monique Strong| Mr. Merlin Knight, Community Partner| Mrs. Quajulan Wimberly| Mrs. Gina Foster, SGC District Member
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3:30 pm |
Call to Order |
Chair |
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3:32 pm |
Action Item: Approve Agenda |
Chair |
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3:35 pm |
Action Item: Approve February Meeting Minutes
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3:40 pm
3:45 pm
3:50 pm |
Information Item: Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Councils Updates (Council Representative) Information Item: SGC Parent/Teacher Elections Update
Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) |
All Members
Chair |
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3:55 pm 4:05 pm
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Information Item: Principal Update Adjournment
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Principal Geathers Principal Geathers All Members
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Meeting Norms
Silences Phones | Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions | Work for the Good of All Students
SGC Officer Training Link:
Notes and Reminders
Spring Cross Council
We are excited to share that our Spring Cross Council will be held on Thursday, March 19th from 8AM-2PM with this year’s focus being Strategic Planning & Celebrating Success.
As we step into 2026, this gathering will give us the opportunity to align our goals and priorities for the coming year, ensuring that our collective efforts continue to make a meaningful impact across our schools. It will also be a time to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our School Governance Councils—from innovative initiatives to strengthened community engagement. Your dedication has truly made a lasting difference, and we look forward to recognizing that together.
Each council is encouraged to select two members to attend. Please use the Sign Up Genius link provided here to register each individual representative.
*SGC Parent/Teacher Elections
The declaration period for parents and teachers interested in serving on their local SGCs will run from February 2nd to March 27th. Click here to check how many council seats your school has open for these positions in this year’s election cycle.
Summary
March 12, 2026
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Brianna Jackson, Quajulan Wimberly, Kenjali Hammonds
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3:32pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:35pm |
Review of March agenda. |
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3:36pm |
Motion to approve March agenda with amendments as needed. |
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3:37pm |
Vote to approve March agenda. |
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3:38pm |
Review February Meeting Minutes.
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3:41pm |
Motion to approve February Meeting Minutes with edits. |
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3:41pm |
Vote to approve February Meeting Minutes. |
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3:42 pm |
Information Item – SGC Cross Council Meeting - Request is that each school SGC sends two school representatives to attend. - Mrs. Wimberly has already volunteered to attend in the last meeting. - Ms. Outerbridge-Stovell volunteered to attend. o Needs details emailed to personal email address because she cannot get into the fultonschools.org email currently. |
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3:43pm |
Information Item – SGC Parent/Teacher Election Updates We can now move forward and campaign and promote the people who have declared candidacy. - Mrs. Connor- Parent candidate - Two teachers declared candidacy: Mrs. Wimberly and Mrs. Andrews. - We are now in compliance, and we have enough people who have declared candidacy to proceed with the election cycle. - By March 27th the election cycle will close, and Gina Foster will contact each school to share who was selected.
Questions: - Ms. Outerbridge shared that she declared candidacy earlier this week and wanted to confirm it was not too late. o It is not too late and Principal Geathers will check the website to see if it is there.
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3:46 pm |
Action Item- Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals - $1100 proposal for the fine arts department end of year performance.
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3:49 pm |
Motion to approve charter dollar proposal |
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3:49 pm |
Vote approving charter dollar proposal |
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3:50 pm |
Information Item – Principal Update - We have a visitor coming tomorrow - Chief Communications Offer Mr. Brian Noyes - Visited earlier in the school year and was very impressed with our media center pod cast. - He has been wanting to come back to see the students in action. - We also received an invitation from CBS News to do a feature on the Homeroom segment.
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3:52 |
Ms. Outerbridge-Stovell had a question about not being able to get into the fultonschools.org email. Mr. Claiborne said he experienced the same and went straight to Mrs. Foster and she resolved in an hour. |
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3:54 pm |
Motion to adjourn the meeting |
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3:54 pm |
Vote to adjourn the meeting |
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3:54 pm |
Meeting adjourned |
E3: Expect Excellence Every Day!
Minutes
March 12, 2026
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Calvin Claiborne, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Brianna Jackson, Quajulan Wimberly, Kenjali Hammonds
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3:32pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:35pm |
Review of March agenda. |
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3:36pm |
Motion to approve March agenda with amendments as needed. |
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3:37pm |
Vote to approve March agenda. |
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3:38pm |
Review February Meeting Minutes.
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3:41pm |
Motion to approve February Meeting Minutes with edits. |
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3:41pm |
Vote to approve February Meeting Minutes. |
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3:42 pm |
Information Item – SGC Cross Council Meeting - Request is that each school SGC sends two school representatives to attend. - Mrs. Wimberly has already volunteered to attend in the last meeting. - Ms. Outerbridge-Stovell volunteered to attend. o Needs details emailed to personal email address because she cannot get into the fultonschools.org email currently. |
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3:43pm |
Information Item – SGC Parent/Teacher Election Updates We can now move forward and campaign and promote the people who have declared candidacy. - Mrs. Connor- Parent candidate - Two teachers declared candidacy: Mrs. Wimberly and Mrs. Andrews. - We are now in compliance, and we have enough people who have declared candidacy to proceed with the election cycle. - By March 27th the election cycle will close, and Gina Foster will contact each school to share who was selected.
Questions: - Ms. Outerbridge shared that she declared candidacy earlier this week and wanted to confirm it was not too late. o It is not too late and Principal Geathers will check the website to see if it is there.
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3:46 pm |
Action Item- Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals - $1100 proposal for the fine arts department end of year performance.
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3:49 pm |
Motion to approve charter dollar proposal |
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3:49 pm |
Vote approving charter dollar proposal |
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3:50 pm |
Information Item – Principal Update - We have a visitor coming tomorrow - Chief Communications Offer Mr. Brian Noyes - Visited earlier in the school year and was very impressed with our media center pod cast. - He has been wanting to come back to see the students in action. - We also received an invitation from CBS News to do a feature on the Homeroom segment.
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3:52 |
Ms. Outerbridge-Stovell had a question about not being able to get into the fultonschools.org email. Mr. Claiborne said he experienced the same and went straight to Mrs. Foster and she resolved in an hour. |
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3:54 pm |
Motion to adjourn the meeting |
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3:54 pm |
Vote to adjourn the meeting |
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3:54 pm |
Meeting adjourned |
E3: Expect Excellence Every Day!
April
Agenda
Summary
April 22, 2026
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Merlin Knight, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Quajulan Wimberly, Kenjali Hammonds, Theresa Morales-Smith, Calvin Claiborns
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3:47 pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:47 pm |
Review of April agenda. |
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3:49 pm |
Motion to approve April agenda. |
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3:49 pm |
Vote to approve April agenda. |
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3:50 pm |
Review March Meeting Minutes. |
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3:54 pm |
Motion to approve March Meeting Minutes with edits. |
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3:54 pm |
Vote to approve March Meeting Minutes. |
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Information Item - Upcoming SCG Elections - We were at the phase of the election cycle where specific members had to declare for candidacy. - We complied at the end of the March deadline with 1 parent and 2 teachers to declare. o This supplements for the members retiring at the end of this cycle. - As of April 22nd, the official window is open for community partners and members to place their vote. - Asking SGC committee to get the word out that the election window is open and now people can go in to officially vote. - Election cycle closes April 29th which is our first day of GMAS testing. - We sent home literature and one-pagers to get the word out, but nothing helps like promotion and word of mouth. - When we meet again in May, we can definitively say who has won the election. - Opened the floor for questions. - Mr. Claiborne is on an election platform for Camp Creek Middle School so please promote him to anyone you know at Camp Creek so he can be nominated as the principal is excited about his future partnership. |
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3:57 pm |
Charter Dollar Proposal - To exhaust the remaining funds out of our SGC expenditure account. - As of today, we have a balance of $12,919. - Prior to spring break our balance was smaller, we have the extra funding because the sound system SGC originally approved us for is being paid for by a department inside of Fulton County. - Because they felt it was a need and priority renovation for our building the district is handling that cost and being refunded in the charter dollars. - Closing the school year and starting the next one on a strong note would like to exhaust the funds with students in mind. - A plethora of things going on at the end of the school year. - Creative ways to mitigate behaviors, incentivize around attendance, plan for the upcoming school year. - To ensure our kids are not going without we would like the remaining amount to be used under Student Support for PBIS. - Help us with end of year and start of year for the students. - We do not have a list of things to order. - Open the floor for questions. - Question asked if there is an opportunity to order more books for the book vending machine for next year since funding will be low next year? o We have plenty, we underestimated how much it would cost when we did the order this year. We will be ok for this year and into next year as well with what we previously ordered. |
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4:03 pm |
Motion to approve the proposal of $12,919 for Charter Dollar expenditure for student support. |
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4:04 pm |
Vote to approve Charter Dollar expenditure proposal for $12,919 for student support. |
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4:04 pm |
Principal Updates - Recognition and celebration for Mrs. Wimberly for the awesome volunteer and partner breakfast she facilitated and coordinated last Friday. - 3rd, 4th, 5th grades parents on the calls know next week starts GMAS testing. o Our teachers do an amazing job of preparing our students. o Asks parents to help keep the stress levels down for students. o 5th grade students had a writing session with Mr. Golden to give them a last boost going into the assessment. o Confident our students will do well and are ready. o Testing takes a lot of time but gives a good indication of what we have done all year and where improvements need to be made. o April is 4/29 – 5/7 o Keeping visitors at a minimum during this time. o Ensure kids are here on time and ready to test. o Goal of 95% or higher test rate. - Annie Musical o Tonight is the first of two nights of the production. o Mr. McNease has poured his all into it. o Mr. Smith and Wimberly have assisted as well. o Hope to see us here to support the fine arts production. - May will be a whirlwind with a lot going on. o Field Days and Awards programs. o All dates listed in the next SMORE going out Monday. o Kick off the month with Teacher’s Appreciation week, encouraging all parents and community members to support our teachers. |
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4:08 pm |
Celebrate retiring members. - One is coming off in definition but won’t miss her because she will still be here. - Mr. Claiborne, we thank you and will miss you, long standing member of the SGC. Will be supporting Camp Creek SGC. We can still use your input and your guidance. A lot of our male scholars look up to you; it has been great having you in the building as a positive role model for our male scholars. - One is coming off in definition but won’t miss her because she will still be here. Will be appointed later in the election season, Ms. Christie Outerbridge-Stovell. Outside of SGC is called upon for multiple things and every time she always makes a little room for Seaborn Lee. |
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4:12 pm |
Motion to adjourn the meeting |
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4:12 pm |
Vote to adjourn the meeting |
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4:12 pm |
Meeting adjourned |
Minutes
April 22, 2026
Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Merlin Knight, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell, Quajulan Wimberly, Kenjali Hammonds, Theresa Morales-Smith, Calvin Claiborns
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3:47 pm |
Meeting called to order. |
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3:47 pm |
Review of April agenda. |
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3:49 pm |
Motion to approve April agenda. |
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3:49 pm |
Vote to approve April agenda. |
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3:50 pm |
Review March Meeting Minutes. |
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3:54 pm |
Motion to approve March Meeting Minutes with edits. |
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3:54 pm |
Vote to approve March Meeting Minutes. |
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Information Item - Upcoming SCG Elections - We were at the phase of the election cycle where specific members had to declare for candidacy. - We complied at the end of the March deadline with 1 parent and 2 teachers to declare. o This supplements for the members retiring at the end of this cycle. - As of April 22nd, the official window is open for community partners and members to place their vote. - Asking SGC committee to get the word out that the election window is open and now people can go in to officially vote. - Election cycle closes April 29th which is our first day of GMAS testing. - We sent home literature and one-pagers to get the word out, but nothing helps like promotion and word of mouth. - When we meet again in May, we can definitively say who has won the election. - Opened the floor for questions. - Mr. Claiborne is on an election platform for Camp Creek Middle School so please promote him to anyone you know at Camp Creek so he can be nominated as the principal is excited about his future partnership. |
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3:57 pm |
Charter Dollar Proposal - To exhaust the remaining funds out of our SGC expenditure account. - As of today, we have a balance of $12,919. - Prior to spring break our balance was smaller, we have the extra funding because the sound system SGC originally approved us for is being paid for by a department inside of Fulton County. - Because they felt it was a need and priority renovation for our building the district is handling that cost and being refunded in the charter dollars. - Closing the school year and starting the next one on a strong note would like to exhaust the funds with students in mind. - A plethora of things going on at the end of the school year. - Creative ways to mitigate behaviors, incentivize around attendance, plan for the upcoming school year. - To ensure our kids are not going without we would like the remaining amount to be used under Student Support for PBIS. - Help us with end of year and start of year for the students. - We do not have a list of things to order. - Open the floor for questions. - Question asked if there is an opportunity to order more books for the book vending machine for next year since funding will be low next year? o We have plenty, we underestimated how much it would cost when we did the order this year. We will be ok for this year and into next year as well with what we previously ordered. |
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4:03 pm |
Motion to approve the proposal of $12,919 for Charter Dollar expenditure for student support. |
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4:04 pm |
Vote to approve Charter Dollar expenditure proposal for $12,919 for student support. |
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4:04 pm |
Principal Updates - Recognition and celebration for Mrs. Wimberly for the awesome volunteer and partner breakfast she facilitated and coordinated last Friday. - 3rd, 4th, 5th grades parents on the calls know next week starts GMAS testing. o Our teachers do an amazing job of preparing our students. o Asks parents to help keep the stress levels down for students. o 5th grade students had a writing session with Mr. Golden to give them a last boost going into the assessment. o Confident our students will do well and are ready. o Testing takes a lot of time but gives a good indication of what we have done all year and where improvements need to be made. o April is 4/29 – 5/7 o Keeping visitors at a minimum during this time. o Ensure kids are here on time and ready to test. o Goal of 95% or higher test rate. - Annie Musical o Tonight is the first of two nights of the production. o Mr. McNease has poured his all into it. o Mr. Smith and Wimberly have assisted as well. o Hope to see us here to support the fine arts production. - May will be a whirlwind with a lot going on. o Field Days and Awards programs. o All dates listed in the next SMORE going out Monday. o Kick off the month with Teacher’s Appreciation week, encouraging all parents and community members to support our teachers. |
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4:08 pm |
Celebrate retiring members. - One is coming off in definition but won’t miss her because she will still be here. - Mr. Claiborne, we thank you and will miss you, long standing member of the SGC. Will be supporting Camp Creek SGC. We can still use your input and your guidance. A lot of our male scholars look up to you; it has been great having you in the building as a positive role model for our male scholars. - One is coming off in definition but won’t miss her because she will still be here. Will be appointed later in the election season, Ms. Christie Outerbridge-Stovell. Outside of SGC is called upon for multiple things and every time she always makes a little room for Seaborn Lee. |
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4:12 pm |
Motion to adjourn the meeting |
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4:12 pm |
Vote to adjourn the meeting |
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4:12 pm |
Meeting adjourned |