SGC Overview
Parents & Teachers! We want you to run for election and make a difference at your student's school.
The SGC candidacy window opens February 2, 2026. Interested individuals can complete the Candidate Declaration Form for a 2-year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028). The declaration period closes on March 27, with voting scheduled for April. Learn more on the FCS School Governance Council website.
SGC Purpose Statement
The purpose of the School Governance Council is to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role in the management of the school. The School Governance Council is a governing body that is representative of the community and the school but operates under the control and management of the Board of Education. The Council is responsible for making decisions regarding the strategic direction of the school including:
- Approve the school strategic plan and updates
- Approve the annual budget and annual resource allocations
- Manage the Request for Flexibility process
- Participate in hiring the principal (in the case of a vacancy)
- Provide annual feedback on principal performance.
SGC Resources
Meeting Schedule
- August 29
- September 24 @ 8 a.m.*
- October 29 @ 8 a.m.
- November 19 @ 8 a.m.
- January 14 @ 8 a.m.
- February 27 @ 8 a.m.*
- April xx @ x p.m.
*Open to public comment
Meeting Location
Council Members
K. Jackson
Parliamentarian, Teacher
jacksonk13@fultonschools.org
H. New-Brooks
VIce-Chair, Parent
newh@fultonschools.org
J. Hudson
Parent
hudsonjo@fultonschools.org
R. Menner
Elected Teacher
mennerr@fultonschools.org
J. Myers
Chair, Community Member
Myersj2@fultonschools.org
T. Tarwater
Parent
tarwater@fultonschools.org
C. Padgett, Ed. D.
Principal
padgettc1@fultonschools.org
C. Vicens-Garcia
Appointed Staff
GarciaC@fultonschools.org
Mark Adams
Community Member
Latrece Thomas
ThomasLC@fultonschools.org
Staff
Officers & Committees
Officers
- Tarwater - President
- Hudson - Vice President
- Jackson - Parliamentarian
Budget and Finance
- Padgett - Chair
- Padgett, School Principal
- Vicens-Garcia
- Menner
- Myers
Outreach and Communication
- Vicens-Garcia
- Jackson
Principal Selection Committee
- Tarwater
- Hudson