School Governance Council
Parents & Teachers! We want you to run for election and make a difference at your student's school.
The SGC candidacy window opens February 2, 2026. Interested individuals can complete the Candidate Declaration Form for a 2-year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028). The declaration period closes on March 27, with voting scheduled for April. Learn more on the FCS School Governance Council website.
SGC Purpose Statement
The purpose of the School Governance Council is to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role in the management of the school. The School Governance Council is a governing body that is representative of the community and the school but operates under the control and management of the Board of Education. The Council is responsible for making decisions regarding the strategic direction of the school including:
- Approve the school strategic plan and updates
- Approve the annual budget and annual resource allocations
- Manage the Request for Flexibility process
- Participate in hiring the principal (in the case of a vacancy)
- Provide annual feedback on principal performance.
SGC Resources
Meeting Dates & Locations
All meetings will be held at 7:45am in the Principal's Conference Room.
- September 22, 2025
- October 28, 2025
- December 16, 2025
- January 27, 2026
- February 24, 2026
- March 31, 2026
- April 28, 2026
SGC Council Members
Selena Baumann
Community Member, End of Term 6/30/26
baumanse@fultonschools.org
Alexis Frank
Teacher, End of Term 6/30/27
mailto:franka@fultonschools.org
Meredith Camp
Parent, Term Ending 6/30/26
CampME@fultonschools.org
Karen Cooke
Principal
CookeK1@fultonschools.org
Lori Dunagan -SGC Parliamentarian
School Employee, Term ending 6/30/26
dunagan@fultonschools.org
Steve Isbill
Community Member, End of Term 6/30/27
isbill@fultonschools.org
Nathan Madigan - SGC Chair
Parent, End of Term 6/30/27
madiganna@fultonschools.org
Stephen Saussy
Parent, End of Term 6/30/27
@fultonschools.org
Leila Sadri
Teacher, End of Term 6/30/27
mailto:sadril@fultonschools.org
Laney Chambless
Teacher, End of Term 6/30/26
chamblessm@fultonschools.org
Officers & Committees
Budget
- Chair - Meredith Camp
- Nathan Madigan
- Alexis Frank
- Stephen Saussy
- Selena Baumann
Outreach
- Chair- Lori Dunagan
- Laney Chambless
- Stephen Isbill
- Laila Sadri
Principal Selection
- Chair- Nathan Madigan
- Meredith Camp
- Laney Chambless
- Stephen Saussy