2024-25 Meeting Documents

August 28, 2024 SGC Agenda

School: Holcomb Bridge MS
Date: 08/28/2024
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Office Conference Room
TEAMS Link (if applicable): n/a
SGC Members:

Name	Role	End Date	Email
Daneen Greer	Teacher	6/30/2026	greerd@fultonschools.org
Patrice Payment	Parent	6/30/2026	payment@fultonschools.org
Jessica Bowdoin	Parent	6/30/2026	bowdoin@fultonschools.org
	School Employee	6/30/2026
Anna McLaurin	Community Member	6/30/2026	Aadaniel84@gmail.com
Hilary Moskowitz	Parent	6/30/2025	moskowitz@fultonschools.org
	Teacher	6/30/2025
Lindsey Keown	School Employee	6/30/2025	keownl@fultonschools.org
Amber Woolfolk	Community Member	6/30/2025	woolfolkam@fultonschools.org

 

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

 

8:00AM Call to Order (Principal)

8:02AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Principal)

8:05AM Action Item: Approve May 2024  Minutes (Principal)

8:10AM Discussion Item: Member Introductions (All Members)

8:15AM Action Item: Elect New Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian) (Principal)

8:25AM Action Item: Action Items: Staff Standing Committees (Budget and Finance, Outreach and Communication, Principal Selection) (Chair)

8:30AM Discussion Item: Confirm Parent/Community Superintendent Advisory Council Representative

8:35AM Discussion Item: Determine Meeting Schedule for SY24-25) (All Members)

8:40AM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning

8:50AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

A. Potential School Staffing Changes

B. Shifts in District Policy or School Practices

C. Calendar of Upcoming School Events

9:00  Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

9:05 Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

 

Notes and Reminders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

August 28, 2024, SGC Meeting Summary

School: Holcomb Bridge MS 

Date: 08/28/2024  

Time: 8:00 AM 

Location: Office Conference Room 

TEAMS Link (if applicable): n/a 

SGC Members: 

Name	Role	End Date	Email	Meeting Attendance
Daneen Greer	Teacher	6/30/2026	greerd@fultonschools.org
Patrice Payment	Parent	6/30/2026	payment@fultonschools.org	Absent
Jessica Bowdoin	Parent	6/30/2026	bowdoin@fultonschools.org
Tracy Duncan	School Employee	6/30/2026	Duncant1@fultonschools.org
Anna McLaurin	Community Member	6/30/2026	mclaurin@fultonschools.org
Hilary Moskowitz	Parent	6/30/2025	moskowitz@fultonschools.org
Kelly Madigan	Teacher	6/30/2025	madigan@fultonschools.org
Lindsey Keown	School Employee	6/30/2025	keownl@fultonschools.org
Amber Woolfolk	Community Member	6/30/2025	woolfolkam@fultonschools.org	Absent

 

Action Items 

Motion	By Whom	Second	Voting Results
Approve Agenda	Bowdoin	Keown	All approved
Approve Community Member nominee Anna McLaurin	Moskowitz	Bowdoin	All approved
Elect New Officers	Moskowitz	Madigan	All approved
Approve proposed charter dollar expenditures	Moskowitz	McLaurin	All approved
Meeting Adjournment	Duncan	McLaurin	All approved

 

Information and Discussion Items: 

The meeting was called to order at 8:04 am.  

The officer and committee slates were established for vote as follows:  

Chair – Hilary Moskowitz 

Vice Chair – Jessica Bowdoin 

Parliamentarian – Lindsey Keown 

Budget and Finance Committee: Kelly Madigan, Hilary Moskowitz, Amber Woolfolk, Jennifer Cassidy 

Communication and Outreach Committee: Lindsey Keown, Tracy Duncan, Patrice Payment, Jennifer Cassidy 

Principal Selection Committee: Hilary Moskowitz, Jessica Bowdoin, Daneen Greer, Tracy Duncan 

Ms. Cassidy updated the council on the SEAT enrollment process and potential staffing adjustments due to enrollment.  

The council approved $21, 301.65 in charter dollar expenditures for Boxing Club, Saturday School Buses and supplies, field trip buses, the 8th grade field trip, the media center books and maker space, and a repair to our school marquee.  

The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 AM and the next meeting date is October TBD. 

 

 

 

 

August 28, 2024, SGC Meeting Minutes 

School: Holcomb Bridge MS 

Date: 08/28/2024  

Time: 8:00 AM 

Location: Office Conference Room 

TEAMS Link (if applicable): n/a 

SGC Members: 

Name	Role	End Date	Email	Meeting Attendance
Daneen Greer	Teacher	6/30/2026	greerd@fultonschools.org
Patrice Payment	Parent	6/30/2026	payment@fultonschools.org	Absent
Jessica Bowdoin	Parent	6/30/2026	bowdoin@fultonschools.org
Tracy Duncan	School Employee	6/30/2026	Duncant1@fultonschools.org
Anna McLaurin	Community Member	6/30/2026	mclaurin@fultonschools.org
Hilary Moskowitz	Parent	6/30/2025	moskowitz@fultonschools.org
Kelly Madigan	Teacher	6/30/2025	madigan@fultonschools.org
Lindsey Keown	School Employee	6/30/2025	keownl@fultonschools.org
Amber Woolfolk	Community Member	6/30/2025	woolfolkam@fultonschools.org	Absent

 

Action Items 

Motion	By Whom	Second	Voting Results	Notes
Approve Agenda	Bowdoin	Keown	All approved
Approve Community Member nominee Anna McLaurin	Moskowitz	Bowdoin	All approved
Elect New Officers	Moskowitz	Madigan	All approved	See minutes for full list.
Approve proposed charter dollar expenditures	Moskowitz	McLaurin	All approved	See minutes for itemized list.
Meeting Adjournment	Duncan	McLaurin	All approved

 

Information and Discussion Items: 

The meeting was called to order at 8:04 am. Council members took time for introductions and opportunities to welcome new members. Ms. Cassidy nominated Patrice Payment for the vacant community member seat. The nomination was approved by a unanimous vote.  

The officer and committee slates were established for vote as follows:  

Chair – Hilary Moskowitz 

Vice Chair – Jessica Bowdoin 

Parliamentarian – Lindsey Keown 

Budget and Finance Committee: Kelly Madigan, Hilary Moskowitz, Amber Woolfolk, Jennifer Cassidy 

Communication and Outreach Committee: Lindsey Keown, Tracy Duncan, Patrice Payment, Jennifer Cassidy 

Principal Selection Committee: Hilary Moskowitz, Jessica Bowdoin, Daneen Greer, Tracy Duncan (All schools must staff a principal selection committee even if there is no anticipated vacancy).  

Ms. Cassidy updated the council on the SEAT enrollment process and potential staffing adjustments due to enrollment. We are about 20 students under our projected enrollment and may potentially lose a teacher allocation.  

The council approved $21, 301.65 in charter dollar expenditures for Boxing Club, Saturday School Buses and supplies, field trip buses, the 8th grade field trip, the media center books and maker space, and a repair to our school marquee. Expenditures include the following items: 

• Boxing Mentoring registration fees: $500 

• Saturday School Buses 4x$450: $1800 

• Field Trip Buses (5 per grade level): $6000 

• 8th grade field trip costs: $3500 

• Media Center (Books and Maker Space supplies): $5000 

• Marquee Repair: $4001.65 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 AM and the next meeting date is October TBD. 

October 9, 2024, SGC Agenda 

School: Holcomb Bridge MS 

Time: 07:45 AM 

Location: Office Conference Room 

TEAMS Link (if applicable): n/a 

SGC Members: 

Name	Role	End Date	Email
Daneen Greer	Teacher	6/30/2026	greerd@fultonschools.org
Patrice Payment	Parent	6/30/2026	payment@fultonschools.org
Jessica Bowdoin	Parent	6/30/2026	bowdoin@fultonschools.org
Tracy Duncan	School Employee	6/30/2026	Duncant1@fultonschools.org
Anna McLaurin	Community Member	6/30/2026	mclaurin@fultonschools.org
Hilary Moskowitz	Parent	6/30/2025	moskowitz@fultonschools.org
Kelly Madigan	Teacher	6/30/2025	madigan@fultonschools.org
Lindsey Keown	School Employee	6/30/2025	keownl@fultonschools.org
Amber Woolfolk	Community Member	6/30/2025	woolfolkam@fultonschools.org
Jennifer Cassidy	Principal		cassidyj@fultonschools.org

 

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

07:45 Call to Order (Chair)) 

07:46  Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

7:48  Action Item: Approve August 2024  Minutes (Chair) 

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

7:58 Discussion Item: Review 2024 Council Self-Assessment and Create Initiatives*** (All Members) 

8:08  Action Item: Approve School Strategic Plan (Principal) 

8:18  Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)  

8:23 Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (Principal) 

8:28 Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

8:30  Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

Notes and Reminders 

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

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

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

Officer Training (Required for All Council Officers) 

Our Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Parliamentarians serve as leaders on their councils and liaisons within their communities.  This training will offer our officers the opportunity to learn from the Governance Team and each other about council responsibilities and tactics for focusing the work of their teams on the strategic vision of their school. 

• Fall 2024 Officer Training Sign-Up 

 

Cross Council Opportunities 

The Governance Team is excited to share with you that we will be hosting a series of Cross Council meetings meant to support SGCs with the task of aligning their work for the school year to the strategic goals and initiatives of their specific school as well as those of the district.  These sessions will offer members the opportunity to work and hear from councils around the district and engage in discussions with the Governance & Flexibility Team.  The meetings will take place in-person at the dates/times/locations below.  We encourage all SGCs to select up to two members to attend one of the sessions and register to attend using the links below.  Note, each session will cover similar content, so your team does not need to register for multiple sessions. 

• Fall 2024 Cross Council Sign-Up 

 

October 9, 2024 SGC Meeting Summary

School: Holcomb Bridge MS

Date: 10/9/2024

Time: 07:45AM

Location: Office Conference Room

TEAMS Link (if applicable): n/a

SGC Members: Names in BOLD = present

Name	Role	End Date	Email
Daneen Greer	Teacher	6/30/2026	greerd@fultonschools.org
Patrice Payment	Parent	6/30/2026	payment@fultonschools.org
Jessica Bowdoin	Parent	6/30/2026	bowdoin@fultonschools.org
Tracy Duncan	School Employee	6/30/2026	Duncant1@fultonschools.org
Anna McLaurin	Community Member	6/30/2026	mclaurin@fultonschools.org
Hilary Moskowitz	Parent	6/30/2025	moskowitz@fultonschools.org
Kelly Madigan	Teacher	6/30/2025	madigan@fultonschools.org
Lindsey Keown	School Employee	6/30/2025	keownl@fultonschools.org
Amber Woolfolk	Community Member	6/30/2025	woolfolkam@fultonschools.org
Jennifer Cassidy	Principal		cassidyj@fultonschools.org

 

Action Items

Motion	By Whom	Second	Voting Results
Approve Agenda	Bowdoin	Madigan	All approved
Approve August 2024 Minutes	Payment	McLaurin	All approved
Approve School Strategic Plan	Duncan	Payment	All approved
Meeting Adjournment	McLaurin	Greer	All approved

 

Information and Discussion Items:

The meeting was called to order at 7:48 am.

Ms. Cassidy discussed potential development opportunities and requirements for SGC council officers, as well as meeting dates and attendance by SGC council members.

Ms. Cassidy reviewed the results of SGC self-assessment with the council, calling for a need to focus on communication about the how and why of SGC for the coming school year. Main initiative discussed was the creation/continuation of a section of the weekly newsletter.

Ms. Cassidy did a walkthrough of the metrics from the district-level re-assignment of strategic plan models and goals, which include 6 main areas and metrics from which schools (and councils) can choose for areas of focus for improvement or maintenance of goals. The discussion linked previous year’s data from academic achievement and survey results to the metrics and goals proposed.

The council approved $12,550 for seated chorus risers, bus costs for away sports games, referee costs for sports games, new basketball uniforms, and a school library partnership with the nonprofit organization, Page Turners Make Great Learners.

The council set a next meeting date for December 4^th.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40am.

October 9, 2024, SGC Minutes 

School: Holcomb Bridge MS 

Time: 07:45 AM 

Location: Office Conference Room 

TEAMS Link (if applicable): n/a 

SGC Members: 

Name	Role	End Date	Email
Daneen Greer	Teacher	6/30/2026	greerd@fultonschools.org
Patrice Payment	Parent	6/30/2026	payment@fultonschools.org
Jessica Bowdoin	Parent	6/30/2026	bowdoin@fultonschools.org
Tracy Duncan	School Employee	6/30/2026	Duncant1@fultonschools.org
Anna McLaurin	Community Member	6/30/2026	mclaurin@fultonschools.org
Hilary Moskowitz	Parent	6/30/2025	moskowitz@fultonschools.org
Kelly Madigan	Teacher	6/30/2025	madigan@fultonschools.org
Lindsey Keown	School Employee	6/30/2025	keownl@fultonschools.org
Amber Woolfolk	Community Member	6/30/2025	woolfolkam@fultonschools.org
Jennifer Cassidy	Principal		cassidyj@fultonschools.org

 

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

07:45 Call to Order (Chair)  

• Called to order by HM @  7:48 

07:46  Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)  

• Motion: JB, Second: KM 

• Approved 

7:48  Action Item: Approve August 2024  Minutes (Chair)  

• Motion: PP, Second: AM 

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

• Meeting with Looney Cancelled due to hurricane 10/4 

• Woolfolk headed to today’s cross-council meeting 10/9 

• Chair, Vice-Chair, and Parliamentarian need to do officer training if not done previously—linked in agenda end-notes 

7:58 Discussion Item: Review 2024 Council Self-Assessment and Create Initiatives*** (All Members) 

• Self-assessment results: area of need = communication about who & why for SGC  

• Continuation of Council Corner in Hawk Talk newsletter – communicating how money is being spent & on what & communication about how SGC functions in the middle school  

• Communication (Council Corner): link spending to strategic plan and parts of plan that spending supports 

8:08  Action Item: Approve School Strategic Plan (Principal) 

• Council task = vote to approve metrics for strategic plan  

• District level re-assignment of strategic plan models/goals: 6 main areas for strategic plans 

• Enhance performance for all students 

• Prioritize safety and operational efficiency 

• Ensure impactful programming  

• Strengthen employee engagement 

• Utilize fiscal resources effectively 

• Deepen community connections 

• School SGC chooses which goals on which to focus based on school grade level & community needs – at HBMS, we’ve had a focus on reading proficiency and literacy.  

• Proposed metric (Cassidy): Goal -Enhance performance for all students; HBMS Metric - Reading at or above grade level  

• 62.9% of students reading at GL measured by last year’s RELA Milestones scores. Increase by 5% for this year.  

• Specific focus on ESOL students – ~25% of our students are English-Language Learners. 

• Proposed metric (Cassidy): Goal – Prioritize safety and operational efficiency; HBMS Metric – ISS & OSS 

• Ended school year with # of in-school (ISS) and out-of-school suspensions (OSS); decrease to # for this year 

• Tiered discipline system outlined in student code of conduct – tiers influence discipline consequences like ISS & OSS 

• Parent members share concerns about the metric’s focus on reducing suspensions if effective interventions aren’t being implemented & the need to increase positive PR 

• Cassidy shares interventions in place and data about middle school metrics across the district/wider range (check & connect, boxing mentorship program) 

• Ideas supporting mentorship for kids shared: Girls on the Run, Eagle’s Nest weekly mentors,  

• Idea supporting positive PR support: communication of data about disciplinary consequences  

• Proposed metric (Cassidy): Goal: Impactful programming; HBMS Metric: ESOL proficiency in ELA 

• 9.22% of ELLs were proficient on ELA Milestones last year; target group = not newcomers but kids served in ESOL long-term  

• Proposed metric (Cassidy): Goal: Strengthen employee engagement; HBMS metric: employee satisfaction  

• 55% of employees said they were satisfied and would recommend HBMS as a place to work  

• Get more employees to take the survey 

• Proposed metric (Cassidy): Goal: Utilize fiscal resources effectively; HBMS metric: charter dollar expenditures 

• Last year = spent 99%, this year, spend 100%  

• Proposed metric (Cassidy): Goal: Deepen community connections; HBMS Metric: student attendance 

• Last year = 12% of students absent 10% or more days; decrease below 10% this year 

• Interventions in place: phone call home, boxing club and mentorship programs 

• Getting kids to school – ideas for early drop-offs; funding positions and options for that 

• Vote for approval of metrics: Motion TD, Second PP 

• Strategic plan approved 

8:18  Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)  

• Repeated info from metrics discussion for highlights 

8:23 Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (Principal) 

• Seated risers - $5000 ($12000 needed, fundraiser ongoing through chorus) 

• Bus costs for away sports $1500 (pulled from last year’s costs) 

• Referee costs 2550 

• New basketball uniforms $2000 

• Page Turners $1500 

• Motion PP, Second AM 

• All proposed expenditures approved; ~$12,500 remaining 

8:28 Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

• Next meeting = December 4th 

8:30  Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

• Adjourned @ 8:40am 

Notes and Reminders 

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

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

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

Officer Training (Required for All Council Officers) 

Our Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Parliamentarians serve as leaders on their councils and liaisons within their communities.  This training will offer our officers the opportunity to learn from the Governance Team and each other about council responsibilities and tactics for focusing the work of their teams on the strategic vision of their school. 

• Fall 2024 Officer Training Sign-Up 

 

Cross Council Opportunities 

The Governance Team is excited to share with you that we will be hosting a series of Cross Council meetings meant to support SGCs with the task of aligning their work for the school year to the strategic goals and initiatives of their specific school as well as those of the district.  These sessions will offer members the opportunity to work and hear from councils around the district and engage in discussions with the Governance & Flexibility Team.  The meetings will take place in-person at the dates/times/locations below.  We encourage all SGCs to select up to two members to attend one of the sessions and register to attend using the links below.  Note, each session will cover similar content, so your team does not need to register for multiple sessions. 

• Fall 2024 Cross Council Sign-Up 

December 4, 2024 SGC Agenda

School:

Date: 12/4/2024

Time: 07:45AM

Location: Office Conference Room

TEAMS Link (if applicable): n/a

SGC Members:

Name	Role	End Date	Email
Daneen Greer	Teacher	6/30/2026	greerd@fultonschools.org
Patrice Payment	Parent	6/30/2026	payment@fultonschools.org
Jessica Bowdoin	Parent	6/30/2026	bowdoin@fultonschools.org
Tracy Duncan	School Employee	6/30/2026	Duncant1@fultonschools.org
Anna McLaurin	Community Member	6/30/2026	mclaurin@fultonschools.org
Hilary Moskowitz	Parent	6/30/2025	moskowitz@fultonschools.org
Kelly Madigan	Teacher	6/30/2025	madigan@fultonschools.org
Lindsey Keown	School Employee	6/30/2025	keownl@fultonschools.org
Vacant	Community Member	6/30/2025
Jennifer Cassidy	Principal		cassidyj@fultonschools.org

 

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

07.45 Call to Order (Chair)

07:46 Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)

07:48 Action Item: Approve October 2024 Minutes (Chair)

07:50   Discussion Item: Schedule Spring Committee Meetings* (All Members)

07:58 Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Council Update (Advisory Council Representative)

08:08 Public Comment

08:18 Discussion Item: Strategic Monitoring** (Principal)

08:28 Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members)

08:30 Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals*** (Chair)

08:32 Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

-Community Member resignation

-End of semester celebrations

08:40 Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

08:45 Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

 

Notes and Reminders

*Committee Meetings

Outreach & Communication Committees should plan to meet in January to start planning for the Spring Parent & Teacher Elections.  Budget & Finance Committees should plan to meet in February to prepare for the council’s annual budget approval.

 

 

**Strategic Monitoring (December)

 

• December: Cabinetand Board of Education will be approving plans. School will receive notification when all plans have been approved.  

• Ongoing: Councils should develop a plan to share their Strategic Action Plans with the school community and communicate the school's goals and progress. 

• Initial Monitoring: Councils should identify one or two key actions or tasks to prioritize for direct engagement throughout the school year. Additionally, please be prepared to provide initial progress updates on these selected areas. 

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to the success of your school.

 

***Charter Dollars

This year, schools have received $46,391 in Charter Dollars to help meet their strategic goals through local innovative solutions. These funds should be used for non-personnel purchases such as supplies, registrations, communications, etc. When purchasing personnel, schools are advised to use other funding sources allowable for positions. If Charter Dollars are requested for personnel, the expenditure will require approval from the Zone Superintendent, SGC, and Executive Director of Governance and Strategy. Additionally, any materials purchased to support literacy instruction must align with GaDOE literacy requirements.

 

Each Charter Dollar expenditure requires an SGC vote for approval, the completion of the Charter Dollar Expenditure Form, and is subject to the same district guidelines that govern school cost center budgets. All Charter Dollars must be spent in the year they are received to support our current student population. We encourage SGCs to schedule discussions early in the year to plan for these expenditures, ensuring all purchases are made before end-of-year spending deadlines. See our Charter Dollar Matrix for examples of FCS-supported expenditures.