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