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SGC Overview

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 for 2026-2027 

All meetings will take place at 7:45 am in the HBMS Conference Room

  • August 20

  • September 15

  • October 27

  • February 23

  • March 30

  • May 18

Council Members

Name
Role
End Date
Email
Deidre Gonzales
Teacher
6/30/2028   
gonzalesd@fultonschools.org
Ellen Evans
Parent                              
6/30/2028
evanse2@fultonschools.org         
Melissa Cherian
Parent
6/30/2028
cherian@fultonschools.org
Elizabeth Moshiri
School Employee
6/30/2026
moshirie@fultonschools.org
Ryan Hall
Community Member
6/30/2026
Hallr4@fultonschools.org
Lisette Hoschek
Parent
6/30/2027
hoschek@fultonschools.org
Joan Suggs
Teacher
6/30/2027
suggsj@fultonschools.org
Lindsey Keown
School Employee
6/30/2027
keownl@fultonschools.org
Brittany Taylor
Community Member
6/30/2027
Taylorb4@fultonschools.org
Jennifer Cassidy         
Principal
 
cassidyj@fultonschools.org

Officers & Committees

SGC Chair
Support agenda development, run meeting
Elizabeth Moshiri
Vice Chair
Stand in for chair as needed
Ellen Evans
Parliamentarian
Take notes during meetings, create meeting summary and minutes
Lindsey Keown
Budget and Finance Committee
Principal
3 Voting Members
May include up to 3 add’l members
Jennifer Cassidy
Ryan Hall
Ellen Evans
Melissa Cherian
Communication and Outreach Committee
Principal
3 Voting Members
May include up to 3 add’l members
Jennifer Cassidy
Lisette Hoschek
Elizabeth Moshiri
Lindsey Keown
Joan Suggs
Brittany Taylor
Principal Selection Committee
SGC Chair
3 add’l voting members
Elizabeth Moshiri
Deirdre Gonzales
Ryan Hall
Lisette Hoschek