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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 2025-2026 

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

  • August 14

  • September 16

  • October 7

  • February 10

  • March 10

  • May 12

Council Members

Jessica Bowdoin
Parent Guardian
bowdoin@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2026

Jennifer Cassidy
Principal
cassidyj@fultonschools.org

Tracy Duncan-Smith
School Employee
duncansmitht@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2026

Daneen Greer
Teacher
greerd@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2026

Lisette Hoschek
Parent/Guardian
hoschek@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Lindsey Keown
School Employee
keownl@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Anna McLaurin
Community Member
mclaurin@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2026

Patrice Payment
Parent/Guardian
payment@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2026

Joan Suggs
Teacher
suggsj@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Brittany Taylor
Community Member
TaylorB4@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Officers & Committees

SGC Officers

  • Patrice Payment, Chair
  • Jessica Bowdoin, Vice Chair
  • Lindsey Keown, Parliamentarian

Budget and Finance

  • Jennifer Cassidy
  • Daneen Greer
  • Joan Suggs
  • Brittany Taylor

Outreach and Communications

  • Jennifer Cassidy
  • Tracy Duncan-Smith
  • Lisette Hoschek
  • Lindsey Keown
  • Joan Suggs

Principal Selection

  • Daneen Greer
  • Lisette Hoschek
  • Anna McLaurin
  • Patrice Payment