2024-25 Meeting Documents
School Governance Council Meeting Documents
Each meeting of the School Governance Council typically generates three public documents: an agenda; a brief summary of action items that occurred during the meeting; and a detailed set of meeting minutes. We will display these documents on our website for the current school year, along with those from the previous year. If you need to view older documents, please contact our School Governance & Flexibility Department at schoolgovernance@fultonschools.org.
- August 2024
- September 2024
- October 2024
- November 2024
- December 2024
- January 2025
- February 2025
- March 2025
- April 2025
- May 2025
August 2024
Agenda
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Agenda
Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Eldrecus Warren, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolde, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Becky Neece, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member)
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August 13, 2024
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” |
Warren |
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Action Items: · May I have a motion to approve Ms. Wolfe to join SCG as an appointed staff member to fill the vacant by Erin Entrup. · May I have a motion to approve Ms. Sinon e to join SCG as an appointed staff member to fill the vacant by James Hulett. · May I have a motion to approve Ms. Neece to join SCG as an appointed staff member to fill the vacant position. |
Garrett |
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Discussion: Principal’s Updates Secretary Agenda, Summaries, and Minutes PBIS Charter Money 1st Ten Days Update New Committee Members
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Garrett |
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Public Comment: · Ridgeview United update |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” |
Warren |
Minutes
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Minutes
Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Eldrecus Warren, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolde, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Becky Neece, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member); Laney Hudson, Elected Staff Member (2024); Erin Entrup, Appointed Staff Member (2024)
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August 13, 2024
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Lawrence, Unanimously Approved |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Lawrence, Unanimously Approved |
Warren |
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Action Items: · May I have a motion to approve Ms. Wolfe to join SCG as an appointed staff member to fill the vacant by Erin Entrup. Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Lawrence, Unanimously Approved · May I have a motion to approve Ms. Sinon e to join SCG as an appointed staff member to fill the vacant by James Hulett. Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Lawrence, Unanimously Approved · May I have a motion to approve Ms. Neece to join SCG as an appointed staff member to fill the vacant position. Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Lawrence, Unanimously Approved · Elected slate of new Officers: Co-Parlimentarian: Warren & Lawrence, Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Pauly, Unanimously Approved · Chair: Harold, Motion to approve: Warren, Second: Nash, Unanimously Approved · Co-Chair: Harris, Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Wolde, Unanimously Approved |
Garrett |
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Discussion: Principal’s Updates · Secretary Agenda, Summaries, and Minutes: Justin Pauly & Lisa Nash · Potential uses for remaining charter money: Items for PBIS & vape detectors · Of the 5 staff vacancies remaining 4 have been filled · 1st Ten Days Update: school is over in student count may get additional staff, waiting for final numbers · New Committee Members: Still looking for an appointed community member · Discussed the need for new committees: Budget, Principal Selection & Cultural · Update of Ridgeview Untied & Enhancing the Experience Committees |
Garrett |
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Public Comment: None |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Lawrence, Unanimously Approved |
Warren |
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Summary
September 2024
Agenda
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Agenda
Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Eldrecus Warren, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolde, Appointed Staff Member (2025); VACANT, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member)
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September 10, 2024
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” |
Warren |
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Action Items:
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Garrett |
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Strategic Plan 24-25 Discussion: Principal’s Updates 46,000 Charter Funds Summer Bridge (5,000) Field Trips (6,000) PBIS (4,000) Sound System Part 2 (4,000) SMART PASS ?????????
21,000 Dollars remaining |
Garrett |
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Public Comment:
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” |
Warren |
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Minutes
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Minutes
Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Eldrecus Warren, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2025); VACANT, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member)
Absent: Justin Pauly
September 10, 2024
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Garrett |
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Action Item: Approval of the Agenda.
· Enhancing the Experience update was added to the agenda. · Agenda as amended was approved unanimously.
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Lawrence |
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Action Item: Approval of the prior meeting’s Minutes. · Lisa Nash made a motion to approve. Jessica Lawrence seconded. Minutes were approved unanimously. |
Lawrence |
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Action Item: Appointment of community representative to fulfill vacant term (1 year). · Mr. Garrett nominated Michelle Kemp. · Mr. Harold made a motion to approve Ms. Kemp as the Community Member. Ms. Wolfe Seconded the motion. · Vote: The motion to approve Ms. Kemp as a community member for the remaining one year of vacant term was approved unanimously.
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Garrett |
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Action Item: Strategic Plan 24-25 · Mr. Garrett presented on the proposed Strategic Plan. · This is the first strategic plan since 2016. · Enhance performance for all students: Metric we are choosing is Milestones proficiency in ELA because this is the area where we have the most room for improvement. · Impactful programing: We are focusing on ESOL and ELA because they have the most room for improvement. · Strengthen work force engagement: Employee retention will be used as our metric. · Fiscal resources: Our goal is for our Student Activity Funds have zero audit findings. · Community Connections: This will be measured through our SGC Satisfaction survey. · Motion to Approve the Strategic Plan: Motion to approve was made by Ms. Lawrence, Mr. Niger Seconded the Motion. Motion was approved unanimously.
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Garrett |
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Discussion & Action Items: Charter Funds · We have $46,000 in Charter Funds to allocate. · Summer Bridge program- proposal to allocate $7,000 towards paying staff who helped with Summer Bridge 2024. Ms. Wolfe motion, Ms. Sinon seconded. Unanimously approved. · Field Trips $6,000. 8th grade is being funded by PTA, need $4,000 in transportation funding for 7th grade transportation. $2,000 is proposed for scholarships to universal. Ms. Nash made the motion, Mr. Warren second. The motion passed unanimously · PBIS $4,000 budget to fund incentives. SGC anticipates the need for additional funds later in the year. Need to cultivate more buy-in to the PBIS program from staff/teachers. Mr. Harold made the motion to approve $4,000 for now. Mr. Warren Seconded the motion. Motion was approved unanimously · Continued Sound System improvement. $4,000 is needed in order to complete our investment in our school sound system which began last year. Ms. Nash made a motion to approve. Ms. Sinon seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.
Discussion: Additional ideas for remaining $21,000 in funds. · Smart Pass system for restroom use: Garrett will get more information on cost and actual experience from teachers who have used it and invite Ms. Hawke to come to speak with us about her experience. · Courtyard enhancement and broken furniture replacement: Ms. Lawrence will report back with potential costs of replacing furniture. Mr. Garrett will ask the garden club for needs.
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Committee Updates:
· Ridgeview United Update: by Mr. Garret. Ms. Wolfe & Mr. Harris agreed to serve as co-leaders. Mr. Garrett: Ms. Kemp would join the committee because she was the replacement. · Enhancing the Experience Update: by Ms. Nash. This year’s initiatives are focused on PBIS and communication. Panther tales switch to “mini” version every other week. Improving accuracy on the website calendar and positivity on social media. Hoping to bring a fun assembly this year.
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Garrett/Nash |
By 8:30am |
Action Item: Motion to Adjourn made by Mr. Harold. Mr. Harris seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 |
Warren |
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Summary
SUMMARY OF ACTION
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Date/Time: September 10, 2024|7:30 AM Location: Media Center
SGC Member Attendance
Thomas Garrett, Principal |
Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
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Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member |
Megan Gibson, Teacher |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Justin Pauly, Elected Parent |
Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
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Elfteus Warren, Elected Parent |
Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member |
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Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member |
Guest Attendance: None
Meeting Minutes Summary
Action Items:
Motion |
Time |
By Whom |
Second By |
Voting Results |
Meeting called to order at |
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Thomas Garrett |
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Motion to approve todays agenda |
7:30 AM |
Lisa Nash |
Jessica Lawrence |
Unanimously |
Motion to approve meeting minutes |
7:30 AM |
Nigel Harrold |
Jessica Lawerence |
Unanimously |
Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Nigel Harrold |
Adrian Harris |
Unanimously |
Informational and Discussion Items
1. Voted for chair, vice chair and parliament
2. Community Member Vacancy
3. Appointed Members
4. Committee Members
5. Upcoming Events
6. Charter dollars
7. Semester action plan
8. Set agenda for next Meeting
9. Meeting adjournment
October 2024
Agenda
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Agenda
Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Eldrecus Warren, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member)
October 8, 2024
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” |
Warren |
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Discussion: Principal’s Updates Charter Funds Smart Pass PBIS Store Field Trips |
Garrett |
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Public Comment:
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” |
Warren |
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Minutes
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Agenda
Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Eldrecus Warren, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolde, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member)
October 8, 2024
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” Motion: Harold Second: Nash Vote: Unanimously approved |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” Motion: Harold Second: Nash Vote: Unanimously approved |
Warren |
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Discussion: Principal’s Updates Charter Funds Smart Pass PBIS Store Field Trips Dress Code |
Garrett |
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Public Comment:
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” Motion: Harold Second: Pauly Vote Unanimously approved |
Warren |
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Summary
SUMMARY OF ACTION
Date/Time: October 8, 2024|7:30 AM Location: Media Center
SGC Member Attendance
Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
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Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member |
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Megan Gibson, Teacher |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Justin Pauly, Elected Parent |
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Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
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Elfteus Warren, Elected Parent |
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Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member |
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Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member |
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Guest Attendance: None
Meeting Minutes Summary
Action Items:
Motion |
Time |
By Whom |
Second By |
Voting Results |
Meeting called to order at |
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Thomas Garrett |
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Motion to approve todays agenda |
7:30 AM |
Nigel Harrold |
Lisa Nash |
Unanimously |
Motion to approve meeting minutes |
7:30 AM |
Nigel Harrold |
Lisa Nash |
Unanimously |
Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Nigel Harrold |
Justin Pauly |
Unanimously |
Informational and Discussion Items
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Voted for chair, vice chair and parliament
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Community Member Vacancy
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Appointed Members
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Committee Members
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Upcoming Events
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Charter dollars
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SMART PASS
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PBIS Store
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Field Trips
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Ridgeview United Updates
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Ridgeview Enhancing the Image Updates
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Set agenda for next Meeting
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Meeting adjournment
November 2024
Agenda
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Agenda
Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Eldrecus Warren, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member)
November 12, 2024
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” |
Warren |
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Discussion: Principal’s Updates Strategic Planning Feedback Charter Dollars Approved:
Cross Council Feedback |
Garrett |
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Public Comment:
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” |
Warren |
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Minutes
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Minutes
Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Eldrecus Warren, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member)
November 12, 2024
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council Minutes Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member) November 12, 2024 In person at RCMS in the Media Center
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Summary
SUMMARY OF ACTION
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Date/Time: November 12,2024, 2024 | 7:30 AM
Location: Media Center
SGC Member Attendance
Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
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Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Justin Pauly, Elected Parent |
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Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
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Elfteus Warren, Elected Parent |
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Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member |
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Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member |
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Guest Attendance: None
Meeting Minutes Summary
Action Items:
Motion |
Time |
By Whom |
Second By |
Voting Results |
Meeting called to order at |
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Thomas Garrett |
Justin Pauly |
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Motion to approve todays agenda |
7:30 AM |
Nigel Harrold |
Justin Pauly |
Unanimously |
Motion to approve meeting minutes |
7:30 AM |
Lisa Nash |
Michelle Kemp |
Unanimously |
Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Lisa Nash |
Jessica Lawerence |
Unanimously |
Informational and Discussion Items
Strategic Plan Feedback
Charter Dollars
· Summer Bridge
· 8th Grade Field Trips
· Universal Scholarships
· PBIS
· Sound System Part 2
· SMART PASS
Cross Council Feedback
Elementary rezoning
Clubs
Ridgeview United
Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience
December 2024
Agenda
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Agenda
Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Eldrecus Warren, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member)
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December 10, 2024
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” |
Warren |
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Discussion: Principal’s Updates · Charter Dollars Approved · Vacancies · CCRPI · End of the Semester · MYP Assessment · IB Training · Georgia Light House Schools to Watch · AMLE |
Garrett |
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Public Comment: · Ridgeview United Update · Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” |
Warren |
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Minutes
Summary
January 2025
Agenda
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Agenda
Members: Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member (2025); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Justin Pauly, Elected Parent (2025); Eldrecus Warren, Elected Parent (2025); Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2024); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member (2025); Jessica Lawrence, Nominated Community Member (2025); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non-voting member)
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January 14, 2025
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” |
Warren |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” |
Warren |
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Discussion: Principal’s Updates · Superintendent Advisory Council Updates · Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections · Planning for Annual Budget Approval · Charter Dollars · Upcoming Events and Revised School Goals |
Garrett |
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Public Comment: · Ridgeview United Update · Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” |
Warren |
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