Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 AM

Call to order

Garrett

Action Item: “  May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.”  (Call 1^st and 2^nd) then (Call for Vote)

Garrett

Action Item:  “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.”  Then (call for Vote).   

Garrett

Action Item:  I need a nomination from the council to appoint Jessica Lawrence, parent, to a 2 year term through June of 2028 as community Member role. “ May I have a motion to accept Jessica Lawrence as a council member in the community role through June of 2028?”(Call 1^st and 2^nd ) then (Call for Vote). 

Garrett

Discussion: 

·         Review SGC handbook roles for chair, vice chair, and parliamentarian.

·         Once nominations are accepted for one position, move to the below action item to conduct a vote on that person or multiple people to select the position.

·         Review SGC handbook rules for all SGC members being on a communications/outreach, budget/finance, or principal selection and select members to add to minutes. 

·         Nominate someone to attend virtual, monthly one hour meetings with Superintendent Mike Looney to listen/ask questions, then report back to SGC. 

Garrett

Action Item:  May I have a motion to approve ___ as council chair (Call 1^st and 2^nd) then (Call to Vote) 

Garrett

Action Item:  May I have a motion to approve ___ as council vice chair (Call 1^st and 2^nd) then (Call to Vote) 

Garrett

Action Item:  May I have a motion to approve ___ as parliamentarian (Call 1^st and 2^nd) then (Call to Vote) 

Garrett

Action Item:  May I have a motion to approve ___ as SGC Superintendent Representative (Call 1^st and 2^nd) then (Call to Vote) 

Principal’s Updates: 

·         Seat Count

·         Athletics

·         Teachers/Classes

·         Money SGC

Garrett

Public Comment

By 8:30 AM

Action Item:  “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”

Garrett

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Emily Toler , Elected Staff Member  

ü

Jared Grigsby, Elected Staff Member

ü

Mindy Schwart, Elected Parentz

Check

Kelle Murphy, Elected Parent

ü

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Gary Crayton, Elected Parent

ü

Felix Lora, Elected Community Member

ü

Jessica Lawrence, Community Member

ü

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

ü

Gary Crayton 

Felix Lora

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Emily Toler

Kelle Murphy

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Emily Toler

Abigail Wolfe

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

MacKenzie Sinon

Emily Toler

Unanimously

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 AM

Call to order

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” (Call 1^st and 2^nd) then (Call for Vote)

1^st: Wolfe

2^nd: Murphy

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.”  Then (call for Vote).   

1^st: Toler

2^nd: Murphy

Garrett

Action Item:  I need a nomination from the council to appoint Jessica Lawrence, parent, to a 2 year term through June of 2028 as community Member role. “May I have a motion to accept Jessica Lawrence as a council member in the community role through June of 2028?” (Call 1^st and 2^nd) then (Call for Vote).

1^st: Toler

2^nd: Wolfe

Garrett

Discussion: 

·         Review SGC handbook roles for chair, vice chair, and parliamentarian.

o   Chair: Creighton

§  Motion: Wolfe

§  Second: Lawrence

o   Vice Chair: Sinon

§  Motion: Lora

§  Second: Lawrence

o   Parliamentarian: Wolfe

§  Motion: Lora

§  Second: Murphy

·         Once nominations are accepted for one position, move to the below action item to conduct a vote on that person or multiple people to select the position.

·         Review SGC handbook rules for all SGC members being on a communications/outreach, budget/finance, or principal selection and select members to add to minutes. 

o   Budget: Grigsby, Lawrence, Murphy (Chair)

§  Motion: Toler

§  Second: Lora

o   Outreach: Sinon, Lora, Schwartz

§  Motion: Toler

§  Second: Lawrence

o   Principal: Wolfe, Toler, Creighton, Lawrence

§  Motion: Lora

§  Second: Murphy

·         Nominate someone to attend virtual, monthly one hour meetings with Superintendent Mike Looney to listen/ask questions, then report back to SGC. 

o   Nomination: Murphy

§  Motion: Toler

§  Second: Grigsby

Garrett

Principal’s Updates: 

·         Seat Count

o   Projected: 942

o   Count: 919

·         Athletics

o   We have conducted volleyball tryouts. Soccer tryouts will start this week with cross country starting next week.

·         Teachers/Classes

o   The gifted/TAG classes are currently the most populated classes.

o   Classes will be balanced after the 10-day count.

·         Money SGC

o   We are allotted $30,000 in charter dollars this year

o   Summer Bridge: $2000

§  Motion: Sinon

§  Second: Wolfe

o   Beta Club Trip $2500:

§  Motion: Toler

§  Second: Murphy

Garrett

Public Comment

By 8:30 AM

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”

1^st: Sinon

2^nd: Toler

Garrett

Time   

Detail   

Responsible Party   

7:30 am   

Call to Order   

Garrett 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]   

Crayton  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the   

previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]   

Crayton   

Discussion (20 minutes):   

Charter Money    

School Governance Flexibility  

  Garrett and Crayton 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve  School Governance Flexibility as written?     

Crayton    

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):   

• 1st Quarter   

Garrett    

Public Comment   

Garrett    

By 8:30am   

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]   

Crayton 

Thomas Garrett, Principal

P

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

P

Emily Toler , Elected Staff Member  

Ab

Jared Grigsby, Elected Staff Member

P

Mindy Schwart, Elected Parentz

P

Kelle Murphy, Elected Parent

P

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

P

Gary Crayton, Elected Parent

P

Felix Lora, Elected Community Member

P

Jessica Lawrence, Community Member

ab

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

7:35 AM

Schwartz

Murphy

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:35 AM

Grigsby

Schwartz

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:35 AM

Murphy

Schwartz

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Schwartz

Murphy

Unanimously

Time   

Detail   

Responsible Party   

7:30 am   

Call to Order   

Crayton  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]   

Crayton  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the   

previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]   

Crayton  

Discussion (20 minutes):   

Website Audit for compliance  

Cross council meeting  

Public Comment meetings for the year  

Ga Sunshine laws (ensuring that we are posting the agenda to the website 7 days in advance, SOA is posted 2 days after the meeting and Minutes from the previous month are posted 2 days after the meeting)  

Charter Money  and Committee Meetings   

  Crayton  

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):   

   Garrett 

Public Comment   

   Garrett 

By 8:30am   

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]   

Garrett    

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

10:00 am

Call to Order

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the

previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Garrett

Discussion: (2 minutes)

·         Teacher MacKenzie Sinon has been appointed to fulfill the remaining 1-year through June 2026.

Garrett

Discussion: (2 minutes)

·         Teacher, Abigail Wolfe, has been appointed to a 1- year appointed staff member term through June 2026.

Garrett

Discussion:  (2 minutes)

Parent Kelle Murphy and Mindy Schwartz  have been appointed to a 2- year elected parent term through June 2027 (vacated after elections by former election winners Justin Pauly and Elderus Warren).

Garrett

Action Item: I need a nomination from the council to nominate two individuals to a community member role. 

Garrett

Discussion (20 minutes):

·         Dissolving the Enhancing RCMS Image Committee & Ridgeview United Committee (see below)

Garrett

Discussion (20 minutes):

·         Review SGC handbook roles for chair, vice chair, and parliamentarian.

·         Once nominations are accepted for one position, move to the below action item to conduct a vote on that person or multiple people to select the position.

·         Review SGC handbook rules for all SGC members being on a communications/outreach, budget/finance, or principal selection and select memberships to add to minutes.

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve        as council chair.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve        as council vice chair.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve   as council parliamentarian.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Garrett

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):

·         TBD

Garrett

Discussion (10 minutes):

·         Set 23-24 meeting calendar

Garrett

Public Comment

Garrett

By 10:00am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Garrett

SG C Communications/Outreach

Budget Finance

Principal Selection Committee

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

10:00 am

Call to Order

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Sinon 1^st-  Nash- 2^nd

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the

previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Nash 1^st-  Toler 2^nd

Garrett

Discussion: (2 minutes)

·         Teacher MacKenzie Sinon has been appointed to fulfill the remaining 1-year through June 2026.

Nash 1^st-  Toler 2^nd

Garrett

Discussion: (2 minutes)

·         Teacher, Abigail Wolfe, has been appointed to a 1- year appointed staff member term through June 2026.

Nash 1^st  Toler 2^nd

Garrett

Discussion:  (2 minutes)

Parent Kelle Murphy and Mindy Schwartz  have been appointed to a 2- year elected parent term through June 2027 (vacated after elections by former election winners Justin Pauly and Elderus Warren).

Garrett

Action Item: I need a nomination from the council to nominate two individuals to a community member role.

Nomination of Jocelyn Sockwell-  1^st Nash  2^nd Murphee

Nomination of Flex Lora-  1^st Nash  2^nd Toler   

Garrett

Discussion (20 minutes):

·         Dissolving the Enhancing RCMS Image Committee & Ridgeview United Committee (see below)

We discussed that the SGC will focus on the required committees that may address topics previously discussed in RCMS Image Committee and RCMS United. 

Garrett

Discussion (20 minutes):

·         Review SGC handbook roles for chair, vice chair, and parliamentarian.

·         Once nominations are accepted for one position, move to the below action item to conduct a vote on that person or multiple people to select the position.

·         Review SGC handbook rules for all SGC members being on a communications/outreach, budget/finance, or principal selection and select memberships to add to minutes.

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve        as council chair.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve        as council vice chair.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve   as council parliamentarian.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Garrett

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):

·         Principal Garrett discussed current vacancies (French and Band) 

·         Principal Garrett discussed the charter money being decreased to 30,00 for the 25-26 school year. 

Garrett

Public Comment

Garrett

By 10:00am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1^st & 2^nd] then [Call for Vote]

Nash 1^st

Sinon 2^nd

Garrett

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member  

ü

Lisa Nash, Elected Parent

ü

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

ü

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent

u

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Kelle Murphy , Elected Parent

u

 Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member

ü

Felix Lora , Appointed Community Member

ü

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

ü

Mackenzie Sinon

Lisa Nash

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Mackenzie Sinon

Lisa Nash

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Lisa Nash

Emily Toler

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Lisa Nash

Mackenzie Sinon

Unanimously

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Garrett 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 

Garrett 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the 

previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 

Garrett 

Discussion: (2 minutes) 

• May I have a motion to approve Felix Lora as community member?   

Garrett  

Discussion (20 minutes): 

Charter Money  

Election of Officers  

Committee Assignments  

• Review SGC handbook roles for chair, vice chair, and parliamentarian. 

• Once nominations are accepted for one position, move to the below action item to conduct a vote on that person or multiple people to select the position. 

• Review SGC handbook rules for all SGC members being on a communications/outreach, budget/finance, or principal selection and select memberships to add to minutes. 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve as council chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 

Garrett  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve as council vice chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 

Garrett  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve   as council parliamentarian.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 

Garrett  

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): 

• 1st week of school  

Garrett  

Public Comment 

Garrett  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 

Garrett  

Time  

Detail  

Responsible Party  

7:30 am  

Call to Order  

Garrett  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Sinon 1st and Wolfe 2nd  

Garrett  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the  

previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Sinon 1st and Wolfe 2nd 

Garrett  

Discussion: (2 minutes)  

• May I have a motion to approve Felix Lora as community member?    

Toler 1st and Nash 2nd  

Garrett   

Discussion (20 minutes):  

Charter Money   

  We discussed that the school is receiving 30, 000 in charter money this year.  16, 000 less than last year.  We voted on giving 3,800 dollars to Summer Bridge (1st Toler and 2nd Sinon).   

Election of Officers   

Lisa Nash was voted to be chair (1st Toler- 2nd- Sinon)  

Mindy Schwartz was voted to be co-chair (1st Sockwell 2nd Harris)  

Ms. Wolfe was voted as Parliamentarian (1st Sinon- 2nd Sockwell)  

Committee Assignments   

• Review SGC handbook roles for chair, vice chair, and parliamentarian.  

• Once nominations are accepted for one position, move to the below action item to conduct a vote on that person or multiple people to select the position.  

• Review SGC handbook rules for all SGC members being on a communications/outreach, budget/finance, or principal selection and select memberships to add to minutes.  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve Lisa Nash as council chair.” [Call Toler-1st & Sinon-2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Garrett   

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve Mindy Schwartz as council vice chair.” [Call Sockwell- 1st & Harris- 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Garrett   

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve  Ms. Wolfe as council parliamentarian.” [Call Sinon- 1st & Sockwell- 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Garrett   

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):  

• 1st week of school  (Mr. Garett discussed the SEAT count which currently is at 998)  

• Mr. Garrett discussed the upcoming Strategic Plan and how the Governance has to approve the plan.   

Garrett   

Public Comment  

Garrett   

By 8:30am  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

1st- Toler  

2nd-  Sinon  

Garrett   

SG C Communications/Outreach 

Budget Finance  

Principal Selection Committee  

Mackenzie Sinon  

Kellie Murphee 

Lisa Nash  

Felix Lora  

Mindy Schwartz  

Emily Toler  

Joclynn Sockwell  

Emily Toler  

Abigail Wolfe  

Adrian Harris  

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member  

ü

Lisa Nash, Elected Parent

ü

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

ü

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent

x

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Kelle Murphy , Elected Parent

x

 Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member

ü

Felix Lora , Appointed Community Member

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

ü

Mackenzie Sinon

Abigail Wolfe

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Mackenzie Sinon

Abigail Wolfe

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Emily Toler

Lisa Nash 0

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Emily Toler

Lisa Nash

Unanimously

Time  

Detail  

Responsible Party  

7:30 am  

Call to Order  

Nash 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Nash 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the  

previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Nash  

Discussion (20 minutes):  

Charter Money   

Strategic Plan  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve  Strategic Plan as written?    

Garrett   

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):  

• 1st Quarter  

Garrett   

Public Comment  

Garrett   

By 8:30am  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Garrett   

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 

1^st:  Mackenize Sinon

2^nd:  Adrian Harris

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the 

previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 

1^st:  Kelle Murphy

2^nd:  Mackenzie Sinon

Nash

Discussion (20 minutes): 

Charter Money  :  Money was approved by the council to go to the following:  PBIS: 6,000(1^st Murphy/ 2^nd:  Toler) / Field Trips 10,000(Toler 1^st; Harris 2^nd)

Adrian Harris and Thomas Garrett will be present at the cross council meeting.

Kelle Murphy will represent RCMS at the Superintendent Advisory Council

All members have attended officer training.

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve  Strategic Plan as written?   The council approved the plan (1^st Sockwell: 2nd:  Toler)

Garrett  

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): 

• 1^st Quarter (Mr. Garrett discussed the fact that we exceeded student projections.  We earned three employee in math (Ms. Guvvara), PA II (Ms. Hernandez) and Ms. Lee (ESOL)  

Garrett  

Public Comment 

The school was thanked based on the response to the bomb threat at High Point. 

People gave feedback on Curriculum Night of how COMPASS could have been cut from the schedule.

Sockwell asked questions about ESOL, SEC and restorative practices in the strategic plan. 

Garrett  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 

Garrett  

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member  

ü

Lisa Nash, Elected Parent

ü

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

ü

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent

x

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Kelle Murphy , Elected Parent

x

 Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member

ü

Felix Lora , Appointed Community Member

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

ü

Lisa Nash  

Kelle Murphy

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Mackenzie Sinon

Adrian Harris

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Kelle Murphy

Mackenize Sinon

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Emily Toler

Kelle Murphy

Unanimously

Time  

Detail  

Responsible Party  

7:30 am  

Call to Order  

Nash 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Nash 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the  

previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Nash  

Discussion (20 minutes):  

Website Audit for compliance 

Cross council meeting 

Public Comment meetings for the year 

Ga Sunshine laws (ensuring that we are posting the agenda to the website 7 days in advance, SOA is posted 2 days after the meeting and Minutes from the previous month are posted 2 days after the meeting) 

Charter Money  and Committee Meetings  

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):  

Garrett   

Public Comment  

Garrett   

By 8:30am  

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]  

Garrett   

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30

am

Call to Order

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st: Sinon & 2nd: Toler] then [Call for Vote: All approved]

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the

previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st: Murphy & 2nd: Toler] then [Call for Vote: All approved]

Nash

Discussion (20 minutes):

Website Audit for compliance Cross council meeting

Public Comment meetings for the year

Ga Sunshine laws (ensuring that we are posting the agenda to the website 7 days in advance, SOA is posted 2 days after the meeting and Minutes from the previous month are posted 2 days after the meeting)

Charter Money and Committee Meetings

Meeting minutes will be posted 7 days prior to meeting on the website and minutes will be posted 2 days after a meeting occurs with updates.

Public comment will occur at the November and March meetings.

8th Grade will be taking a field trip to a hockey game in November and Truist Park in the spring semester. The charter money allocated towards these field trips will help pay for charter buses.

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):

Garrett

Public Comment

Garrett

By 8:30am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.”

[Call 1st: Wolfe & 2nd: Sinon] then [Call for Vote: All Approved]

Garrett

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member  

ü

Lisa Nash, Elected Parent

ü

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent

x

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Kelle Murphy , Elected Parent

x

 Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member

Felix Lora , Appointed Community Member

x

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

ü

Lisa Nash 

Kelle Murphy

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Mackenzie Sinon

Emily Toler

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Kelle Murphy

Emily Toler

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Abigail Wolfe

Mackenzie Sinon

Unanimously

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”  

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”  

Nash

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

Website Audit

Charter Dollars

        Safety

        Beta Club

CCRPI Update

Garrett 

Public Comment:  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”  

Nash

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Lisa Nash 1^st

Felix Lora- 2^nd

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”

Mindy Schwartz 1^st

Felix Lora 2^nd   

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”  

Emily Toler 1^st

Kelle Murphy 2^nd

Nash

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

Website Audit

Principal Garrett stated that there was one audit finding on the website.  He corrected the finding by identifying the Governance Officers. 

Charter Dollars

        Safety

Principal Garrett stated that 3,000 dollars was needed to purchase 8 walkies.  Governance approved- Sinon made a motion 1^st and Toler 2^nd the motion. 

        Beta Club

Sinon stated that Beta Club would participate in the state trials and needed 450.00 to register 15 students.  Mindy Schwartz made a motion and it was 2^nd by Toler and approved by the council. 

CCRPI Update

Principal Garrett share that the results would be posted on Wednesday, November 12^th.  The school is in a good place when it comes to the 24-25 data. 

Garrett 

Public Comment:  

Comment was made about Hands on Ridgeview.  Total of 54 students participated and it really helped in beautifying the school. 

Lisa Nash wrote a blurb about the Governance Council and its importance and it will be published in the Panther Tales. 

Mindy Schwartz asked about the Title 1 status and Mr. Garrett explained that 50% or more of the school must be on free or reduced lunch and we almost lost the status due to an influx of COSA students.  We kept the status going into the 26-27 school year as the school is over 50%. 

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” 

1^st:  Mindy Schwartz

2^nd:  Kelle Murphy  

Nash

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Emily Toler , Elected Staff Member  

ü

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

ü

Mindy Schwartz

Check

Kelle Murphy, Elected Parent

ü

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Elisa Nash, Elected Parent

ü

Felix Lora, Elected Community Member

ü

Joceyln Sockwell, Community Member

ü

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

ü

Lisa Nash  

Felix Lora

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Mindy Schwartz

Felix Lora

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Emily Toler

Kelle Murphy

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Mindy Schwartz

Kelle Murphy

Unanimously

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the 

previous meeting minutes

Nash

Discussion (20 minutes): 

Schedule Spring Committee Meetings

Superintendent Advisory Council Update (Advisory Council Representative)

Strategic Monitoring Update** (Principal)

Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members)

Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections*

Planning for Annual Budget Approval**

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): 

Garrett  

Public Comment 

Garrett  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”

Garrett  

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”

Motion: Mindy Schwartz

Second: Emily Toler

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the 

previous meeting minutes

Motion: Kellee Murphy

Second: Emily Toler

Nash

Discussion (20 minutes): 

Schedule Spring Committee Meetings

·         The next meeting was approved to be moved to Wednesday, February 18^th to discuss approval of the 2026-2027 school year budget.

Superintendent Advisory Council Update (Advisory Council Representative)

·         The 2026-2027 county budget was discussed at the advisory council. There is potential for charter dollars to be cut or lessened. Several administration positions are being cut.

Strategic Monitoring Update** (Principal)

·         No updates

Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members)

·         No updates

Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections*

·         Lisa Nash, Adrian Harris have positions ending. A teacher and parent role will need to be filled for 2026-2027.

Planning for Annual Budget Approval**

·         Budget will be reviewed in the February meeting.

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): 

Garrett  

Public Comment 

·         Academic goals and attendance are improving and discipline referrals are down.

·         A parent is needed to take over the SMORE communication for the 2026-2027 school year.

Garrett  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”

Motion: Jolynn Sockwell

Second: Emily Toler

Garrett  

Thomas Garrett, Principal

x

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

Emily Toler , Elected Staff Member  

x

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

x

Mindy Schwartz

Check

Kelle Murphy, Elected Parent

x

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

x

Elisa Nash, Elected Parent

x

Felix Lora, Elected Community Member

x

Joceyln Sockwell, Community Member

x

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

7:30 AM 

Lisa Nash  

Felix Lora

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Mindy Schwartz

Emily Toler

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Kelle Murphy  

Emily Toler

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Jolynnn Sockwell

Emily Toler

Unanimously

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” 

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” 

Nash

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

·       Superintendent Advisory Council Updates 

·       Budget 26-27 (Dr. Looney Updates)

·       Present Proposed Annual 26-27 Budget

·       Remaining SGC Charter Dollars 

·       Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections 

Garrett 

Public Comment: 

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” 

Nash

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” 

Motion: Emily Toler

Second: Adrian Harris

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” 

Motion: Mindy Schwartz

Second: Kellee Murphy

Nash

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

·         Superintendent Advisory Council Updates 

Attendees were given hygiene products for both male and female students. High school students presented on the different programs being offered across the county.

·         Budget 26-27 (Looney Updates)

Staff will be experiencing a furlough day on May 21^st due to budget cuts. The end of the school year will now be May 20^th. Another furlough day is expected for the next school year. Less schools will be used for summer school this summer. FAVE will no longer offer service to middle school students. The central office has cut 100 staff members.

·         Present Proposed Annual 26-27 Budget

We will have around $73,000 to run the school in the next school year. This includes night custodial staff, SRO overtime, and any overtime for staff. Field trips will be limited due to reduced funds. We are trying to over purchase goods this year such as paper, tissue, paper towels.

We will no longer offer Japanese to students. We will lose the Japanese teacher, the second front office employee, and the library paraprofessional.

Motion to approve budget: Mackenzie Sinon

Second: Emily Toler

All in favor

·         Remaining SGC Charter Dollars 

We need a new mascot outfit: $1800

Motion: Kellee Murphy

Second: Emily Toler

We need new frames for the honor roll posters: $900

Motion: Abigail Wolfe

Second: Emily Toler

Restock the PBIS store: $3600

Motion: Mackenzie Sinon

Second: Emily Toler

·         Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections 

We currently don’t have a parent or student running.

Garrett 

Public Comment: 

The March and April meetings will be canceled. The next meeting will be in May.

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” 

Motion: Emily Toler

Second: Kellee Murphy

Nash

Thomas Garrett, Principal

x

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

 X

Emily Toler , Elected Staff Member  

x

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

x

Mindy Schwartz

X

Kelle Murphy, Elected Parent

x

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

X

Elisa Nash, Elected Parent

x

Felix Lora, Elected Community Member

Joceyln Sockwell, Community Member

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

7:30 AM 

Lisa Nash

Emily Toler

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Emily Toler

Adrian Harris

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Mindy Schwartz

Kellee Murphy

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Emily Toler

Kellee Murphy

Unanimously

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the 

previous meeting minutes.] 

Nash

Discussion (20 minutes): 

2026-2027 Members

2026-2027 Governance Calendar

·         Council Self-Assessment

·         Principal Feedback Survey

·         SY25-26 SGC Reflection Form

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): 

Vacancies

2026-2027 School Calendar

Garrett  

Public Comment 

Garrett  

By 8:30am 

Action Item:

Nash

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.

Motion: Felix Lora

Second: Emily Toler

Nash

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the 

previous meeting minutes.] 

Motion: Emily Toler

Second: Adrian Harris

Nash

Discussion (20 minutes): 

2026-2027 Members

New Members: Gary Creighton, Jessica Lawrence, Jared Grigsby

Motion: Emily Toler

Second: Adrian Harris

2026-2027 Governance Calendar

First meeting of the 2026-2027 year will be August 11^th.

·         Council Self-Assessment

·         Principal Feedback Survey

·         SY25-26 SGC Reflection Form

The council filled out the SGC Reflection Form.

It has been suggested that a parent helps with PBIS initiatives. Felix Lora will approach the Sandy Springs Solidarity about helping with filling teacher PBIS stores.

Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): 

Vacancies

2 SPED Teachers

1 ESOL Teachers

2 ELA Teachers

1 Counselor

1 Assistant Principal

The ESOL spot, 1 ELA spot, 2 SPED spots currently filled.

2026-2027 School Calendar

The 2026-2027 School Calendar is set for next year.

Garrett  

Public Comment 

Garrett  

By 8:30am 

Action Item:

Motion to adjourn: Mackenzie Sinon

Second: Emily Toler

Nash

Thomas Garrett, Principal

x

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

 X

Emily Toler , Elected Staff Member  

x

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

x

Mindy Schwartz

X

Kelle Murphy, Elected Parent

x

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

X

Elisa Nash, Elected Parent

Felix Lora, Elected Community Member

Joceyln Sockwell, Community Member

 x

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

7:30 AM 

Mindy Schwartz

Emily Toler

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Felix Lora

Emily Toler

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Emily Toler

Adrian Harris

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Mackenzie Sinon

Emily Toler

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 am

Call to Order

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”

Warren

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

Discussion: Principal’s Updates

Secretary Agenda, Summaries, and Minutes

PBIS

Charter Money

1^st Ten Days Update

New Committee Members

Garrett

Public Comment:

·       Ridgeview United update

By 8:30am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”

Warren

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 am

Call to Order

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Lawrence, Unanimously Approved

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”  Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Lawrence, Unanimously Approved

Warren

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

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

·       1^st 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

Public Comment: None

By 8:30am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”  Motion to approve: Harold, Second: Lawrence, Unanimously Approved

Warren

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Warren 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”  

Warren 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”  

Warren 

Action Items:  

• May I have a motion to approve Ms. Kemp as the next community member.   

Garrett 

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 

Public Comment:  

• Ridgeview United update 

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”  

Warren 

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 am

Call to Order

Garrett

Action Item: Approval of the Agenda.

·       Enhancing the Experience update was added to the agenda.

·       Agenda as amended was approved unanimously.

Lawrence

Action Item: Approval of the prior meeting’s Minutes.

·       Lisa Nash made a motion to approve.  Jessica Lawrence seconded.  Minutes were approved unanimously.

Lawrence

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.

Garrett

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.

Garrett

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. 8^th grade is being funded by PTA, need $4,000 in transportation funding for 7^th 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.

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.

Garrett/Nash

By 8:30am

Action Item: Motion to Adjourn made by Mr. Harold.  Mr. Harris seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 8:27

Warren

Thomas Garrett, Principal

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member  

Megan Gibson, Teacher

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

Thomas Garrett, Principal

Justin Pauly, Elected Parent

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

Elfteus Warren, Elected Parent

 Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member

Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

Thomas Garrett

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

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Warren 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”  

Warren 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”  

Warren 

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

Charter Funds  

     Smart Pass  

PBIS Store       

Field Trips   

Garrett 

Public Comment:  

• Ridgeview United Update 

• Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”  

Warren 

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Warren 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” Motion: Harold Second: Nash Vote: Unanimously approved 

Warren 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” Motion: Harold Second: Nash Vote: Unanimously approved 

Warren 

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

Charter Funds  

Smart Pass  

PBIS Store       

Field Trips   

Dress Code  

Garrett 

Public Comment:  

• Ridgeview United Update 

• Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” Motion: Harold Second: Pauly Vote Unanimously approved 

Warren 

Thomas Garrett, Principal 

 

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member  

 

Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member   

 

Megan Gibson, Teacher 

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member  

 

Thomas Garrett, Principal  

Justin Pauly, Elected Parent  

 

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member  

 

Elfteus Warren, Elected Parent 

 

 Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member  

 

Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member 

 

Motion 

Time 

By Whom 

Second By 

Voting Results 

Meeting called to order at 

 

Thomas Garrett 

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 

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Warren 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”  

Warren 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”  

Warren 

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

Strategic Planning Feedback  

Charter Dollars Approved:   

• Summer Bridge 7,000   

• 8th grade Field Trips   20,000   

• Universal Scholarships   2,000   

• PBIS  9,000 (not food)   

• Sound Part 2  2, 000   

• SMART Pass 6,000    

Cross Council Feedback   

Garrett 

Public Comment:  

• Ridgeview United Update 

• Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”  

Warren 

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

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member  

ü

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

ü

Thomas Garrett, Principal

Check

Justin Pauly, Elected Parent

ü

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Elfteus Warren, Elected Parent

ü

 Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member

ü

Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member

ü

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

ü

Thomas Garrett

Justin Pauly

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

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 am

Call to Order

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”

Warren

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

Public Comment:

·       Ridgeview United Update

·       Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update

By 8:30am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”

Warren

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 am

Call to Order

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” Motion & Second-Harold/ Nash

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” Motion & Second- Kemp/Harris

Garrett

Discussion: Principal’s Updates

·       Charter Dollars Approved- PBIS store is going well but excitement varies based on grade level, survey out to learn more

·       Vacancies- Dr. Mills left for another job, adding an AP using the Graduation Coach position to fund plus a cost of $25,000 and will total 3 AP’s, we are also receiving a new Counselor starting January 6, 2025

·       CCRPI- 83.8 score which is the highest score Ridgeview has received

·       End of the Semester- redistricting will affect all elementary schools in feeding Ridgeview but will not impact Ridgeview

·       MYP Assessment- Grade for IB coming out in February

·       IB Training- Teachers being sent to this training by district

·       Georgia Light House Schools to Watch- up for reauthorization for this award

·       AMLE- reauthorization for this is ongoing

·       Smart Pass- Training is set up for teachers to start the program in January

Garrett

Public Comment:

·       Ridgeview United Update- Working on how to get Hispanic families more involved, using zoom and translations for meetings unable to attend, new items for clubs will start next year

·       Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update- started music at carpool, communicating chain of command, activities for student breaks in mesh bags to teachers, decorations, cookies, and gifts for spelling bees and science fairs, and Jan 31 is the honor roll recognition, Fernbank is being planned for students, cleaning, painting, and landscaping occured

By 8:30am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” Motion & Second- Harold/ Harris

Garrett

Thomas Garrett, Principal

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

P

Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member  

Lisa Nash, Elected Parent

P

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

Thomas Garrett, Principal

P

Justin Pauly, Elected Parent

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

P

Elfteus Warren, Elected Parent

 Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member

P

Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

ü

Thomas Garrett

Motion to approve today's agenda

7:30 AM

Nigel Harrold

Lisa Nash

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Michelle Kemp  

Adrian Harris

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Nigel Harrold

Adrian Harris

Unanimously

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 am

Call to Order

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”

Warren

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

Public Comment:

·       Ridgeview United Update

·       Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update

By 8:30am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”

Warren

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Warren 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” 

Motion and Second:  Nash/Kemp   

Warren 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” 

Motion and Second:  Nash and Kemp  

Warren 

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

·       Superintendent Advisory Council Updates 

Justin was not present so no new information was given.   

·       Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections 

Information will be posted on the school’s website and will  be sent out to all teachers and feeder schools via blackboard from Mr. Garrett.   

SGC Chair will work on recruiting and signing up people interest in SGC.   

·       Planning for Annual Budget Approval 

Scheduled for March 11th. 

 Nash indicated that Brooke and her husband painted 4 square at Heards Ferry as they have a line painter.   

Ms. Kemp brought an idea for a program/resources called Screenagers which entails a film for parents (700$) and supporting resources for students (400$).  It is a cautionary tale for parents in regard to phones, screen, and access.   

·       Charter Dollars 

Mesh bags will be given one per team per teacher  

·       Upcoming Events and Revised School Goals   

Garrett 

Public Comment: 

·       Ridgeview United Update 

No new updates 

·       Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update 

No new updates were recorded.   

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” 

Lisa Nash motion 

Michelle Kemp-  2nd motion  

Warren 

Thomas Garrett, Principal 

 

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member  

 

Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member   

 

Lisa Nash, Elected Parent  

 

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member  

 

Thomas Garrett, Principal  

 

Justin Pauly, Elected Parent  

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member  

 

Eldeus Warren, Elected Parent 

 

 Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member  

 

Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member 

 

Motion 

Time 

By Whom 

Second By 

Voting Results 

Meeting called to order at 

 

Thomas Garrett 

Motion to approve today's agenda 

7:30 AM 

Lisa Nash 

Michelle Kemp  

Unanimously 

Motion to approve meeting minutes 

7:30 AM 

Lisa Nash 

Michelle Kemp 

Unanimously 

Meeting adjourned at 

8:30 

Am 

Lisa Nash 

Michelle Kemp 

Unanimously 

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Garrett 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”  Motion: Harold  Second: Lawrence 

Garrett 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” Motion: Harold  Second: Lawrence 

Garrett 

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

• 2025-2026 Budget Presentation- 36 teachers total for the school for 25-26 school year, 12 per grade, planning to break over 1k students in fall 2025, 1 counselor per grade, will have a literacy coach and a math coach 

• 2025-2025 Budget Approval Motion: Nash Second: Sinon Vote: Approved Unanimously 

• Charter Dollars Update – started with $46,391, funds were spent on: traffic cones, summer bridge, smart pass, updated carpool signs, March tutoring, sixth grade field trip, April tutoring, wellness room,  

• Discussion to repair parking lot lights that are not working 

Garrett 

Public Comment:  

• Ridgeview United Update – Summer Bridge program will be July 16-18, Updating the program for getting students used to middle school in the first 2 weeks 

• Ridgeview Enhancing the Image/Experience Update – AVID is launching application process and volunteers are coming in to help students with applications, New Student Webpage Updates, Panther Tales liaisons with Riverwood HS to get updates, New Student Info for Spalding Elementary, PBIS Fun Friday distribution for the store 

Harrold  

Lawerence  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” Motion: Harold  Second: Pauly 

Garrett 

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 am

Call to Order

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”  Motion: Harold  Second: Lawrence

Garrett

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” Motion: Harold  Second: Lawrence

Garrett

Discussion: Principal’s Updates

·       2025-2026 Budget Presentation- 36 teachers total for the school for 25-26 school year, 12 per grade, planning to break over 1k students in fall 2025, 1 counselor per grade, will have a literacy coach and a math coach

·       2025-2026 Budget Approval Motion: Nash Second: Sinon Vote: Approved Unanimously

·       Charter Dollars Update – started with $46,391, funds were spent on: traffic cones, summer bridge, smart pass, updated carpool signs, March tutoring, sixth grade field trip, April tutoring, wellness room,

·       Discussion to repair parking lot lights that are not working

Garrett

Public Comment:

·       Ridgeview United Update – Summer Bridge program will be July 16-18, Updating the program for getting students used to middle school in the first 2 weeks

·       Ridgeview Enhancing the Image/Experience Update – AVID is launching application process and volunteers are coming in to help students with applications, New Student Webpage Updates, Panther Tales liaisons with Riverwood HS to get updates, New Student Info for Spalding Elementary, PBIS Fun Friday distribution for the store

Harrold

Lawerence

By 8:30am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” Motion: Harold  Second: Pauly

Garrett

Thomas Garrett, Principal

Y

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

Y

Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member  

Y

Lisa Nash, Elected Parent

Y

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

Y

Thomas Garrett, Principal

Y

Justin Pauly, Elected Parent

Y

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

Y

Elfteus Warren, Elected Parent

 Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member

Y

Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member

Y

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

Y

Thomas Garrett

Justin Pauly

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Nigel Harrold

Jessica Lawerence  

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Nigel Harrold  

Jessica Lawerence

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Nigel Harrold

Justin Pauly

Unanimously

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 am

Call to Order

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”

Warren

Discussion: Principal’s Updates

·       Final Budget Analysis

·       Testing

·       25-26 School Year (Calendar and Personnel)

·       End of the Year Events

·       8^th Grade Ceremony

Garrett

Public Comment:

·       Ridgeview United Update

·       Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update

By 8:30am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”

Warren

Time

Detail

Responsible Party

7:30 am

Call to Order

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”

Elections and committees added to agenda

Motion: Harrold Second: Lawrence Vote: Approved unanimously

Warren

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”

Motion: Harris Second: Kemp Vote: Approved unanimously

Warren

Discussion: Principal’s Updates

·       Final Budget Analysis: Budget approved but county is taking a budget cut so there may be adjustments made (no property taxes for senior citizens – Looney is trying to keep personnel cuts to district office); with potential budget cuts, ideas were discussed to raise funds for the school like a fun run or knocking on doors to raise money

·       Testing: Milestones testing starts Monday; Mr. Wright is the testing coordinator and has been working hard to organize all details

·       25-26 School Year (Calendar and Personnel): Calendar has been set and will be reviewed by leadership this week; losing three math (one promotion), two ELA, one science, one social studies, and one media specialist; hiring one, possibly two, new Spanish – cannot hire yet due to surplus

·       End of the Year Events: Three musical days, all music program concerts, 8^th grade picnic, 8^th grade graduation, 8^th grade dance, Olympics

·       8^th Grade Ceremony

Garrett

Public Comment:

·       Ridgeview United Update: survey for students for club information; summer bridge will be conducted July 16-18 (need to set an itinerary); break bag materials are ready to be assembled – will start using them next year

·       Ridgeview Enhancing the Experience Update: open house was not successful; newsletter is running; social media is doing well; committee purpose has too much overlap with Ridgeview United – required to have a public outreach committee, but do we need this committee?

·       Wellness Room Update: Yoga mats, exercise equipment, massage chairs, unveiling for teacher appreciation week

·       Elections are coming up

By 8:30am

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” Motion: Harrold Second: Harris

Warren

Thomas Garrett, Principal

Y

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

Y

Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member  

Y

Lisa Nash, Elected Parent

Y

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

Y

Thomas Garrett, Principal

Y

Justin Pauly, Elected Parent

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

Y

Eldreus Warren, Elected Parent

 Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member

Y

Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member

Y

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

ü

Thomas Garrett

Justin Pauly

Motion to approve today's agenda

7:30 AM

Nigel Harrold

Jessica Lawerence  

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Adrian Harris 

Michelle Kemp

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Nigel Harrold

Adrian Harris

Unanimously

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Garrett 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”

Garrett 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”

Garrett 

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

·        2025-2026 Members:

·        Charter Money Updates:

·        Panther Peek Change:

·        Personnel:

·        International Night:

·        2025-2026 Calendar:

·        Summer Bridge:

Garrett 

Public Comment:  

Harrold  

Lawerence  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?”

Garrett 

Time 

Detail 

Responsible Party 

7:30 am 

Call to Order 

Garrett 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?”

Motion: Harrold, Second: Kemp, Vote: approved unanimously

Garrett 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?”

Motion: Harrold, Second: Wolfe, Vote: approved unanimously

Garrett 

Discussion: Principal’s Updates 

·         2025-2026 Members: Two new parents, one new staff member

·         Charter Money Updates: Vote passed unanimously (Motion: Harrold, Second: Kemp) to purchase three trees for the renovated courtyard area and use the remaining funds to replenish the PBIS store

·         Panther Peek Change: District changed PD days, so Pather Peek shifts to 7/31/25 (does not conflict with cluster schools)

·         Personnel: Two SEC teachers not coming back, gained one SEC teacher, Wolfe is moving to Toler’s caseload, two other new 7^th grade math teachers, added a Spanish teacher and hired another to replace Dra. Perez, Ms. Ceniceros is back from maternity leave (three counselors next year, one per grade level), hired new media specialist

·         International Night: Spring concerts will be internationally focused, fall concerts are “Ridgeview United” night, international focus with food (help from Ms. Aubain) added to spring music concerts

·         2025-2026 Calendar: need to add summer bridge to the calendar

·         Summer Bridge: Mr. Young, Mr. Wright, and Ms. Hawke serve as points of contact

Garrett 

Public Comment:  

·         Ms. Kemp proposed a “Back to School” mixer to help raise money for the PTA because they are taking a hit with the redistribution of the school store (sell tickets and concession stand would be open)

·         Ms. Nash brought up a concern about the timing of the 8^th grade dance because they are having issues finding parent volunteers to work the dance; Ms. Lawrence brought up concerns that parents are not pleased working an event that is not for their own children (she proposed eliminating the rule of not allowing 8^th grade parents to chaperone the dance); Ms. Nash proposed allowing all parents to set up and clean up and having just staff work during the dance

·         It was proposed to do staff appreciation week in March instead of doing it in May – concerns were brought up that teachers may feel like nothing is done for national teacher appreciation week along with concerns that there is a lack of parent support during May when it is such a busy time for families

·         Ridgeview United Update: Summer bridge is set to go

·         Ridgeview Enhancing the Image/Experience Update

Harrold  

Lawerence  

By 8:30am 

Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” Motion: Harrold, Second: Lawrence, Vote: approved unanimously

Garrett 

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Niger Harrold, Elected Staff Member  

ü

Lisa Nash, Elected Parent

ü

Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member

ü

Thomas Garrett, Principal

ü

Justin Pauly, Elected Parent

Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member

ü

Eldreus Warren, Elected Parent

 Jessica Lawerence, Elected Community Member

ü

Michelle Kemp, Appointed Community Member

ü

Motion

Time

By Whom

Second By

Voting Results

Meeting called to order at

ü

Thomas Garrett

Michelle Kemp   

Justin Pauly

Motion to approve todays agenda

7:30 AM

Nigel Harrold 

Michelle Kemp

Unanimously

Motion to approve meeting minutes

7:30 AM

Nigel Harrold

Abigail Wolfe

Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at

8:30

Am

Nigel Harrold

Jessica Lawrence

Unanimously