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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.
July 2025
Agenda
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
AGENDA
July 15, 2025 @10:00 AM
Virtual Link:
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Vacant, Nominated Community Member (202); Vacant Nominated Community Member (202); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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10:00 am |
Call to Order |
Garrett |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
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Discussion: (2 minutes) · Teacher MacKenzie Sinon has been appointed to fulfill the remaining 1-year through June 2026. |
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Discussion: (2 minutes) · Teacher, Abigail Wolfe, has been appointed to a 1- year appointed staff member term through June 2026. |
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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 |
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Action Item: I need a nomination from the council to nominate two individuals to a community member role. |
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Discussion (20 minutes): |
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· Dissolving the Enhancing RCMS Image Committee & Ridgeview United Committee (see below)
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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. |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve as council chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve as council vice chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve as council parliamentarian.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
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Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): · TBD |
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Discussion (10 minutes): · Set 23-24 meeting calendar |
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Public Comment |
Garrett |
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By 10:00am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
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SG C Communications/Outreach |
Budget Finance |
Principal Selection Committee |
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Minutes
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Minutes
July 15, 2025 @10:00 AM
Virtual Link:
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); F Nominated Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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10:00 am |
Call to Order |
Garrett |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]
Sinon 1st- Nash- 2nd |
Garrett |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] Nash 1st- Toler 2nd |
Garrett |
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Discussion: (2 minutes) · Teacher MacKenzie Sinon has been appointed to fulfill the remaining 1-year through June 2026. Nash 1st- Toler 2nd |
Garrett |
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Discussion: (2 minutes) · Teacher, Abigail Wolfe, has been appointed to a 1- year appointed staff member term through June 2026.
Nash 1st Toler 2nd |
Garrett |
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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). |
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Action Item: I need a nomination from the council to nominate two individuals to a community member role.
Nomination of Jocelyn Sockwell- 1st Nash 2nd Murphee Nomination of Flex Lora- 1st Nash 2nd Toler |
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Discussion (20 minutes): |
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· 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Public Comment |
Garrett |
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By 10:00am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] Nash 1st Sinon 2nd |
Garrett |
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Summary
SUMMARY OF ACTION
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Date/Time: July 15, 2025 |7:30 AM Location: Media Center
SGC Member Attendance
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
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Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member |
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Lisa Nash, Elected Parent |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent |
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Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
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Kelle Murphy , Elected Parent |
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Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member |
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Felix Lora , Appointed Community Member |
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Guest Attendance: None
Meeting Minutes Summary
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Action Items:
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Meeting called to order at |
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Mackenzie Sinon
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Lisa Nash |
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Motion to approve todays agenda |
7:30 AM |
Mackenzie Sinon |
Lisa Nash |
Unanimously |
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Motion to approve meeting minutes |
7:30 AM |
Lisa Nash |
Emily Toler |
Unanimously |
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Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Lisa Nash |
Mackenzie Sinon |
Unanimously |
Informational and Discussion Items
Introductions
Appoint Community Members
Principal’s Update
August 2025
Agenda
AGENDA
Face to Face @RCMS Media Center
August 12, 2025
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); F Nominated Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Garrett |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
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Discussion: (2 minutes)
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Discussion (20 minutes): Charter Money Election of Officers Committee Assignments
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve as council chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve as council vice chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve as council parliamentarian.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
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Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):
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Garrett |
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Public Comment |
Garrett |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
Minutes
Minutes
Face to Face @RCMS Media Center
August 12, 2025
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); F Nominated Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Garrett |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]
Sinon 1st and Wolfe 2nd |
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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 |
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Discussion: (2 minutes)
Toler 1st and Nash 2nd |
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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
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve Lisa Nash as council chair.” [Call Toler-1st & Sinon-2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
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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 |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve Ms. Wolfe as council parliamentarian.” [Call Sinon- 1st & Sockwell- 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
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Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):
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Garrett |
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Public Comment |
Garrett |
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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 |
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SG C Communications/Outreach |
Budget Finance |
Principal Selection Committee |
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Mackenzie Sinon |
Kellie Murphee |
Lisa Nash |
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Felix Lora |
Mindy Schwartz |
Emily Toler |
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Joclynn Sockwell |
Emily Toler |
Abigail Wolfe |
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Adrian Harris |
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Summary
SUMMARY OF ACTION
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Date/Time: August 12, 2025 |7:30 AM Location: Media Center
SGC Member Attendance
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
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Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member |
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Lisa Nash, Elected Parent |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent |
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Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
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Kelle Murphy , Elected Parent |
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Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member |
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Felix Lora , Appointed Community Member |
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Guest Attendance: None
Meeting Minutes Summary
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Action Items:
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Meeting called to order at |
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Mackenzie Sinon
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Abigail Wolfe |
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Motion to approve todays agenda |
7:30 AM |
Mackenzie Sinon
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Abigail Wolfe |
Unanimously |
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Motion to approve meeting minutes |
7:30 AM |
Emily Toler |
Lisa Nash 0 |
Unanimously |
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Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Emily Toler |
Lisa Nash |
Unanimously |
Informational and Discussion Items
SGC Elections
Charter Money
Committee Assignments
Strategic Plan
September 2025
Agenda
AGENDA
Face to Face @RCMS Media Center
September 9, 2025
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Nash |
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Discussion (20 minutes): Charter Money Strategic Plan |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve Strategic Plan as written? |
Garrett |
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Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):
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Public Comment |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
Minutes
Minutes
Face to Face @RCMS Media Center
September 9, 2025
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 1st: Mackenize Sinon 2nd: Adrian Harris |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] 1st: Kelle Murphy 2nd: Mackenzie Sinon |
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Discussion (20 minutes): Charter Money : Money was approved by the council to go to the following: PBIS: 6,000(1st Murphy/ 2nd: Toler) / Field Trips 10,000(Toler 1st; Harris 2nd) 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. |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve Strategic Plan as written? The council approved the plan (1st Sockwell: 2nd: Toler) |
Garrett |
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Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes):
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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. |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
Summary
SUMMARY OF ACTION
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Date/Time: September 9, 2025 |7:30 AM Location: Media Center
SGC Member Attendance
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
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Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member |
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Lisa Nash, Elected Parent |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent |
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Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
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Kelle Murphy , Elected Parent |
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Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member |
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Felix Lora , Appointed Community Member |
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Guest Attendance: None
Meeting Minutes Summary
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Meeting called to order at |
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Lisa Nash |
Kelle Murphy |
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Motion to approve todays agenda |
7:30 AM |
Mackenzie Sinon
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Adrian Harris |
Unanimously |
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Motion to approve meeting minutes |
7:30 AM |
Kelle Murphy
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Mackenize Sinon |
Unanimously |
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Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Emily Toler |
Kelle Murphy |
Unanimously |
Charter Money
Strategic Plan
Superintendent Advisory
Cross Council Meeting
October 2025
Agenda
AGENDA
Face to Face @RCMS Media Center
October 7, 2025
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Nash |
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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 |
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Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): |
Garrett |
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Public Comment |
Garrett |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Garrett |
Minutes
Minutes
Face to Face @RCMS Media Center October 7, 2025
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st: Sinon & 2nd: Toler] then [Call for Vote: All approved] |
Nash |
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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 |
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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. |
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Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): |
Garrett |
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Public Comment |
Garrett |
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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 |
Summary
SUMMARY OF ACTION
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Date/Time: October 7, 2025 |7:30 AM Location: Media Center
SGC Member Attendance
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
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Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member |
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Lisa Nash, Elected Parent |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
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Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent |
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Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
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Kelle Murphy , Elected Parent |
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Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member |
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Felix Lora , Appointed Community Member |
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Guest Attendance: None
Meeting Minutes Summary
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Action Items:
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By Whom |
Second By |
Voting Results |
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Meeting called to order at |
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Lisa Nash |
Kelle Murphy |
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Motion to approve todays agenda |
7:30 AM |
Mackenzie Sinon
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Emily Toler |
Unanimously |
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Motion to approve meeting minutes |
7:30 AM |
Kelle Murphy
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Emily Toler |
Unanimously |
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Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Abigail Wolfe |
Mackenzie Sinon |
Unanimously |
Charter Money
Cross Council Meeting
Field Trips
Sunshine Laws
Public Comments
Navigation
November 2025
Agenda
SGC Agenda
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Agenda
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
November 11, 2025
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
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Call to Order |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” |
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Discussion: Principal’s Updates Website Audit Charter Dollars Safety Beta Club CCRPI Update |
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Public Comment: |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” |
Nash |
Minutes
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Minutes
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
November 11, 2025
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
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7:30 am |
Call to Order Lisa Nash 1st Felix Lora- 2nd |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” Mindy Schwartz 1st Felix Lora 2nd |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” Emily Toler 1st Kelle Murphy 2nd |
Nash |
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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 1st and Toler 2nd 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 2nd by Toler and approved by the council. CCRPI Update Principal Garrett share that the results would be posted on Wednesday, November 12th. The school is in a good place when it comes to the 24-25 data. |
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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%. |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” 1st: Mindy Schwartz 2nd: Kelle Murphy |
Nash |
Summary
SUMMARY OF ACTION
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Date/Time: November 11, 2025 |7:30 AM Location: Media Center
SGC Member Attendance
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
ü |
Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
ü |
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Emily Toler , Elected Staff Member |
ü |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
ü |
Mindy Schwartz |
Check |
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Kelle Murphy, Elected Parent |
ü |
Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
ü |
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Elisa Nash, Elected Parent |
ü |
Felix Lora, Elected Community Member |
ü |
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Joceyln Sockwell, Community Member |
ü |
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Guest Attendance: None
Meeting Minutes Summary
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Action Items:
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Motion |
Time |
By Whom |
Second By |
Voting Results |
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Meeting called to order at |
ü |
Lisa Nash |
Felix Lora |
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Motion to approve todays agenda |
7:30 AM |
Mindy Schwartz |
Felix Lora |
Unanimously |
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Motion to approve meeting minutes |
7:30 AM |
Emily Toler |
Kelle Murphy |
Unanimously |
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Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Mindy Schwartz |
Kelle Murphy |
Unanimously |
Website Audit
Charter Money
Beta Club
Safety
Hands on Ridgeview
CCRPI
Title 1
January 2026
Agenda
AGENDA
Face to Face @RCMS Media Center
January 13, 2026
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes |
Nash |
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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**
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Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): |
Garrett |
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Public Comment |
Garrett |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” |
Garrett |
Minutes
Minutes
Face to Face @RCMS Media Center
January 13, 2026
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Jolynn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” Motion: Mindy Schwartz Second: Emily Toler |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes Motion: Kellee Murphy Second: Emily Toler |
Nash |
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Discussion (20 minutes): Schedule Spring Committee Meetings · The next meeting was approved to be moved to Wednesday, February 18th 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.
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Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): |
Garrett |
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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 |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” Motion: Jolynn Sockwell Second: Emily Toler |
Garrett |
Summary
SUMMARY OF ACTION
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Date/Time: January 13, 2026 |7:30 AM Location: Media Center
SGC Member Attendance
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
x |
Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
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Emily Toler , Elected Staff Member |
x |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
x |
Mindy Schwartz |
Check |
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Kelle Murphy, Elected Parent |
x |
Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
x |
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Elisa Nash, Elected Parent |
x |
Felix Lora, Elected Community Member |
x |
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Joceyln Sockwell, Community Member |
x |
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Guest Attendance: None
Meeting Minutes Summary
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Action Items:
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Motion |
Time |
By Whom |
Second By |
Voting Results |
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Meeting called to order at |
7:30 AM |
Lisa Nash |
Felix Lora |
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Motion to approve todays agenda |
7:30 AM |
Mindy Schwartz |
Emily Toler |
Unanimously |
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Motion to approve meeting minutes |
7:30 AM |
Kelle Murphy |
Emily Toler |
Unanimously |
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Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Jolynnn Sockwell |
Emily Toler |
Unanimously |
Charter Money
Committee Meetings
SGC Elections
26-27 Budget
February 2026
Agenda
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Agenda/Minutes
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
__________________________________________________________________
February 18, 2026
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
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Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” |
Nash |
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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 |
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Public Comment: |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” |
Nash |
Minutes
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Governance Council
Minutes
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
__________________________________________________________________
February 18, 2026
In person at RCMS in the Media Center
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Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda?” Motion: Emily Toler Second: Adrian Harris |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes?” Motion: Mindy Schwartz Second: Kellee Murphy |
Nash |
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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 21st due to budget cuts. The end of the school year will now be May 20th. 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 |
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Public Comment: The March and April meetings will be canceled. The next meeting will be in May. |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting?” Motion: Emily Toler Second: Kellee Murphy |
Nash |
Summary
idgeview Charter Middle School
Date/Time: February 18, 2026 |7:30 AM Location: Media Center
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SGC Member Attendance
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Thomas Garrett, Principal |
x |
Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
X |
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Emily Toler , Elected Staff Member |
x |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
x |
Mindy Schwartz |
X |
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Kelle Murphy, Elected Parent |
x |
Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
X |
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Elisa Nash, Elected Parent |
x |
Felix Lora, Elected Community Member |
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Joceyln Sockwell, Community Member |
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Guest Attendance: None
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Meeting Minutes Summary
Action Items:
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Motion |
Time |
By Whom |
Second By |
Voting Results |
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Meeting called to order at |
7:30 AM |
Lisa Nash |
Emily Toler |
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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 |
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Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Emily Toler |
Kellee Murphy |
Unanimously |
Budget Approval
Superintendent Advisory Council
25-26 Budget Updates
SGC Charter Dollars
SGC Elections
May 2026
Agenda
AGENDA
Face to Face @RCMS Media Center
May 12, 2026
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Joclyn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda. |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.] |
Nash |
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Discussion (20 minutes): 2026-2027 Members 2026-2027 Governance Calendar
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Information / Principal’s Update (10 minutes): Vacancies 2026-2027 School Calendar
|
Garrett |
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Public Comment |
Garrett |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: |
Nash |
Minutes
Minutes
Face to Face @RCMS Media Center
May 12, 2026
Members: Mindy Schwartz, Elected Parent (2027); Emily Toler, Elected Staff Member (2027); Adrian Harris, Elected Staff Member (2026); Kellee Murphy, Elected Parent (2027); Lisa Nash, Elected Parent (2026); MacKenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Flex Lora Appointed Community Member (202); Jolynn Sockwell, Appointed Community Member (2027); Thomas Garrett, Principal (non- voting member)
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Time |
Detail |
Responsible Party |
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7:30 am |
Call to Order |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda. Motion: Felix Lora Second: Emily Toler |
Nash |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.] Motion: Emily Toler Second: Adrian Harris |
Nash |
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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 11th. 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. |
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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 |
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Public Comment |
Garrett |
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By 8:30am |
Action Item: Motion to adjourn: Mackenzie Sinon Second: Emily Toler |
Nash |
Summary
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Date/Time: May 12, 2026 |7:30 AM Location: Media Center
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SGC Member Attendance
|
Thomas Garrett, Principal |
x |
Mackenzie Sinon, Appointed Staff Member |
X |
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Emily Toler , Elected Staff Member |
x |
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Adrian Haris, Elected Staff Member |
x |
Mindy Schwartz |
X |
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Kelle Murphy, Elected Parent |
x |
Abigail Wolfe, Appointed Staff Member |
X |
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Elisa Nash, Elected Parent |
Felix Lora, Elected Community Member |
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Joceyln Sockwell, Community Member |
x |
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Guest Attendance: None
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Meeting Minutes Summary
Action Items:
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Motion |
Time |
By Whom |
Second By |
Voting Results |
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Meeting called to order at |
7:30 AM |
Mindy Schwartz |
Emily Toler |
|
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Motion to approve todays agenda |
7:30 AM |
Felix Lora |
Emily Toler |
|
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Motion to approve meeting minutes |
7:30 AM |
Emily Toler |
Adrian Harris |
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Meeting adjourned at |
8:30 Am |
Mackenzie Sinon |
Emily Toler |
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2026-2027 Members
Vacancies
Completed SGC Links

Discussion (20 minutes):