School Governance Council

The purpose of the School Governance Council is to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role in the management of the school. The School Governance Council is a governing body that is representative of the community and the school but operates under the control and management of the Board of Education. The Council is responsible for making decisions regarding the strategic direction of the school including:

• Approve the school strategic plan and updates
• Approve the annual budget and annual resource allocations
• Manage the Request for Flexibility process
• Participate in hiring the principal (in the case of a vacancy)
• Provide annual feedback on principal performance.

• SGC Operating Guideline Handbook
• FCS Charter System Website

Caylee Esmonde

esmonde@fultonschools.org

2-year Elected Parent

Term ends 6/30/2025

Debra Shigley

shigley@fultonschools.org

2-year Elected Parent

Term ends 6/30/2027

Craig Franklin

franklincr@fultonschools.org

2-year Elected Parent

Term ends 6/30/2026

Erek Mimms

mimms@fultonschools.org

2-year Community Member

Term ends 6/30/2027

Jared foster

fosterja@fultonschools.org

2-year Community Member

Term ends 6/30/2026

Ashley Patterson

pattersonA3@fultonschools.org

2-year Elected Teacher

Term ends 6/30/2027

Stephanie Dibert

dibert@fultonschools.org

2-year Elected Teacher

Term ends 6/30/2026

Jessica Herndon

herndonj@fultonschools.org

2-Year Appointed School Employee

Term ends 6/30/2027

Camille Santos

santos@fultonschools.org

2-year Appointed School Employee

Term ends 6/30/2026

Stefi Slewitzke

slewitzke@fultonschools.org

Principal