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1. 2:48 Action Item: Meeting called to order.  

2. 2:49 Action Item: Approve the agenda. All approved.  

3. 2:50 Action Item: April 23rd minutes were reviewed. Everyone approved.   

4. 2:50 Action Item: Meeting Norms reviewed.   

5. 2:50 Discussion Item: Member Introductions were made.  

6. 2:51 Action Item: Approve nominated members. All approved.  

7. 2:53 Action Item: Elect new officers. Roles described by Katie Kinsey. Stephanie Dibert will remain parliamentary. Caylee Esmonde will be the chair. Erik Mimms will be vice chair.  

8. 2:54 Action Item: Form Committees- committees explained and members picked which committee they would like to participate in.  

• Budget and Finance- Caylee Esmonde, Camille Santos, Stephanie Dibert, & Craig Franklin

• Outreach and Communication- Jessica Herndon, Jared Foster, Erik Mimms, Debra Shigley, & Ashley Patterson 

• Principal Selection- Caylee Esmonde, Jared Foster, Jessica Herndon, & Craig Franklin

9. 2:59 Discussion Item: Confirm Parent/Community Superintendent Advisory Council Representative- Katie Kinsey explained that we need one representative on this board. Erik Mimms will represent the school this year.  

10. 3:00 Discussion Item: Meeting Schedule was set- We must have at least 6 meetings per year. The time 2:45-3:45 was approved by all. Meeting dates will be all Wednesdays. Aug. 13th, Sept. 24th, Oct. 29th, Dec. 3rd, Feb. 25th, March 25th, & May 6th. 

11. 3:08 Discussion Item: Strategic Plan- Stefi Slewitzke shared that Fulton County decided that the same metrics will be used when making the strategic plan for this year. At Summit Hill, we will be working on 6 goals.  

• Enhance performance for all students- We will look at proficiency rates specifically for math. This past year we were at 79% proficiency. We will continue to strive to be at 80%. Teachers meet weekly with either the literacy coach or the CST to help plan and go through data. Teachers will use backwards design unit planning and will participate in math professional development trainings. Our part-time EIP teacher that was purchased will also be able to help support the students who do not qualify for other services but still need additional support.  

• Prioritize safety and operational efficiency- We did drop last year, and it was due to the need to make the school a safe place. OSS numbers went from 3 days to 13. This was necessary for last year and will hopefully improve this year. We will increase SSS lessons and add some PBIS initiatives. The students will participate in a pep rally Thursday and Friday to allow them to pick house colors and get excited about PBIS.  

• Strengthen workforce engagement- Last year we were at 68.99%, our goal will be 75%. Monthly treats from administration and meals from PTO are just a couple of the ways we are working on staff morale. PTO will also be paying for one additional field trip per grade level this year.  

• Ensure Impactful Programming- This goal revolves around special education. Ms. Slewitzke would like to change the goal to look at students who score at levels 3 & 4 instead of 2, 3, & 4. The special ed team is really looking at interventions to help close the gaps. Teachers and students will be utilizing goal setting as well.  

• Utilize fiscal resources effectively. We want to make sure we use all funds well. Regular meetings will take place with the PAIII to monitor activity funds as well as with the bookkeeper.  

• Deepen community connections- This revolves around families saying they would recommend SHE as a place to send students. We met the goal last year, so we increased it for this year. Only 28% of families took this survey last year. We would really like to plan to increase this figure for next year. 

12. 3:39 Discussion Item: Principal Update- 

• 10-day Count- Ms. Slewitzke believes we will not have any changes this year, but we are close at K and 1. We will find out officially on Friday.  

• $30,000 charter dollars this year. Last year we did the café sound system, media projector, and branding and signage. The council will start brainstorming ideas on how to spend the funds this year. 

• GA Distraction Law- GA legislature passed a law banning the use of personal technology during the school day for elementary and middle school students. It has been going well so far. We struggled with smart watches more than cell phones in the past. Teachers have been directed to have the students put it away if they see it.  

• Technology/Laptop Insurance- The county is offering insurance for students’ laptops. If a computer is broken, parents will now have to pay the full fee to fix. It could be up to $600. The insurance costs $50 per child.  

• Upcoming School Events- Back to School Bash Aug. 15th, 3-5 Math Training Aug. 20th, Lillie Pozatek meeting Aug. 21, Curriculum Night Aug. 26-27th, Cellist Sept. 4th.  

13. 3:56 Action Item: Create next meeting agenda- The council would like to discuss the following: the strategic plan, 10-day account, BOY iReady data, SGC funds, & community involvement ideas. The committee would like to invite a PTO representative so we can work together more closely this year.  

14. 4:02 Discussion Item: Parent/Staff feedback- Ms. Slewitzke asked for feedback from the parents/staff. Ms. Esmonde mentioned that she had heard that more parents would like to go on class fieldtrips. In the past few years only room moms or 1-2 parents have been able to attend. Most parents would be happy to pay for themselves so that they can participate.  The council also discussed the need to decorate or improve the copier room and bathrooms (especially the adult bathrooms up front). Ms. Santos would like to figure out a way to make the hills out back safer.  

15. 4:09 Action Item: Meeting adjournment.  

 

 

September Agenda

Summit Hill Elementary School Governance Council Agenda 

September 24, 2025, 2:45 pm  

Location: Conference Room 

SGC Members:  Stefi Slewitzke, Principal; Stephanie Dibert, Elected Teacher; Caylee Esmonde, Elected Parent; Craig Franklin, Elected Parent; Erek Mimms, Community Member; Camille Santos, Appointed Staff; Debra Shigley, Elected Parent; Ashley Patterson, Teacher; Jared Foster, Community Member; Jessica Herndon, School Employee 

2:45 PM Call to Order (Chair) 

2:47 PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

2:50 PM Action Item: Approve August Minutes (Chair)  

2:53 PM Action Item: Review/Develop Meeting Norms (Chair) 

2:55 PM Discussion Item: SGC Council Development Opportunities (In Person Officer Training and Cross Council) ** (All Members) 

2:58 PM Discussion Item: Confirm Parent/Community Superintendent Advisory Council  

3:00 PM Discussion Item: Review SGC Website for Compliance (All Members) 

3:10 PM Discussion Item: Review 2024 Council Self-Assessment and Create Initiatives*** (All Members) 

3:15 PM Action Item: Approve Strategic Plan (All Members) 

3:25 PM Information Item: Principal’s Update 

3:30 PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) 

3:35 PM Action Item: Charter Dollar Expenditures (Chair)  

3:40 PM Discussion Item: Draft next meeting agenda (all members) 

3:45 PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

 

 

SGC Meeting Norms: Silence Devices – Be Prepared and Engaged – Share Opinions Openly - Assume Good Will – Work for the Good of all Students – Attention to Time 

 

 

October Agenda

Summit Hill Elementary School Governance Council Agenda 

October 29, 2025, 2:45 pm  

Location: Conference Room 

SGC Members:  Stefi Slewitzke, Principal; Stephanie Dibert, Elected Teacher; Caylee Esmonde, Elected Parent; Craig Franklin, Elected Parent; Erek Mimms, Community Member; Camille Santos, Appointed Staff; Debra Shigley, Elected Parent; Ashley Patterson, Teacher; Jared Foster, Community Member; Jessica Herndon, School Employee 

2:45 PM Call to Order (Chair) 

2:47 PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

2:50 PM Action Item: Approve September Minutes (Chair)  

2:53 PM Discussion Item: SY 25-26 Council Initiatives (all members)* 

2:58 PM Discussion Item: Debrief Fall Cross Council Meeting  

3:00 PM Information Item: Principal’s Update 

3:05 PM Information Item: PTO Update 

3:10 PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) 

3:20 PM Action Item: Charter Dollar Expenditures (Chair)  

3:30 PM Discussion Item: Draft next meeting agenda (all members) 

3:40 PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

* SY25-26 Council Initiatives: Begin discussions to determine the focus of the council’s upcoming work. Lean on your school’s Semester Action Plan to ensure the work of the council is aligned with the goals and initiatives being targeted by the school leaders. Task the council with prioritizing 1 – 2 initiatives the SGC could lead or support throughout the year. 

SGC Meeting Norms: Silence Devices – Be Prepared and Engaged – Share Opinions Openly - Assume Good Will – Work for the Good of all Students – Attention to Time 

 

Meeting Minutes

Summit Hill School Governance Council

Date: 10/29/25                                         Time: 2:45pm                             Location: Principal’s Conference Room

SGC Members Present

Stefi Slewitzke, Principal	ü	Caylee Esmonde, Elected Parent	ü
Stephanie Dibert, Elected Teacher	ü	Craig Franklin, Elected Parent	ü
Ashley Patterson, Elected Staff	ü	Debra Shigley, Elected Parent	ü
Jared Foster, Community Members	ü	Erek Mimms, Community Members	ü
Jessica Herndon, Appointed Staff	ü	Camille Santos, Appointed Staff	ü

 

Additional Members:

Grace Swanson

Agenda Items:

Action Item: Approve Agenda

Action Item: Approve September Minutes

Discussion Item: SY 25-26 Council Initiatives

Discussion Item: Debrief Fall Cross Council Meeting

Information Item: Principal’s Update

Information Item: PTO Update

Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

Action Item: Charter Dollar Expenditures

Discussion Item: Draft next meeting agenda

Action Item: Meeting Adjournment

Meeting Minutes:

Action Items
Motion	Time	By Whom	Second By	Voting Results
Meeting called to order at	2:51	Caylee Esmonde
Motion to approve agenda	2:52	Ashley Patterson	Jessica Herndon	All Approved
Motion to approve September 24th meeting minutes	2:53	Ashley Patterson	Jessica Herndon	All Approved
Meeting adjourned at	3:48	Ashley Patterson	Jessica Herndon	All Approved

 

1.     2:51 Action Item: Meeting called to order.

2.     2:52 Action Item: Approve the agenda. All approved.

3.     2:53 Action Item: September 24^th minutes were reviewed. Everyone approved.   

4.     2:54 Discussion Item: SY 25-26 Council Initiatives: Mrs. Slewitzke asked about ideas for this school year. The team would like it to align with the strategic plan. We have already approved $15,000 for academics. Caylee Esmonde asked about sending a parent communication about the trainings. A SGC update in the Husky Happenings was discussed. It would help give parents a visual for the things that are behind the scenes. A one-page flyer in Friday folders with pictures would be a good way to ensure more families see it. A social media element was also discussed- Deb Shigley suggested making a reel to put on the Facebook page. Erek Mimms asked about creating a place to streamline all communication. This could be especially helpful for new families.  

5.     3:02 Discussion Item: Debrief Fall Cross Council Meeting- Deb Shigley and Erek Mimms updated the council.

a.    Patrice Barlow, a community and engagement specialist, talked about the importance of branding schools. We are ahead with this progress. We just need to socialize the improvements more. Brag sheets have been completed in the past. This would be a list of accomplishments/highlights, clubs, anything that makes our school stand out.

b.    The Family Matters Program was highlighted. Their next event is on November 15^th.

c.    Strategic plans and goals for SGC were reviewed.  

d.    SGC funding was discussed. Mrs. Slewitzke talked about the Fair Share Act. Fulton County loses tax dollars to go to other counties that don’t have the money to support their school systems with the taxes they bring in. Fulton County is looking for $93 million dollars over the next 5 years so they don’t end up in a deficit.

6.      3:14 Information Item: Principal’s Update-

a.    Dennis Pashak is a new school police officer. The city of Milton hired 4 more police officers so we should have a full-time officer starting in January.

b.    PTO funded an amazing mural in the media center. They are also repairing the wall in the front office.

c.    Red Ribbon Week- dress up days this week. Kibley Crumbley and Lillie Potaztec will lead the Book Character Parade on Friday.

d.    Fall Festival- It was fantastic! Cake walk, trunks, rock climbing wall, jumpy houses, food trucks were included in the event. It was very well attended and lots of positive feedback was given.

7.     3:19 Information Item: PTO Update-

a.    Husky Fund is completed. PTO raised $226,000. About 70% of families donated. Business partners came in at $65,000. Shira Windham has revamped this program and has done a great job.

b.    The Winter Soiree was a secondary fundraiser last year, but this year it may be a thank you event.

c.    Teacher wish lists have been cleared!

d.    They are meeting to figure out how much funds are left after everything that was planned for this year. They have been given ideas on further purchases and what is needed. They are also figuring out if any reserves need to be saved due to budget cuts projected for next year.

e.    PTO will be adding a second low-key teacher lunch each month.

8.     3:15 Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals- A little less than $15,000 is left.

a.    Jessica Herndon went through the list of items still needed for the sound system in the cafeteria. The estimate is $9,825. She may be able to cover part of this with her chorus budget. PTO is budgeting $15,000 for lights and speakers. The estimate for the lights are $15,695. We are still waiting for approval from county on this. PTO should be able to give more to Mrs. Herndon to help.

b.    After math trainings in December and February the teachers may want to purchase more manipulatives.

c.    Hanging signs were discussed. These would address safety concerns. If there was ever an event it would help the police to have classrooms clearly numbered with names. We would want the ones that you could change names easily to help with teachers moving at the end of the year. We would need authorization from the county because of the drilling. They would need to be kept away from the cameras. Follow up: Shigley will get quotes on the hanging signs.

d.    Flags in the parking lot are faded and need to be updated.

e.    Mrs. Herndon also talked about the need to replace the cones in the parking lot.

9.     3:41 Action Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure- The council decided to skip until we have more information.

10.  3:42 Discussion Item: Draft next meeting agenda: Update on quotes/funds and Spring fieldtrips will be added.

11.  3:48 Action Item: Meeting Adjournment.