2024-25 Meeting Documents

North Springs High School Governance Council

 

8/15/2024 | 4:30 pm | North Springs HS Media Center

SGC Members

Scott Hanson, Principal

Elected Parents: Shanna Ward, Jennifer Gorgoll, LaCretia Plane

Elected Teachers: Nicole Motahari + 1 TBD

Appointed School Employees: Betsey Martin, Gina Reiman

Appointed Community Members: Jenn Lott + 1 TBD

Students: Jayden Austin, Layla Frazier

Guest: Miriam Salpeter

 

4:33       Action Item: Call to Order                                                                         Mr. Hanson

4:33       Action Item: Approve Agenda                                                                  Mr Hanson

Motion: Lott

Second: Motahari

Unanimous approval

4:31       Action Item: Approve May Meeting Minutes                                          Mr. Hanson

Motion: Gorgoll

Second: Lott

Unanimous approval

4:33       Discussion Item: Member introductions:

LaCretia Plane, Jayden Austin, Nicole Motahari, Jenn Lott, Scott Hanson, Jen Gorgoll, Miriam Salpeter guest, Shanna Ward

4:36       Action Item: Elect New Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian)   Mr. Hanson

              Chair – Jen Gorgoll

              Vice Chair – Shanna Ward

              Parliamentarian – Jenn Lott

 

Motion: Motahari

 

Second: Plane

 

Unanimous approval

 

4:40       Action Item: Staff Standing Committee

(Budget/Finance, Outreach/Communications, Principal Selection)              Chair

 

Budget and Finance Chair: LaCretia Plane

Outreach/Communications Chair: Tabled Until September meeting

Principal Selection Chair: Tabled Until September meeting

 

Motion: Lott

 

Second: Motahari

Unanimous approval

 

 

4:43       Confirm Parent/Community and

Student Superintendent Advisory Council Representative                       Chair

 

Jayden Austin from FBLA and Phoenix Rivera from BSA are confirmed members for 24-25

Shanna Ward will serve as parent liaison

There are two SGC spots open (one community member and one teacher) to be filled by Hanson by Sept meeting

 

4:50       Discussion Item: Determine Meeting Schedule for 24-25                        Chair

 

Meeting schedule confirmed as second Thursday each month 4:30 pm

 

4:55       Discussion Item: Strategic Planning                                                         Mr. Hanson

 

FCS is rolling out a different strategic plan model is being rolled out effective January 2025 and will be year to year. Hanson built a Semester Action Plan with measurable data points which will be shared in September meeting.

 

New FCS mission and vision reimaging – instead of 3 big ideas (relationships and routines, tier 1 instructions (academic instruction going on in building) and interventions new focus will be on:

 

Deepen community connections

Enhance performance for all students

Prioritize safety and operational efficiency

Ensure impactful programming

Strengthen employee engagement

Utilize fiscal resources effectively

 

SGC will review new Strategic Plan and will be asked for input.

 

5:30       Discussion item: Principal’s Update                                                         Mr. Hanson

 

Projected enrollment was 1,260. Current enrollment as of 9 days into school year is 1,202. SGC would like a report of where students who left NS since 23-24 are now enrolled. Discussion about reasons such as transportation issues, Sandy Springs prices, attrition due to moving out of city or state, construction, curriculum.

 

Curriculum rollout will be handled by Dr Kersey as Yalanda Bell is now at PCI. College and career academy details need to be finalized soon or won’t be ready to roll out next year.

 

Former magnet program/name TBD also needs to be finalized very soon so that NS staff and families/community can focus on recruitment of prospective student for 25-26. Other area principals will be allowing NS staff to recruit for 25-26.

 

If enrollment stays down as of 10 Day Count Hanson will use budget to retain a teacher.

 

Groundbreaking 8/27. New building schedule is on track and still being built for FTE 1,500 students. 100% documents are due in October and bid requests go out January 2025.

 

SGC budget will be known by September meeting. SGC budget committee will meet prior to SGC September meeting and will present recommendations on how budget should be allocated. Members agree that focus on marketing and college/career prep was a good use of funds in 23-24.

 

5:55       Discussion Item: Next Meeting’s Agenda                                                Chair

Curriculum rollout plan and timeline for

College and Career Academy and former magnet program.

Names finalized

Rollout of recruitment timeline to prospective families

Building update

Building enhancements update

Building a confirmed list of items that come with the building

Select Marketing and Outreach Chair and Principal Selection Chair

Discussion and vote on SGC budget items

Vendor recommendations for SGC budget items

 

 

6:15       Action Item: Adjourn                                                                                Chair

 

Motion: Motahari

 

Second: Plane

 

Unanimous approval

 

Meeting Norms

Silence phones | Be respectful of others’ opinions | Work for the good of all students

* Action items: All action items require a motion, a second and a vote

* Discussion items: These are agenda items and do not require a vote.

* Informational items: These items do not require a vote.

 

September Agenda

School: North Springs High School

Date: 09/12/2024

Time: 4:30PM

Location: Media Center

TEAMS Link (if applicable):

SGC Members:

Principal: Scott Hanson

Elected Parents: Jennifer Gorgoll, LaCretia Plane, Shanna Ward

Elected Teachers: Nicole Motahari + 1 TBD

Appointed School Employees: Gina Reiman, Betsey Martin

Appointed Community Members: Jenn Lott + 1 TBD

Students: Jayden Austin, Phoenix Rivera

 

4:30PM Call to Order (Chair)

4:32PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)

4:34PM Action Item: Approve August Minutes (Chair)

4:40PM Action Item: Finalize Council Staffing (Chair)

4:45PM Discussion Item: SGC Council Development Opportunities (Officer Training and Cross Council) ** (All Members)

4:50PM Discussion Item: Determine SY24-25 Council Norms (All Members)

5:00PM Discussion Item: Review 2024 Council Self-Assessment and Create Initiatives*** (All Members)

5:10PM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning**** (All Members) See page 2 for more detailed information

5:25PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

A. Potential School Staffing Changes

B. Shifts in District Policy or School Practices

C. Calendar of Upcoming School Events

D. Building Update

 

5:35PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (Chair)

5:45PM Public Comment.  We allow for a maximum of 5 people to provide public comment. Each public comment shall be limited to 2 minutes. A signup sheet will be provided at the meeting. The first five people to arrive will be allowed to provide public comments.

5:55PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

6:00PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

Notes and Reminders

* Finalizing Council Staffing: Please ensure all member updates have been submitted to the Governance & Flexibility Team using the Council Information Form.

 

** SGC Council Development Opportunities:

 

Reminder that all new members must complete New Member Onboarding and council officers are expected to attend Officer Training.  See the Training Sessions tab of the Charter System website for more information.

 

Officer Training (Required for All Council Officers)

Our Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Parliamentarians serve as leaders on their councils and liaisons within their communities.  This training will offer our officers the opportunity to learn from the Governance Team and each other about council responsibilities and tactics for focusing the work of their teams on the strategic vision of their school.

• Fall 2024 Officer Training Sign-Up

 

Cross Council Opportunities

The Governance Team is excited to share with you that we will be hosting a series of Cross Council meetings meant to support SGCs with the task of aligning their work for the school year to the strategic goals and initiatives of their specific school as well as those of the district.  These sessions will offer members the opportunity to work and hear from councils around the district and engage in discussions with the Governance & Flexibility Team.  The meetings will take place in-person at the dates/times/locations below.  We encourage all SGCs to select up to two members to attend one of the sessions and register to attend using the links below.  Note, each session will cover similar content, so your team does not need to register for multiple sessions.

• Fall 2024 Cross Council Sign-Up

 

 

*** SY24-25 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.

 

****Strategic Planning (September)

 

As we embark on the second month of the 2024-2025 school year, we encourage your continued dedication to the development and implementation of your school’s Strategic Action Plan. Your vital role in shaping the future of your school community cannot be overstated.

 

To ensure timely submission and alignment with district goals, please note the following critical dates and resources:

 

• Strategic Action Plan Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024
• SGC Approval Requirement: A majority vote of the SGC is necessary before plan submission.
• Supporting Resources: A wealth of tools and templates are available on the Charter System Resources website to assist in the planning process.

 

To maximize the impact of your council’s involvement, we recommend the following discussion points for your September meeting:

 

• Deep Dive into the Strategic Action Plan Form: A thorough understanding of the online form is essential for effective plan development.
• Metric Selection: Identify the key performance indicator that will measure progress towards each Strategic Plan Goal.
• High-Level Action Identification: Determine the overarching steps necessary to achieve the selected metrics.

 

Your engagement in the strategic planning process is instrumental to the success of your school. We look forward to supporting your efforts and celebrating your accomplishments.