SGC Overview
Parents & Teachers! We want you to run for election and make a difference at your student's school.
The SGC candidacy window opens February 2, 2026. Interested individuals can complete the Candidate Declaration Form for a 2-year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028). The declaration period closes on March 27, with voting scheduled for April. Learn more on the FCS School Governance Council website.
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 Handbook
Upcoming SGC Meetings
Sep. 18 @3:00 CWE Media Center
Oct. 23 @ 3:00 CWE Media Center
Dec. 4 @ 3:00 CWE Media Center
Jan. 15 @ 3:00 CWE Media Center
Feb. 19 @ 3:00 CWE Media Center
March 19 @ 3:00 CWE Media Center
April 16 @ 3:00 CWE Media Center
May 14 @ 3:00 CWE Media Center
SGC Council Members
Holly Chafin
Teacher, Communication
Term Date: June 30, 2027
chafinh@fultonschools.org
Sandy Austin
Appointed Staff, Budget & Finance
Term Date: June 30, 2026
austins@fultonschools.org
Erin Rybos
Elected Parent, Vice Chair, Principal Selection, Communication,
Term Date: June 30, 2026
Lisa Garosi
Principal
Garosi@fultonschools.org
Lauren Pritchard
Appointed Staff, Budget/Finance
Term Date: June 30, 2027
PritchardL@fultonschools.org
Christina Santos
Elected Parent, Budget/Finance, Communications
Term Date: June 30, 2027
grassofariasc@fultonschools.org
Cristina Allan
Community Member, Parliamentarian, Principal selection
Term Date: June 30, 2027
allanc12@fultonschools.org
Jacqueline Daeschler
Teacher, Chair, Budget & Finance
Term Date: June 30, 2027
daeschlerj@fultonschools.org
Federico Giraldo
Elected Parent, Communications
Term Date: June 30, 2027