2024-25 Meeting Documents
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.
- August 2024
- September 2024
- October 2024
- November 2024
- December 2024
- January 2025
- February 2025
- March 2025
- April 2025
- May 2025
August 2024
September 2024
Agenda
Summary
Crabapple Crossing ES
School Governance Council
SUMMARY
September 16, 2024
SGC Meeting Attendance
|
Dr. Cheatham, Principal |
X |
|
Barbara Halbert, Community Member |
X |
|
Leslie Hill, Elected Staff |
X |
|
Steve Vo, Parent |
X |
|
James Tongue, Appointed Staff |
|
|
Brittany Griffin, Community Member |
X |
|
Sheila Halter, Appointed Staff |
X |
|
Debra Waller, Elected Staff |
X |
|
Jennifer DeRover, Parent |
|
|
Laura York, Parent |
X |
|
Jen Speers, PTO Co-President (GUEST) |
X |
SGC Meeting Action Items:
|
Motion |
Time |
By Whom |
Second |
Voting Results |
|
Call to Order |
4:04pm |
Sheila Halter |
--- |
--- |
|
Action Item: Approve Agenda |
4:05pm |
Brittany Griffin |
Barbara Halbert |
Unanimous |
|
Action Item: Approve August 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes |
4:06pm |
Brittany Griffin |
Debra Waller |
Unanimous |
|
Action Item: Adjourn Meeting |
4:32pm |
Sheila Halter |
--- |
--- |
Informational and Discussion Items:
- Discussion Item: Norms for SY 24-25
- Discussion Item: Cross Council, Training for New Members
- Discussion Item: Create Council Initiatives
- Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
- Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
- Information Item: Principal's Update
- Information Item: PTO Update
- Discussion Item: Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda
Minutes
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
School Governance Council
Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 4:00pm
Location: CCES Media Center
Agenda:
Action Item: Call to Order
Action Item: Approve Agenda
Action Item: Approve August 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Discussion Item: Norms for SY 24-25
Discussion Item: Cross Council, Training for New Members
Discussion Item: Create Council Initiatives
Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
Information Item: Principal’s Update
Information Item: PTO update
Action Item: Meeting Adjournment
Members present:
Dr. Tresa Cheatham
Barbara Halbert
Leslie Hill
Debra Waller
Shelia Halter
Laura York
Brittany Griffin
Steve Vo (remotely)
PTO Member Present:
Jen Speers, PTO Co-President
Guests:
None
Action Item – Call the Meeting to Order
- Sheila Halter called the meeting to order at 4:04pm.
Action Item – Approve Agenda
- The Agenda was moved to be approved by Brittany Griffin. Barbara Halbert Seconded. All in favor.
Action Item – Approve August 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- The August 19 meeting minutes was moved to be approved by Brittany Griffin. Debra Waller Seconded. All in Favor.
Discussion Item – Norms for SY 24-25
- The following meeting norms were discussed
o Be Prepared and Engaged
o Be Respectful of Other’s Opinions
o Work for the Good of all Students
Discussion Item – Cross Council, Training for New Members
- Brittany Griffin has signed up to go
o There are two more spots available
Discussion Item – Cross Council Initiatives
- None at this time, will update later
Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
- We have $46,391 charter dollars for the year
- Dr. C plans to submit her strategic goal by November
- It was proposed to spend some dollars on bulletin boards for each hallway
o They are $224 each and we need 11 of them
o This turned into an action item after discussion and Brittany Griffin moved to approve this expenditure. Barbara Halbert Seconded. All in favor.
- Other ideas for professional development were discussed
- Ideas for Raize Craze funds and how those could compliment the SGC funds were also discussed
Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
- This will be discussed next month
Information Item – Principal’s Update
- There are two new staff members
o A new 1st grade teacher
o Hired Ms. Jones for TAG, but lost Ms. King
- Dr. Cheatham met with the County regarding the Wellness Room
o A county representative picked some items for that room and Dr. C rejected them, having her own suggestions that she is working with the county on.
o The Wellness room will be in the vacant 5th grade classroom space.
- Math milestones scores are available, but awaiting the county to confirm they are official
Information Item – PTO Update
- As of the date of this meeting, there have been 10,858 acts of kindness and $52,894 raised
o The goal is $100,000 and 12,000 acts of kindness
- There is no big ticket item PTO is aiming to purchase this year
- PTO has budgeted at $70,000
- PTO saved money by using leftover VBS decorations for Raise Craze
Discussion Item – Items for Next Agenda
- Approving strategic plan
- Further brainstorm ideas for charter funds usage
Action Item – Meeting Adjournment
- Sheila Halter adjourned the meeting at 4:32pm.
October 2024
Agenda
Summary
Crabapple Crossing ES
School Governance Council SUMMARY
October 21, 2024
SGC Meeting Attendance:
|
Dr. Cheatham, Principal |
X |
|
Barbara Halbert, Community Member |
X |
|
Leslie Hill, Elected Staff |
X |
|
Steve Vo, Parent |
X |
|
James Tongue, Appointed Staff |
|
|
Brittany Griffin, Community Member |
X |
|
Sheila Halter, Appointed Staff |
X |
|
Debra Waller, Elected Staff |
X |
|
Jennifer DeRover, Parent |
|
|
Laura York, Parent |
X |
|
Jen Speers, PTO Co-President (GUEST) |
X |
SGC Meeting Action Items:
|
Motion |
Time |
By Whom |
Second |
Voting Results |
|
Call to Order |
4:07pm |
Sheila Halter |
--- |
--- |
|
Action Item: Approve Agenda |
4:08pm |
Debra Waller |
James Tongue |
Unanimous |
|
Action Item: Approve September 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes |
4:09pm |
Brittany Griffin |
Debra Waller |
Unanimous |
|
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Strategic Plan |
4:25pm |
Leslie Hill |
James Tongue |
Unanimous |
|
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure |
4:28pm |
--- |
--- |
--- |
|
Action Item: Adjourn Meeting |
4:42pm |
Sheila Halter |
--- |
--- |
Informational and Discussion Items:
1. Discussion Item: Cross Council
2. Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
3. Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
4. Information Item: Principal's Update
5. Information Item: PTO Update
6. Discussion Item: Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda
Minutes
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
School Governance Council
Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 4:00pm
Location: CCES Media Center
Agenda:
Action Item: Call to Order
Action Item: Approve Agenda
Action Item: Approve September 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Strategic Plan
Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure
Information Item: Principal’s Update
Information Item: PTO update
Action Item: Meeting Adjournment
Members present:
Dr. Tresa Cheatham
Barbara Halbert
Leslie Hill
Debra Waller
Shelia Halter
Laura York
Brittany Griffin
James Tongue
PTO Member Present:
Jen Speers, PTO Co-President
Guests:
None
Action Item – Call the Meeting to Order
- Sheila Halter called the meeting to order at 4:07pm.
Action Item – Approve Agenda
- The Agenda was moved to be approved by Debra Waller. James Tongue Seconded. All in favor.
Action Item – Approve September 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- The September 16 meeting minutes was moved to be approved by Brittany Griffin. Debra Waller Seconded. All in Favor.
Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
- The following strategic plan for CCES was reviewed:
- Enhance performance for all students: Increase percent of all students scoring proficient or distinguished on GA milestones in ELA. Goal to have all students 3 & 4, last year 79%, target 84% of 3rd-5th grade students scoring 3 or 4.
- Prioritize safety and operational efficiency: Decrease number of office referrals. 17 last year, target 14.
- Ensure impactful programming: Increase percentage of students with disabilities scoring proficient or distinguished on Milestones in ELA. 60.8% last year, target 65% of students with disabilities to score level 3 or 4.
- Strengthen employee engagement: Increase employee retention rate. 11 certified teachers left last year, this year target to drop to not more than 7.
- Utilize fiscal resources effectively: Increase percentage of charter dollar expenditures.
- Deepen community connections: Increase percentage of students who recommend this school to their friends. 44.21%-promoter of 3rd-5th grade students last year, target 49%-promoters for this year.
Action Item – Approve SY 24-25 Strategic Plan
- The Strategic Plan was moved to be approved by Leslie Hill. James Tongue Seconded. All in favor.
Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
- One idea was proposed
- Having substitutes for teachers to have increased planning time
- Look at for next semester pending funding
Information Item – Principal’s Update
- Vacant EIP position is posted
Information Item – PTO Update
- Raize Craze brought in $76,390
- We kept 93% of that
- Next event is a Fall Movie Night.
Discussion Item – Items for Next Agenda
- Superintendent Council
- Charter funds discussion and approval
Action Item – Meeting Adjournment
- The meeting was moved to be adjourned by Debra Waller. Brittany Griffin Seconded. All in favor.
November 2024
Agenda
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Crabapple Crossing Elementary
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SGC Members: Dr. Tresa Cheatham, Principal | Sheila Halter (Chair), Appointed Staff |Barbara Halbert, Community Member| Laura York, Parent | Steve Vo, Parent (Parliamentarian)| Jennifer DeRover, Parent| Debbie Waller, Elected Staff| Leslie Hill, Elected Staff | James Tongue, Appointed Staff Brittany Griffin (Vice-Chair) Community Member
Time |
Agenda Item |
Owner |
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4:00 pm |
Call to Order, Roll Call, Meeting Norms, Community & Board Meetings |
Halter |
|
4:03 pm |
Action Item: Approve Agenda- Agenda amended to include Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent Council |
Council |
|
4:04 pm |
Action Item: Approve October 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes |
Council |
|
4:05 pm |
Public Comments |
|
|
4:15 pm |
Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals |
Council |
|
4:24 pm |
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure |
Council |
|
4:25 pm |
Discussion Item: Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent Council Update |
Griffin |
|
4:26 pm |
Information Item: Principal's Update |
Cheatham |
|
4:36 pm |
Information Item: PTO Update |
Speers |
|
4:45 pm |
Discussion Item: Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda |
Council |
|
5:00 pm |
Action Item: Meeting Adjournment |
Halter |
Lillie Pozatek Community Meeting: Nov. 19, 2024 9:30 am Cambridge HS
Lillie Pozatek Community Meeting: January 21, 2025 9:30 am Birmingham Falls ES
School Board Meeting: Nov. 21, 2024 4:30-7:30 PM South Learning
School Board Meeting: Dec. 19, 2024 4:30-7:30 PM South Learning
Meeting Norms:
Be Prepared and Engaged - Be Respectful of Other’s Opinions - Work for the Good of ALL Students
Summary
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
School Governance Council
Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 4:00pm
Location: CCES Media Center
Agenda:
Action Item: Call to Order
Action Item: Approve Agenda
Action Item: Approve September 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Strategic Plan
Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure
Information Item: Principal’s Update
Information Item: PTO update
Action Item: Meeting Adjournment
Members present:
Dr. Tresa Cheatham
Barbara Halbert
Leslie Hill
Debra Waller
Shelia Halter
Laura York
Brittany Griffin
James Tongue
PTO Member Present:
Jen Speers, PTO Co-President
Guests:
None
Action Item – Call the Meeting to Order
- Sheila Halter called the meeting to order at 4:07pm.
Action Item – Approve Agenda
- The Agenda was moved to be approved by Debra Waller. James Tongue Seconded. All in favor.
Action Item – Approve September 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- The September 16 meeting minutes was moved to be approved by Brittany Griffin. Debra Waller Seconded. All in Favor.
Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
- The following strategic plan for CCES was reviewed:
o Enhance performance for all students: Increase percent of all students scoring proficient or distinguished on GA milestones in ELA. Goal to have all students 3 & 4, last year 79%, target 84% of 3rd-5th grade students scoring 3 or 4.
o Prioritize safety and operational efficiency: Decrease number of office referrals. 17 last year, target 14.
o Ensure impactful programming: Increase percentage of students with disabilities scoring proficient or distinguished on Milestones in ELA. 60.8% last year, target 65% of students with disabilities to score level 3 or 4.
o Strengthen employee engagement: Increase employee retention rate. 11 certified teachers left last year, this year target to drop to not more than 7.
o Utilize fiscal resources effectively: Increase percentage of charter dollar expenditures.
o Deepen community connections: Increase percentage of students who recommend this school to their friends. 44.21%-promoter of 3rd-5th grade students last year, target 49%-promoters for this year.
Action Item – Approve SY 24-25 Strategic Plan
- The Strategic Plan was moved to be approved by Leslie Hill. James Tongue Seconded. All in favor.
Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
- One idea was proposed
o Having substitutes for teachers to have increased planning time
o Look at for next semester pending funding
Information Item – Principal’s Update
- Vacant EIP position is posted
Information Item – PTO Update
- Raize Craze brought in $76,390
o We kept 93% of that
- Next event is a Fall Movie Night.
Discussion Item – Items for Next Agenda
- Superintendent Council
- Charter funds discussion and approval
Action Item – Meeting Adjournment
- The meeting was moved to be adjourned by Debra Waller. Brittany Griffin Seconded. All in favor.
Minutes
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
School Governance Council
Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Time: 4:00pm
Location: CCES Media Center
Agenda:
Action Item: Call to Order
Action Item: Approve Agenda
Action Item: Approve October 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Discussion Item: Public Comments
Discussion Item: Superintendent Council
Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure
Information Item: Principal’s Update
Information Item: PTO update
Action Item: Meeting Adjournment
Members present:
Dr. Tresa Cheatham
Barbara Halbert
Leslie Hill
Steve Vo
Shelia Halter
Laura York
Brittany Griffin
James Tongue
Jennifer DeRover
PTO Member Present:
Rachel Bartlone, PTO Co-President
Guests:
None
Action Item – Call the Meeting to Order
- Sheila Halter called the meeting to order at 4:04pm.
Action Item – Approve Agenda
- The Agenda was moved to be amended by Barbara Halbert to add a discussion item about the Superintendent’s Council. Brittany Griffin Seconded. All in favor.
Action Item – Approve October 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- The October 21 meeting minutes was moved to be approved by Barbara Halbert. James Tongue Seconded. All in Favor.
Discussion Item – Public Comments
- There were no public comments
Discussion Item – Superintendent’s Council
- Highlights from the October 23 meeting included:
o Implementation of the Limewise Monitor
o State of the Schools
o 10-day Count
o CTAE offerings added
o Virtual Learning is growing; there are 60 adjunct teachers supporting virtual
o Discussion on cell phone and personal device policy
- Highlights from the October 23 meeting included:
o 26-27 calendar year planning
o HR Update
§ Retention rate is 87%
§ Fill rate is 97%
§ 10 days or less to hire new staff
o New programs are being rolled out
Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
- Students will be receiving a “What I want” survey
- Laminator is broken
o The district wants to try to fix it before replacing
- Having a dedicated space for a STEM lab
o It was noted the Science lab already exists and goes hand in hand with curriculum
Action Item – Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure
- Nothing to approve at this time
Information Item – Principal’s Update
- CCES was 1 of 8 schools in the state to be recognized as a math and literacy leader
o CCES was 1 of 3 schools in the state to be recognized in all 3 areas of literacy
o Going to celebrate on December 2 with a school-wide pajama day
- Time adjustments were made to class parties
o We are working on parking for school events such as this and are working on building a relationship with the church across the street in this regard
Information Item – PTO Update
- Holiday Helpers for 16 kids (all from CCES)
o We kept 93% of that
- First Fall Movie Night was a success
o 120 people in attendance
- Parents Night Out at Six Bridges was a success
- Items PTO is purchasing for the school
o Cart for recess items
o Wrapping basketball hoop poles
o More Buddy Benches
Discussion Item – Items for Next Agenda
- Add Superintendent Council to agenda
Action Item – Meeting Adjournment
- The meeting was moved to be adjourned by Sheila Halter at 4:45pm.
December 2024
January 2025
Agenda
Crabapple Crossing Elementary
School Governance Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: CCES Media Center
SGC Members: Dr. Tresa Cheatham, Principal | Sheila Halter (Chair), Appointed Staff |Barbara Halbert, Community Member| Laura York, Parent | Steve Vo, Parent (Parliamentarian)| Jennifer DeRover, Parent| Debbie Waller, Elected Staff| Leslie Hill, Elected Staff | James Tongue, Appointed Staff| Brittany Griffin (Vice-Chair) Community Member
Time |
Agenda Item |
Owner |
|
4:00 pm |
Call to Order, Roll Call, Meeting Norms, Community & Board Meetings |
Halter |
|
4:04 pm |
Action Item: Approve November 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes |
Council |
|
4:05 pm |
Agenda Amended to include Action Item: Approve Agenda |
Council |
|
4:06 pm |
Discussion Item: Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent Council Update |
Halbert |
|
4:10 pm |
Discussion Item: Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections |
Council |
|
4:20 pm |
Discussion Item: Planning for Annual Budget Approval |
Council |
|
4:25 pm |
Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals |
Council |
|
4:35 pm |
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure |
Council |
|
4:36 pm |
Information Item: Principal's Update |
Cheatham |
|
4:46 pm |
Information Item: PTO Update |
Speers |
|
4:52 pm |
Discussion Item: Date for Feb. Meeting |
Council |
|
4:55 pm |
Discussion Item: Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda |
Council |
|
5:00 pm |
Action Item: Meeting Adjournment |
Halter |
Lillie Pozatek Community Meeting: January 21, 2025 9:30 am Birmingham Falls ES
School Board Meeting: Jan. 23, 2025 4:30-6:00 pm South Learning
Meeting Norms:
Be Prepared and Engaged - Be Respectful of Other’s Opinions - Work for the Good of ALL Students