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SGC Overview

SGC Purpose Statement

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 Resources

Meeting Dates/Times

Meeting Location:
CCES PLC Room @ 4:00 PM
(unless otherwise noted)

Meeting Dates:

  • August 19, 2025
  • September 16, 2025
  • October 20, 2025
  • October 28, 2025
  • December 2, 2025 (Public Comment)
  • January 20, 2026
  • February 24, 2026
  • March 31, 2026 (Public Comment)
  • May 12, 2026

SGC Council Members

Laura Butler
Principal
butlerl2@fultonschools.org

Jennifer DeRover
Parent
Derover@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2026                                                              

Victoria Givens
Teacher
Givensv@fultonschools.org 
Term ends 6/30/2026

Morgan Havens
School Employee 
Havens@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Leslie Hill
Teacher
Hill5@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Jen Speers 
Parent
speersj@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Lindsey Tovrog
Parent
tovrogl1@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Debra Waller
Teacher
Wallerd@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Julie Wooden
Community Partner
WoodenJ@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Hannah Zey
Community Partner
zeyh@fultonschools.org
Term ends 6/30/2027

Officers and Committees

Officers and Committees: 

  • SGC Chair - Jen DeRover
  • SGC Vice-Chair - Lindsey Tovrog
  • Parliamentarian - Morgan Havens

Budget/Finance

  • Laura Butler, Chair
  • Victoria Givens
  • Morgan Havens
  • Lindsey Tovrog
  • Hanna Zey

Communications & Outreach

  • Jen DeRover, Chair
  • Leslie Hill
  • Debra Waller
  • Jen Speers
  • Julie Wooden

Principal Selection Committee

  • Jen DeRover, Chair
  • Morgan Havens
  • Lindsey Tovrog
  • Debra Waller