Meeting Agenda 10.18.24
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School: Lake Windward Elementary School
Date: 10/18/2024
Time: 7:00AM
Location: Front Office Conference Room
SGC Members: Lauren Busing, Principal | Kelly O’Connor, (Parliamentarian) Appointed Staff | Kristen McNeely, (Vice Chair) Teacher | Jan Palermo, (Chair) Appointed Staff | Christina Nickel, Teacher | Susan Kimani, Parent | Sierra Gritz, Parent | Cassie Arnold, Parent |Shannon Bontrager, Community Member | Tarran Craver, Community Member
7:00AM Call to Order (Chair)
7:02AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)
7:05AM Action Item: Approve August Minutes (Chair)
7:07AM Discussion Item: Review SGC Website for Compliance (All Members)
7:15AM Discussion Item: Debrief Fall Cross Council Meeting (Christina Nickel and Kristen McNeely)
7:25AM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning (Principal)
7:35AM Action Item: Approve Strategic Plan (Chair)
7:55AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)
7:55AM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)
8:05AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)
Meeting Norms: We will begin and end meetings on time | Everyone will be given the opportunity to speak one at a time on each topic | Stakeholder input will be shared during official school governance meetings | All members will publicly support decisions made by the council | Discussions leading to decisions will occur only during SGC meeting | Members will attend all scheduled SGC and committee meeting
Notes and Reminders
**SGC Website Audits
Each school year, the Governance & Flexibility Team periodically performs website audits to ensure all School Governance Councils throughout the district are in compliance with Georgia Open Records and Meetings laws. These audits require councils to post information related, but not limited to the following:
· Date, Time, Place/Access Instructions for all Meetings
· Council Documentation (Minutes, Agendas, Summaries of Action)
· Council Roster, Term-End Dates, FCS E-mail Addresses
· Officer and Committee Information
The Governance & Flexibility Team will be completing website audits for all schools at the end of the month. For a list of SGC website requirements, please review the SGC Website Audit Form.
****Strategic Planning (October)
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 ensure your school's Strategic Action Plan is effective, we recommend discussing the following at your October meeting:
· Finalize Progress Monitoring Metrics and Timelines: Determine how you will track progress towards your goals.
· Vote to Approve the Strategic Action Plan: Ensure your plan aligns with your school's vision and mission.
· Submit the Strategic Action Plan to the Zone Superintendent: Seek feedback and approval from district leadership.
· Discuss SGC Involvement in Specific Initiatives: Determine how your council can actively contribute to implementing your plan.
Your engagement in the strategic planning process is crucial to the success of your school. By working together, we can create a vibrant and supportive learning community for all students.
