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School Governance Council

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.

Meeting Dates/Times

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2026-2027 SGC Meeting Dates
All meetings are 5:30pm face-to-face, unless otherwise specified.

  • Tuesday, September 8th, 5:30pm 
  • Tuesday, October 13th, 5:30pm 
  • Tuesday, November 10th, 5:30pm
  • Tuesday, January 12th, 5:30pm 
  • Tuesday, February 23rd, 5:30pm 
  • Tuesday, April 13th, 5:30pm 

Council Members

SGC Officers & Committees

Budget and Finance Committee

  • Eric Porter, Chair
  • Alda Abdullah
  • Matthew Herndon
  • Simoya Lamb
  • Shenita Granberry
  • Kenya Whisenant-Clark
  • External Member: Vacant

Outreach and Communications Committee

  • Eric Porter, Chair
  • Tracy Jackson
  • Narviar Griffin Watson
  • Sherona Mumphery
  • Justice Tillman
  • External Member: Vacant

Principal Selection Committee

  • Eric Porter, Chair
  • Matthew Herndon
  • Justice Tillman
  • Narviar Griffin Watson

Superintendent Advisory Council

  • Narviar Griffin Watson
  • Alda Abdullah

Student Representatives

  • Justice Tillman
  • Reese William