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August Agenda

School: Northwood Elementary School

Date: 08/20/25

Time: 7:00AM

Location: Team Planning

TEAMS Link (if applicable):

SGC Members: Sharon Perrin (elected parent) Lindsey Burke (elected parent) Crystal Robinson (elected parent) Andrea Bourgeois (community member) Cary Blumenfeld (community member) Nicole Sickle (appointed staff) Kaleigh Nattrass (elected staff) Rachel Needham (elected staff) Michelle Levine (appointed staff) Heather Rucker (principal)

7:00AM Call to Order (C. Blumenfeld)

7:02AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (C. Blumenfeld)

7:03AM Action Item: Approve June Minutes (C. Blumenfeld)

7:04AM Discussion Item: Member Introductions (All Members)

7:10AM Action Item: Elect New Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian) (H. Rucker)

7:15AM Action Item: Action Items: Staff Standing Committees (Budget and Finance, Outreach and Communication, Principal Selection) (H. Rucker)

7:25AM Discussion Item: Confirm Parent/Community Superintendent Advisory Council Representative (Chair)

7:30AM Discussion Item: Share Meeting Schedule for SY25-26) (All Members)

7:35AM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning (H. Rucker)

7:40AM Action Item: Star Readers Club (M. Levine)

7:50AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (H. Rucker)

A. Current & Potential School Staffing Changes

B. Updates in District Policy

C. Calendar of Upcoming School Events

8:00AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (C. Blumenfeld)

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

 

 

 

 

August 20^th SGC Summary of Actions

School: Northwood ES

Date: August 20. 2025

Time: 7:00AM

Location: Team Planning

Current SGC Members Present:

Sharon Perrin (elected parent) Lindsey Burke (elected parent) Crystal Robinson (elected parent) Andrea Bourgeois (community member) Cary Blumenfeld (community member) Nicole Sickle (appointed staff) Kaleigh Nattrass (elected staff) Rachel Needham (elected staff) Michelle Levine (appointed staff) Heather Rucker (principal)

Guest member: Katie Lawson (SGC Facilitator)

 

7:08AM Call to Order (Cary Blumenfeld)

7:08AM Action Item: Approve August Agenda

•  Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

•  Second: Sharon Perrin

7:08AM Action Item: Approve May  Minutes

•  Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

•  Second: Sharon Perrin

7:24AM Action Item: Elect New Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian)

•  Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

•  Second: Kaleigh Nattrass

7:40AM Action Item: Elect Standing Committees (Budget and Finance, Outreach and Communication, Principal Selection)

•  Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

•  Second: Andrea Bourgeois

8:00AM Action Item: Vote on Budget/Star Readers Club

•  Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

•  Second: Sharon Perrin

8:16AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Cary Blumenfeld)

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

 

August 20^th Meeting Minutes

School: Northwood Elementary School

Date: 08/20/25

Time: 7:00AM

Location: Team Planning

TEAMS Link (if applicable):

SGC Members: Sharon Perrin (elected parent) Lindsey Burke (elected parent) Crystal Robinson (elected parent) Andrea Bourgeois (community member) Cary Blumenfeld (community member) Nicole Sickle (appointed staff) Kaleigh Nattrass (elected staff) Rachel Needham (elected staff) Michelle Levine (appointed staff) Heather Rucker (principal)

Guest: Katie Lawson (Facilitator)

7:05AM Call to Order (C. Blumenfeld)

7:08AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (C. Blumenfeld)

·       Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

·       Second: Sharon Perrin

7:08AM Action Item: Approve May Minutes (C. Blumenfeld)

·       Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

·       Second: Sharon Perrin

7:09AM Discussion Item: Member Introductions (All Members)

·       New members were introduced as well as returning members

·       New members: Crystal Robinson (elected parent), Lindsey Burke (elected parent), Kaleigh Nattrass (elected staff), Andrea Bourgeois (community member)

7:10AM Discussion Item: Beanstack (N. Sickle)

·       A new program/platform is being introduced to teachers and then pushed out to students.

·       Students will be logging minutes.

·       The goal for the school is 75,000 minutes

·       Students will be writing their books on book spines for individual recognition. There will be group celebrations as well.

·       Ms. Sickle will speak with PTA (Sharon Perrin) about marrying our reading programs/incentives (Reading Counts).

·       Ms. Sickle will speak with Cary Blumenfeld (Method Real Estate) and Sharon Perrin (IMPACT Accounting Partners) about funding the celebrations/rewards as NES business partners.

7:24AM Action Item: Elect New Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian) (H. Rucker)

·       Ms. Rucker and Ms. Lawson reviewed the officer position responsibilities and nominations were made.

o   Chair: Cary Blumenfeld, Vice Chair: Lindsey Burke, Parliamentarian: Rachel Needham

·       Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

·       Second: Kaleigh Nattrass

7:25AM Action Item: Action Items: Staff Standing Committees (Budget and Finance, Outreach and Communication, Principal Selection) (H. Rucker)

·       Ms. Lawson reviewed the committee opportunities and each member chose their committee.

o   Budget & Finance: Heather Rucker (chair), Nicole Sickle, Sharon Perrin, Kaleigh Nattrass, Rachel Needham

o   Communication & Outreach: Michelle Levine (chair), Cary Blumenfeld, Lindsey Burke, Crystal Robinson, Andrea Bourgeois

o   Principal selection Committee: Cary Blumenfeld (SGC Chair), Sharon Perrin, Rachel Needham, Nicole Sickle

o   PTA Council Rep: Sharon Perrin

·       Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

·       Second: Andrea Bourgeois

7:40AM Discussion Item: Confirm Parent/Community Superintendent Advisory Council Representative (Chair)

·       Crystal Robinson volunteered to serve on the parent/community superintendent advisory Council.

7:41AM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning (H. Rucker)

·       Ms. Rucker reviewed the 6 components of last year’s strategic plan:

o   Increase % of students scoring proficient and distinguished on GMAS from 65.7% to 69.2%. EOY: 75.7% GOAL MET

o   Decrease number of office referrals from 37 to 30: EOY: 28 GOAL MET

o   Increase % of students with disabilities meeting the GMAS reading indicator from 40% to 45%: EOY: 49% GOAL MET

o   Increase % staff to recommend Northwood as a place to work: remained 100% GOAL MET

o   Increase % of charter dollar expenditures: remained at 100% GOAL MET

o   Increase % of parent/guardians who recommend Northwood: remained at 100%, but increased promoter to 88% and passive down 4.8 GOAL MET

·       Ms. Rucker shared that a draft of this years strategic plan will go to team leads and then to SGC for approval at the September meeting

o   Schools will be given the goal from FCS based on last years performance.

o   We have not received sub group data to determine which group we are choosing.

o   We will be adding Math, ELA and Science to the goal of reaching 80% in proficiency on GMAS.

8:00AM Action Item: Star Readers Club (M. Levine)

·       Ms. Levine discussed the success of the STAR Readers Club and asked members to vote on the budget ($6000) for the full year.

·       Ms. Rucker asked members to vote on funding $10,000 towards supplies for school.

·       Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

·       Second: Sharon Perrin

8:05AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (H. Rucker)

A.      Current & Potential School Staffing Changes

a.      The district is looking at the enrollment SEAT process, and Northwood’s 3^rd grade might be impacted with a collapse of a class.

b.      SGC discussed budge concerns that FCS is facing.

B. Updates in District Policy

C. Calendar of Upcoming School Events

a.      Northwood will continue to promote reading.

b.      We will be refining a feedback process for teachers and students.

c.      We are promoting AVID strategies throughout the school.

 

8:15AM Discussion Item: Share Meeting Schedule for SY25-26) (All Members)

·       The calendar is on our website and posted in our team.

8:16AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (C. Blumenfeld)

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

 

 

 

September Agenda  

School: Northwood Elementary School 

Date: 9/24/25 

Time: 7:00AM 

Location: Team Planning 

TEAMS Link (if applicable):  

SGC Members: Sharon Perrin (elected parent) Lindsey Burke (elected parent) Crystal Robinson (elected parent) Andrea Bourgeois (community member) Cary Blumenfeld (community member) Nicole Sickle (appointed staff) Kaleigh Nattrass (elected staff) Rachel Needham (elected staff) Michelle Levine (appointed staff) Heather Rucker (principal) 

7:00AM Call to Order (C. Blumenfeld) 

7:02AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (C. Blumenfeld) 

7:03AM Action Item: Approve August Minutes (C. Blumenfeld) 

7:05AM Discussion Item: SGC Council Development Opportunities (In Person Officer Training and Cross Council) ** (All Members) 

7:15AM Discussion Item: Review SGC Website for Compliance (M. Levine) 

7:18AM Discussion Item: Review 2024 Council Self-Assessment and Create Initiatives (H. Rucker) 

7:20AM Discussion Item: Review 2025 Strategic Plan (H. Rucker) 

7:40AM Action Item: Approve 2025 Strategic Plan (All members) 

7:45AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (H. Rucker)  

1. Beanstack Update (N. Sickle) 

2. Star Readers Update (M. Levine) 

8:00AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (C. Blumenfeld) 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students 

 

2025 In Person Officer Training 

All SGC Officers (Council Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and Parliamentarians) are required to complete Officer Training (unless completed in previous years).  Please note that this will be a more in depth, hands-on training for newly elected officers. This is different from the Officer Training Module found in the Canvas Training.  

 

Click below to register to attend one of the sessions. 

 

In-Person Officer Training Sign Up Genius 

 

Fall 2025 Cross Council Events 

 The Governance & Flexibility Team is excited to invite all School Governance Councils to our Fall Cross Council events—two engaging mornings designed to connect, collaborate, and inspire. 

  

Dates & Locations 

• Monday, September 29 | South Learning Center | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 

• Friday, October 3 | North Learning Center | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 

  

These sessions are a unique opportunity for SGC members to learn from district leaders, the Governance & Flexibility Team, and each other. They bring together councils from across the district, creating space for collaboration within feeder patterns and across grade bands. 

  

This year’s theme centers on three key pillars: 

• Teamwork – Kicking off the governance year with energy and excitement for our shared work 

• Integrity – Defining our goals and committing to action within our schools 

• Accountability – Monitoring strategic priorities and sharing progress with our stakeholders 

  

We are asking each school to send at least one representative to one of the two events (both sessions will cover the same material). Once every school has a representative registered, we will open additional spots for other members who would like to join. 

  

Register now via our Sign-up Genius link to secure your spot and join us in shaping another successful year of governance in Fulton County Schools. 

 

2025 Fall Cross Council Sign Up Link 

 

September 24^th SGC Summary of Actions

School: Northwood Elementary School

Date: 9/24/25

Time: 7:00AM

Location: Team Planning

TEAMS Link (if applicable):

SGC Members: Sharon Perrin (elected parent) Lindsey Burke (elected parent) Crystal Robinson (elected parent) Andrea Bourgeois (community member) Cary Blumenfeld (community member) Nicole Sickle (appointed staff) Kaleigh Nattrass (elected staff) Rachel Needham (elected staff) Michelle Levine (appointed staff) Heather Rucker (principal)

Guest member: Frederick Benschine (SGC Facilitator)

7:02AM Call to Order (C. Blumenfeld)

7:02AM Action Item: Approve Agenda

·       Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

·       Second: Lindsey Burke

7:03AM Action Item: Approve August Minutes (C. Blumenfeld)

·       Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

·       Second: Nicole Sickle

7:55AM Action Item: Approve 2025 Strategic Plan (All members)

·       Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

·       Second: Lindsey Burke

8:10AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (C. Blumenfeld)

·       Motion: Cary Blumenfeld

·       Second: Nicole Sickle

November Agenda  

School: Northwood Elementary School 

Date: 11/19/25 

Time: 7:00AM 

Location: Team Planning 

TEAMS Link (if applicable):  

SGC Members: Sharon Perrin (elected parent) Lindsey Burke (elected parent) Crystal Robinson (elected parent) Andrea Bourgeois (community member) Cary Blumenfeld (community member) Nicole Sickle (appointed staff) Kaleigh Nattrass (elected staff) Rachel Needham (elected staff) Michelle Levine (appointed staff) Heather Rucker (principal) 

7:00AM Call to Order (C. Blumenfeld) 

7:02AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (C. Blumenfeld) 

7:03AM Action Item: Approve September 24th  Minutes (C. Blumenfeld) 

7:05AM Discussion Item: Superintendent Advisory Council Update (C. Robinson) 

7:15AM Discussion Item: Review SGC Website for Compliance (M. Levine) 

7:20AM Discussion Item: Update 2025 Strategic Plan (H. Rucker) 

7:30AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (H. Rucker)  

1. Beanstack Update (N. Sickle) 

2. Star Readers Update (M. Levine) 

3. CAREingPaws Update (H Rucker/R Imhulse) 

7:50AM  Action Item: Proposed Budget Allocation 

8:00AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (C. Blumenfeld) 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students