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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.

SGC Resources

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We welcome your comments!

Please follow this link to submit a general comment or question to the School Governance Council.

Link for General Comment

Meeting Dates/Times

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2025-2026 SGC Meeting Dates
All meetings are 7:30am - 8:15am face-to-face, unless otherwise specified.

  • Tuesday, August 19
  • Tuesday, September 16
  • Tuesday, October 21
  • Tuesday, November 18
  • Tuesday, December 16
  • Tuesday, January 20
  • Tuesday, February 20
  • Tuesday, March 3
  • Tuesday, April 21
  • Tuesday, May 19

Public Comment Meetings

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If you wish to participate in public comment, please email the SGC Chair, to be added to the agenda at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

Meeting Location

All SGC Meetings will be held in Conference Room 1240 unless otherwise indicated.

Council Members

Approved VAF Documents

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Personal Fitness Course Alternatives

SGC Officers & Committees

SGC Officers

  • Mike Scheifflee, Principal
  • Melissa Turner, Chair
  • Chrystie Leonard, Vice-Chair
  • Alicia Sims-Bailey, Parliamentarian

Budget and Finance Committee

  • Errol Dice, Committee Chair
  • Tanoni Houston, AHS Bookkeeper
  • Alicia Sims-Bailey
  • Brandi Taylor
  • Melissa Turner
  • Shubha Aithal

Outreach and Communications Committee

  • Alejandro Romero, Committee Chair
  • Patrick Goins
  • Swarup Kesarkah
  • Nikhila Cheekati
  • Vacant SGC Member

Principal Selection Committee

  • Brandi Taylor, Committee Chair
  • Melissa Turner
  • Patrick Goins
  • Shubha Aithal
  • Alicia Sims-Bailey

Superintendent Parent Council

  • Melissa Turner

Superintendent Student Council

  • Nikhila Cheekati

Superintendent Teacher Council

  • To be determined

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Parents & Teachers! We want you to run for election and make a difference at your student's school.
The SGC candidacy window opens February 2, 2026. Interested individuals can complete the Candidate Declaration Form for a 2-year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028). The declaration period closes on March 27, with voting scheduled for April. Learn more on the FCS School Governance Council website.