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Each meeting of the School Governance Council typically generates three public documents: an agenda; a brief summary of action items that occurred during the meeting; and a detailed set of meeting minutes. We will display these documents on our website for the current school year, along with those from the previous year. If you need to view older documents, please contact our School Governance & Flexibility Department at schoolgovernance@fultonschools.org.
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July 2025
Agenda
Centennial High School Governance Council
AGENDA
Members: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Amber Wilken, Elected Teacher Member (2026); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026); Adam Miller, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); Vacant, Nominated Community Member (2027); Vacant, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Vacant, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)
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July 28, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams - Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 250 135 108 923
Passcode: xx2M6Zw3
Centennial School Governance Council Norms:
1. Be on-time, present, engaged, and respectful of one another.
2. Make sure everyone’s voice is heard by listening and allowing everyone a chance to express themselves.
3. Speak up when you have an opinion or question.
4. Focus on making decisions for the students and faculty of CHS (look at all programs and areas of needs).
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Detail |
Responsible Party |
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Call to Order |
Barooah |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed] |
Blackwell |
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Discussion (5 minutes): Nominated Community Member Role through 2027 · Kristen Williams (see interest at bottom) |
Barooah |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve ___ as a community member on the Centennial SGC serving a term from 2025 – 2027.” |
Blackwell |
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Discussion (5 minutes): Appointed Council Roles for 2025-2027 · Logan Guilbeau, assistant principal (appointed staff role) · Student roles to be appointed in August meeting – senior council leadership and, if available, JROTC leadership. |
Blackwell |
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Discussion (20 minutes): · Review SGC handbook roles for chair, vice chair, and parliamentarian. · Once nominations are accepted for one position, move to the below action item to conduct a vote on that person or multiple people to select the position. |
Blackwell |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve ___ as council chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Blackwell |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve ___ as council vice chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Blackwell |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve ___ as council parliamentarian.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Blackwell |
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Discussion: Assignment of council members to Communications and Outreach, Budget and Finance, and Principal Selection Committees. |
Blackwell |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve Centennial SGC committee chairpersons and memberships to the Outreach & Communications, Budget and Finance, and Principal Selection Committees as indicated: [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Blackwell |
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Discussion (10 minutes): FY 26 Strategic Support Funds – Review Last Year’s Requests and Discussion Council Process for Identifying Needs for Budgeting Purposes. |
Blackwell |
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Discussion – Superintendent’s Parent Council Update (5 minutes): · Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided. |
D’Amico |
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Discussion – Superintendent’s Student Council Update (5 minutes): · Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided. |
Johnson / Jones |
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Discussion (5 minutes) Principal’s Update: · Enrollment and Staffing Update · Back-to-School Messaging (Block Party, PBIS Week 1, Top 10) |
Blackwell |
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Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form) |
Barooah |
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Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes) (set calendar of dates for the year) |
Barooah |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]
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Blackwell |
Candidate: I am Kristen Williams, the mother of a rising freshman at Centennial High school. After serving on SGC at the elementary school level for the past two years, I am excited about the opportunity to continue serving at the high school level. I have used my experiences as a parent and former education attorney to provide input from varying perspectives. As a member of the Hillside Elementary SGC, I have supported funding measures to promote high academic standards and uphold the ambitious strategic plan. I am passionate about ensuring our neighborhood schools offer world class opportunities and excellent academics. I am running for SGC because I would like to continue to help support the strategic mission of Centennial High School and the larger East Roswell community.
Next Meeting:
· School Strategic Action Plan Draft (due 9/30)
Summary
Centennial High School Governance Council
Summary of Actions
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July 28, 2025 – 2:30 p.m.
on Microsoft Teams
(this meeting does allow time for public comment)
Members Present: Sanjay Barooah, Stephanie Rogers, Sara Butler, Amber Wilken, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Jennifer D’Amico, Shannon Keane, and Logan Guilbeau.
Members Absent: None
Council Action Items (the council acted on the following items):
· Approval of July 28, 2025, Agenda.
o Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of Kristen Williams to serve in a Community Member role on Centennial SGC with a term of 2025-2027.
o Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of Stephanie Rogers as Centennial SGC chairperson.
o Miller motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of Sara Butler as Centennial SGC vice chairperson.
o Rogers motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of Shannon Keane as Centennial SGC parliamentarian.
o Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of the following SGC committee memberships:
o Budget & Finance: Barooah (Chair), Butler, Miller, Rogers.
o Outreach & Communications: D’Amico (Chair), Guilbeau, Keane, Wilken.
o Principal Selection: Rogers (as council chair), Butler, D’Amico, Miller.
· Approval of adjournment.
o Rogers motioned and D’Amico seconded. Unanimous approval.
Minutes
July 28, 2025 – 2:30 p.m.
on Microsoft Teams
(this meeting does allow time for public comment)
Members Present: Sanjay Barooah, Stephanie Rogers, Sara Butler, Amber Wilken, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Jennifer D’Amico, Shannon Keane, and Logan Guilbeau.
Members Absent: None
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:33 pm
Action Items
· Approval of July 28, 2025, Agenda.
o Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of Kristen Williams to serve in a Community Member role on Centennial SGC with a term of 2025-2027.
o Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of Stephanie Rogers as Centennial SGC chairperson.
o Miller motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of Sara Butler as Centennial SGC vice chairperson.
o Rogers motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of Shannon Keane as Centennial SGC parliamentarian.
o Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of the following SGC committee memberships:
o Budget & Finance: Barooah (Chair), Butler, Miller, Rogers.
o Outreach & Communications: D’Amico (Chair), Guilbeau, Keane, Wilken.
o Principal Selection: Rogers (as council chair), Butler, D’Amico, Miller.
· Approval of adjournment.
o Rogers motioned and D’Amico seconded. Unanimous approval.
Discussion Items
· Nominated Community Member Role for 2025-2027 Term
o The council discussed nominations for a community member role for a term 2025-2027.
· Appointed Council Role(s) and Student Roles for 2025-2027 Terms
o Dr. Blackwell appointed Logan Guilbeau, assistant principal, to an appointed staff member role.
o Dr. Blackwell will appoint two students to roles with anticipation they will be filled by the September meeting, possibly as early as the August meeting.
· Council required positions of chairperson, vice chairperson, and parliamentarian were reviewed prior to nominations for positions and voting on nominated individuals for positions.
· Council member roles on required committees of budget / finance, communications / outreach, and principal selection (if needed) were reviewed and decided upon.
o Budget and Finance Committee: Barooah (Chair), Butler, Miller, Rogers.
o Communications and Outreach Committee: D’Amico (Chair), Guilbeau, Keane, Wilken.
o Principal Selection Committee: Rogers (as council chair), Butler, D’Amico, Miller.
· Reviewed 25-26 strategic support funds allocation being $30,000. Discussed items included:
o Reducing the Pathways 2 Life 2026-2027 (next school year) contract for consideration of maintaining at a lower cost or ceasing the contract.
o Council soliciting a call for proposals which include: Project Title, Requested Amount, Summary of Proposed Project/Initiative, Itemized Funding Needs, Timeline for Expenses.
o Considering fall requests for funding in alignment to the upcoming strategic plan process (due 9/30).
o Providing an opportunity for fall requests and some additional early January requests to continue supporting the school with strategic support funds opportunities throughout the year.
· Principal’s Update
o Enrollment for 25-26 is currently around 1,620 relative to our projection of 1,631.
o The FCS campaign for first day attendance is All in on Day One. Centennial will be provided treats for students at the end of week one to thank them for their attendance and to use this treat as a promotional tool from days one to five. Centennial has created a Top 10 to Know campaign providing families a daily piece of critical information that also continuously highlights the first day of school being August 4th.
o All SGC members need to login to and use their FCS e-mail accounts for council communications. Directions will be forwarded after this meeting and came from facilitator Katie Lawson on 7/16/25.
o All SGC members – new and returning – must complete SGC essential training covering core functions and responsibilities. It is on Canvas. Instructions will be forwarded after this meeting and came from facilitator Katie Lawson on 7/16/25.
· Calendar of Meeting
o A third Thursday at 7:15am schedule includes: August 21, September 18, October 23 (deviation due to Fall Break), November 20, No December Meeting, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 23, and May 14 (if needed – deviation due to end-of-year plans).
o Our next meeting will be August 21 at 7:15 am.
· Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:29 pm.
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August 2025
Agenda
Centennial High School Governance Council
AGENDA
Members: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Amber Wilken, Elected Teacher Member (2026); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026); Adam Miller, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); Vacant, Nominated Community Member (2027); Vacant, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Vacant, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)
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August 21, 2025: 7:15 a.m.
Learning Commons Conference Room
Centennial School Governance Council Norms:
1. Be on-time, present, engaged, and respectful of one another.
2. Make sure everyone’s voice is heard by listening and allowing everyone a chance to express themselves.
3. Speak up when you have an opinion or question.
4. Focus on making decisions for the students and faculty of CHS (look at all programs and areas of needs).
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Detail |
Responsible Party |
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Call to Order |
Rogers |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed] |
Keane |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed] |
Keane |
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Discussion (20 minutes): 2025-2026 Draft Strategic Plan |
Blackwell |
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Discussion (10 minutes): 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds · $30,000 has been allocated to SGCs this year. · Proposals being accepted to review at next meeting. |
Blackwell |
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Discussion (2 minutes): Appointed Council Roles for 2025-2027 · Student roles to be appointed in September meeting. |
Blackwell |
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Discussion – Superintendent’s Parent Council Update (5 minutes): · Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided. |
D’Amico |
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Discussion – Superintendent’s Student Council Update (5 minutes): · Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided. |
TBD |
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Discussion (10 minutes) Principal’s Update: · Enrollment and Staffing Update · Community: High 5 Friday; Veteran’s Memorial Cup Upcoming |
Blackwell |
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Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form) |
Rogers |
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Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes) |
Rogers |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Keane |
Next Meeting:
· School Strategic Action Plan Approval
· Strategic Support Funds Proposals Review
· International Baccalaureate Value-Added Flexibility for Theory of Knowledge
Summary
August 21, 2025 at 7:15 a.m.
Learning Commons Conference Room
(this meeting does allow time for public comment)
Members Present: Sanjay Barooah, Stephanie Rogers, Amber Wilken, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Jennifer D’Amico, Shannon Keane, Kristen Williams, and Logan Guilbeau.
Members Absent: Sara Butler
Council Action Items (the council acted on the following items):
· Approval of August 21, 2025, Agenda.
o Rogers motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of meeting minutes from July 28, 2025, council meeting.
· Approval of adjournment.
o Rogers motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.
Minutes
August 21, 2025 – 7:15 a.m.
in person
(this meeting does allow time for public comment)
Members Present: Sanjay Barooah, Stephanie Rogers, Amber Wilken, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Jennifer D’Amico, Shannon Keane, Kristen Williams, and Logan Guilbeau.
Members Absent: Sara Butler
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:18 a.m.
Action Items
· Approval of August 21, 2025, Agenda.
o Rogers motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
o Rogers motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.
*Strategic plan – September Action Item
*Strategic Support Funds Proposals – September Action Item
· Approval of Adjournment.
o Rogers motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.
Discussion Items
· Shared positive beginnings to the new school year.
· Draft Strategic Plan – Walkthrough 24-25 plan, look at draft of 25-26 plan. Performance Goal: Addition of Reading Goal (District goal 80%). Performance target to move up by 3%. Safety/Operational Efficiency Goal: decrease office referral (~10), noted change in personal communication referral. Impactful Programming Goal: Growth in enrollment goal. Addition of Graduation Rate Goal (District goal 95%). Work Force Engagement Goal: retention rate of staff. Fiscal Effectivity Goal: Ms. Wheat. Community Connections: Decrease student absence – focus on seniors.
· Strategic Support Funds – September Meeting (check with PTSA Mini-Grants)
· Senior Council Named – Will join in future meetings (Will ask them about devices)
· Enrollment Update:
o 1618 projected, 1594 actual. No staffing decisions have been made yet.
· Principal Update:
o High 5 Friday (Miller), Veteran’s Memorial Cup (August 29th vs. John’s Creek), PBIS Student Ambassadors (Guilbeau)
o Next Meeting: Dr. Von B joining (embed IB courses), Strategic Plan, Strategic Funds, September 18th at 7:15 a.m.
· Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 a.m.
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September 2025
Agenda
Members: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Amber Wilken, Elected Teacher Member (2026); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026); Adam Miller, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); Kristin Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Nyla Nix, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Thandiwe Mpofu, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)
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September 18: 7:15 a.m.
Learning Commons Conference Room
Centennial School Governance Council Norms:
1. Be on-time, present, engaged, and respectful of one another.
2. Make sure everyone’s voice is heard by listening and allowing everyone a chance to express themselves.
3. Speak up when you have an opinion or question.
4. Focus on making decisions for the students and faculty of CHS (look at all programs and areas of needs).
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Detail |
Responsible Party |
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Call to Order |
Rogers |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed] |
Keane |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed] |
Keane |
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Discussion (10 minutes): 2025-2026 Draft Strategic Plan |
Blackwell |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Strategic Plan.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed] |
Keane |
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Discussion: (10 minutes): International Baccalaureate Magnet Program Update |
Von B |
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Discussion (10 minutes): Value-Added Flexibility Proposal for a Seat Time Waiver for IB Diploma TOK and HL class. |
Von B |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the IB Value-Added Flexibility Proposal for a Seat Time Waiver for IB Diploma TOK and HL being offered for 30-day public input.” |
Keane |
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Discussion (10 minutes): CTAE Waiver Updates · Banking / Financial Literacy Seat Time Waiver · Digital Tech / Computer Science Seat Time Waiver · Teaching as a Profession Pathway Seat Time Waiver |
Blackwell |
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Discussion (5 minutes): 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds · $30,000 has been allocated to SGCs this year. · Additional time is needed. October proposals for November votes. |
Blackwell |
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Discussion – Superintendent’s Parent Council Update (5 minutes): · Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided. |
D’Amico |
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Discussion – Superintendent’s Student Council Update (5 minutes): · Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided. |
TBD |
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Discussion (5 minutes) Principal’s Update: · Enrollment and Staffing from SEAT Count · Community: Homecoming, Veteran’s Memorial Cup · Student Information: SAT/PSAT |
Blackwell |
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Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form) |
Rogers |
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Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes) |
Rogers |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Keane |
Next Meeting:
· Strategic Support Funds Proposals Review
Summary
September 18, 2025 at 7:15 a.m.
Learning Commons Conference Room
(this meeting does allow time for public comment)
Members Present: Sanjay Barooah, Sara Butler, Amber Wilken, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Jennifer D’Amico, Shannon Keane, Logan Guilbeau, Nyla Nix, and Thandiwe Mpofu.
Members Absent: Stephanie Rogers, Kristen Williams
Council Action Items (the council acted on the following items):
· Approval of September 18, 2025, Agenda.
o Butler motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of meeting minutes from August 21, 2025, council meeting.
o Butler motioned and Barooah seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of 2025-2026 Centennial High School strategic plan.
o Butler motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of a 30-day public comment period for the value-added flexibility seat time waiver for IB Diploma Theory of Knowledge and HL course.
o Butler motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of adjournment.
o Butler motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.
Minutes
September 18, 2025 – 7:15 a.m.
at Centennial High School – Learning Commons
(this meeting does allow time for public comment)
Members Present: Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Amber Wilken, Elected Teacher Member (2026); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026); Adam Miller, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); Nyla Nix, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Thandiwe Mpofu, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)
Guests Present: Latrese Fintak (AVID Teacher), Aleah Phillips (Law Teacher), Dr. Von B (IB Coordinator), Alyssa (AVID Senior)
Members Absent: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Kristin Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027)
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:18 a.m.
Action Items
· Approval of September 18, 2025, Agenda.
o Butler motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
o Butler motioned and Barooah seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of the 2025-2026 Strategic Plan
o Butler motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of IB Value-Added Flexibility Proposal for a Seat Time Waiver for IB Diploma TOK and HL being offered for 30-day public input.
o Butler motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of adjournment
o Butler motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.
Discussion Items
· Strategic Plan Looks:
o Referral Numbers: Already tracking up – due to change in cell phone policy, Blackwell previewed that ILT will be reviewing how to combat this
o Reading Goal – Subgroup Action – Special Education, Wilken gave preview to one-on-one small group supports that will be added to help enhance student performance.
o Graduation Rate – in building, 100% - but waiting for news of other students not accounted for in building, VALOR Academy also started up to try to help those students struggling with this.
· International Baccalaureate Magnet Program Update – Guest Dr. Von B.
· Value-Added Flexibility Proposal for a Seat Time Waiver for IB Diploma TOK and HL class – Guest Dr. Von B, voted to put the proposal up to 30-day public review.
· 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds
o AVID – Ms. Fintak, AVID Summer Institute recap, College Field Trips – More Campus’s (~3), Alyssa (AVID student) spoke to the need and value of the AVID program, specific funds will be reviewed at next meeting.
o PBIS – Ms. Phillips, moved to “Distinguished School”, funds for events/program/school store, $7,000 - $9,000.
o IB – Dr. Von B, $900 for field trip for HOA, writing training to help students with skills/tools for research papers.
o Next Meeting = Fall proposals reviewed & voted on.
· Principal’s Update:
o Enrollment and Staffing from SEAT Count – 1601, Special Education numbers lower than expected, staffing impacted (2 individuals lost)
o Community: Homecoming, Veteran’s Memorial Cup
o Student Information: SAT/PSAT School Day Oct. 7
· Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 AM
October 2025
Agenda
Centennial High School Governance Council
AGENDA
Members: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Amber Wilken, Elected Teacher Member (2026); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026); Adam Miller, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); Kristin Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Nyla Nix, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Thandiwe Mpofu, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)
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October 23: 7:15 a.m.
Learning Commons Conference Room
Centennial School Governance Council Norms:
1. Be on-time, present, engaged, and respectful of one another.
2. Make sure everyone’s voice is heard by listening and allowing everyone a chance to express themselves.
3. Speak up when you have an opinion or question.
4. Focus on making decisions for the students and faculty of CHS (look at all programs and areas of needs).
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Detail |
Responsible Party |
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Call to Order |
Rogers |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed] |
Keane |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed] |
Keane |
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Discussion (10 minutes): Value-Added Flexibility Proposal for a Seat Time Waiver for IB Diploma TOK and HL class. |
Von B |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the IB Value-Added Flexibility Proposal for a Seat Time Waiver for IB Diploma TOK and HL.” |
Keane |
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Discussion (5 minutes): 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds · $30,000 has been allocated to SGCs this year. · P2L Proposal, IB Proposal, PBIS Proposal, AVID Proposal. |
Blackwell |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve strategic support funds allocations as discussed in today’s meeting.” |
Keane |
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Discussion (10 minutes): Strategic Action Plan significant actions updates from Site Visit with Zone 5. |
Blackwell |
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Discussion – Superintendent’s Parent Council Update (5 minutes): · Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided. |
D’Amico |
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Discussion – Superintendent’s Student Council Update (5 minutes): · Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided. |
Students |
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Discussion (5 minutes) Principal’s Update: · Community: Homecoming, Roswell Youth Day · Student Information: Phone / PCD New Process |
Blackwell |
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Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form) |
Rogers |
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Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes) |
Rogers |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Keane |
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 20th at 7:15. Virtual?
Summary
October 23, 2025 at 7:15 a.m.
Learning Commons Conference Room
(this meeting does allow time for public comment)
Members Present: Sanjay Barooah, Sara Butler, Amber Wilken, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Jennifer D’Amico, Shannon Keane, Logan Guilbeau, Stephanie Rogers, Kristen Williams, and Nyla Nix.
Members Absent: Thandiwe Mpofu
Council Action Items (the council acted on the following items):
· Approval of October 23, 2025, Agenda.
o Butler motioned and Barooah seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of meeting minutes from September 18, 2025, council meeting.
o Wilken motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of IB Value-Added Flexibility Proposal for a Seat Time Waiver for IB TOK and HL class.
o Butler motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of strategic support funds allocated to the AVID program in the amount of $5,000.
o Rogers motioned and Williams seconded. 8 in favor. 1 in opposition. Motion passes.
· Approval of adjournment.
o Butler motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.
Minutes
Centennial High School Governance Council
Minutes
__________________________________________________________________
October 23, 2025 – 7:15 a.m.
at Centennial High School – Learning Commons
(this meeting does allow time for public comment)
Members Present: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Amber Wilken, Elected Teacher Member (2026); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026); Adam Miller, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Nyla Nix, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)
Members Absent:), Thandiwe Mpofu, Appointed Student (non-voting member);
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:18 a.m.
Action Items
· Approval of October 23, 2025, Agenda.
o Butler motioned and Barooah seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
o Wilken motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of the IB Value-Added Flexibility Proposal for a Seat Time Waiver for IB TOK and HL
o Butler motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of the strategic support funds allocation to AVID
o Rogers motioned and Butler/Williams seconded. 8 in favor. 1 opposition.
· Approval of the meeting adjournment.
o Butler motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.
Discussion Items
· IB Value Added Flexibility Proposal Discussion
o Bus discussion/concerns voiced.
o Lose time with class it is attached too – will that have effect on scores long term?
o Concerns for Teacher involved: Needs to be on board about the new weird schedule.
o Student concern – would students have to take both, get dual credits?
o Pros – help with more students to take/get to class (more than now)
· 2025 Strategic Support Funds Discussion
o Council has $30,000
o Pathways to Life Discussion: Concerns: Have we measured the impact? What do students feel? Could we have them come less? Get the cost down but still provide impact? Cost concern. Pros: Student voiced the “drug” part was memorable, cited remembering Aaron. Summary of thoughts: want to know more – hear from more students. Can we lower the cost?
o IB Proposal Discussion: Can we find the money for these field trips another way? Table this.
o AVID Proposal: Concerns: Can more “non-AVID” students be included? Are the teachers who are being trained sharing their training? Can we make the college tours bigger? Expand AVID strategies. Pathway vs. methodology. $5000 approved.
o Next meeting: Discuss PBIS Funds Allotment. Attendance Initiative. CCRPI Results.
· Community Update: Roswell Youth Day
· Phones Update: “Phone pocket” (a.k.a. calculator caddy)
· November 20th Meeting - Virtual
· Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 AM
December 2025
Agenda
Centennial High School Governance Council
AGENDA
Members: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Amber Wilken, Elected Teacher Member (2026); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026); Adam Miller, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); Kristin Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Nyla Nix, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Thandiwe Mpofu, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)
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December 11th: 7:15 a.m.
Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 217 482 653 953 0
Passcode: Pq2f63iA
Centennial School Governance Council Norms:
1. Be on-time, present, engaged, and respectful of one another.
2. Make sure everyone’s voice is heard by listening and allowing everyone a chance to express themselves.
3. Speak up when you have an opinion or question.
4. Focus on making decisions for the students and faculty of CHS (look at all programs and areas of needs).
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Detail |
Responsible Party |
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Call to Order |
Rogers |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed] |
Wilken |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed] |
Wilken |
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Discussion (20 minutes): 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds · $30,000 has been allocated to SGCs this year. · Review PBIS Proposal · Review Pathways2Life Data and Discuss Pathways2Life Proposal |
Blackwell |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve strategic support funds allocations as discussed in today’s meeting.” |
Wilken |
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Discussion (10 minutes): Strategic Action Plan significant updates: CCRPI, attendance, discipline. |
Blackwell |
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Discussion – Superintendent’s Parent Council Update (5 minutes): · Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided. |
D’Amico |
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Discussion – Superintendent’s Student Council Update (5 minutes): · Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided. |
Students |
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Discussion (5 minutes) Principal’s Update: · Community: Band, C100, Hadestown · Student Information: End of Semester Schedule |
Blackwell |
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Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form) |
Rogers |
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Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes) |
Rogers |
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Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote] |
Wilken |
Next Meeting: January 15, 2026
Summary
Centennial High School Governance Council
Summary of Actions
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December 12, 2025 at 7:15 a.m.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
(this meeting does allow time for public comment)
Members Present: Sara Butler, Amber Wilken, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Jennifer D’Amico, Shannon Keane, Logan Guilbeau, Stephanie Rogers, and Kristen Williams.
Members Absent: Sanjay Barooah, Thandiwe Mpofu, Nyla Nix.
Council Action Items (the council acted on the following items):
· Approval of December 12, 2025, Agenda.
o Rogers motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of meeting minutes from October 23, 2025, council meeting.
o Rogers motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of strategic support funds allocated to the PBIS program in the amount of $4,500.
o Butler motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.
· Approval of adjournment.
o Rogers motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval.