2024-25 Meeting Documents

Centennial High School Governance Council

AGENDA

 

Members: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2025); Erin Schwartzenfeld, Elected Teacher Member (2025); Amber Leggett, Elected Teacher Member (2026); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2025); Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026); Adam Miller, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Gail Ritchie, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Vacant, Nominated Community Member (2026); Ratima Guest-Smith, Nominated Community Member (2025); Amaya Johnson, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Katie Jones, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)
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August 15, 2024 at 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).

Detail	Responsible Party
Call to Order	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Blackwell
Discussion: Welcome of 24-25 SGC Elected Members & Appointed Members (5 minutes) ·         Amber Leggett, elected teacher ·         Jennifer D’Amico, elected parent ·         Adam Miller, appointed staff member ·         Amaya Johnson, appointed student ·         Katie Jones, appointed student
Discussion: Nomination of Community Members for vacant 2024-2026 position. ·         Sara Butler: see interest statement at bottom	All
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve ___ as a community member on the Centennial SGC serving a term from 2024 – 2026.”	Blackwell
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. Review SGC handbook rules for all SGC members being on a communications/outreach, budget/finance, or principal selection and select memberships to add to minutes.	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve ___ as council chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve  ___ as council vice chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve  ___ as council parliamentarian.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]
Discussion: Assignment of council members to Communications and Outreach, Budget and Finance, and Principal Selection Committees.	Blackwell
Discussion: Strategic Priorities (5 minutes)   A reminder of the 4 areas we’ve set as CHS strategic priorities: ·         School Beautification / Improvement Initiatives: (Future ideas: outdoor eating area). ·         Safety Enhancements and Needs: (Future ideas: continue improving signage on interior hallways). ·         Relationships & Routines – Pathways2Life partnership continued. ·         School Communication Strategy and Enhancement: (Future: add a communications manager contracted position for approx. $8,500 per semester)	Blackwell
Discussion – Superintendent’s Parent Council Update (5 minutes): ·         Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided.	D’Amico
Discussion – Superintendent’s Student Council Update (5 minutes): ·         Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided.	Johnson
Discussion – Principal Information Report (20 minutes): ·         Communications Director and Direction (Celia Cody!) ·         Enrollment & Staffing Update ·         FCS Strategic Planning Process ·         First Week of School	Blackwell
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Blackwell

 

Sara Butler Candidate Statement: My professional role as Director of Marketing at Cox Enterprises, inc. requires a collaborative mindset, a commitment to constructive problem-solving, and a willingness to approach important topics with diplomacy and good faith.  I am a consensus builder who believes in servant leadership, which is a style of management that puts the needs of the team first and prioritizes the success of the organization above personal accolades.

For the past 20 years I have focused on online content and audience engagement on a variety of platforms, including mobile and social media. My experience in demographic analysis and trendcasting gives me a view into the social environments today's teenagers are immersed in. I am accustomed to setting my own generational biases aside to fairly assess the needs and interests of Millennials and Gen Z, as well as the upcoming "Generation Alpha" who will be entering high school in the next year or two.

Centennial High School Governance Council 

Summary of Meeting Actions 

August 15, 2024, 7:15 a.m. - Learning Commons 

(This meeting does allow time for public comment) 

  

Members Present: Opie Blackwell, Adam Miller, Gail Ritchie, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Sanjay Barooah, Amber Leggett, Amaya Johnson, Katie Jones, Stephanie Rogers, Jennifer D’Amico, Ratima Guest-Smith 

Members Added: Sara Butler (added to members present after approval of her community role) 

Members Absent: none 

Council Action Items (the council acted on the following items): 

 

• Approval of August 15, 2024, Agenda. 

• Schwartzenfeld motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval. 

• Approval of May 16, 2024, Meeting Minutes 

• Rogers motioned and Barooah seconded. Unanimous approval. 

• Approval of Sarah Butler as Community Member of the Centennial SGC for a 2024-2026 term.  

• Schwartzenfeld motioned and D’Amico seconded. Unanimous approval. 

• Approval Sanjay Barooah of as Chair of the Centennial SGC for the 24-25 year.  

• Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval. 

• Approval of as Stephanie Rogers Vice Chair of the Centennial SGC for the 24-25 year.  

• Butler motioned and Guest-Smith seconded. Unanimous approval. 

• Approval of Ratima Guest-Smith as Parliamentarian of the Centennial SGC for the 24-25 year.  

• Rogers motioned and D’Amico seconded. Unanimous approval. 

• Approval of adjournment.  

• Guest-Smith motioned, and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval. 

 

 Centennial High School Governance Council

Meeting Minutes – August 15, 2024, 7:15 a.m.

(This meeting does allow time for public comment)

 

Members Present:  Opie Blackwell, Adam Miller, Gail Ritchie, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Sanjay Barooah, Amber Leggett, Amaya Johnson, Katie Jones, Stephanie Rogers, Jennifer D’Amico, Ratima Guest-Smith

 

Members Absent: none

 

Guests: Sarah Butler

 

 

        I.            Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:16 am

 

     II.            Action Items

·       Approval of August 15, 2024, Agenda.

Schwartzenfeld motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

·       Approval of May 16, 2024, Meeting Minutes

Rogers motioned and Barooah seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

·       Approval of Sarah Butler as Community Member of the Centennial SGC for a 2024-2026 term. Schwartzenfeld motioned and D’Amico seconded.  Unanimous approval.
 

·       Approval Sanjay Barooah of as Chair of the Centennial SGC for the 24-25 year.  Rogers motioned and Butler seconded.  Unanimous approval.
 

·       Approval of as Stephanie Rogers Vice Chair of the Centennial SGC for the 24-25 year.  Butler motioned and Guest-Smith seconded.  Unanimous approval.
 

·       Approval of Ratima Guest-Smith as Parliamentarian of the Centennial SGC for the 24-25 year. Rogers motioned and D’Amico seconded.  Unanimous approval.
 

·       Approval of adjournment. Guest-Smith motioned, and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

  III.            Discussion Items

A.     Welcome of 24-25 Elected and Appointed Members

·       All members introduced themselves.
 

B.     Nomination of Community Member(s) for vacant 2024-2026 position.

·       Sarah Butler was nominated and approved for this position.
 

C.      Review Council Member Elected Roles

·       Vacant council positions were discussed, and duties explained.
 

D.     Review council member committees and make assignments for 24-25 year

·       There are three standing committees: Budget and Finance, Outreach and Communications, New Principal Committees

·       Budget and Finance: Rogers, Butler, Ritchie, Guest-Smith. Rogers will be chair

·       Outreach and Communications: D’Amico, Butler, Guest-Smith, Leggett.  Guest-Smith will be chair.

·       New Principal Committee: Barooah, Rogers, Miller, Schwartzenfeld
 

E.      Discussion of council’s past strategic priorities

·       School Beautification

·       Safety Enhancements and Needs

·       Relationships & Routines

·       School Communication Strategy and Enhancement

 

F.      Superintendent’s Parent Council

·       Jennifer D’Amico is Centennial’s representative member.
The next meeting will be in September.

 

G.     Superintendent’s Student Council

·       Amaya Johnson is Centennial’s representative member. Katie Jones will assist as needed.
 

H.     Principal’s Update

·       Communications Director and Direction: Ms. Celia Cody shared her connection to the school and her marketing background. This is a new position, and we are developing our plan of communications.  Have sent out a survey about the perception of our brand to the all the stakeholders: parents, students, staff, and community.  What does Centennial want to be known for and how do we brand accordingly. New Instagram is centennial_knights.  How do we consolidate what we already have on social media will be a focus. New theme for August is #backtoblueandblack

·       Enrollment and Staffing Update: Budget is based on enrollment predictions.  We were projected at 1680 students. At end of first day, we were 1578 students.  We are back up to 1634, which is under our predicted enrollment.  More information about potential changes will come later this week.

·       FCS Strategic Planning Process: Dr. Blackwell discussed the County’s 6 overarching goals of the strategic action plan and the metrics that go with them.  This plan will be developed by Centennial this fall.  Choices will be narrowed down by each school.

·       First Week of School: Katie Jones shared that she found everyone much more open this year. Amaya Johnson shared that with the new cell phone policy engagement is up and she is excited for the new Smart Pass system.  Schwartzenfeld said it went very smoothly.  She notices the difference in engagement.  Coach Miller said student feedback is positive from students.

I.        Next meeting will be September 19, 2024.
 

   IV.            Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 am.

Centennial High School Governance Council

AGENDA

 

Members: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2025); Erin Schwartzenfeld, Elected Teacher Member (2025); Amber Leggett, Elected Teacher Member (2026); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2025); Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026); Adam Miller, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Gail Ritchie, Appointed Staff Member (2025); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); Ratima Guest-Smith, Nominated Community Member (2025); Amaya Johnson, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Katie Jones, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)

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September 19, 2024 at 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).

 

 

Detail	Responsible Party
Call to Order	Barooah
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Guest-Smith
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Guest-Smith
Discussion (5 minutes): SGC Updates from Facilitator Katie Kinsey   From Aug. 15th E-mail to SGC Members ·         Fall 2024 Officer Training Sign-Up ·         Fall 2024 Cross Council Sign-Up ·         State Schools Superintendent Council Opportunity Shared 8/15 to students from Blackwell	Barooah
Discussion (30 minutes): FCS Strategic Planning Process	Blackwell
Discussion: Council Priorities (5 minutes)   There are 4 areas we’ve set as CHS strategic priorities. We will review Safety Enhancements and Needs due to recent school events in the greater Atlanta area: ·         Safety Enhancements and Needs: (Review: Safety related protocols, equipment, etc. Future ideas: continue improving signage on interior hallways).	Blackwell
Discussion: Communications Manager Position Funding Approval (5 min)	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the use of $17,000 in strategic support funds to pay for a contracted communications manager position.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Guest-Smith
Discussion – Superintendent’s Parent Council Update (5 minutes): ·         Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided.	D’Amico
Discussion – Superintendent’s Student Council Update (5 minutes): ·         Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided.	Johnson / Jones
Discussion – Principal Information Report (5 minutes)	Blackwell
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Barooah
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Guest-Smith

 

Centennial High School Governance Council

Summary of Meeting Actions

September 19, 2024, 7:15 a.m. - Learning Commons

(This meeting does allow time for public comment)

 

Members Present: Opie Blackwell, Gail Ritchie, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Sanjay Barooah, Amber Leggett, Stephanie Rogers, Jennifer D’Amico, Ratima Guest-Smith, Sara Butler

Members Added: Sara Butler (added to members present after approval of her community role)

Members Absent: Adam Miller, Amaya Johnson, Katie Jones

Council Action Items (the council acted on the following items):

 

·       Approval of September 19, 2024, Agenda.

o   Rogers motioned and Schwartzenfeld seconded. Unanimous approval.

·       Approval of August 15, 2024, Meeting Minutes

o   Rogers motioned and D’Amico seconded. Unanimous approval.

·       Approval of $17,000 in strategic support funds to pay for a contracted communications director.

o   Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.

·       Approval of adjournment.

o   Rogers motioned, and Ritchie seconded. Unanimous approval.