Centennial High School Governance Council

AGENDA

 

Members: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Shaun Manny Elected Teacher Member (2028); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Laurie Wunder Bolden, Elected Parent (2028); Daniel Brown, Appointed Staff Member (2028); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); TBD, Nominated Community Member (2028); Kristin Williams, 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 20, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
Microsoft Teams - https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/262863125346384?p=Uha0ugI1HmkcayWvU1

Meeting ID: 262 863 125 346 384

Passcode: 3tw9ds9b

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’s minutes.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Blackwell
Discussion (5 minutes): Nominated Community Member Role through 2028 ·         Tania Barroso ·         Other Nominations	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve ___ as a community member on the Centennial SGC serving a term from 2026 – 2028.”	Blackwell
Discussion (5 minutes): Appointed Council Roles for 2026-2028 ·         Daniel Brown, instructional coach (appointed staff role) ·         Student roles to be appointed in Sept. meeting – senior council leadership, AVID leader, and/or JROTC leader.	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.	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve ___ as council chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve  ___ as council vice chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve  ___ as council parliamentarian.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Blackwell
Discussion (10 minutes): Assignment of council members to Communications and Outreach, Budget and Finance, and Principal Selection Committees.	Blackwell
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
Discussion (10 minutes): FY 27 Strategic Support Funds – Review Last Year’s Requests and Discuss Council Process for Identifying Needs for Budgeting Purposes. ·         AVID Request ·         PBIS Request ·         Pathways 2 Life Request ·         Attendance Request	Blackwell
Discussion – Superintendent’s Parent Council Update (0 minutes): ·         Laurie Bolden will sit on committee.	Blackwell
Discussion – Superintendent’s Student Council Update (0 minutes): ·         Updates, if any, from Supt. Council provided.	Students
Discussion (5 minutes) Principal’s Update: ·         Enrollment and Staffing Update ·         Back-to-School Highlights	Blackwell
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Blackwell
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes) (set calendar of dates for the year): 9/17, 10/15, 11/19 (virtual), 1/21, 2/11, 3/2 (Tuesday – budget approval), 4/22, 5/20.	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Blackwell

 

Barroso:
I am interested in serving on the School Governance Council to support student safety, thoughtful use of school resources, and data-driven decision-making. My professional background is in medicine, where I regularly evaluate risk, outcomes, and systems of care, and I hope to bring that perspective to help the school continue to provide a safe and supportive environment for all students.

 

 

 

Next Meeting:

·         School Strategic Action Plan Draft

·         Review Updates for Value-added Flexibilities: IT Pathway Minutes, Finance Pathway Minutes, IB ToK Minutes, and Magnet Program International Baccalaureate report

·         Strategic Support Funds Considerations

Summary of Actions
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August 20, 2026: 7:30 a.m.
Microsoft Teams

 

Members Present: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Shaun Manny, Elected Teacher Member (2028); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Laurie Bolden, Elected Parent (2028); Daniel Brown, Appointed Staff Member (2028); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Tania Barroso, Nominated Community Member (2028); Vacant, Appointed Student (2027); Vacant, Appointed Student (2027).

 

Members Absent: None

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:31 a.m.

 

Action Items

·         Approval of August 20, 2026, Agenda.

o   Rogers motioned and Bolden seconded.

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Rogers motioned and Brown seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of Dr. Tania Barroso in a 2-year nominated community member role.

o   Rogers motioned and Brown seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of Sanjay Barooah as council chair, Laurie Bolden as council vice chair, and Shaun Manny as council parliamentarian.

o   Rogers motioned and Brown seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of committee assignments (Budget and Finance: Bolden, Rogers, Brown, Barooah [chair]; Outreach and Communications: Keane, Guilbeau, Manny, Williams [chair]; Principal Selection: Barooah, Bolden, Manny, Brown, Rogers.

o   Keane motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of an amendment to the 8-20-26 agenda to add an action item on strategic support funds following the discussion of strategic support funds.

o   Williams motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of $1,600 in FY27 SGC strategic support funds allocated to PBIS (positive behaviors incentives and supports) first reward glow party for students.

o   Williams motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Rogers motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

Centennial High School Governance Council

AGENDA

 

Members: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Shaun Manny Elected Teacher Member (2028); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Laurie Wunder Bolden, Elected Parent (2028); Daniel Brown, Appointed Staff Member (2028); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Tania Barroso, Nominated Community Member (2028); Kristin Williams, 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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September 17, 2026 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	Manny
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Manny
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]	Manny
Discussion (10 minutes): Appointed student (non-voting) members for 1-year term. ·         Student president for 12th grade class council election. ·         Student leader organization representative candidates reviewed from interested students from: AVID, athletics, PBIS.	Barooah and Blackwell
Discussion (10 minutes): Drafted Strategic Plan Goals for 26-27.	Blackwell
Discussion (10 minutes): Updates on Value-added Flexibilities and Magnet Program ·         VAFs: IT Pathway, Finance Pathway ·         Magnet Program: International Baccalaureate	Marie Robinson   Andrea von Biberstein
Discussion (10 minutes): Strategic Support Funds Proposals ·         AVID and PBIS	Guilbeau
Discussion (5 minutes): Initial Data from Curriculum Night	Blackwell
Discussion (5 minutes): Consideration of future virtual versus in-person meeting dates scheduled: 10/15, 11/19 (virtual proposed), 1/21, 2/11 (virtual proposed), 3/2 (Tuesday – budget approval), 4/22, 5/20 (virtual proposed).	Barooah
Discussion – Superintendent’s Parent Council Update (0 minutes): ·         Laurie Bolden will sit on committee. ·         10/9 (10:00-11:00 is first meeting) (link to calendar)	Bolden
Discussion – Superintendent’s Student Council Update (0 minutes): ·         Students from council will sit on committee. ·         10/6 (11:30-1:30 @ NLC is first meeting) (link to calendar)	Students
Discussion (0 minutes) Principal’s Update: ·         N/A – update is strategic plan drafted goals	Blackwell
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Blackwell
Discussion – Next Meeting Agenda Topics (2 minutes)	Barooah
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Manny

 

 

 

Next Meeting:

·         Strategic Support Funds potential actions

·         Curriculum Night Plan from Instructional Leadership Team

September 17, 2026: 7:15 a.m.
Microsoft Teams

 

Members Present: Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Shaun Manny, Elected Teacher Member (2028); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Laurie Bolden, Elected Parent (2028); Daniel Brown, Appointed Staff Member (2028); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027);; Tania Barroso, Nominated Community Member (2028); Vacant, Appointed Student (2027); Vacant, Appointed Student (2027).

 

Members Absent: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027)

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:16 a.m.

 

Action Items

·         Approval of September 17, 2026, Agenda.

o   Bolden motioned and Brown seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Bolden motioned and Keane seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Bolden motioned and Brown seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

 

Centennial High School Governance Council

Minutes
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August 20, 2026: 7:15 a.m.
Microsoft Teams

 

Members Present: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Shaun Manny, Elected Teacher Member (2028); Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Laurie Bolden, Elected Parent (2028); Daniel Brown, Appointed Staff Member (2028); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Tania Barroso, Nominated Community Member (2028); Vacant, Appointed Student (2027); Vacant, Appointed Student (2027).

 

Members Absent: None

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:31 a.m.

 

Action Items

·         Approval of August 20, 2026, Agenda.

o   Rogers motioned and Bolden seconded.

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Rogers motioned and Brown seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of Dr. Tania Barroso in a 2-year nominated community member role.

o   Rogers motioned and Brown seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of Sanjay Barooah as council chair, Laurie Bolden as council vice chair, and Shaun Manny as council parliamentarian.

o   Rogers motioned and Brown seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of committee assignments (Budget and Finance: Bolden, Rogers, Brown, Barooah [chair]; Outreach and Communications: Keane, Guilbeau, Manny, Williams [chair]; Principal Selection: Barooah, Bolden, Manny, Brown, Rogers.

o   Keane motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of an amendment to the 8-20-26 agenda to add an action item on strategic support funds following the discussion of strategic support funds.

o   Williams motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of $1,600 in FY27 SGC strategic support funds allocated to PBIS (positive behaviors incentives and supports) first reward glow party for students.

o   Williams motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Rogers motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

Discussion Items

·         Call to Order and Welcome Introduction from each council member.

·         Nominated community member role through 2028.

o   Nominations opened and discussed for individuals to fill the 2026-2028 nominated community member vacant role.

·         Appointed roles.

o   Discussion of the appointment of Mr. Daniel Brown, STEM instructional coach, to the council in the 2026-2028 vacancy.

o   Discussion of the two non-voting student member roles. One role will be the senior class president, aligning to the SGC handbook stipulation. One role will be a leader from AVID, athletics, class/executive councils, or PBIS as the councils designated “other leadership organization” aligning to the handbook. The other the council agreed to solicit interest via a form and staff member encouragement to complete the form from these groups with final selection being made in September.

·         Council required roles of chair, vice chair, and parliamentarian.

o   Nominations opened and discussed for individuals to fill these roles.

·         Assignment of council members to required council committees.

o   Nominations and interest opened for council members to fill the required committees: Budget and Finance, Outreach and Communications, and Principal Selection.

·         Strategic support funds for FY27 in the amount of $40,000 at council discretion to support strategic initiatives and aligned needs within the school.

o   A review of last year’s funded initiatives included AVID, PBIS, attendance/chronic absenteeism, and Pathways2Life contracted services.

o   Requests from staff/school will be solicited and initial proposals/requests brought to council in the months of September and October.

o   Initial request from PBIS submitted and discussed to provide $1,600 to support the upcoming GLOW party for students that will service approximately 650 students with a high-energy dance with music, prizes, and more. The council wished to take action on this item within this meeting noting the importance of the event aligned to our strategic plans, the need for the funds, and the urgency to support this given the imminent timing of the event.

·         Superintendent’s advisory council.

o   Laurie Bolden will serve on the parent superintendent advisory council.

o   The appointed students will serve on the student superintendent advisory council.

·         Principal’s update.

o   Enrollment projection/budget was 1,449 students; student count during the district’s SEAT day was 1,480. No major impact positive or negative to staffing and budget, though the school will receive some additional funding due to the increase in students. Special education is, however, serving fewer students than anticipated, so staffing impacts will occur in this area.

o   The year has started smoothly and with rhythm, noting that only 5 new teachers and a few staff members have joined the team. With stability, the school has been able to hit the ground running.

o   Upcoming dates were mentioned for Curriculum Night and significant Homecoming activities along with today’s televised football game.

o   A specific note was made that school staff will be reporting participation data to administration about Curriculum Night family attendance so that the usefulness and effectiveness of the night can be considered while some council mentioned difficulty attending multiple classes when having multiple students and a suggestion of considering conference opportunities.

·         Calendar of meetings.

o   No comments requesting changes were made for the proposed calendar of meetings in this agenda. A discussion at the next meeting will occur around which meetings, if any, should be virtual.

·         Next meeting: September 17^th at 7:15 a.m. in the learning commons conference room.

·         Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 AM

 

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).

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]	Blackwell
Discussion (5 minutes): Nominated Community Member Role through 2027 ·       Kristen Williams (see interest at bottom)	Barooah
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve ___ as a community member on the Centennial SGC serving a term from 2025 – 2027.”	Blackwell
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
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
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve ___ as council chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve  ___ as council vice chair.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve  ___ as council parliamentarian.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Blackwell
Discussion: Assignment of council members to Communications and Outreach, Budget and Finance, and Principal Selection Committees.	Blackwell
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
Discussion (10 minutes): FY 26 Strategic Support Funds – Review Last Year’s Requests and Discussion Council Process for Identifying Needs for Budgeting Purposes.	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 / Jones
Discussion (5 minutes) Principal’s Update: ·       Enrollment and Staffing Update ·       Back-to-School Messaging (Block Party, PBIS Week 1, Top 10)	Blackwell
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Barooah
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes) (set calendar of dates for the year)	Barooah
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	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)

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.

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 4^th.   

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.

.

 

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).

Detail	Responsible Party
Call to Order	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Keane
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
Discussion (20 minutes): 2025-2026 Draft Strategic Plan	Blackwell
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
Discussion (2 minutes): Appointed Council Roles for 2025-2027 ·         Student roles to be appointed in September meeting.	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.	TBD
Discussion (10 minutes) Principal’s Update: ·         Enrollment and Staffing Update ·         Community: High 5 Friday; Veteran’s Memorial Cup Upcoming	Blackwell
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Rogers
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	Rogers
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

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.

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 29^th vs. John’s Creek), PBIS Student Ambassadors (Guilbeau)

o   Next Meeting: Dr. Von B joining (embed IB courses), Strategic Plan, Strategic Funds, September 18^th at 7:15 a.m.

·       Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 a.m.

.

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)
__________________________________________________________________

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).

Detail	Responsible Party
Call to Order	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Keane
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
Discussion (10 minutes): 2025-2026 Draft Strategic Plan	Blackwell
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
Discussion: (10 minutes): International Baccalaureate Magnet Program Update	Von B
Discussion (10 minutes): Value-Added Flexibility Proposal for a Seat Time Waiver for IB Diploma TOK and HL class.	Von B
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
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
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
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.	TBD
Discussion (5 minutes) Principal’s Update: ·       Enrollment and Staffing from SEAT Count ·       Community: Homecoming, Veteran’s Memorial Cup ·       Student Information: SAT/PSAT	Blackwell
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Rogers
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	Rogers
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

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.

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

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)
__________________________________________________________________

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).

Detail	Responsible Party
Call to Order	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Keane
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
Discussion (10 minutes): Value-Added Flexibility Proposal for a Seat Time Waiver for IB Diploma TOK and HL class.	Von B
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
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
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve strategic support funds allocations as discussed in today’s meeting.”	Keane
Discussion (10 minutes): Strategic Action Plan significant actions updates from Site Visit with Zone 5.	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.	Students
Discussion (5 minutes) Principal’s Update: ·         Community: Homecoming, Roswell Youth Day ·         Student Information: Phone / PCD New Process	Blackwell
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Rogers
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Keane

 

Next Meeting: Thursday, November 20^th at 7:15. Virtual?

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.

 

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 20^th Meeting - Virtual

·         Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 AM

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)
__________________________________________________________________

December 11^th: 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).

Detail	Responsible Party
Call to Order	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Wilken
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
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
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve strategic support funds allocations as discussed in today’s meeting.”	Wilken
Discussion (10 minutes): Strategic Action Plan significant updates: CCRPI, attendance, discipline.	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.	Students
Discussion (5 minutes) Principal’s Update: ·       Community: Band, C100, Hadestown ·       Student Information: End of Semester Schedule	Blackwell
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Rogers
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Wilken

 

Next Meeting: January 15, 2026

 

Centennial High School Governance Council

Summary of Actions
__________________________________________________________________

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.

 

Centennial High School Governance Council

Minutes
__________________________________________________________________

December 11th, 2025 – 7:15 a.m.
Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 217 482 653 953 0
Passcode: Pq2f63iA

 

Members Present: Stephanie Rogers, Elected Parent (2027); Shannon Keane, Elected Teacher Member (2027); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); Amber Wilken, Elected Teacher Member (2026); Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026); Adam Miller, Appointed Staff Member (2026); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)

 

Members Absent: Sanjay Barooah, Elected Parent (2027); Nyla Nix, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Thandiwe Mpofu, Appointed Student (non-voting member);

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:15 a.m.

 

Action Items

·         Approval of December 12th, 2025, Agenda.

o   Rogers motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Rogers motioned and Williams seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the PBIS Grant Proposal ($4,500)

o   Butler motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Rogers motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

 

Discussion Items

·         2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds Discussion ($30,000 allocated, $5,000 already approved for AVID)

o   PBIS Grant Proposal Discussion

§  Mr. Guilbeau spoke. Total ask $8,500. Store, Events, Activities. Thought: Annual Consideration? Question: Do we have a concrete amount of what we spend money on? Can we gather more concrete data? Store vs. Event Allocation Discussion. Store costs dropped to $1,000 today. Table some future events for now. New proposal cost: $3,000 for student events, $1000 for store, $500 for staff. $4,500 in total today.

o   Pathways2Life Proposal

§  Update: they are changing the classroom guidance structure. Looked at student survey results. We want more info about the classroom guidelines and price change. Table till January.

·         Principal Update:

o   CCRPI Score Update – Content Mastery went up (+3.2), Closing Gaps (100 score! +20), Progress Score (-7, ELL didn’t grow in English language proficiency), Readiness (+2), Graduation (+1.46)

o   Phones Update: Referrals gone down. Think more into the pouch installation.

o   Absenteeism Update: chronic absenteeism % went down.

o   Good news updates: Marching band got first place, drum majors got shout outs, Ms. Jeong stepped in. C100 aired 300^th episode. Students got 2^nd place in Horror film. Hades Town (One Act Play) got 2^nd place in regional competition. Jay Wilson Silva got best actor.

·         Next Meeting: Jan 15^th – 7:15am Learning Commons

·         Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 AM

 

 

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)
__________________________________________________________________

January 15^th: 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	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Keane
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
Discussion (20 minutes): 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds ·         $30,000 has been allocated to SGCs this year. ·         Review AVID Program Update on Expenditures ($5,000 given) ·         Review PBIS Program Update on Expenditures ($4,500 given) ·         Review Pathways2Life Proposal	Blackwell / Guilbeau
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve strategic support funds allocations as discussed in today’s meeting.”	Keane
Discussion (10 minutes minutes): Distribution of SGC Pins and Reviewing Upcoming SGC Tasks from FCS Governance Division. ·         Annual Budget Approval: Propose March meeting shift to: Mon, Mar. 2nd 7:15 a.m. in person or virtual, Tues. March 3rd 7:15 a.m. in person or virtual, or Thursday, Mar. 5th 7:15 a.m. virtual – and cancel 3/19 meeting). ·         SGC Parent / Teacher Elections: declaration window is February 2nd to March 27th. We will have 1 elected teacher (for Wilken), 1 elected parent (for D’Amico).	Blackwell / Guilbeau
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.	Students
Discussion (10 minutes) Principal’s Update: ·         Community: Highlights from School Allotment Guidelines & Rising 9th Grade Parent Night ·         Student Information: PBIS Events & Student Course Scheduling	Blackwell/Guilbeau
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Rogers
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Keane

 

Next Meeting: February 19, 2026

 

Centennial High School Governance Council

Summary of Actions
__________________________________________________________________

January 15, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.
Learning Commons Conference Room

 

Members Present: Sara Butler, Amber Wilken, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Shannon Keane, Logan Guilbeau, Stephanie Rogers, Sanjay Barooah, Thandiwe Mpofu, Nyla Nix, and Kristen Williams.

 

Members Absent: Jennifer D’Amico.

 

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

·         Approval of January 15, 2026, Agenda.

o   Rodgers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the use of strategic support funds in the amount of $17,000 to fund Pathways 2 Life services at Centennial.

o   Butler motioned and Williams seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Butler motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.

Centennial High School Governance Council

Minutes
__________________________________________________________________

January 15, 2016 – 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); 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); Thandiwe Mpofu, Appointed Student (non-voting member);

Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)

 

Members Absent: Jennifer D’Amico, Elected Parent (2026);

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:17 a.m.

 

Action Items

·         Approval of January 15, 2026, Agenda.

o   Rodgers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the Pathways2Life Proposal

o   Butler motioned and Williams seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Butler motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

 

Discussion Items

·         2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds Discussion

o   Council has $30,000, has already allotted AVID $5,500 and PBIS $4,500

o   Pathways to Life Discussion: After looking at the student’s data, we proposed to Pathways2Life we could give $17,000 (would leave $3,500 for future).

·         AVID update: Spend $1,375, two upcoming college field trips to West Georgia & trying for GA Tech, idea proposed: open the door for non-AVID kids – prosed to discuss with AVID team and present next semester

·         PBIS update: $132 spent on hot chocolate, store events upcoming, Movie Night Upcoming (2 sessions)

·         Discussion about upcoming meeting date changes, February no chance – next meeting February 19^th (in-person), March moved to Monday March 2^nd (virtual) [Keane will send out the calendar update]

·         Teacher & Parent Election window open Feb 2 – March 27. Wilken & D’Amico term ending. 2 Elected slots will be open.

·         Superintendent Meeting Update (students)

o   Nyla spoke, main discussion at meeting was about school safety – open door policy brought up, senior reduction was brought up during this (seniors freely coming and going) – surprisingly students at the meeting were not a fan of it? Students were shown a proposed future Fulton calendar to students and had them fill out a form with feedback, on 28^th of Jan. meetup at Riverwood High School – collecting personal hygiene donations and putting together bags for drives, bring in honor societies and all zones to get donations.

o   Thandiwe spoke, her group’s concern was more about ANYONE allowed to come into a school and those entering not monitored. Tik-Tok trend to go to other schools and not get caught. Ideas: get IDs checked. Student safety council.

·         Principle’s update:

o   Next month we will have more on the budget (better picture).

o   School Allotment Guidelines (Highlights): Programs most desired & needed will still be offered. ‘Squeeze’ will come from every direction. Examples: School Board eliminated Counselor Secretary Position, number of CTAE positions will go down, AVID teacher “formula” changed. Amount each school receives for every student (per pupil funding), going down by $10.

·         Next meeting: Thursday February 19^th (in-person)

·         Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 AM

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) 
__________________________________________________________________ 

February 19th: 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	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Keane
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
Discussion (20 minutes): 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds  $30,000 has been allocated to SGCs this year.  Review AVID Program Update on Expenditures ($5,000 given). Discuss expansion plans for field trip funds to impact more students.  Review PBIS Program Update on Expenditures ($4,500 given)  Review Pathways 2 Life Update on Expenditures ($17,000 given)  Attendance Initiative Support Proposal: $1,000 ($3,500 remaining)	Blackwell / Guilbeau
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve strategic support funds allocations as discussed in today’s meeting.”	Keane
Discussion (10 minutes minutes): Upcoming SGC Tasks from FCS Governance Division.  SGC Parent / Teacher Elections: declaration window is February 2nd to March 27th. We will have 1 elected teacher (for Wilken), 1 elected parent (for D’Amico).   Declarations as of 2/12/26: 1 teacher (Shaun Manny) and 1 parent (Tania Barroso)	Blackwell
Discussion – FY 27 Centennial Budget: High-Level Overview	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.	Students
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Rogers
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Keane

 

Next Meeting: March 2nd, 2026, virtual at 7:15 a.m. for budget review/approv

 

Centennial High School Governance Council

Summary of Actions
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February 19, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.
Learning Commons Conference Room

 

Members Present: Jennifer D’Amico, Amber Wilken, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Shannon Keane, Stephanie Rogers, Sanjay Barooah, and Kristen Williams.

 

Members Absent: Sara Butler, Logan Guilbeau, Thandiwe Mpofu, and Nyla Nix.

 

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

·         Approval of February 19, 2026, Agenda.

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

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Wilken motioned and Willams seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of all allocated 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds of $1,000 for attendance initiative.

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

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Williams motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.

Centennial High School Governance Council

Minutes
__________________________________________________________________

February 19, 2016 – 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); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)

 

Members Absent: 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);

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:18 a.m.

 

Action Items

·         Approval of February 19, 2026, Agenda.

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

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Wilken motioned and Willams seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of all allocated 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds

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

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Williams motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

Discussion Items

·         Principals Update: TOY, POY, ROY

·         2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds Discussion

o   Council has $30,000

o   Already allotted AVID $5,000, $3,625 left to AVID

o   Already allotted PBIS $4,500 (Movie Knight coming up – money will be spent on it)

o   Pathways to Life Discussion: We proposed to Pathways2Life we could give $17,000

o   Proposal: Attendance Celebration Money ($1,000) – Ms. Ward

o   Would leave $2,500 for future

·         Teacher & Parent Election window open Feb 2 – March 27. Wilken & D’Amico term ending. 2 Elected slots will be open.

·         FY 27 Centennial Budget: High-Level Overview

o   G.L.I.D.E. à Proposed one-time supplement (from Gov. Kemp), Proposed Furlough Day (would change last day of school); Recommended Budget: step increase mid-year 27, another furlough day, reduce substitute allotment, reduce 43 positions from school district office, senior reduced schedule removed; Future Considerations & Things No Longer under consideration

o   CHS FY27 SGC Budget Recommendation Overview à 2 mil different then earned last year; Enrollment decrease: 1490 (from 1631); losing some teaching positions; CTAE  & WL will experience loss; proposing purchasing 4^th assistant principal (flex funds), losing “administrative assistant”, counseling secretary position collapsed, earning 2.0 teachers from VALOR, IB earns 3.0 Teachers; more virtual class allotment, keeping Instructional Coaches, keeping MTSS, keeping campus security

·         Next meeting: Monday March 2nd (on TEAMS)

·         Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 AM

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)
__________________________________________________________________

March 2^nd: 7:15 a.m.
Microsoft Teams Meeting: Join Link for Meeting

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	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Keane
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
Discussion – FY 27 Centennial Budget Review (2nd Review)	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the school year 2027 budget for Centennial High School as presented.” [Call 1st and 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Keane
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Rogers
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Keane

 

Next Meeting: April 23^rd at 7:15 a.m. in the Learning Commons at Centennial High School. Anticipated agenda includes: Strategic Support Funds Updates, Considering Strategic Support Fund additional expenditures, SGC Election Updates and Cross Council Meeting Updates, Superintendent Council Updates.

 

Centennial High School Governance Council

Summary of Actions
__________________________________________________________________

March 2^nd: 7:15 a.m.
Microsoft Teams Meeting

 

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); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)

 

Members Absent: 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)

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:16 a.m.

 

Action Items

·         Approval of March 2, 2026, Agenda.

o   Williams motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Williams motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of FY27 School Governance Budget

o   Rogers motioned and Williams seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Rogers motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.

Centennial High School Governance Council

Minutes
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March 2^nd: 7:15 a.m.
Microsoft Teams Meeting: Join Link for Meeting

 

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); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member)

 

Members Absent: 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);

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:16 a.m.

 

Action Items

·         Approval of March 2, 2026, Agenda.

o   Williams motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Williams motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of FY27 School Governance Budget

o   Rogers motioned and Williams seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Rogers motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

Discussion Items

·         FY27 School Governance Budget:

o   Changes from last meeting presentation: Currently: “borrow” money for WBL Teacher positions, then during seat count if we have more than 75 students in WBL during seat they will give us the position (currently we have above that signed up to take the class), Part-Time (.5) counseling secretary position creation

o   Converting: STEM Coach, Humanities Coach, Campus Security, 504/RTI Chair. Creating: Part-time Counseling, Assistant Principal

·         Next meeting: Monday April 23rd – 7:15am, Learning Commons

·         Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 AM

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)
__________________________________________________________________

April 23^rd: 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	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Keane
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
Discussion (20 minutes): 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds ·         $30,000 has been allocated to SGCs this year. ·         Review AVID Program Update on Expenditures ($5,000 given). ·         Review PBIS Program Update on Expenditures ($4,500 given) ·         Review Pathways 2 Life Update on Expenditures ($17,000 given) ·         Review Attendance Initiative: $1,000 ·         $2,500 remaining: teacher planning, safety items (radios, bags, binders), and any remainder for classroom supplies/instruction.	Blackwell / Guilbeau
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve strategic support funds allocations as discussed in today’s meeting.”	Keane
Discussion (10 minutes minutes): Upcoming SGC Tasks from FCS Governance Division. ·         SGC Parent / Teacher Elections: Declarations closed 3/27. Voting is April 22nd – 29th. We will have 1 elected teacher (for Wilken), 1 elected parent (for D’Amico). ·         Discuss Nominated Community Role and Appointed Staff (consider other elections-interested parents) ·         End-of-Year Council Tasks: Council Self-Assessment Principal Feedback Survey SY25-26 SGC Reflection Form	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.	Students
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Rogers
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Keane

 

Next Meeting: Host a May Meeting?

 

Centennial High School Governance Council

Summary of Actions
__________________________________________________________________

April 23^rd, 2026: 7:15 a.m.
Learning Commons Conference Room

 

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); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026).

 

Members Absent: Nyla Nix, Appointed Student (non-voting member); 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 March 2, 2026, Agenda.

o   Butler motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

o   Williams motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of using leftover SGC funds for instructional materials & supplies needs.

o   Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Butler motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

·    

Centennial High School Governance Council 

Minutes 
__________________________________________________________________ 

April 23th: 7:15 a.m. 
Microsoft Teams Meeting: Join Link for Meeting 

 

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); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); 

 

Members Absent: Nyla Nix, Appointed Student (non-voting member); 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 March 2, 2026, Agenda. 

• Butler motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval. 

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting. 

• Williams motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.  

• Approval of using leftover funds for remaining supply needs. 

• Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval. 

• Approval of the meeting adjournment. 

• Butler motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval. 

 

Discussion Items 

• Review of Money Spent & Leftover 

• AVID – 3 field trips, PBIS spent most of the allocated, enough for another initiative, Pathways spent all, Attendance spent all (but 6 cents) 

• Discussion about leftover money - $2,500 left. Safety items, classroom materials, or other remaining materials.  

• Open positions – elections now open. 1 elected teacher open, 1 elected parent open. Emails for voting sent out. Elections open through April 29th. Next meeting will look at nominated positions to fill. 

• To Do Items (for everyone): Council Self-Assessment, Principal Feedback Survey, SGC Reflection Form 

• Superintendent Council Update: Budget Review, Approval of House Bill 1116, Tax Bills discussed 

• School Updates – Coach Miller won boys coach of the year, all spring sports made the playoffs, AP school silver award. Testing season is starting. Mr. Grantham won County Fulton School Professional of the Year.  

• Early thoughts on Graduation Dates for 2027. 

• Next meeting: Thursday May 14th – 7:15am, Learning Commons 

• Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 AM 

 

 

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)
__________________________________________________________________

May 14^th: 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	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the meeting agenda.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Keane
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
Discussion (10 minutes): ·       Welcome Laurie Bolden (elected parent) and Shaun Manny (elected teacher) with introductions ·       Thank you to outgoing members Amber Wilken (elected), Jennifer D’Amico (elected), Adam Miller (appointed), Sara Butler (nominated), and Student Members Nyla & Thandiwe (seniors).	Rogers
Discussion (10 minutes): 2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds ·       $30,000 has been allocated to SGCs this year. ·       Review AVID Program Update on Expenditures ($5,000 given). ·       Review PBIS Program Update on Expenditures ($4,500 given) ·       Review Pathways 2 Life Update on Expenditures ($17,000 given) ·       Review Attendance Initiative: $1,000 ·       $2,500 remaining: teacher planning, safety items (radios, bags, binders), and any remainder for classroom supplies/instruction.	Blackwell / Guilbeau
Discussion (5 minutes): Anticipated Requests for 2026-2027 SGC Funds ·       Attendance Initiative (data coming from focus group study) ·       AVID Program: December Training for Staff & Student Field Trips ·       PBIS Program: Funding for School-wide student events ·       Pathways 2 Life: Program Funding for 27-28 (review data from RTI groups and from ISA support – consider ISA funds bringing down SGC contribution)	Blackwell
Discussion (5 minutes minutes): Upcoming SGC Tasks from FCS Governance Division. ·       Discuss Nominated Community Role ·       End-of-Year Council Tasks: Council Self-Assessment Principal Feedback Survey	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.	Students
Principal’s Update ·       Open House 2026 Feedback ·       Graduation 2027 Feedback ·       Strategic Plan Goal Status
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Rogers
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	Rogers
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Keane

 

Next Meeting: July pre-planning (or nearby) meeting for positions on council – chair, vice chair, parliamentarian as well as committee roles.

Centennial High School Governance Council 

Summary of Actions 
__________________________________________________________________ 

May 14, 2026: 7:15 a.m. 
Learning Commons Conference Room  

 

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); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027). 

 

Members Absent: Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026); Nyla Nix, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Thandiwe Mpofu, Appointed Student (non-voting member) 

 

Call to Order  

The meeting was called to order at 7:16 a.m. 

 

Action Items 

 

• Approval of May 14, 2026, Agenda. 

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

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting. 

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

• Approval of the meeting adjournment. 

• Wilken motioned and Guilbeau seconded. Unanimous approval. 

 

May 14th: 7:15 a.m.
Learning Commons

 

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); Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal (non-voting member); Kristen Williams, Nominated Community Member (2027); Logan Guilbeau, Appointed Staff Member (2027);

 

Members Absent: Nyla Nix, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Thandiwe Mpofu, Appointed Student (non-voting member); Sara Butler, Nominated Community Member (2026);

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:18 a.m.

 

Action Items

·         Approval of April 23, 2026, Agenda.

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

·         Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

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

·         Approval of the meeting adjournment.

o   Wilken motioned and Guilbeau seconded. 10 approval. 1 opposed.

 

Discussion Items

·         Welcome new Members – Lauire Bolden, Shaun Manny

·         2025-2026 Strategic Support Funds Review

o   $30,000 allocated this year

o   AVID - $5,000 (went on 3 field trips)

o   PBIS - $4,500 (asked for double, had a little let of what we gave)

o   Pathways 2 Life - $17,000 (pays for next year’s Health class contract)

o   Attendance Initiative - $1,000

o   $2,500 leftover items – radios ($1,600), department funds

·         Anticipated Requests for 2026-2027 SGC Funds

o   PBIS, AVID, Pathways 2 Life

o   ***next year look at what the mini grants cover***

·         To Do Items (for everyone): Council Self-Assessment, Principal Feedback Survey, SGC Reflection Form

·         Nominated Committee Member rolls – 1 roll to fill, due at the beginning of next year, we do have 2 other parents that ran in the election (will include candidate statements in summary email)

·         Principal Updates –.

o   Graduation Dates for 2027 – Friday 21^st @ 7:30pm

o   Open House – July 30^th, feedback: can we do 10-12^th combined? Standalone 9^th session still.

o   Strategic Plan Update – no EOC scores yet, prelim bio looks good, met reading goal, referrals goal didn’t make but close – if you took out cell phone referrals, we did very good, don’t know graduation rate yet, don’t know attendance rate yet, retention rate looks good

·         Next meeting: July? – TBD

·         Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 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); 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.

 

Centennial High School Governance Council Meeting Minutes – September 18 2024, 7:15 a.m.

(This meeting does allow time for public comment)

 

Members Present: Opie Blackwell, Dr. Gail Ritchie, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Sanjay Barooah, Amber Leggett, Stephanie Rogers, Jennifer D’Amico,

Ratima Guest-Smith, Sarah Butler

 

Members Absent: Adam Miller, Katie Jones, Amaya Johnson Guests: Katie Kinsey- SGC Facilitator

I.            Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:16 am

 

II.            Minutes and Agenda

 

●      September Minutes

Motion to approve minutes- Stephaie Rogers, Motion seconded- Erin Schwarzenfield . Votes-Unanimous approval.

 

●      September Agenda

Motion to accept agenda - Stephanie Rogers, Motion seconded- Jennifer Amica Votes: Unanimous approval

 

III.         Action Items

 

●      Community Manager

A motion was made by Stephanie Rogers to allocate $17,000 from the Strategic Funds for the contracted Community Manager position. The motion was seconded by Sara Butler

 

Votes: Unanimous approval. Motion Passed

 

* $17,000.00 approved from Strategic Fund for the Community Manager, who will manage social media platforms and streamline school communications.

 

IV.             SGC Council Cross Council - Katie Kinsey

●      Katie Kinsey- SGC Facilitator self introduced and sat as a guest to observe Centennial SGC board meetings. Ms Kinsey discussed the Fulton county SGC cross council meetings for all schools, stating the goal is to exchange ideas, network, and observe how other SGC councils operate throughout the district. The district aims to increase engagement and conversation between governance boards and to better align uniform school’s strategic plan goals district wide.

 

●      Student Governance Council Officer Training: Sept 23 & 26 9 am-11am North Learning Center

 

2.

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●      SGC Cross Council meeting: Alpharetta High School Oct 9, 2024 5 pm-7pm Ratima Guest-Smith- Community member will represent of Centennial H.S

 

●      State Superintendent Council: Dr Blackwell discussed the opportunity for student representation on the State Superintendent Advisory Council. The application deadline was September 6. In the absence of SGC student representatives, he was unsure if Centennial had any applicants

 

V.   Action Items:

 

Fulton County Strategic Planning- Opie Blackwell provided an overview of FCS District six strategic plan goals, asking the SGC to outline and priorities those specific to Centennial High School

 

●      Strategic Plan Goal #1: Enhance Performance

Goal: Implement a school-wide initiative to improve performance on milestones, Measurement Goal:Achieve proficiency or better.

Rationale: Our goal is to support developing learners and elevate their skills to reach proficiency.

 

●      Strategic Plan Goal #2: Prioritize Safety and Operational Efficiency

Goal: Decrease school discipline referrals.

Out-of-school suspensions (OSS) and In-school suspensions (ISS) were down by 40% in 2023.

 

Key Question & Discussion:

 

●      What contributed to the decrease in OSS and ISS?

●      Develop a uniform and consistent procedure across the board for OS / ISS

●       Decrease ISS from full-day to half-day

 

Strategic Plan Goal #3: Ensure Impactful Programming

.                  Goal: Take into consideration what a higher level learning environment looks like.

 

Strategic Plan Goal# 4 Strengthen Workforce Engagement

-                              Goal Increase certified employee retention rate

 

Key Questions:

 

●      Does Centennial conduct exit interviews?

●      Is there clear data on staff turnover rates?

●      Should we consider implementing a mid-year survey from staff

 

3.

 

●      Strategic Plan Goal# 5 Utilize Fiscal Resources Effectively

 

Goal: Local funds ( student activity fund) used to pay for events vs. state funds.

 

Decrease student activity fund b/c we have a new booker who advises that maintaining a utilization rate above 81% will keep us in good standing.

 

Strategic Plan Goal # 6 Deepen Community Connections

Goal: Decrease the percentage of student absence by 10%

VI.  Action Items Community Manager

A motion was made by Stephanie Rogers to allocate $17,000 from the Strategic Funds for the contracted Community Manager position. The motion was seconded by Sara Butler

 

Votes: Unanimous approval.        Motion Passed

 

Note: Community Manager, who will manage social media platforms and streamline school communications.

 

 

Principal’s Update

 

●      Safety and Improvement Initiatives:

○      Kristen McCabe, CSA, added for safety -improvements.

○      Notable reduction in tardiness and in-school suspensions (ISS) due to the implementation of a digital bathroom pass.

●      Parent Inquiries:

○      Questions were raised regarding new safety protocols following the Appalachian High shooting:

■      Utilization of the new safety officer,

■      inquiry about metal detectors.

■      What processes being developed to empower students to provide feedback on "at-risk" students or general concerns

●      Feedback from Sara Butler:

○      Suggested exploring additional options for students to report at-risk concerns. which includes building better relationships in in flex classes and

■      How students can provide feedback on "at-risk" students.

●      Feedback from Sara Butler:

○      Suggested additional reporting options for students and emphasized building relationships during classroom and homeroom time/

 

Next meeting will be October 17, 2024.

Adjourn:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 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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October 17, 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 Fulton County Schools From Sept. / Oct. e-mails to council members	Barooah
Discussion (15 minutes): Value-added Flexibility Request: Teaching as a Profession Waiver to Condense Pathway Course Sequencing	Marie Robinson, CTAE dept. chair
Discussion (15 minutes): FCS Strategic Planning Process & Centennial’s High Level Actions and Progress Monitoring Metrics	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the drafted 2024-2025 Centennial strategic plan as presented and discussed.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Guest-Smith
Discussion – Cross Council Updates (5 min)	Guest-Smith
Discussion – Information from FCS SGC Facilitator Newsletters (5 min)	Barooah
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

 

Next Meeting Suggestions:

·        Hold Public Comment on Value-Added Flexibility Request for CTAE Pathway

·        Communications Manager Updates

·        Council 4 Priorities Update in Facilities Upkeep / Improvements

Centennial High School Governance Council

Summary of Meeting Actions

October 17, 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, Adam Miller, Amaya Johnson, Katie Jones

Members Absent: None

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

 

·       Approval of October 17, 2024, Agenda.

o   Butler motioned and Ritchie seconded. Unanimous approval.

·       Approval of September 19, 2024, Meeting Minutes

o   Butler motioned and Barooah seconded. Unanimous approval.

·       Approval of strategic action plan draft for 24-25.

o   Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.

·       Approval of adjournment.

o   Rogers motioned, and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

Centennial High School Governance Council Meeting Minutes: October 17, 2024, 7:15 a.m. Centennial High School, Learning Common Conference Room

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

Guests: Mrs. Robinson , CTAE Chair

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:16 a.m.

Approval of Minutes and Agenda:

●      Minutes from October:

Motion to approve: Stephanie Rogers Seconded by: Require correction Result: Unanimous approval

●      Agenda for October:

Motion to approve: Stephanie Rogers Seconded by: Require correction Result: Unanimous approval

Announcements/Updates:

●      Student Advisory Council Meeting—October 21:

No further details were provided.

●      SGC Cross Council Meeting—Ratima Guest-Smith The meeting offered insights on developing a strategic action plan. Ratima Guest-Smith noted the importance of spending more time with high schools similar to Centennial rather than engaging with elementary and middle schools. A report of meeting highlights was distributed.

●      Superintendent Council Report:

No report (canceled due to hurricane).

●      2024 Fulton County Graduation Rate Report: Centennial's graduation rate increased to 93.8%, making the school one of 15 high schools to achieve a rate in the 90th percentile, demonstrating significant improvement.

●      First Medical Emergency Drill: Feedback

●       and questions included:

○      How quickly did CPR begin?

○      Was the AED properly hooked up?

Action Items:

●      International Baccalaureate (IB) Program—Approval Request:To maintain the IB Program, the school must present a case for its value, impact, and return on investment. Dr. Blackwell, along with Dr. Von B., the IB Coordinator, will review the program’s value at the November meeting.

●      Teaching as a Profession Course – Waiver Request:

Requesting a waiver to condense the program from 72 weeks to 37 weeks, which involves reducing seat time and justifying the value added Currently, 11 students are enrolled in the introductory course.

Process: Submit a narrative, hold a public hearing, and provide an opportunity for public comments. SGC vote in December. Lastly, Go to the Fulton County Board for offering The program will be offered in the 2025–26 school year.

Question: Sara Butler asked if there are any cons to shortening the program.

 

●      Fulton County Strategic Planning Prioritization: Dr Blackwell requested to prepare and finish the Strategic plan with up-to-date high-level action plan as well as authorization to submit draft per SGC later review

A Motion was made and voted on but not captured to reflect in Nov minutes

●      Goal # 1: Ensure Impactful Programming: Discussion on exposing students to higher-level courses.

 

●      Question: Stephanie Rogers asked how Centennial plans to increase the number of students in advanced programs, such as IB, AP, and Dual Enrollment.

Feedback: Katie Jones emphasized the need for more program options.

 

●      Goal #2: Prioritize Safety and Operational Efficiency Dr. Blackwell discussed adjustments to the tier referral system, which has shown promising results.

 

High-Level Action: Support Professional Learning Groups.

 

Principal’s Update:

●      Next Meeting: Celie Codie, Communication Director, will provide an update.

●      Further discussion on the "Teaching as a Profession" course.

 

Next meeting: November 21, 2024

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 a.m.

(Note: The motion re Strategic Action Plan was not properly captured in the meeting minutes and will be added later.)

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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November 21, 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 Fulton County Schools From Oct. / Nov. e-mails to council members	Barooah
Discussion & Public Comment (5 minutes): Value-added Flexibility Request: Teaching as a Profession Waiver to Condense Pathway Course Sequencing.	Barooah
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the Value-added Flexibility Request for Centennial’s Teaching as a Profession pathway condensing” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Guest-Smith
Discussion & Public Comment (15 minutes): Value-added Flexibility Request to sustain an existing program – IB Magnet.	Von Biberstein, Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the Value-added Flexibility Request for Centennial’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme existing program continuation” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Guest-Smith
Discussion – Strategic Support Funds (5 Minutes): Updates and Plans for January Presentation to SGC.	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 / 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

 

Next Meeting Suggestions – January 16^th:

·        Communications Manager Updates

·        Strategic Support Funds Proposals

Centennial High School Governance Council

Summary of Meeting Actions

November 21, 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, Amaya Johnson, Jennifer D’Amico, Stephanie Rogers  

 

Members Absent: Amber Leggett, Katie Jones, Sarah Butler, Ratima Guest-Smith 

 

Guests: Dr. Andrea Von Biberstein 

 

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

 

·       Approval of November 21^st meeting agenda. 

• Rogers motioned and Ritchie seconded. Unanimous approval 

·       Approval of October 17 Meeting Minutes. 

• Rogers motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval. 

·       Approval of Teaching as a Profession waiver to condense Pathway course sequencing. 

• D’Amico motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval 

·       Approval of International Baccalaureate Value Added-Flexibility  

• Rogers motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval. 

·       Approval of meeting adjournment. 

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

 

Centennial High School Governance Council

Meeting Minutes –November 21, 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, Amaya Johnson, Jennifer D’Amico, Stephanie Rogers

Members Absent: Amber Leggett, Katie Jones, Sarah Butler, Ratima Guest-Smith

Guests: Dr. Andrea Von Biberstein

         I.            Call to Order

·       The meeting was called to order at 7:19 am

     II.            Action Items

·       Approval of November 21^st meeting agenda.

o   Rogers motioned and Ritchie seconded. Unanimous approval

·       Approval of October 17 Meeting Minutes.

o   Rogers motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.

·       Approval of Teaching as a Profession waiver to condense Pathway course sequencing.

o   Information was presented at the previous meeting, and the council can vote today. The board will need to approve this change. If approved, can go into effect Fall 2025.

o   D’Amico motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval

·       Approval of International Baccalaureate Value Added-Flexibility

o   Rogers motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.

·       Approval of meeting adjournment.

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

 

  III.            Discussion Items

 

A.     SGC Updates from Fulton County

·       Strategic action plan for Centennial is in good shape

·       Charter dollars reminder

·       Value-Added Flexibility
 

B.     Value-added Flexibility Request for the Teaching as a Profession Pathway.

·       The council discussed that the required public commentary period and posting requirements were met for this VAF that was discussed at the previous meeting.
 

C.      Value-added Flexibility Request for the International Baccalaureate Program Magnet.

·       The council was provided information and a reminder that at last month’s meeting Dr. Blackwell mentioned that some process, unknown at that time, was going to be required of schools like Centennial who have “unique programs” to complete an action item to retain the program.

·       The council discussed that the required public commentary period and posting requirements were met for this VAF.

·       Dr. Blackwell provided background today to the council about the district’s interest in the value-added flexibility process being the method for schools to “apply” to retain these unique programs. The district is setting metrics for these unique programs and is monitoring return on investment.

·       Dr. Andrea von Biberstein presented information to the council on Centennial’s IB programme including background, current course offerings, current outcomes, and statistics related to the programme.

·       Dr. Blackwell provided insight into what the overall goal outcomes of this type of program are.
 

D.     Strategic Support Funds

·       Dr. Blackwell discussed updates to strategic support funds. Donation from North Point Community Church approved funds for $17000 for Communications director, money will return to our funds totaling $46,000.

·       Dr. Blackwell mentioned that we will discuss where funds can be spent at a later meeting.
 

E.      Superintendent’s Parent Council

o   Mrs. D’Amico provided an update from the two previous parent council meetings. September meeting discussed district State of the schools, Limewise (an app.) was discussed to monitor students computers using AI, Checkmate was discussed, virtual learning expansion to 12%. The Nov. 14th parent council meeting discussed Annual Perception Survey, support staff in media center, district has lost 7% of student body in district and this can impact staffing, district calendars are provided two years in advance and discussed proposed calendars/breaks for the 25-26 school year.

 

F.      Superintendent’s Student Council

·       Giving students a voice

·       District is focusing on literacy rate- district wants to expand virtual learning

·       Discussed drugs in schools and bringing people into schools that can talk with students that have real life experiences with these struggles.

·       HR discussed teacher development programs  
 

G.     Principal’s Update

·       Dr. Blackwell discussed the most recent updates at Centennial HS. He sent a letter to the community yesterday providing updates and highlights to the entire community that the council can read for many pieces of great news as well as information on our focus areas.

·       The school rating on Great Schools (used on Zillow for people to see school ratings) gave a college success award

·       Allocations were discussed. The board approves the first step in budgeting process (school allotment guidelines) and is in draft currently, will be approved in December.

o   The district is proposing that High schools will receive a 50% position for MTSS/RTI (district has already given us 50% in previous years- will allot of another position making this a full time position)

o   District proposing to adjust counselor to student ratio

o   Proposing for every school to have 2 campus security associates however this will impact in other areas- district will not fund graduation coach/ media specialist paraprofessional

o   Proposing to reduce per pupil cost

·       Limewise- all students have attended town hall to discuss limewise to ensure all students understand that if they are on their district laptop no matter where they are, it is always being monitored.

 

H.     Next meeting- January 16^th, 2025

 

   IV.            Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 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)
__________________________________________________________________

January 16, 2025 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 Fulton County Schools From Dec. e-mails to council members	Barooah
Discussion (5 minutes): Value-added Flexibility Request: IB Science Course Graduation Requirement Waiver.	Von Biberstein
Discussion – Strategic Support Funds (20 Minutes): ·         Pathways2Life ·         AVID ·         PBIS ·         Safety & Security / Improvements	Blackwell & Presenters
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve $7,500 in strategic support funds to be allocated to the PBIS program.” [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
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes) ·         Question about whether the council would like to establish a meeting in 1-2 weeks for approval of some or all of the strategic support funds items presented and discussed today. ·         Schedule next meeting on Feb. 27th to provide additional time for budget development before presenting at the Feb. 27th meeting for budget approval. (High School budgets must be SGC approved by March 7th.)
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Guest-Smith

 

Next Meeting Suggestions – February 27^th:

·          Strategic Support Funds Updates

·          Strategic Plan Updates

Centennial High School Governance Council

Summary of Meeting Actions

January 16, 2025, 7:15 a.m. - Learning Commons

(This meeting does allow time for public comment)

 

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

Members Absent: Gail Ritchie, Sara Butler

Guests: Dr. Andrea Von Biberstein (IB Coordinator), Aleah Phillips (PBIS Coordinator)

 

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

 

·         Approval of January 16^th meeting agenda. 

• Miller motioned and Schwartzenfeld seconded. Unanimous approval 

·         Approval of November 21st Meeting Minutes. 

• Miller motioned and Schwartzenfeld seconded. Unanimous approval. 

·         Amendment of the Jan. 16^th agenda to include discussion of an action on strategic support funds for the PBIS program.

• Rogers motioned and Schwartzenfeld seconded. Unanimous approval 

·         Approval of $7,500 in strategic support funds being allocated to the PBIS program.

• Schwartzenfeld motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval. 

·         Approval of meeting adjournment. 

• Rogers motioned and Schwartzenfeld seconded. Unanimous approval. 

 

Centennial High School Governance Council
Meeting Minutes: January 16, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Centennial High School, Learning Common Conference Room
Members Present: Sanjay Barooah, Stephanie Rogers, Jennifer D’Amico, Ratima Guest-Smith, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Amber Leggett, Adam Miller, Amaya Johnson, Katie Jones, Opie Blackwell, Attending Guests: Dr Von B, Ms Phillips
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:17 a.m.
Approval of Minutes and Agenda:
● Minutes from January :
Motion to approve: Adam Miller
Seconded by: Erin Schwartzenfeld
Result: Unanimous approval
● Agenda for February
Motion to approve: Erin Schwartzenfeld
Seconded by: Stephanie Rogers
Result: Unanimous approval
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program—Waiver. The changes to the IB program will allow rising juniors who have not previously taken Physical Science—a current requirement—to substitute it with another approved science course, such as IB Biology or IB Chemistry. This adjustment removes the need for summer school coursework and ensures students can still meet the necessary criteria to earn the full IB diploma. By increasing flexibility, this change expands opportunities for Centennial graduates to obtain the diploma
Action Items : Proposal for $46,000 in funding from the Strategic Support Fund.
1. PBIS- (Positive Behavior Intervention System)
Presenter: Ms. Phillips
Funding Request: $7500.00
Justification: . To improve student behavior, enhance school climate, and increase academic performance. Funds will be used to cover ongoing event-related expenses.
.
2. Pathways 2 Life
Presenter: Dr Blackwell ( in the absence of a representative)
Funding request: $27,000
Justification: To continue the existing program, promote underutilized programs
such as classroom guidance, brief interventions, parent training, focus sessions, on-
campus student engagement, athletics-focused initiative, & professional development.
Feedback: Per Amaya Johnson and Katie Jones, SGC student members, the program
utilization, reception, and effectiveness have been positive and well received.
Discussion:
The SGC sought further clarification on focus sessions and wellness campaigns
campaigns, and athletic initiatives, citing concerns about minimal participation and
potential duplication of services with the PTSA.
Proposed Adjustment: Reduce funding by $5,550.
Note: Adam Miller expressed interest in a possible partnership with them & football team
3. Warehouse Rack ( Safety & Security Improvement)
submitted for the purchase of bathroom doors
Proposal: Funding request for the purchase of bathroom doors to enhance security.
Inquiry: Stephanie Rogers asks, Could the Governor's fund be used to fund this expense?
Decision: Deferred for consideration
4. AVID
Proposal: Request funding for apparel and college field trip to foster community
among students and provide exposure to higher education.
Funding Request: $3,500
Justification: To purchase apparel, fund a college field trip to foster community
among students. Provide exposure to higher education.
Motion to Amend Agenda
Erin Schwarzenfeld made motion to amend the agenda to include PBIS as an action item
Seconded by: Stephanie Rogers
Result: Moton passed - Unanimous vote
Motion: Eric Schwartzenfeld made a motion to allocate $7,500 to PBIS from the
Strategic Support Fund. The motion was seconded by Stephanie Rogers and carried
with a unanimous vote.
Next meeting: February 27, 2025
Ajournement:
The meeting was adjourned 8:25 a.m

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)
_________________________________________________________________

February 27, 2025 at 7:15 a.m.- 7:45 a.m.
Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now

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 Fulton County Schools From January / February e-mails to council members	Barooah
Discussion – Strategic Support Funds (15 Minutes): ·       $46,390 allocated for 25-26 school year. ·       Previously Approved: $7,500 for PBIS. ·       Pathways2Life Proposal Adjustment for FY 26: $24,000 ·       AVID: $5,300 ·       Attendance: estimated $1,000 ·       International Baccalaureate: $2,000 ·       Safety & Security / Improvements: 1.     Restroom & Gym Lobby Gates: $6,087.48	Blackwell & Presenters
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve strategic support funds, in designated amounts, to school initiatives including…” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote – In Favor and Opposed]	Guest-Smith
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Barooah
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes) ·       March 13, 2025, for budget review / approval.	Blackwell
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

February 27, 2025, 7:15 a.m. – Microsoft Teams

(This meeting does allow time for public comment)

 

Members Present: Opie Blackwell, Gail Ritchie, Adam Miller, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Sanjay Barooah, Amber Wilken, Sara Butler, Stephanie Rogers, Ratima Guest-Smith

Members Absent: Amaya Johnson, Katie Jones, Jennifer D’Amico

Guests: Dr. Andrea Von Biberstein (IB Coordinator), Latrese Fintak (AVID Coordinator)

 

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

 

·       Approval of February 27^th meeting agenda. 

• Butler motioned and Ritchie seconded. Unanimous approval 

·       Approval of January 16^th Meeting Minutes. 

• Schwartzenfeld motioned and Barooah seconded. Unanimous approval. 

·       Approval of the following expenditures from Strategic Support Funds: $24,000 for Pathways 2 Life Partnership, $2,800 for AVID professional development and field trips, $1,200 for IB field trips, $1,000 for student rewards for Attendance Initiative, $6,507.18 in safety gates for areas of the building.

• Barooah motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval. 

·       Approval of meeting adjournment. 

• Butler motioned and Ritchie seconded. Unanimous approval. 

 

Centennial High School Governance Council Meeting Minutes: February 27, 2025, 7:15 a.m.

Location: Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting

 

Members Present: Sanjay Barooah, Stephanie Rogers, Sara Butler, Ratima Guest-Smith, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Amber Leggett, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, and Gail Richie.

Members Absent: Jennifer D’Amico, Katie Jones, Amaya Johnson.

 

Attending Guest: Dr. Von B., Latrese Fintak.

Call to Order:

 The meeting was called to order at 7:16 a.m.

Approval of Minutes and Agenda:

 Minutes from February

 ●      Motion to approve: Sanjay Barooah

●      Seconded by: Erin Schwartzenfeld

●      Result: Unanimous approval

Agenda for February

 ●      Motion to approve: Sara Butler

●      Seconded by: Gail Richie

●      Result: Unanimous approval

Announcement: Centennial SGC Nominations

●      SGC Nomination and Election will open for the position of elected teacher, elected parent, and nominated (not elected) community member. 2 year terms for each.

Action Items: Strategic Support Funds 

 

 ●        Sanjay Barooah (President) discusses the allocation of the remaining Strategic Support Fund

Remaining from previous funding $38,600

 Programs submitting proposals:

 1.     Pathways to Life: The initial request of $27,000 was adjusted to a new proposal request of $24,000.

○      Funds would be allocated for classroom guidance and one-on-one support.

○      Dr. Blackwell recommended removing athletic initiatives and professional teacher development

2.     AVID Program:( (Ms. Fintack) Initial request of $5,300 reduced to $2,800

○      Highlighted 93% college application rate among seniors.

○      Requested funding to expand college tours.

○      Currently, two college tours were conducted last year.

3.     IB Program: (Dr. Von B) Proposal request for     $1200.00

4.     Safety and Security Doors: Revised proposal request  $6,507.

 

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)
__________________________________________________________________

March 13, 2025 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 (30 minutes): FY 26 Proposed Budget	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the FY 26 budget proposal.”
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
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Barooah
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	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

March 13, 2025, 7:15 a.m. – Learning Commons Conference Room

(This meeting does allow time for public comment)

 

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

Members Absent: None

Guests: Colleen Wheat (Centennial Bookkeeper), Katie Kinsey (FCS Governance Council Facilitator)

 

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

 

·       Approval of March 13^th meeting agenda. 

• Wilken Motion and Ritchie seconded. Unanimous approval 

·       Approval of February 27^th Meeting Minutes. 

• Miller motioned and Schwartzenfeld seconded. Unanimous approval. 

·       Approval of the FY 26 (25-26 school year) budget as presented in the SGC meeting.

• Butler motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval. 

·       Approval of meeting adjournment. 

• Barooah motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval. 

Centennial High School Governance Council Meeting Minutes: March 13, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Location: Centennial High School, Learning Commons Conference Room

Members Present: Sanjay Barooah, Stephanie Rogers, Jennifer D’Amico, Ratima Guest-Smith, Sara 
Butler, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Amber Leggett, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Gail Richie, Amaya 
Johnson, Katie Jones  Guest Attending:
Katie Kinsely – Fulton County SGC Facilitator
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:16 a.m.
Approval of Minutes and Agenda:

February Meeting Minutes:

● Motion to approve: Adam Miller
● Seconded by: Erin Schwartzenfeld
● Result: Unanimous approval

March Meeting Agenda:

● Motion to approve: Amber Leggett
● Seconded by: Gail Richie
● Result: Unanimous approval

Announcements:

SGC Nominations:
Nominations and elections will open for the following elected positions:

● Teacher Representative
● Parent Representative
● Community Member Representative
Each position is for a two-year term.
● Action Items:

FY 2026 Budget Highlights – Presented by Opie Blackwell

Enrollment:

●   Decrease from 1,688 to 1,631 students (personnel funding based on enrollment).

Centennial High School Governance Council  Page 2
Meeting Minutes: March 13, 2025, 7:15 a.m.

Personnel Budget:

●   Earned: $21,819,082
●   Used: $21,313,168

Non-Personnel Budget:

●   Awarded: $527,571
●   Used: $505,914

Counseling Staff:

●   Current counselors positions ( 6)
●   FY 2025/26 budget funds ( 4)
●   1 of 6 positions has been converted to graduation coach, leaving ( 5) counselor positions.

Support Staff:

●   All four assistant principals are essential
●   Due to budget concerns, one teacher position will be frozen in case VP funding is reduced

Program Addition - In School Academy:

●   Centennial will host an In-School Academy (modeled after Independence H.S.
●   Purpose: Serve students who have aged out and need credit recovery to graduate
●   Justification: Allows students to stay on campus instead of attending an alternative school
●   Two teaching positions will be funded
●   Funding $ 20,000

Facilities—Custodial Contract:

●   Custodial services are contracted
●   Budget: $249,240.40

School Magnet Program:

●   IB funding ($45,000) previously allocated to the district is now redirected to the school

Centennial High School Governance Council Meeting Minutes: March 13, 2025, 7:15 a.m. Page 3

Paraprofessionals:

●   The district eliminated the Media Center paraprofessional
●   The school must now fund a Media ISA paraprofessional

Motion to Approve FY 2026 Budget:

●   Motion: Sara Butler
●   Seconded by: Stephanie Rogers
●   Result: Unanimous approval

Reports:

Parent Council Report—Jennifer D’Amico:

●   COSA: Siblings may attend school with sibling ; charter schools are excluded
●   Cell phones will not be allowed in classrooms starting in 2026
●   All contractors will be required to sign in when on campus

SGC Student Report – Katie Johnson:

●   JROTC inspection was missed by half a point

SGC Election Update: Open Positions w/ nominations close on March 28, 2025

○   (2) Teacher Representatives
○   (1) Parent Representative

Cross-Cultural Council Retreat:

●   Attendees: Dr. Richie and Dr. Blackwell Next Meeting: April 17, 2025 Adjournment:
●   Motion to adjourn: Sanjay Barooah
●   Seconded by: Sara Butler
●   Result: Unanimous approval

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.m.

 

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)
__________________________________________________________________

April 17, 2025 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 (20 minutes): Strategic Planning Retreat & 24-25 Strategic Plan Updates (from Site Visit Data)	Blackwell
Discussion (10 minutes): FY 25 Strategic Support Funds Requests and Balance. ·       Football request for weight training / adv weight training recovery project – milk. ·       AVID Summer Institute trainings for six individuals to receive training and site team planning for school-wide planning.	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the additional strategic support funds requests as presented in today’s meeting.”
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
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Barooah
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	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 

April 17, 2025, 7:15 a.m. – Learning Commons Conference Room 

(This meeting does allow time for public comment) 

  

Members Present: Opie Blackwell, Gail Ritchie, Adam Miller, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Sanjay Barooah, Amber Wilken, Sara Butler, Stephanie Rogers, Jennifer D’Amico. 

Members Absent: Ratima Guest-Smith, Amaya Johnson, Katie Jones 

Guests:  

 

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

 

• Approval of April 17th meeting agenda.  

• Rogers Motion and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval  

• Approval of March 13th Meeting Minutes.  

• Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.  

• Approval of strategic support funds in the amount of $500 to support the weight training and advanced body sculpting / athlete curriculum study of chocolate milk recovery. 

• Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Miller abstained. Unanimous approval.  

• Approval of meeting adjournment.  

• Butler motioned and Barooah seconded. Unanimous approval.  

 

 Centennial High School Governance Council

Meeting Minutes – April 17, 2025, 7:15 a.m.

(This meeting does allow time for public comment)

 

Members Present: Sanjay Barooah, Stephanie Rogers, Sara Butler, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Amber Wilken, Adam Miller, Opie Blackwell, Jennifer D’Amico, and Gail Richie.

 

Members Absent: Ratima Guest-Smith, Katie Jones, Amaya Johnson.

 

 

        I.            Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:18 am

 

     II.            Action Items

·       Approval of April 17, 2025, Agenda.

Rogers motioned and Miller seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

·       Approval of March 13, 2025, Meeting Minutes

Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

·       Approval of strategic support funds in the amount of $500 to support the weight training and advanced body sculpting / athlete curriculum study of chocolate milk recovery.

Rogers motioned and Butler seconded. Miller abstained.  Unanimous approval.
 

·       Approval of adjournment.
Butler motioned and Barooah seconded. Unanimous approval.

 

   III.            Discussion Items

A.      25-26 Centennial Strategic Plan Monitoring and Updates

·       The council reviewed data already compiled by, analyzed by, and presented to staff on several areas; this review of the council provided updates on the school’s progress toward strategic plan targets for this school year. The review included:

o   Unit assessment data for Biology, US History, Algebra, and American Literature which are monitoring tools aligned to “Enhance Performance for all students.”

o   Discipline referral numbers from the 24-25 school year compared to the current total for the 25-26 school year which is a monitoring tool aligned to “Prioritize safety and operational efficiency.”

o   Chronic absenteeism numbers from the 24-25 school year compared to the current total for the 25-26 school year which is a monitoring tool aligned to “Deepen community connections.”

·       The principal shared information that our fiscal responsibility measure, our stay interview process aligned to workforce engagement, and our monitoring of next year’s AP/IB/DE enrollment are all tracking toward our goal areas.
 

B.      Discussion of strategic support funds.

·       The principal reviewed the past allocations of strategic support funds dollars and where those allocations stand at this point in time in terms of how much money is remaining in the allocation, if any.

·       The council discussed additional allocations that would account for remaining strategic support funds and/or leftover strategic support funds from previous allocations if those allocations are not 100% spent by the May SGC meeting. Discussion items included:

o   The weight training and advanced body sculpting / athlete curriculum study of chocolate milk recovery.

o   AVID summer institute training and travel for a team to attend this strategic training / planning symposium.

o   Purchasing kindergarten t-shirts for next year’s kindergarten class.

o   Signage for the interior and exterior of Centennial.
 

 

C.      Superintendent’s Parent Council

·       Jennifer D’Amico is Centennial’s representative member. She shared notes on the following from the recent meeting:

o   Senior Homestead tax exemption impacting Fulton Schools budgeting.

o   Reduction of district office staffing and budgets due to student enrollment and reducing an anticipated 3% employee raise to 2.5%.

o   The district’s budgetary planning for the next several years will be a priority and challenging with changing economic times. That will include how we can receive funds through the coding of students.

o   Linewize, the monitoring tool for student and staff devices for safety, is proving effective in the district.

o   The passage of a law banning cellular technology and other devices in K-8 schools.

o   The student / family bill of rights review.
 

D.     Principal’s Update

·       The end of year will include lots of highlights and celebrations with important academic assessments as well. Those will include

o   milestones testing, AP / IB testing,

o   awards night and athletic awards,

o   graduation.

·       Please preview the council self-assessment, principal assessment, and the council reflection documents, and we will look at these during the next meeting.
 

E.      Next meeting will be May 15^th at 7:15 a.m.
 

   IV.            Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 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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May 15, 2025 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 (15 minutes): Communications Director Updates	Cody
Discussion (15 minutes): Council End-of-Year Tasks ·       Council Self-Assessment ·       Principal Feedback Survey ·       SY24-25 SGC Reflection Form	Blackwell
Discussion (10 minutes): FY 25 Strategic Support Funds Requests and Balance. ·       AVID Summer Institute trainings for six individuals to receive training and site team planning for school-wide planning.	Blackwell
Action Item: “May I have a motion to approve the additional strategic support funds requests as presented in today’s meeting.”
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 (5 minutes) Principal’s Update: ·       SY 2026 Staffing / Hiring ·       Elections Winners: Sanjay Barooah, parent; Stephanie Rogers, parent; and Shannon Keane, teacher with terms through 2027. ·       Nominate Community Member: Kristen Williams (see below)	Blackwell
Public Comment (if applicable from approved speaker request form)	Barooah
Discussion – Next Meeting (2 minutes)	Barooah
Action Item: “May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.” [Call 1st & 2nd] then [Call for Vote]	Guest-Smith

 

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Strategic Support Funds Details

$7,500 allocated to PBIS. Have spent $4,299.76 ($3,200.24 remaining in allocation; will spend most / all)

$24,000 allocated to Pathways 2 Life. Have spent $24,000 ($0 remaining in allocation)

$900 allocated to IB. (was 1,200, but the field trip occurred, so $300 will not be used and allocation adjusted accordingly).

$2,206.41 in safety gates (saved $4,300.77 from original $6,507.18 allocation. Allocation adjusted)

$1,000 allocated to attendance. Have spent $151.81 (848.19 remaining in allocation).

$2,800 allocated to AVID. (all remaining in allocation)

$500 to weight training recovery. Have spent $500. ($0 remaining in allocation)

$6,832.18. left after all allocations above if all allocations were fully spent.

 

Propose $6,832.18 be used for:

·        To support AVID summer institute training and travel.

 

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.

 

Summary of Meeting Actions

May 15, 2025, 7:15 a.m. – Learning Commons Conference Room

(This meeting does allow time for public comment)

 

Members Present: Opie Blackwell, Gail Ritchie, Adam Miller, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Sanjay Barooah, Amber Wilken, Stephanie Rogers, Jennifer D’Amico, Ratima Guest-Smith.

Members Absent: Sara Butler, Amaya Johnson, Katie Jones

Guests: Celia Cody, Communications Director, and Shannon Keane, teacher elected for 2025-2027.

 

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

 

·       Approval of May 15^th meeting agenda. 

• D’Amico motioned and Rogers seconded. Unanimous approval 

·       Approval of April 17^th Meeting Minutes. 

• Rogers motioned and Ritchie seconded. Unanimous approval. 

·       Approval of strategic support funds in the amount of $6, 831.18 to AVID summer institute training for staff members.

• Rogers motioned and Schwartzenfeld seconded. Unanimous approval. 

·       Approval of meeting adjournment. 

• Rogers motioned and Wilken seconded. Unanimous approval.