School Governance Council

The purpose of the School Governance Council is to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role in the management of the school. The School Governance Council is a governing body that is representative of the community and the school but operates under the control and management of the Board of Education. The Council is responsible for making decisions regarding the strategic direction of the school including:

• Approve the school strategic plan and updates
• Approve the annual budget and annual resource allocations
• Manage the Request for Flexibility process
• Participate in hiring the principal (in the case of a vacancy)
• Provide annual feedback on principal performance.

• SGC Operating Guideline Handbook
• FCS Charter System Website

William Hunter
Parent Representative
(Term: 06/30/2026--06/30/2028)
hunterwi@fultonschools.org

Michele Culbertson
Staff Representative
(Term: 6/30/2026--06/30/2028)
culbertsonc@fultonschools.org

Jenny Hillman - Vice Chair
Appointed Faculty Member
(Term: 6/30/2025--06/30/2027)
hillmand@fultonschools.org

Ryan Hotaling - Chair
Staff Representative
(Term: 06/30/2025--06/30/2027)
hotalingrm@fultonschools.org

Brie-lenn Abney
Appointed Faculty Member
(Term: 06/30/2026--06/30/2028)
abneyb@fultonschools.org

Ryan Hochworter - Parliamentarian
Appointed Community Representative
(Term: 06/30/2026--06/30/2028)

Kara Eldridge
Parent Representative
(Term: 06/30/2025--06/30/2027)
eldridgek@fultonschools.org

Laura Van de Sype
Appointed Parent Representative
(Term: 06/30/2025--06/30/2027)

Laura Kendrall
Parent Representative
(Term: 06/30/2025--06/30/2027)
kendralll@fultonschools.org

Don Webb
Principal
webbd@fultonschools.org