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School Council
A part of the A Plus Education Reform Act of 2000 includes the creation of local school councils. The intent of this law is to bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to solve educational challenges, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision making process.
The purposes of the local school council include:
- To advise the Atlanta Board of Education
- To share ideas for school improvement
- To develop and nurture participation
- To bring parents and the community together with Sarah Smith teachers and administrators
- To create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other’s concern
- To improve communication and participation of parents and the community in the management and operation of the local school
The school council consists of seven members, with the majority considered a quorum. Two parents (or guardians) of students enrolled at Sarah Smith, two teachers, two representatives from the business community, and the school principal make up the council. Members serve a two-year term, with staggered elections of one parent representative, one teacher representative, and one business representative annually.
Four to six meetings will be held each year at the school.
Current members are:
Stacey McGrath, Business Representative
Randy Salisbury, Business Representative
Mary Lynn Jones, Parent Representative
Lisa Dwyer, Parent Representative
Holly Majka, Teacher Representative
Christina Gray, Teacher Representative
Sidney Baker, Principal