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SGC Overview

SGC Purpose Statement

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.

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SGC Meeting Dates & Location

New Prospect 2026-2027 SGC Meetings will occur from 1:00-2:00pm in the New Prospect Design Lab, unless otherwise noted.

  • August 21, 2026
  • October 9, 2026
  • November 6, 2026
  • January 15, 2027
  • February 26, 2027
  • March 26, 2027
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Council Members

Amy Lemons
Position: Principal
Email: lemonsa@fultonschools.org
Term Ends: N/A

Regan Simon
Position: Teacher
Email: zakrewskir@fultonschools.org
Term Ends: 6/30/28

Wendy Mershon
Position: School Employee
Email: widis@fultonschools.org
Term Ends: 6/30/28

Emily Brown
Position: Teacher
Email: browne7@fultonschools.org
Term Ends: 6/30/27

Natasha Nagpal
Position: School Employee
Email: nagpaln@fultonschools.org
Term Ends: 6/30/27

Carolyn Jacobs
Position: Parent Representative
Email: carolyn.egan@gmail.com
Term Ends: 6/30/28

Susan Maio
Position: Parent Representative
Email: maios@fultonschools.org
Term Ends: 6/30/27

Sonam Handa
Position: Parent Representative
Email: sonamhanda087@gmail.com
Term Ends: 6/30/27

Officer Savannah Morton
Position: Community Member and School/Community Liaison
Email: mortons@fultonschools.org
Term Ends: 6/30/27

2025-2026 SGC Officers and Committees

School Governance Council:

  • Susan Maio, Chairperson
  • Beth Starling, Parliamentarian
  • Alena Locurcio, Vice Chair

Budget/Finance:

  • Kim Carvell
  • Danielle Calo
  • Jenna Backer

Community Outreach & Communications:

  • Savannah Morton
  • Holly Girten
  • Katie Fernandez
  • Susan Maio

Principal’s Selection Committee:

  • Beth Starling
  • Susan Maio
  • Kim Carvell