SGC Overview
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.
Riverwood International Charter School SGC 2025-2026
School Governance Council Members and Roles
Principal: Kindra Smith
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Name |
Seat |
Term End Date |
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Karen Callen, Vice Chair |
Parent |
6/30/2026 |
callen@fultonschools.org |
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Elizabeth Perkins Warland, Chair |
Parent |
6/30/2027 |
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Charles Sharper |
Parent |
6/30/2027 |
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Courtney Hayes |
School Employee |
6/30/2027 |
Hayesc5@fultonschools.org |
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Tawanna Minter- Cummings |
School Employee |
6/30/2026 |
Mintercummit@fultonschools.org |
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Joshua Shuster |
Teacher |
6/30/2026 |
shuster@fultonschools.org
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Meghan Dober |
Teacher |
6/30/2027 |
doberm@fultonschools.org |
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Kendra Matathia, Parliamentarian |
Community |
6/30/2027 |
matathia@fultonschools.org |
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Alex Leff |
Student |
6/30/2026 |
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Zian Smith |
Student |
6/30/2026 |
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SGC 2025 2026
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Meeting dates for 25-26
All meetings begin at 7:00am in the Riverwood media center unless otherwise specified in advance.
8/21/25, 9/11/25, 10/9/25, 11/13/25, 12/11/25, 1/8/26, 2/12/26, 3/12,26, 5/14/26
Committees
Budget & Finance Committee (Budget, Grant Opportunities, Fundraisers etc.)
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Name |
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SGC Chair |
Elizabeth Perkins |
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SGC Member |
Meghan Dober |
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SGC Member |
Tawanna Cummings |
Communication & Outreach Committee (Elections, Community Partnerships, School Events etc.)
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Name |
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SGC Chair |
Elizabeth Perkins |
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SGC Member |
Charles Sharper |
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SGC Member |
Kendra Matathia |
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SGC Member |
Courtney Hayes |
Principal Selection Committee (Does not meet unless there is a vacancy) Should include: At least 1 Staff Member/Employee on the Council and 2 Parents
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Name |
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SGC Chair |
Elizabeth Perkins |
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SGC Member |
Charles Sharper |
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SGC Member |
Tawanna Cummings |