Overview
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.
SGC Council Members
Dr. Saundra Tyson-Dawson
Elected Teacher (6/30/2026)
Charles Powell
Elected Parent (6/30/2026), Outreach & Communication Committee Member
Adria Smith
Elected Teacher (6/30/2027), Council Chair, Budget and Finance Committee, Principal's Selection Committee
Tara Taylor
Elected Parent (6/30/2026)
Jerald Parks
Appointed Staff Member (6/30/2027), Council Vice-Chair, Principal's Selection Committee
Brooke Upshaw
Appointed Staff Member (6/30/2026), Outreach & Communications Committee
Laure Lee Ivey-Riley
Elected Community Member (6/30/2027), Council Parliamentarian, Outreach & Communication Committee
Maxine Evans
Elected Parent (6/30/2027), Outreach & Communications Committee, Principal's Selection Committee
Anita Mays Gill
Elected Community Member (6/30/2027)
2025-2026 Meeting Dates & Times
If you have any questions regarding the School Governance Council at Bear Creek Middle School, please contact SGC Chair.
August 26, 2025 5:00 pm
September 17, 2025 5:00 pm
October 14, 2025 5:00 pm (which may change due to fall break)
November 11, 2025 5:00 pm
December 9, 2025 5:00 pm
January 13, 2026 5:00 pm
February 10, 2026 5:00 pm
March 10, 2026 5:00 pm
April 14, 2026 5:00 pm
May 12, 2026 5:00 pm
Unless otherwise specified, all meetings are virtual (Microsoft Teams) from 5:00 pm to 6:00pm. Click here to join SGC meetings.