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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.

SGC Resources

Meeting Dates/Times

If you have any questions regarding the School Governance Council at Bear Creek Middle School, please contact SGC Chair.

  • August 31, 2026

Unless otherwise specified, all meetings are virtual (Microsoft Teams) from 5:00 pm to 6:00pm.

SGC Council Members

Dr. Saundra Tyson-Dawson
Elected Teacher (6/30/2026)
dawsonsl@fultonschools.org

Charles Powell
Elected Parent (6/30/2026)
powellch@fultonschools.org

Adria Smith
Elected Teacher (6/30/2027)
smithAG@fultonschools.org

Tara Taylor
Elected Parent (6/30/2026)
richmondma@fultonschools.org

Jerald Parks
Appointed Staff Member (6/30/2027)
parksji@fultonschools.org

Brooke Upshaw
Appointed Staff Member (6/30/2026)
upshawb2@fultonschools.org

Laure Lee Ivey-Riley
Elected Community Member (6/30/2027)
iveyrileyl@fultonschools.org

Maxine Evans
Elected Parent (6/30/2027)
evansm5@fultonschools.org

Anita Mays Gill
Elected Community Member (6/30/2027)
anita_mays@bellsouth.net

SGC Officers & Committees

Officers

  • Chair:Adria Smith
  • Vice Chair:Jerald Parks
  • Parliamentarian: Laure Lee Ivey-Riley

Outreach & Communication Committee

  • Charles Powell
  • Brooke Upshaw
  • Laure Lee Ivey-Riley
  • Maxine Evans

Budget & Finance Committee

  • Adria Smith

Principal's Selection Committee

  • Adria Smith
  • Jerald Parks
  • Maxine Evans