The Board of Education of the City of Marietta believes parent and community support is critical to the success of students and schools. The establishment of School Governance Teams (SGT), pursuant to the Marietta City Schools Charter System petition, is intended to help local boards of education develop and nurture participation, bring parents and the community together with teachers and school administrators to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's concerns, and share ideas for school improvement.

Marietta City Charter System schools use the local school council as the framework of an expanded governance Board referred to as the School Governance Team (SGT). The SGT is entrusted with the responsibility of providing input, making recommendations, and rendering decisions regarding various aspects of the instructional program of the school and the school’s operational scheme. SGTs replace existing School Councils at all schools, with the exception of Sawyer Road Elementary, currently a conversion charter school.

As is required by the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the management and control of public schools shall be the responsibility of the local board of education.

Charter System Brochure
SGT Bylaws
SGT Meeting Dates

2010-2011 School Governance Team

• Karen Smits, Principal (Co-Chair)
• Nancy Dodd, Teacher, elected
• Open, Teacher, elected *
• Linda Kurtz, Teacher, appointed
• Juan Rios, Parent, elected
• Open, Parent, elected *
• Open, Community Member, appointed *

* Elected positions to be filled through elections in August

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