SGC Meeting Documents

SGC August Agenda  

School: Love T. Nolan ES 

Date: 08/21/2025 

Time: 3:00PM 

TEAMS Link: Click here to join  

SGC Members: 

Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Spechal Turner (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member) 

3:00PM Call to Order (Principal) 

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Principal) 

3:05PM Action Item: Approve Previous Minutes (Principal) 

3:10PM Discussion Item: Member Introductions (All Members) 

3:15PM Action Item: Approve nominated Community Member (Principal) 

3:17PM Action Item: Elect New Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian) (Principal) 

3:25AM Action Item: Action Items: Staff Standing Committees (Budget and Finance, Outreach and Communication, Principal Selection) (Chair)  

3:30PM Discussion Item: Confirm Superintendent Advisory Council Representative 

3:35PM Discussion Item: Determine Meeting Schedule for SY25-26 (All Members)  

3:40PM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning (Principal)  

3:55PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)  

A. Potential School Staffing Changes 

B. Shifts in District Policy or School Practices 

C. Calendar of Upcoming School Events 

D. Training Requirements for all Members 

4:05PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

4:15PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students 

Love T. Nolan Elementary School 

Summary of Action 

 

Date: 8/21/25 

Time: 3:00PM 

Location: Teams 

SGC Members: Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Spechal Turner (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member) 

Not in Attendance: Kiara Casteal, Shawanna Ware, Tiffany Campbell 

Action Items Approved: Approve agenda, approve minutes, elect officers, create committees 

Discussion Items: New Members, Superintendent’s Advisory Rep, Meeting Schedule, next agenda 

Information Items: Principal’s Update 

SGC August Meeting Minutes

School: Love T. Nolan ES

Date: 08/21/2025

Time: 3:00PM TEAMS Link: Click here to join

SGC Members:

Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Spechal Turner (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member)

3:00PM Call to Order (Principal)

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Principal)

Motion: Mr. Robinette

Second: Mrs. Russell

All in Favor

3:05PM Action Item: Approve Previous Minutes (Principal)

Motion: Mr. Robinette

Second: Ms. Moreland

All in favor

3:10PM Discussion Item: Member Introductions (All Members)

-Ms. Turner introduced herself as the new member. Mr. Robinette was a returning member for a second term.

3:15PM Action Item: Approve nominated Community Member (Principal)

Motion: Mr. Robinette

Second: Mrs. Russell

All in favor

3:17PM Action Item: Elect New Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian) (Principal)

Chair Election-Mr. Robinette Nomination by Ms. Moreland, Second Turner, All in favor

Vice Chair Election-Mrs. Russell Nomination by Mr. Robinette, Second Turner, All in favor

Parliamentarian Election-Mrs. Casteal nomination by Mrs. Russell, Second Robinette, All in favor

3:25AM Action Item: Action Items: Staff Standing Committees (Budget and Finance, Outreach and Communication, Principal Selection) (Chair)

Principal Selection Committee-Robinette, Turner, Moreland, Russell, Casteal

Budget and Finance Committee-Robinette, Casteal, Moreland, Turner, Jeffrey, Freeman

Outreach and Communication Committee-Wimbush, Jeffrey, Russell, Ware, Andrews

3:30PM Discussion Item: Confirm Superintendent Advisory Council Representative

-Ms. Jeffrey volunteered to be the representative

3:35PM Discussion Item: Determine Meeting Schedule for SY25-26 (All Members)

The meetings were set as follows: Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12, March 12, Apr 16

3:40PM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning (Principal)

-Dr. Smith shared the Strategic Plan and the committee asked follow up questions. The council will vote to approve next meting.

3:55PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

A. Potential School Staffing Changes

Dr. Smith shared the 10 day count. We are lower than expected and will likely lose positions. The actual amounts have not yet been determined. We are also facing possible budget cuts.

B. Shifts in District Policy or School Practices

C. Calendar of Upcoming School Events

D. Training Requirements for all Members

4:00PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

4:03PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

Motion: Russell

Second: Robinette

All in favor

 

 

SGC September Agenda  

School: Love T. Nolan ES 

Date: 09/11/2025 

Time: 7:10AM 

Location: Dr. Smith’s Conference Room 

TEAMS Link:  Click here to join 

SGC Members: 

Dr. Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Spechal Turner (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member) 

7:10AM Call to Order (Chair) 

7:12AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

Motion: Mrs. Russell 

Second: Ms. Jeffrey  

All in Favor 

7:15AM Action Item: Approve Previous Month’s Minutes (Chair) 

Motion: Ms. Casteal 

Second: Mrs. Russell 

All in Favor 

7:18AM Discussion Item: SGC Council Development Opportunities (In Person Officer Training and Cross Council) ** (All Members) 

• Ms. Jeffrey and Mr. Robinette signed up for the September 29 meeting.  

7:20AM Discussion Item: Determine SY24-25 Council Norms (All Members) 

• Everyone is fine with the norms.  

• Discussed attendance. We need 5 members in order to have a meeting.  

7:25PM Discussion Item: Review SGC Website for Compliance (All Members) 

• SGC website is in compliance 

7:30AM Discussion Item: Review 2024 Council Self-Assessment and Create Initiatives*** (All Members) 

• Student clubs may start late in the semester or next semester. 

• The budget was cut. 

• We are focusing on the house meetings.  

7:35AM Action Item: Approve Strategic Plan**** (All Members)  

Motion: Mr. Robinette 

Second: Ms. Casteal 

All in Favor 

7:40AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)  

• We had a successful annual Title I curriculum night. 

• Upcoming International Day  

• Site visit with Dr. Campbell (we were supposed to be at 100% but we are currently at 75%) 

• Reach out to parents to help with fact fluency to help our 3-5 grade level students reach their fluency goals.  

• Reach out to parents to help with high-frequency words.  

7:45AM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) 

• Ms. Prather is requesting $4,500 to help the cheerleading team get shoes, uniforms, and hair accessories.  

 

Motion: Mr. Robinette 

Second: Mrs. Russell 

All in Favor 

 

• Ms. Densley is requesting $2,500 to help with buying items for the PBIS store and for the PBIS celebrations. 

 

Motion: Mr. Wimbush 

Second: Ms. Turner 

All in Favor 

7:50AM Action Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure (Chair) 

All in Favor (All members voted unanimously)  

7:55AM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

8:00AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

Motion: Mr. Robinette 

Second: Mrs. Russell 

All in Favor 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students 

 

  

Summary of Action

Love T. Nolan Elementary School

Date: September 18, 2025

Time: 7:10am

Location: Principal’s Conference Room

SGC Members: Earleana Smith, Michael Robinette, Alexandrea Russell, Kiara Casteal, Spechal Turner, Aisha Jeffrey, Shawanna Ware, Tartil Wimbush

Not in attendance: Kenyatta Moreland, Tifanny Campbell

Action Items Approved:

1. Meeting Agenda

2. August Meeting Minutes

3. $5,000 to fund Cheer Squad Uniforms

4. $2,500 to fund PBIS Store

 

SGC September Agenda  

School: Love T. Nolan ES 

Date: 09/11/2025 

Time: 7:10AM 

Location: Dr. Smith’s Conference Room 

TEAMS Link:  Click here to join 

SGC Members: 

Dr. Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Spechal Turner (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member) 

7:10AM Call to Order (Chair) 

7:12AM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

Motion: Mrs. Russell 

Second: Ms. Jeffrey  

All in Favor 

7:15AM Action Item: Approve Previous Month’s Minutes (Chair) 

Motion: Ms. Casteal 

Second: Mrs. Russell 

All in Favor 

7:18AM Discussion Item: SGC Council Development Opportunities (In Person Officer Training and Cross Council) ** (All Members) 

• Ms. Jeffrey and Mr. Robinette signed up for the September 29 meeting.  

7:20AM Discussion Item: Determine SY24-25 Council Norms (All Members) 

• Everyone is fine with the norms.  

• Discussed attendance. We need 5 members in order to have a meeting.  

7:25PM Discussion Item: Review SGC Website for Compliance (All Members) 

• SGC website is in compliance 

7:30AM Discussion Item: Review 2024 Council Self-Assessment and Create Initiatives*** (All Members) 

• Student clubs may start late in the semester or next semester. 

• The budget was cut. 

• We are focusing on the house meetings.  

7:35AM Action Item: Approve Strategic Plan**** (All Members)  

Motion: Mr. Robinette 

Second: Ms. Casteal 

All in Favor 

7:40AM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)  

• We had a successful annual Title I curriculum night. 

• Upcoming International Day  

• Site visit with Dr. Campbell (we were supposed to be at 100% but we are currently at 75%) 

• Reach out to parents to help with fact fluency to help our 3-5 grade level students reach their fluency goals.  

• Reach out to parents to help with high-frequency words.  

7:45AM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) 

• Ms. Prather is requesting $4,500 to help the cheerleading team get shoes, uniforms, and hair accessories.  

 

Motion: Mr. Robinette 

Second: Mrs. Russell 

All in Favor 

 

• Ms. Densley is requesting $2,500 to help with buying items for the PBIS store and for the PBIS celebrations. 

 

Motion: Mr. Wimbush 

Second: Ms. Turner 

All in Favor 

7:50AM Action Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure (Chair) 

All in Favor (All members voted unanimously)  

7:55AM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

8:00AM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

Motion: Mr. Robinette 

Second: Mrs. Russell 

All in Favor 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students 

 

 

 

SGC October Agenda  

School: Love T. Nolan ES 

Date: 10/9/2025 

Time: 3:00M 

TEAMS Link: Click here to join 

SGC Members: 

Dr. Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Spechal Turner (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member) 

3:00PM Call to Order (Chair) 

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

3:05PM Action Item: Approve September Minutes (Chair) 

3:07PM Discussion Item:  SY25-26Council Initiatives* (All Members) 

3:15PM Discussion Item: Review SGC Website for Compliance** (All Members) 

3:20PM Discussion Item: Debrief Fall Cross Council Meeting(All Members) 

3:30PM Discussion Item: Strategic Plan Update/Review All Members)  

3:40PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) 

3:45PM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (Chair)  

3:45PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)  

3:55PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

4:00PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students 

 

Summary of Action

Love T. Nolan Elementary School

Date: October 9, 2025

Time: 3:00pm

Location: Teams

SGC Members: Michael Robinette, Alexandrea Russell, Kiara Casteal, Spechal Turner, Aisha Jeffrey, Shawanna Ware

Not in attendance: Earleana Smith, Kenyatta Moreland, Tiffany Campbell, Tartil Wimbush

Action Items Approved:

1.      Meeting Agenda

2.      September Meeting Minutes

3.      $630 to pay for TAG Teacher to chaperone student trips.

4.      $8,000 to pay for the House shirts for staff and students.

 

November Agenda

School: Love T. Nolan ES

Date: 11/13/2025

Time: 3:00PM TEAMS Link: Click here to join

SGC Members:

Dr. Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Spechal Turner (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member)

3:00PM Call to Order (Chair)

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)

3:05PM Action Item: Approve Previous Month’s Minutes (Chair)

3:07PM Discussion Item: Review SGC Website Audit Results (All Members)

3:15PM Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Council Update (Advisory Council Representative)

3:20PM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning Update (All Members)

A. Review Feedback

B. Monitor Progress

3:30PM Discussion Item: Create Council Initiatives (All Members)

3:45PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members)

3:55PM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (Chair)

4:00PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

4:05PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

3:20PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

 

Summary of Action

Love T. Nolan Elementary School

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 3:00pm

Location: Teams

SGC Members: Earleana Smith, Michael Robinette, Tartil Wimbush, Kiara Casteal, Spechal Turner, Aisha Jeffrey, Shawanna Ware

Not in attendance: Alexandrea Russell, Kenyatta Moreland, Tiffany Campbell, Tartil Wimbush

Action Items Approved:

1. Meeting Agenda

2. October Meeting Minutes

3. $270 to purchase popcorn machine for school events.

November Minutes 

School: Love T. Nolan ES 

Date: 11/13/2025 

Time: 3:00PM 

TEAMS Link: Click here to join 

SGC Members: 

Dr. Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Spechal Turner (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member) 

3:00PM Call to Order (Chair) 

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

Motion: Ms. Russell 

Second: Ms. Casteal  

All in Favor 

3:05PM Action Item: Approve Previous Month’s Minutes (Chair) 

Motion: Ms. Jeffrey 

Second: Ms. Casteal  

All in Favor 

3:07PM Discussion Item: Review SGC Website Audit Results (All Members) 

-SGC website is in compliance.  

3:15PM Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Council Update (Advisory Council Representative) 

3:20PM Discussion Item: Strategic Planning Update (All Members) 

3:30PM Discussion Item: Create Council Initiatives (All Members) 

-Discussed adding a basketball hoop on the playground blacktop for scholars to play basketball. 

-Creating an outdoor bin with outdoor activities for scholars. 

3:45PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) 

AP Watkins is requesting $300 for a popcorn machine and material. We agreed to give her $270.  

Motion: Mr. Robinette 

Second: Mr. Wimbush 

3:55PM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (Chair)  

All in Favor (All members voted unanimously)  

4:00PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)  

-Reading overall milestones proficiency 25% on or above. Goal is 28%. 

-We are a literacy leader school. Love T Nolan made double gains.  

-ELA milestones proficiency goals are to go from 42.5 to 45.43. 

-Math milestone proficiency goals are to go from 52.29 to 54.55. 

- 5th Grade milestone proficiency goals are to go from 40.57 to 43.54. 

-Love T Nolan CCRCPI Score is 67.44 

4:05PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

4:20PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students 

 

January Agenda

School: Love T. Nolan ES 

Date: 1/15/2025  

Time: 3:00PM 

TEAMS Link:  Click here to join 

SGC Members: 

Dr. Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Spechal Turner (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member) 

3:00PM Call to Order (Chair) 

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

3:05PM Action Item: Approve Previous Month’s Minutes (Chair) 

3:07PM Discussion Item: Schedule Spring Committee Meetings* (All Members) 

3:15PM Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Council Update (Advisory Council Representative) 

3:25PM Discussion Item: Strategic Monitoring Update** (Principal) 

3:35PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) 

3:40PM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (Chair)  

3:45PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)  

3:55PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

4:00PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students 

 

 

Love T. Nolan Elementary School

Summary of Action

 

Date: 1/15/2026

Time: 3:00

Location: Teams

SGC Members: Michael Robinette, Alexandrea Russell, Kiara Casteal, Spechal Turner, Aisha Jeffrey, Shawanna Ware, Kenyatta Moreland,

Not in Attendance: Earleana Smith, Tartil Wimbush, Tiffany Campbell

Action Items Approved:

1. Agenda

2. November Meeting Minutes

3. $551.60 to purchase Walkie Talkies for SEC Department.

January Meeting Minutes

School: Love T. Nolan ES

Date: 1/15/2025

Time: 3:00PM TEAMS Link: Click here to join

SGC Members:

Dr. Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Spechal Turner (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member)

3:00PM Call to Order (Chair)

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)

Motion: Mrs. Russell

Second: Ms. Jeffrey

All in Favor

3:05PM Action Item: Approve Previous Month’s Minutes (Chair)

Motion: Mrs. Russell

Second: Ms. Jeffrey

All in Favor

3:07PM Discussion Item: Schedule Spring Committee Meetings* (All Members)

-Approve next year's budget.

-A lot of SGC members are rolling off. 3 parents will be rolling off this school year. 3 teachers will be rolling off as well this year.

-Discussed recruiting teachers and parents to join the SGC.

-Last class, we talked about the initiatives and finding new partners.

-Discussed using some SGC charter dollars to give the upper grades some items to play with outside for recess.

3:15PM Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Council Update (Advisory Council Representative)

3:25PM Discussion Item: Strategic Monitoring Update** (Principal)

- Dr. Smith was unable to attend the meeting, so she could not provide the update.

3:35PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members)

-Ms. Turner requests $551.60 for walkie-talkies for the SEC staff to communicate with each other during the school day.

Motion: Mr. Robinette

Second: Ms. Jeffrey

All in favor

3:40PM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (Chair)

All in Favor (All members voted unanimously)

3:45PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

-Dr. Smith was unable to attend the meeting, so she could not provide the update.

3:55PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

4:00PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

Motion: Mr. Robinette

Second: Ms. Russell

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

SGC February Agenda  

School: Love T. Noan ES 

Date: 2/12/2026 

Time: 3:00PM 

TEAMS Link: Click here to join 

SGC Members: 

Dr. Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Chair and Teacher), Alexandrea Russell(Vice Chair and Staff appointee), Kiara Casteal (Parlimentarian and Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Spechal Turner (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent) 

 

3:00PM Call to Order (Chair) 

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

3:04PM Action Item: Approve January Minutes (Chair)  

3:05PM Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Councils Updates (Council Representative) 

3:15PM Discussion Item: Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections* 

3:25PM Action Item: Annual Budget Approval** (Chair) 

3:35PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) 

3:45PM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals*** (Chair)  

3:47PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)  

4:00PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

4:00PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students 

 

Love T. Nolan Elementary School

Summary of Action

Date: 2/12/2026

Time: 3:00pm

Location: Teams

SGC Members: Earleana Smith, Michael Robinette, Alexandrea Russell, Kiara Casteal, Aisha Jeffrey, Tartil Wimbush

Not in Attendance: Spechal Turner, Shawanna Ware, Kenyatta Moreland, Tiffany Campbell

Action Items Approved:

1. Agenda

2. January Meeting Minutes

3. 2026-27 School Budget

4. $221.60 to purchase a drum set for the Music Department.

5. $300 to purchase T-Shirts for the STEM Squad for Science Olympiad Competition.

SGC February Agenda

School: Love T. Noan ES

Date: 2/12/2026

Time: 3:00PM TEAMS Link: Click here to join

SGC Members:

Dr. Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Chair and Teacher), Alexandrea Russell(Vice Chair and Staff appointee), Kiara Casteal (Parlimentarian and Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Spechal Turner (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Tiffany Campbell (Parent)

 

3:00PM Call to Order (Chair)

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)

Motion: Mr. Robinette

Second: Mr. Wimbush

All in Favor

3:04PM Action Item: Approve January Minutes (Chair)

Motion: Mrs. Russell

Second: Ms. Jeffrey

All in Favor

3:05PM Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Councils Updates (Council Representative)

- During our last SGC meeting, we discussed the toiletry drive organized by the PTA. I am happy to share that the drive was a great success, 500 bags were distributed, and all the remaining items were donated to a local shelter.

3:15PM Discussion Item: Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections*

-We discussed that a parent representative who will be rolling off this year, and inquired about the possibility of her returning as a community member.

-Two teachers are also scheduled to roll off this year; however, one expressed interest in continuing, and Dr. Smith will appoint her to remain on the council.

-SGC election forms were distributed during carpool and posted on ClassDojo to encourage parents to participate in the upcoming election.

3:25PM Action Item: Annual Budget Approval** (Chair)

-The budget has been used completely.

Motion: Mr. Robinette

Second: Mrs. Russell

All in Favor

3:35PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members)

-Ms. Martin is requesting $230 to purchase a drum set for the music room. The team discussed that she could purchase a class set of drum pads.

Motion: Mr. Robinette

Second: Mrs. Russell

All in Favor

-Mr. Robinette is requesting $300 to purchase STEM squad shirts.

Motion: Mrs. Russell

Second: Ms. Casteal

All in Favor

3:45PM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals*** (Chair)

All in Favor (All members voted unanimously)

3:47PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

-No update

4:00PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members)

4:00PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

Motion: Mr. Robinette

Second: Mrs. Russell

All in Favor

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students

March Agenda  

School: Love T. Nolan ES 

Date: 3/12/2026 

Time: 3:00PM 

TEAMS Link: Click here to join 

SGC Members: 

Dr. Earleana Smith, Michael Robinette, Alexandrea Russell, Kiara Casteal, Shawanna Ware, Tartil Wimbush, Kenyatta Moreland, Tiffany Campbell, Aisha Jeffrey 

3:00PM Call to Order (Chair) 

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

3:04PM Action Item: Approve February Minutes (Chair)  

3:05PM Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Councils Updates (Council Representative) 

3:15PM Discussion Item: SGC Parent/Teacher Elections Update* (Outreach and Communications Committee) 

3:20PM Discussion Item: Choose 2 Representatives for SGC Spring Cross Council (All Members) 

3:25PM Action Item: Annual Budget Approval***(Chair) 

3:35PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) 

3:45PM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals**** (Chair)  

3:47PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)  

4:00PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

4:00PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students 

Love T. Nolan Elementary School

Summary of Action

 

Date: 3/16/2026

Time: 12:00pm

Location: Teams

SGC Members: Earleana Smith, Michael Robinette, Alexandrea Russell, Kiara Casteal, Aisha Jeffrey, Tartil Wimbush, Shawanna Ware

Not in Attendance: Spechal Turner, Kenyatta Moreland, Tiffany Campbell

 

Action Items Approved:

1. Agenda

2. February Meeting Minutes

3. $1,000 to purchase 5th grade shirts

4. $7,500 to purchase Field Day shirts

5. $5,000 to purchase GMAS shirts for 3-5 grade students and staff

March Agenda  

School: Love T. Nolan ES 

Date: 3/12/2026 

Time: 3:00PM 

TEAMS Link: Click here to join 

SGC Members: 

Dr. Earleana Smith, Michael Robinette, Alexandrea Russell, Kiara Casteal, Shawanna Ware, Tartil Wimbush, Kenyatta Moreland, Tiffany Campbell, Aisha Jeffrey 

3:00PM Call to Order (Chair) 

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair) 

Motion: Mrs. Russell 

Second: Ms. Casteal 

All in Favor 

3:04PM Action Item: Approve February Minutes (Chair) 

Motion: Mrs. Russell 

Second: Ms. Casteal 

All in Favor  

3:05PM Informational Item: Superintendent Advisory Councils Updates (Council Representative) 

3:15PM Discussion Item: SGC Parent/Teacher Elections Update* (Outreach and Communications Committee) 

-We have 4 parent elections and 1 teacher election.  

3:20PM Discussion Item: Choose 2 Representatives for SGC Spring Cross Council (All Members) 

-Mr. Robinette and Ms. Casteal both signed up to attend the Spring Cross Council. 

3:25PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members) 

-Mrs. Russell is requesting $1,000 to purchase T-shirts for the 5th graders and teachers.  

Motion: Mr. Robinette 

Second: Mrs. Russell 

All in Favor 

-Mr. Wimbush is requesting $7,500 to purchase T-shirts for field day. 

Motion: Mr. Robinette 

Second: Mrs. Russell 

All in Favor 

-Dr. Smith is requesting $5,000 to purchase 3-5 GMAS T-shirts. 

Motion: Mrs. Russell 

Second: Mr. Wimbush 

All in Favor 

3:35PM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals**** (Chair)  

All in Favor (All members voted unanimously)  

3:40PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal) 

 -Success Academy has begun.  

-Eggscellent Hunt on April 3, 2026. 

-Career Day is April 1,2026. 

-We have 1 teacher retiring, 1 teacher who will be transferring, and 1 teacher who did not sign the contract.  

3:45PM Discussion Item: Draft Next Meeting’s Agenda (All Members) 

4:00PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair) 

Motion: Mr. Robinette 

Second: Mrs. Russell 

All in Favor 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students 

SGC April Agenda

School: Love T. Nolan ES

Date: 4/16/2026

Time: 3:00PM TEAMS Link: Click here to join

SGC Members:

Dr. Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Shawanna Ware (School Employee), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Tiffany Campbell (Parent), Kenyatta Moreland (Parent), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member)

3:00PM Call to Order (Chair)

3:02PM Action Item: Approve Agenda (Chair)

3:04PM Action Item: Approve Previous Month’s Minutes (Chair)

3:10PM Discussion Item: SGC Parent/Teacher Elections Update* (Outreach and Communications Committee)

3:15PM Discussion Item: Spring 2025 Cross Council Debrief (All Members

3:20PM Discussion Item: Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals (All Members)

3:30PM Action Item: Approve Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals** (Chair)

3:40PM Informational Item: Principal’s Update (Principal)

3:50PM Complete Council Surveys***(All Members) · Council Self-Assessment (completed individually) · Principal Feedback Survey (completed individually) · SY25-26 SGC Reflection Form (completed as a group)

4:00PM Action Item: Meeting Adjournment (Chair)

 

Meeting Norms: Silence Phones, Be Respectful of Others’ Opinions, Work for the good of all Students.

Love T. Nolan Elementary School

Summary of Action

 

Date: 4/23/26

Time: 12:00PM

Location: Teams

SGC Members: Earleana Smith (Principal), Michael Robinette (Teacher), Alexandrea Russell (School Employee), Kiara Casteal (Teacher), Aisha Jeffrey (Community Member), Tartil Wimbush (Community Member), Shawanna Ware (School Employee)

Not in Attendance: Kenyatta Moreland, Tiffany Campbell

Action Items Approved:

1. April agenda

2. March Meeting Minutes

3. $3,050 for Teacher’s Appreciation items

4. $1,312.50 for Field Day items