School Governance Council
Parents & Teachers! We want you to run for election and make a difference at your student's school.
The SGC candidacy window opens February 2, 2026. Interested individuals can complete the Candidate Declaration Form for a 2-year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028). The declaration period closes on March 27, with voting scheduled for April. Learn more on the FCS School Governance Council website.
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.
Council Members
Members 2025-2026:
Please click the member's name to email the representative.
Parents – Elected
- Sara Fuchs (Parent - Parliamentarian) – 2 years left
- Bob Kouns (Parent) – 1 year left
- Hayley Shanteau (Parent) – 1 year left
- Seth Gamba (Teacher-Chair) – 1 year left
- Sally Stone (Teacher) – 2 years left
- Ashley Russ (Appointed Staff) – 1 year left
- Derek Wright (Appointed Staff) – 2 years left
- Abby Doubell (Community Member) – 2 years left
- VACANT – 1 year left
- AJ Smith (Principal)
Meeting Dates
Meeting Schedule:
Meetings will be held every 3rd Tuesday at 7:50 in the Media Center
August 19th
September 16
October 21
November 18
No meeting in December
January 21
February 17 (pending)
March 17
April 21
May 19
Committees
Outreach & Communications: Ashley Russ, Sara Fuchs, Abby Doubell
Budget & Finance Committee: Hayley Shanteau, Sally Stone, Bob Kouns
Principal Selection: Seth Gamba, Sally Stone, Bob Kouns, Hayley Shanteau.