SGC Overview
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 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
ASA Hilliard Strategic Plan
Our SGC worked with our leadership team to create and approve our strategic plan. We have three (3) long-term goals, including:
- Increase Professional Learning
- Improve school climate and culture
- Increase parental
The Strategic Plan Overview document is a one-page overview that includes our goals, objectives and initiatives.
Meeting Schedule
- August 26, 2025 - 5-6 pm
- September 30, 2025 - 5-6 pm
- October 28, 2025 - 5-6 pm
- January 27, 2026 - 5-6 pm
- March 31, 2026 - 5-6 pm
- April 30, 2026 - 5-6 pm
Meeting Location
The School Governance Council Meetings will be held via Microsoft TEAMS, until further notice.
Asa G Hilliard Elementary School Microsoft Teams Meeting Link
Asa G Hilliard Elementary School Microsoft TEAMS Meeting Link pdf resource
SGC Announcements
Asa G Hilliard Elementary School Student Governance Council
Council Members
Erica Bass
basser@fultonschools.org
2-Year Community Member
Term ends 06/30/2027
Dr. Patsy Jo Hilliard
hilliard@fultonschools.org
2-Year Community Member
Term ends 06/30/2026
Lori Jackson
jacksonL3@fultonschools.org
2-Year Appointed School Employee
Term ends 06/30/2027
Candice Johnson
johnsonc3@fultonschools.org
2-Year Appointed School Employee
Term ends 06/30/2026
Chavontae Johnson
johnsonc@fultonschools.org
2-Year Elected Parent
Term ends 06/30/2026
Brandy Smith
smithb11@fultonschools.org
2-Year Elected Teacher
Term ends 06/30/2027
McKinley Thompson
thompsonmc@fultonschools.org
2-Year Elected Parent
Term ends 06/30/2027
Chawanna Thornton
thorntonc2@fultonschools.org
2-Year Elected Teacher
Term ends 06/30/2026
Dr. Kisha Walker
walkerki@fultonschools.org
2-Year Elected Parent
Term ends 06/30/2027
Tiambi Walker
WalkerT6@fultonschools.org
Principal
Term ends N/A
SGC Officers & Committees
SGC Officers
- Candice Johnson, Chair
- Dr. Kisha Walker, Vice Chair
- Chawanna Thornton, Parliamentarian
Budget and Finance Committee/Fundraising
- Tiambi Walker, Chair
- Candice Johnson
- McKinley Thompson
- Chawanna Thornton
Outreach and Communications Committee
- Erica Bass, Chair
- Patsy Jo Hilliard
- Brandy Smith
Principal Selection
- Candice Johnson, Chair
- Dr. Kisha Walker
- Lori Jackson
- Chavontae Johnson
