A part of the A Plus Education Reform Act of 2000 included the creation of
local school councils. The intent of this law was to bring communities and
schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to solve educational
challenges, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and
administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision making
process.
The purposes of the local school council include:
* To advise the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education.
* To share ideas for school improvement.
* To develop and nurture participation.
* To bring parents and the community together with Sarah Smith teachers and
administrators.
* To create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's
concerns.
* To improve communication and participation of parents and the community
in the management and operation of the local school.
The school council members for 2011-2012 are:
Parent Representatives: Lisa Dwyer (Secretary), Elizabeth Payne,and Bobby Montgomery
Community Representatives: Stacey McGrath (Vice-Chair) and Randy Salisbury (Chair)
Teacher Representatives: Christina Gray and Marcia Twiggs
Administrator: Dr. Sidney Baker
Meetings are usually held on the last Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
in the school's media center. For more information, please contact a member
of the Sarah Smith School Council.
