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    Finch Elementary School

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      Finch Elementary

      2021-2022 GO Team Information

       

      GO Team Members

      Name

      Officer

      Role

      Email Address

       Dr. Tara Cotton

       

      Interim Principal

       tara.cotton@atlanta.k12.ga.us

       Ms. Melinda Malone

       Cluster Representive 

      Parent/Guardian

       melinda.malone@att.net
       Ms. Maya Johnson

       Secretary

      Parent/Guardian

       maya.johnson0614@gmail.com
       Ms. Rikita Maples

       

      Parent/Guardian

       RLMaples7@gmail.com
       Mrs. Karmishala Bentley-Cuyler

       

      Instructional Staff

       kbentley@atlanta.k12.ga.us
      Mrs. Nartasha Smith-Willis

       Chair

      Instructional Staff

       smithwillisn@atlanta.k12.ga.us
       Dr. Delleni Guest

       Co-Chair

      Instructional Staff

       delleni.guest@atlanta.k12.ga.us

       Mr. C. E. Patten II

       

      Community Member

       carl@excelr8.solutions

       Ms. Terra Washington

       

      Community Member

       terraowashington@gmail.com

        Mrs. Wanda Washington

       

      Swing Seat

       wanda.washington@atlanta.k12.ga.us

       

      Meeting Schedule

      Date

      Location

      Time

      Time Allotted for Public Comment

      (Yes or No)

       8/26/2021

      Zoom (link in the meeting agenda below)

       3:30 PM

       No

       9/23/2021

       Zoom

       3:30 PM

       Yes

       10/28/2021

       Zoom

       3:30 PM

       Yes

       12/16/2021

       Zoom

       3:30 PM

       Yes

      1/11/2021

      Zoom

      3:30 PM

      No

       1/27/2022

       Zoom or Media Center

       3:30 PM

       No

       2/23/2022

      Zoom or Media Center 

       3:30 PM

      Yes 

      3/10/2022

      Zoom or Media Center 

      3:30 PM

      No 

      4/28/2022

      Zoom or Media Center

      3:30PM

      No

       

      Meeting Documents

      Notice & Agenda

      Meeting Date

      Agenda

      Meeting Summary or Draft Minutes

      Meeting Minutes

      Documents Presented at Meeting

      Link to Meeting Recording

       8-26-2021 Agenda August 26, 2021 draft of minutes April 22, 2021 Go TEAM Approved Minutes   Sign in sheet for 8/26/2021

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/j/88208652074?pwd=eXloNzNxYktncEpYWDBQWlcrM1ZUUT09 

      Link for Recorded Session:

       

       

      9-23-2021  Agenda   GO TEAM Minutes for September 23 2021 draft August 26, 2021 GO TEAM Approved Minutes   Sign in Sheet for September 23, 2021

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/j/88208652074?pwd=eXloNzNxYktncEpYWDBQWlcrM1ZUUT09 

      Link for Recorded Session:

       

      10-28-21  Agenda 10/28/21  Minutes for October 28 2021 September 23 2021 Approved Minutes  GO TEAM Meeting October 28 2021 

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/j/5986319156?pwd=YWRRck5YN1NLY3RSTStpZ0FpTk83Zz09
       

      Link for Recorded session:

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/rec/share/A0Z_GgiEojT_XBf9c0B7kMveHpBSR7dxNWXtlanAlDYeAJs3i_OwcAtuuciDX12d.lcoNYLu-ZO

       11/11/21 Work Session 1 Agenda        

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/j/5986319156?pwd=YWRRck5YN1NLY3RSTStpZ0FpTk83Zz09
       

      12/16/21   Agenda for December 16, 2021 Minutes for December 16, 2021 Approved Minutes for October 28, 2021 Sign in Sheet for December 16, 2021

       

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/j/82649398370?pwd=K25iYlBjdmRvUzQ5NE5yOUdTb05adz09

       

       
       1/11/2021 Notice and Agenda        
      1/27/2022 Agenda for January 27 2022 Draft of Minutes for January 27 2022 Approved minutes for December 16 2022 Sign in Sheet for January 27 2022

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/j/89607428996?pwd=QWNXRWFZNlVweE4wdE5YSTV4dFhZdz09

      Link to Recorded Session:

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/rec/share/AHVR8W17GFxFYYo3LO7VMemAb-crDJfzhyoy5D7ihtQX9EbBhtKjfVM6m1-kfLjg.T6otagMIkUH2HSr8

       

      2/23/2022 Agenda for February 23 2022 Draft of Minutes for February 23 2022 Approved minutes for February 23 2022 Sign in Sheet for February 23, 2022

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/j/84333241182?pwd=TFdIWTBLUm5TMlM3bFpNK1djQUx1QT09

      Link to Recorded Session:

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/rec/share/gpilG-kwDbzjQtvOAK2RNRN4uaua6iWlCPXhDV_NIOemVya72cu2iXkbjdB3Ipsp.3Q_Dr87MyHhqNvP

       

      3/10/2022 Agenda for March 10 2022 Draft of Minutes for 3/10/22 February 23 2022 Approved Minutes

       

      Sign in sheet for March 10, 2022

      GO Team FY 23 Budget Presentation

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/j/85063674733?pwd=VWsrc0hwajVIZE9pUTNjdWxBYnhKZz09

      4/28/2022 Agenda for April 28, 2022 Draft of minutes for 4/28/22 March 10, 2022 Approved Minutes

      Sign in Sheet for April 28, 2022

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/j/84857084248?pwd=RjEyL29hbzBiQVJNQldUMmkrRnNYUT09

      Link to Recorded Session:

      https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/rec/share/Rg16LIpSKBpCyzI9FXHYRgtj8DCQlDP_U9ebuScY12c3qtyemYHAoTGZDJuQ7fEd.WUUHbn8kUW8oyNZR

       

       

      Public Comment Format

      Opportunities for public comment are available for Finch Elementary School GO TEAM to hear from members of the community.

      1. If the meeting is held virtually, stakeholders wishing to provide comment during GO TEAM meetings should join the link at least 10 minutes before the meeting begins and sign in.
      2. If the meeting is held face to face, stakeholders wishing to provide comment during GO TEAM meetings should arrive at the Finch Elementary Media Center at least ten (10) minutes before the meeting begins and sign in.  Stakeholders’ comments will be heard in the order in which individuals signed in.
      3. Twenty (20) minutes of time during the GO TEAM meeting will be offered to the public to make comments. Everyone is asked to please plan to speak no more than two (2) minutes.

      GO TEAM members will not provide response or engage in direct conversation during meetings.

       

      Strategic Plan

      Finch Strategic Plan

       

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      For information about GO Teams and GO Team resources, please visit the District GO Team website by clicking on the image below.

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