The document outlines the mission and belief statements of Etowah High School which include graduating lifelong learners and productive global citizens. It then provides details about the school council such as its purpose to improve academic achievement and bring communities and schools together, as well as information about officer elections, meeting dates and expectations of members.

1. Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal

2. School Mission Statement
ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL’S MISSION SHALL BE GRADUATING LIFE-
LONG LEARNERS AND PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL
CITIZENS.
School Belief Statements
1. We believe all members of the Etowah community are responsible for the intellectual, social
and character development of our students as they become global citizens.
2. We believe all students can learn regardless of different learning styles and abilities.
3. We believe in working with all students to identify each student’s needs and capacity for
learning.
4. We believe all students, regardless of ability, should recognize learning as a life-long endeavor
and should continue their education in an ever-changing world.
5. We believe students should come to understand individual differences, strengths and
weaknesses that help make us both unique and important.
6. We believe student, teacher and administrator performance are crucial components of
academic growth, and working together will assure this growth.
7. We believe we must recognize an ever-increasing student population and must continue to use
our resources and facilities wisely and efficiently to meet student needs.
8. We believe we must continue to develop methods of instruction that maximize opportunities
for learning.
9. We believe all members of the Etowah community are responsible for providing a safe
environment for all students and teachers.
10. We believe instructional time is sacred and will be used to provide meaningful and engaging
learning activities at all times, without exception.

3.  The General Assembly of Georgia created
councils to “bring communities and schools
closer together in a spirit of cooperation to
solve difficult education problems, improve
academic achievement, provide support for
teachers and administrators, and bring
parents into the school-based decision-
making process.”

4.  School Councils shall provide advice,
recommendations, and assistance that
represent the community of parents and
business.

5. Members of the School Council will
serve for a term of two years.
The council will have a minimum of
seven members.
Parents must make up the majority
of the council and at least two of
them being from the business
community.
A parent member must serve as the
chair.

6. Parent/Business Members:
TBD, Parent
TBD, Parent
TBD, Parent
Lil Hoepfinger, Parent
Lori Peters, Parent
Shannon Bates, PTSA President
Bonny Blackmon, Business Partner
Clyde Holmes, Business Partner
Lillie Russell, Senior SGA Student Rep.
Mark Krug, Junior SGA Student Rep.
Faculty/Staff Members:
Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal
Heather Barton, EHS Certified Staff Member
TBD, EHS Certified Staff Member
TBD, EHS Certified Staff Member

7.  The electing body for parent members shall
consist of all parents and guardians eligible
to serve as a parent member.
 The electing body for the teacher members
shall consist of all certified personnel eligible
to serve as a teacher member.

8.  Nominations are accepted by the Principal
from within the electing body prior to the
voting meeting.
 All parent nominations must be submitted in
writing by August 31, 2015.(email, fax,
letter).
 One vote shall take place with the highest
vote recipient(s) being elected to serve on
the school council for a 2-year term.
 You must be present to vote.
 A person does not have to be present at the
time of the vote to be elected to the council.

11. School Council Meeting Dates
2015-16
Graduating Life-Long Learners and Productive Community and Global Citizens
Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo
Superintendent of Schools
ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL
6565 Putnam Ford Drive
Woodstock, Georgia 30189
(770) 926-4411
Fax (770) 926-4157
Mr. Keith L. Ball
Principal
Assistant Principals
Dr. Amanda Ruiz
Dr. Dan Snipes
Mrs. Lyn Turnell
Mr. Robert Van Alstyne
1st
Meeting: Wednesday, September 30, 2015
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
2nd
Meeting: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
3rd
Meeting: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
4th
Meeting: Wednesday, December 9, 2015
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
5th
Meeting: Wednesday, January 13, 2016
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
6th
Meeting: Wednesday, February 10, 2016
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
7th
Meeting: Wednesday, March 9, 2016
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
8th
Meeting: Wednesday, April 13, 2016
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
9th
Meeting: Wednesday, May 11, 2016
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room

12. Officers will be elected by the School Council
at the first meeting following the election of
the School Council Members.
1st Meeting: Wednesday, September, 30
2015, 4:00-6:00, EHS Conference Room
 Chairperson – Ms. Lori Peters
 Vice-Chairperson – TBD
 Secretary – TBD

13.  Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues
 Participate in council meetings
 Participate in information and training programs
 Act as a link between the school council and the
community
 Encourage the participation of parents and
others within the school community
 Work to improve student achievement
 Provide advice and recommendations to the
school principal and local board of education

14.  According to Article IV of the Etowah School Council bylaws (see below), members must be
in attendance for at least five meetings.
“After two absences by a certified staff member of the school council, that member will be
contacted by the principal to ascertain his/her level of commitment going forward. After two
absences by a parent, student, or business partner representative of the school council, that
member will be contacted by the chair of the council to ascertain their level of commitment
going forward. While the nature of the absences will be considered in determining a member’s
ability and commitment to ongoing council participation, meeting attendance is imperative to
the work of the council. If any member of the council accumulates three absences in a single
school-year, that member will be removed from the roster. The principal will appoint a
replacement for a certified staff member and student member. A parent representative will be
replaced with the parent who received the highest number of votes during that year’s election,
but who was not elected to the council. Business partner representatives will be replaced by a
business partner appointed by the principal and the council chair.” Etowah School Council
Bylaws, Article IV, School Council Membership, School Council Bylaws Defining Active Status
 Members are expected to promote a spirit of cooperation and support between the Etowah
Administration, student body and all other stakeholders.
Thank you for your interest and your willingness to serve Etowah High School!

15.  To promote effective communication and
foster team-work, the Student Government
Association and PTSA at EHS will be
represented at each School Council Meeting.
 Student & PTSA representation is not
required by the State Legislature in regards
to council membership but necessary to
overall effective school leadership.
 The School Council, PTSA, SGA, and all
stakeholders will work together in graduating
life-long learners and productive community
& global citizens.