Catoosa County Public Schools Minutes

Battlefield Elementary School LSGT Meeting - 5/7/2026 - BES May LSGT Meeting

5/6/2026

Attendees - voting members

Ann Fiddler		Community Member
Jamie Gazda		Parent
Chase Rhodes		Community Member
Jacqueline Swanson		Parent
Craig Womack		Teacher
Mindy Wright		Teacher

Attendees - other

Kent McCrary		Principal
Sandy Dorn		LSGT Admin.

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Chairman, Mrs. Ann Fiddler called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance was taken.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Kent McCrary led the inspiration and pledge.
RECOGNITIONS

Staff Member of the Month
Mrs. Lorie Edwards
Educator of the Month
Mrs. Robin Stallings
Teacher Appreciation Week

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jamie Gazda
Voting
Unanimously Approved
INFORMATION ITEMS

Anderson Sasada
AI presentation
Milestones Data & MAP
Preliminary Charter Budget Discussion

ACTION ITEMS

April 8, 2026 Minutes
Motion made by: Chase Rhodes
Motion seconded by: Jacqueline Swanson
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Chase Rhodes
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Battlefield Elementary School LSGT Meeting - 4/8/2026 - BES April LSGT Meeting

4/7/2026

Attendees - voting members

Jamie Gazda		Parent
Chase Rhodes		Community Member
Jacqueline Swanson		Parent
Craig Womack		Teacher
Mindy Wright		Teacher

Attendees - other

Kent McCrary		Principal
Sandy Dorn		LSGT Admin.

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Vice Chairman, Mrs. Jacqueline Swanson called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance was taken.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Kent McCrary led the inspiration and pledge.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion made by: Jamie Gazda
Motion seconded by: Chase Rhodes
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RECOGNITIONS

Staff Member of the Month
Has not been chosen prior to meeting.
Educator of the Month
Has not been chosen prior to meeting.
Assistant Principal Recognition
Miss Jan Bailey and the wonderful job she does for students, staff and parents.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Battle of the Bears Fundraiser
Milestones
2026-2027 Allotments
Principal Search Process
Run/Hide/Survive Drill
New Safety Protocols
Cyber Security Plan

ACTION ITEMS

March 19, 2026 Minutes
Motion made by: Jacqueline Swanson
Motion seconded by: Craig Womack
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by: Mindy Wright
Motion seconded by: Jacqueline Swanson
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Battlefield Elementary School LSGT Meeting - 3/19/2026 - BES March LSGT Meeting

3/18/2026

Attendees - voting members

Ann Fiddler		Community Member
Jamie Gazda		Parent
Chase Rhodes		Community Member
Jacqueline Swanson		Parent
Craig Womack		Teacher
Mindy Wright		Teacher

Attendees - other

Kent McCrary		Principal
Sandy Dorn		LSGT Admin.

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Chairman, Mrs. Ann Fiddler called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance was taken.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Kent McCrary led the inspiration and pledge.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Craig Womack
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RECOGNITIONS

Staff Member of the Month
Officer Michael James
Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Kaitlyn Notabartolo

INFORMATION ITEMS

Mid Year Monitoring
Catoosa County Financial Position
Phones
Head Custodian Opening
Allotments
Battle of the Bears
Upcoming Events
ACE Member lunch with Superintendent Nix - April 24th, 11:30am - 1:00pm @ College & Career Academy

ACTION ITEMS

February 11, 2026 Minutes
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jamie Gazda
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jacqueline Swanson
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Battlefield Elementary School LSGT Meeting - 2/11/2026 - BES February LSGT Meeting

1/29/2026

Attendees - voting members

Ann Fiddler		Community Member
Jamie Gazda		Parent
Chase Rhodes		Community Member
Jacqueline Swanson		Parent
Mindy Wright		Teacher

Attendees - other

Kent McCrary		Principal
Sandy Dorn		LSGT Admin.

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Chairman, Mrs. Ann Fiddler called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance was taken.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Kent McCrary led the inspiration and pledge.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jacqueline Swanson
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RECOGNITIONS

Staff Member of the Month
Mrs. Donna Capps
Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Melissa Kreider

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tech Club
Georgia School Climate Surveys
Communities in Schools GraduRun
National School Resource Officer Day
Spelling Bee

INFORMATION ITEMS

Charter Budget Updates
School Dog
Mid Year MAP Data
BES School Schedule
Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness
PBIS Data & House Huddles
What's Happening at BES

ACTION ITEMS

December 10, 2025 Minutes
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jamie Gazda
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Vote on Charter Budget for Gym Sound Station and Media Center Board
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Chase Rhodes
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jacqueline Swanson
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Battlefield Elementary School LSGT Meeting - 12/10/2025 - BES December LSGT Meeting

12/1/2025

Attendees - voting members

Ann Fiddler		Community Member
Jamie Gazda		Parent
Chase Rhodes		Community Member
Jacqueline Swanson		Parent
Craig Womack		Teacher
Mindy Wright		Teacher

Attendees - other

Kent McCrary		Principal
Sandy Dorn		LSGT Admin.

CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Mrs. Ann Fiddler called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance was taken.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Kent McCrary led the inspiration and pledge.
RECOGNITION

Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Mindy Wright
Staff Member of the Month
Mrs. Ali Roberson

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jacqueline Swanson
Voting
Unanimously Approved
INFORMATION ITEMS

CCRPI Data
Feedback from LSGT Training
PBIS Data
School Announcements

Spelling Bee
PBIS Field Trip
New Book Vending Machine
Food Drive
Toy Drive

New SRO
Moving forward for LSGT

FINANCIAL ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS

Minutes - October 2, 2025
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jamie Gazda
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jacqueline Swanson
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Battlefield Elementary School LSGT Meeting - 11/18/2025 - BES November LSGT Meeting

10/2/2025

No Attendees

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
ATTENDANCE
INFORMATION ITEMS

System Wide Training-Superintendent Reese & Education Consultant Lynn Plunkett

ADJOURNMENT

Battlefield Elementary School LSGT Meeting - 10/2/2025 - BES October LSGT Meeting

9/30/2025

Attendees - voting members

Ann Fiddler		Community Member
Jamie Gazda		Parent
Jacqueline Swanson		Parent
Craig Womack		Teacher
Mindy Wright		Teacher

Attendees - other

Kent McCrary		Principal
Sandy Dorn		LSGT Admin.

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Chairman, Mrs. Ann Fiddler called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance was taken.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Kent McCrary led the inspiration and pledge.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jacqueline Swanson
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RECOGNITIONS

Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Jenny Keown
Staff Member of the Month
Mrs. Amy Wamsley
First Friday Recognitions

INFORMATION ITEMS

Mandated Reporting
BES School Improvement Goals Feedback
BES Budget Information
BES Fundraisers

ACTION ITEMS

Minutes- September 9/18/2025
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Craig Womack
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Spirit Squad Biscuit Sale

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Mindy Wright
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Battlefield Elementary School LSGT Meeting - 9/18/2025 - BES September LSGT Meeting

9/17/2025

Attendees - voting members

Ann Fiddler		Community Member
Jamie Gazda		Parent
Chase Rhodes		Community Member
Jacqueline Swanson		Parent
Craig Womack		Teacher
Mindy Wright		Teacher

Attendees - other

Kent McCrary		Principal
Sandy Dorn		LSGT Admin.

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Chairman, Mrs. Ann Fiddler called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance was taken.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Chairman
Mrs. Ann Fiddler
Vice Chairman
Mrs. Jacqueline Swanson
Secretary
Mrs. Jamie Gazda

INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Kent McCrary led the inspiration and pledge.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Mindy Wright
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RECOGNITIONS

Staff Member of the Month
Ms. Mekayla York
Teacher of the Year
Coach Craig Womack
Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Hillary Waters
Staff Member of the Year
Nurse Ali Roberson

INFORMATION ITEMS

Introduction to e-Board Simbli
Overview of LSGT
2025-2026 Meeting Dates, Times, & Places
10/2/25 : BES @ 8:00
11/18/25 : County Wide Training Event @ College & Career Academy from 9:00-12:00
12/11/25 : BES @ 8:00
1/8/26 : BES @ 8:00
2/12/26 : BES @ 8:00
3/19/26 : BES @ 8:00
4/9/26 : BES @ 8:00
5/7/26 : BES @ 8:00
By-Laws
Conflict Of Interest
Advisory Council for Excellence Team Member
Introduction of New Teachers
Next Meeting - Finance Reports
ESPLOST VII video review

ACTION ITEMS

2025-2026 Meeting Dates, Times, & Places
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Mindy Wright
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Minutes- May 14, 2025
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Chase Rhodes
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by: Ann Fiddler
Motion seconded by: Jacqueline Swanson
Voting
Unanimously Approved