Catoosa County Public Schools Minutes

Cloud Springs Elementary School - 5/18/2026 - CSE May LSGT Meeting

4/24/2026

Attendees - voting members

Claire Yeager		Community Member
Alexia McCarthy		Teacher
Leslie Gilbert		Teacher
Becca Nabors		Parent

Attendees - other

Karen Hancock		LSGT ADMIN
Lori Welborn		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Welborn called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Welborn led the Pledge.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission Statement is to ensure high levels of learning for ALL.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Agenda was accepted as presented.
RECOGNITIONS
Instruction & Curriculum
INFORMATION ITEMS

School Improvement Plan
Continue to meet goals: 3% Math, 4% Science and Reading

Fundraiser Requests
Handouts were given to all LSGT members to review for the 26-27 school year and approve.
Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Handouts were given to all LSGT members by Mrs. Welborn. Members were asked to look over the Parent & Family Engagement Policy for any questions they may have.
Milestones Scores
Mrs. Welborn stated that the MIlestones scores were great but still waiting on Reading Scores.
New Principal and Teachers for the 26-27 school year
Mrs. Welborn briefed the team on leadership changes and welcomed new educators fro the 26-27 school year.

FINANCIAL REPORTS
ACTION ITEMS

Approve March Minutes
Motion made by: Becca Nabors
Motion seconded by: Claire Yeager
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Charter Budget
Fundraiser Requests
Motion made by: Becca Nabors
Motion seconded by: Claire Yeager
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT

Cloud Springs Elementary School - 3/16/2026 - CSE March LSGT Meeting

12/15/2025

Attendees - voting members

Claire Yeager		Community Member
Alexia McCarthy		Teacher
Lisa Bannister		Community member
Becca Nabors		Parent
Andrea Patton		Parent

Attendees - other

Karen Hancock		LSGT ADMIN
Lori Welborn		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Welborn called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Welborn led the Pledge.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mrs. Welborn recited the Mission Statement - Our Mission is to ensure high levels of learning for ALL.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Agenda was accepted as presented.
RECOGNITIONS
Instruction & Curriculum

Milestones
Milestones will be April 20 - 23.

Behavior

School Resources - Lunch & Learn
Mrs. Welborn reported that while seven to eight parents originally registered for the Lunch & Learn, five were in attendance. Due to interest, a follow-up session is scheduled for April.

INFORMATION ITEMS

School Improvement Plan
Mrs. Welborn reiterated the standing goals for the year: 3% for Math and Science, and 4% for Reading.

Reading, Math, and Science

LSGT System Wide Training 11/18 @ CCA
ACE member lunch with Superintendent Nix - April 24th, 11:30am - 1:00pm @ College and Career Academy

FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mrs. Welborn noted that all allocated funds were to be spent by Friday, the 20th. She reviewed a list of items recently acquired through QBE (Quality Basic Education) and Charter funding.
ACTION ITEMS

Approve January Minutes
Motion made by: Becca Nabors
Motion seconded by: Lisa Bannister
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Charter Budget

ADJOURNMENT

Cloud Springs Elementary School - 1/20/2026 - CSE January LSGT Meeting

11/19/2025

Attendees - voting members

Claire Yeager		Community Member
Alexia McCarthy		Teacher
Leslie Gilbert		Teacher
Becca Nabors		Parent

Attendees - other

Karen Hancock		LSGT ADMIN
Lori Welborn		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Welborn called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Welborn led the Pledge.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mrs. Welborn recited our Mission Statement - Our Mission is to ensure high levels of learning for ALL.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Agenda was accepted as presented.
RECOGNITIONS
Instruction & Curriculum
Mrs. Welborn reported that the new math manipulatives have been received. She announced that the students from the College and Career Academy would be visiting to assist with instruction and facilitate learning to use these materials.
INFORMATION ITEMS

School Improvement Plan
Following a review of Winter Benchmark scores, Mrs. Welborn announced updates to the goals for the upcoming Milestone Testing. The group will maintain 3% for Math and Science, but the Reading goal will be increased to 4%.
LSGT System Wide Training 11/18 @ CCA
Lunch donations
A request was made for any volunteers who would like to find someone who may be willing to donate lunch for future meetings.
Parent Mentor Program - speaker
Mrs. Welborn is planning an event aimed at supporting families with specialized needs, such as those navigating diverse student abilities or financial barriers. The plan includes inviting guest speakers to connect these families with accessible community and school resources.

FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mrs. Welborn announced that all teachers must utilize their classroom funds by March.
ACTION ITEMS

Approve December Minutes
Motion made by: Leslie Gilbert
Motion seconded by: Claire Yeager
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Charter Budget

ADJOURNMENT

Cloud Springs Elementary School - 12/15/2025 - CSE December LSGT Meeting

11/19/2025

Attendees - voting members

Claire Yeager		Community Member
Leslie Gilbert		Teacher
Becca Nabors		Parent
Andrea Patton		Parent

Attendees - other

Karen Hancock		LSGT ADMIN
Lori Welborn		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
Andrea Patton called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Welborn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mrs. Welborn recited our Mission Statement — Our Mission is to ensure high levels of learning for ALL.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Agenda was accepted as presented.
RECOGNITIONS
Mrs. Welborn highlighted the school's recent achievement of receiving the Math Award for Cloud Springs Elementary.
Instruction & Curriculum
Mrs. Welborn provided an overview of the various Math and Reading programs currently in use.
INFORMATION ITEMS

School Improvement Plan
The goal, as reiterated by Mrs. Welborn, is a 3% increase in 3rd-5th grade Milestones performance across Reading, Math, and Science.
LSGT System Wide Training 11/18 @ CCA
Parent Meeting Program? Ideas to help parents of struggling students
Mrs. Welborn held a discussion on a Parent Mentorship Program with the LSGT team, including the possibility of a spring launch.
5th Grade Field Trip - Discovery Museum
Plans were discussed for the 5th-grade field trip to the Discovery Museum on Thursday.
Kindergarten Field Trip - TN. Valley RR Museum
Plan were discussed for the Kindergarten Field Trip on Thursday to the TN. Valley RR Museum.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Fundraiser for general fund updates
The PTO conducted a fundraiser to replenish the general fund account.

ACTION ITEMS

Approve October Minutes
Motion made by: Becca Nabors
Motion seconded by: Andrea Patton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Charter Budget

ADJOURNMENT

Cloud Springs Elementary School - 11/18/2025 - LSGT System Wide Training

11/18/2025

Attendees - voting members

Claire Yeager		Community Member
Alexia McCarthy		Teacher
Lisa Bannister		Community member
Andrea Patton		Parent

Attendees - other

Karen Hancock		LSGT ADMIN
Lori Welborn		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
RECOGNITIONS
Instruction & Curriculum
INFORMATION ITEMS

School Improvement Plan
LSGT System Wide Training 11/18 @ CCA
CCPS School Calendar 26/27 & 27/28
The LSGT Team members in attendance selected Calendar A for the 26/27 & 27/28 school year.

FINANCIAL REPORTS
ACTION ITEMS

Approve May Minutes
Charter Budget

ADJOURNMENT

Cloud Springs Elementary School - 10/20/2025 - CSE October LSGT Meeting

10/2/2025

Attendees - voting members

Claire Yeager		Community Member
Alexia McCarthy		Teacher
Becca Nabors		Parent
Andrea Patton		Parent

Attendees - other

Karen Hancock		LSGT ADMIN
Lori Welborn		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
Andrea Patton called the meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Welborn led the Pledge.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mrs. Welborn recited our Mission Statement - Our Mission is to ensure high levels of learning for ALL.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Agenda was accepted as presented.
RECOGNITIONS

Title 1 Reward School in CCPS
Mrs. Welborn stated that Cloud Springs Elementary is the only Title 1 Reward School in Catoosa County.

Instruction & Curriculum

Kagan, PASS results
Mrs. Welborn asked Mrs. McCarthy to speak on Kagan Structures and their classroom implementation.
The PASS Survey was administered to grades 3-5 to assess their attitudes toward school. The data from these results will inform and categorize students into a three - tiered plan for small group lessons.

INFORMATION ITEMS

School Improvement Plan

Goals for Milestones
Milestones
In our meeting, Mrs. Welborn reiterated that we are aiming for a 3% increase in Math, Reading, and Science for our students on the Georgia Milestones for the 25-26 school year.

LSGT System Wide Training 11/18 @ CCA
Mrs. Welborn reminded all LSGT members regarding the System Wide Training that will be held on November 18th at the CCA.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Title budget

ACTION ITEMS

Approve May Minutes
Charter Budget
Approve August Minutes
Motion made by: Andrea Patton
Motion seconded by: Becca Nabors
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT