Catoosa County Public Schools Minutes

Ringgold Primary School - 4/15/2026 - Ringgold Primary School LSGT Meeting

3/4/2026

Attendees - voting members

Dot Epperson		Community Member
Becky Clinton		Teacher
Kim Parvin		Teacher
Ryan Ralston		Community
Kaitlin Thomas
Lacy Vann		Parent

Attendees - other

Whitney Hood		Principal
Melissa Jones		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
The principal, Mrs. Hood, called the meeting to order.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Hood led the group in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as written.
Motion made by: Ryan Ralston
Motion seconded by: Dot Epperson
INFORMATION ITEMS

Budget
Field Trips
Allotment Update
A review of the school allotment and an update on classes and upcoming teacher openings.
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Data
A review of the number of students enrolled at school in comparison to staff and attendance numbers.
Charter Budget
The group was given an update on the current budget and how portions of the money will be used on students at the end of the school year.
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Kindergarten Screening
Information was given about the kindergarten screening held on April 28th.
Upcoming Activities
Upcoming field trips and shirt order update for the school's Field/Game day on May 15th.

FINANCIAL REPORTS
ACTION ITEMS

Previous Meeting Minutes
Previous meeting minutes were approved as written.
Motion made by: Becky Clinton
Motion seconded by: Kim Parvin

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned, and the group was reminded about the upcoming May 6th meeting.

Ringgold Primary School - 3/4/2026 - Ringgold Primary School LSGT Meeting

3/4/2026

Attendees - voting members

Dot Epperson		Community Member
Becky Clinton		Teacher
Kim Parvin		Teacher
Ryan Ralston		Community
Kaitlin Thomas
Lacy Vann		Parent

Attendees - other

Whitney Hood		Principal
Melissa Jones		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
The principal, Mrs. Hood, called the meeting to order.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Hood led the group in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda was approved as written.
Motion made by: Dot Epperson
Motion seconded by: Kaitlin Thomas
INFORMATION ITEMS

Budget
A review of the Proposed Charter Budget Summary was presented, and it consists of computers, substitute pay and STEAM classroom
Motion made by: Ryan Ralston
Motion seconded by: Kim Parvin
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Field Trips
Upcoming field trips were presented for review and approval.
Motion made by: Kim Parvin
Motion seconded by: Dot Epperson
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Upcoming Events
The group was given updates concerning the Kindergarten Registration procedures and a review of possible incentives for attending the upcoming screening night.

FINANCIAL REPORTS
ACTION ITEMS

Previous Meeting Minutes
Previous meeting minutes were approved.
Motion made by: Ryan Ralston
Motion seconded by: Becky Clinton

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned and the group was reminded about the upcoming April 15th meeting.

Ringgold Primary School - 2/11/2026 - Ringgold Primary School LSGT Meeting

2/11/2026

Attendees - voting members

Dot Epperson		Community Member
Becky Clinton		Teacher
Kim Parvin		Teacher
Ryan Ralston		Community
Kaitlin Thomas

Attendees - other

Whitney Hood		Principal
Melissa Jones		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
Principal, Mrs. Hood, called the meeting to order.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Hood led the group in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda was approved
Motion made by: Dot Epperson
Motion seconded by: Kim Parvin
INFORMATION ITEMS

School Improvement Plan (SIP)
Reviewed the focus of the School Improvement Plan along with the data, benefits and goals.
Multi-Tier Systems Support (MTSS)
Mrs. Hood presented the Multi-Tier Systems Support (MTSS) and how the agenda focused on Academics, Behavior and the Well-Being of the building.
Voting
Unanimously Approved

FINANCIAL REPORTS
ACTION ITEMS

Previous Meeting Minutes
Minutes were approved

ADJOURNMENT

Ringgold Primary School - 1/23/2026 - Ringgold Primary School LSGT Meeting

2/11/2026

Attendees - voting members

Dot Epperson		Community Member
Becky Clinton		Teacher
Kim Parvin		Teacher
Ryan Ralston		Community
Kaitlin Thomas
Lacy Vann		Parent

CALL TO ORDER
Principal, Mrs. Hood, called the meeting to order.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Hood led the group in the Pledge.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER
Mrs. Hood welcomed the new Parent Representative, Kaitlin Thomas
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda was approved
Motion made by: Dot Epperson
Motion seconded by: Kim Parvin
Voting
Dot Epperson - No Vote
Becky Clinton - Yes
Kim Parvin - No Vote
Ryan Ralston - No Vote
Kaitlin Thomas - Yes
Lacy Vann - Yes
INFORMATION ITEMS

Field Trips
Upcoming field trips were presented for review and approval.
Motion made by: Kim Parvin
Motion seconded by: Becky Clinton
Voting
Dot Epperson - Yes
Becky Clinton - Yes
Kim Parvin - Yes
Ryan Ralston - No Vote
Kaitlin Thomas - Yes
Lacy Vann - Yes
Title 1
A review of Title 1 funding to include classroom boards was given. An update to upcoming Title 1 events was also presented to include Kindergarten Registration and Math Night.
Motion made by: Kaitlin Thomas
Motion seconded by: Dot Epperson
Data Update
School Improvement Plan (SIP)
Mrs. Hood presented information on the School Improvement Plan
Motion made by: Becky Clinton
Motion seconded by: Dot Epperson
Voting
Dot Epperson - Yes
Becky Clinton - Yes
Kim Parvin - Yes
Ryan Ralston - No Vote
Kaitlin Thomas - Yes
Lacy Vann - Yes
Position Updates
The group was given an update on the recent staff modifications.
Voting
Unanimously Approved

FINANCIAL REPORTS
ACTION ITEMS

Previous Meeting Minutes
Field Trips

The group was in agreement that the Field Trips be approved.
Voting
Dot Epperson - Yes
Becky Clinton - Yes
Kim Parvin - Yes
Ryan Ralston - No Vote
Kaitlin Thomas - Yes
Lacy Vann - Yes

ADJOURNMENT

Ringgold Primary School - 11/18/2025 - Ringgold Primary School LSGT Meeting

10/23/2025

No Attendees

CALL TO ORDER
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
INFORMATION ITEMS

Fundraisers

Candy Grams
Strawberry Sale

MAPS testing
Recent Events

Partnership Breakfast
1st Grade concert

Staff Christmas Party
System Wide LSGT meeting
County-wide training held at CCA.

FINANCIAL REPORTS
ACTION ITEMS

November minutes

ADJOURNMENT

Ringgold Primary School - 10/23/2025 - Ringgold Primary School LSGT Meeting

10/23/2025

Attendees - voting members

Dot Epperson		Community Member
Becky Clinton		Teacher
Kim Parvin		Teacher

Attendees - other

Whitney Hood		Principal
Melissa Jones		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
Principal, Mrs. Hood, called the meeting to order.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Hood led the group in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The meeting was called due to attendance.
Motion made by: Becky Clinton
Motion seconded by: Dot Epperson
Voting
Dot Epperson - No Vote
Becky Clinton - No Vote
Kim Parvin - Yes
INFORMATION ITEMS

Honor Chorus
PBIS Reward

Safety Plan
Budget
Meeting Times & Dates

ACTION ITEMS

2024-2025 Meeting Dates/Times
Previous Meeting Minutes
Community Member
Election of ACE Member
Budget
Field Trips

ADJOURNMENT

Ringgold Primary School - 9/25/2025 - Ringgold Primary School LSGT Meeting

10/23/2025

Attendees - voting members

Dot Epperson		Community Member
Becky Clinton		Teacher
Kim Parvin		Teacher
Ryan Ralston		Community
Tyler Savage		Parent
Lacy Vann		Parent

Attendees - other

Whitney Hood		Principal
Melissa Jones		LSGT ADMIN

CALL TO ORDER
Principal, Mrs. Hood, called the meeting to order.
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Hood led the group in the Pledge.
Welcome New Members
Mrs. Hood welcomed the new members of the committee.
Lacy Vann - Parent Representative
Tyler Savage - Parent Representative
Ryan Ralston - Community Member
Kim Parvin - Teacher Representative

Visiting
Tracy Wilson - Parent Involvement Coordinator
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was accepted as written.
Election of Officers

Chairman
Ryan Ralston was nominated and elected to the office as Chairperson.
Motion made by: Ryan Ralston
Motion seconded by: Dot Epperson
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Vice Chairman
Lacy Vann was nominated and elected to the office of Vice Chairperson.
Motion made by: Lacy Vann
Motion seconded by: Kim Parvin
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Secretary
Becky Clinton was nominated and elected to the office of Secretary
Motion made by: Becky Clinton
Motion seconded by: Ryan Ralston
Voting
Unanimously Approved

INFORMATION ITEMS

Meeting Dates and Times
The dates for the LSGT meetings for the upcoming year were discussed and planned.
By Laws
Copies of the By-Laws were given our to review.
Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy was given to the members to be reviewed.
Charter Budget
Principal Hood discussed how the funds for the Charter budget are currently being used.
Upcoming Events
Mrs. Hood shared with the members about the upcoming events to be held.
Partnership
School Improvement Plan

FINANCIAL REPORTS
ACTION ITEMS

2025-2026 Meeting Dates/Times
The following dates for the next LSGT meeting were voted on and accepted.
10/23/2025 - 11/18/2025 - 12/1/2025 - 1/12/2025 - 2/2/2025 - 3/2/2025 - 4/6/2025 - 5/4/2025
Motion made by: Becky Clinton
Motion seconded by: Kim Parvin
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Previous Meeting Minutes
Election of Officers
Officers were voted on.
Community Member
Budget
The group was in agreement that the Charter Funds be used as presented.
Motion made by: Dot Epperson
Motion seconded by: Ryan Ralston
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.