1. Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal
EHS Mission Statement:
Etowah High School’s mission
shall be graduating life-long
learners and productive
community & global citizens

2. Etowah High School Belief Statements
1. We believe that all members of the Etowah community are responsible for the intellectual and social
development of our students.
2. We believe that 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 that regardless of differences in abilities, all students should recognize learning as a life-long
endeavor and should continue their education in an ever-changing world.
5. We believe that students should come to understand that individual differences, strengths, and
weaknesses, help to make us both unique and important.
6. We believe that both student performance and teacher performance are crucial components of academic
growth and that we must continue to develop both.
7. We believe that 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 that we must continue to develop methods of instruction that maximize opportunities for
learning.
9. We believe that character development is a critical component in the development of responsible citizens.
10. We believe that all members of the Etowah community are responsible for providing a safe environment
for all students and teachers.
11. We believe that instructional time is sacred and will be used to provide meaningful and engaging learning
activities at all times, without exception.

3.  TheGeneral 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.  SchoolCouncils shall provide advice,
recommendations, and assistance and
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:
- vacant, Parent
- vacant, Parent
- vacant, Parent
- Mrs. Michelle Angalet, Parent
- Mrs. Kim Overy, Parent
- Mrs. Gina Forbes, Parent
- Mrs. Kelly Gilbert, Parent
- Mrs. June Pollack, Parent
- Mrs. Vivianna Morrison, PTSA President
- Mrs. Bonny Blackmon, Business Partner
- Mrs. Debi Ratcliff, Business Partner
- Ms. Ahila Manivannan, Senior SAB Student Rep.
- Mr. Rushay Amarath, Sophomore SAB Student Rep.
Faculty/Staff Members:
- Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal
- Dr. Vijay Purugulla, Teacher
- vacant, Teacher
- vacant, Teacher

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.
 Nominations must be submitted in writing
(email, fax, letter are all acceptable) by
8/30 Deadline for all parent nominations.
 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.

10. Etowah School Council 2012-14 Nomination Form
Name:__________________________________________________________________________
Phone:__________________________________________________________________________
Email Address:____________________________________________________________________
Grades of children attending Etowah High School in 2012-13:______________________________
Previous volunteer experiences related to your child(ren)’s education:_______________________
________________________________________________________________________________
In 75 words or less, please explain why you would like to serve on the Etowah School Council:
Please submit to Mr. Keith Ball, Principal, no later than Thursday, August 30, 2012. Nominations may be
submitted electronically to keith.ball@cherokee.k12.ga.us, or may be dropped off in the
Administration/Attendance Office. Nominations must be in writing. Please see expectations for School Council
participation on the back of this form.

11. TBD
All nominations must be in
writing and are due to the
Principal on or before
Thursday, 8/30/2012

12. 1st Meeting: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room (Officer Elections)
2nd Meeting: Wednesday, October 10, 2012
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
3rd Meeting: Wednesday, November14, 2012
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
4th Meeting: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
5th Meeting: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
6th Meeting: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
7th Meeting: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room
8th Meeting: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room

13. Officers will be elected by the School Council
at the first meeting following the election of
the School Council Members.
1st Meeting: Wednesday, September
12, 2012 4:00-6:00, EHS Conference Room
 Chairperson – Michelle Angalet
 Vice-Chairperson – vacant
 Secretary – Kim Overy

14.  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

15.  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!

16.  To promote effective communication and
foster team-work, the Student Advisory
Board 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, SAB, and all
stakeholders will work together in graduating
life-long learners and productive community
& global citizens.

17.  You can vote for multiple nominees on one ballot.
 Only one ballot can be cast per person on 9/4 from 6:15-8:30.
 You must be present to vote.
 Nominees do not have to be present to win.
 Winners will be notified by the Principal by 9/7.
2012-2014 School Council Nominees: please place a check next to your nominee selection(s)
TBD – Parent
TBD – Parent
TBD – Parent
TBD – Business Representative