Local School Council
About LSC
Forsyth County Schools has a strong tradition of local school governance involving staff, parent and community partners. Originally called Local School Advisory Councils (LSACs), FCS converted to Local School Councils (LSCs) in 2000 under Georgia's the A+ Education Reform Act.
FCS has active LSCs in all schools, with the exception of those school that have been open for less than a year. Councils are comprised of a minimum of seven council members, including the principal, at least two certified teachers elected by teachers, parents (who make up the majority of the council, with at least 2 being businesspersons) and other members as specified in the bylaws.
LSCs are advisory bodies that provide recommendations to the school principal and FC Board of Education. Councils meet at least four times a year annually. All meetings and corresponding minutes are open to the public.
LSC Meeting Dates 2025/26
9/18 - WEST Joint at Saw - 8am
10/16 - SAS Conference Room - 1pm
11/20 - SAW - 2pm
1/22 - FoCAL Center - 1pm
3/19 - SAW - 2pm
4/16 - WEST Joint at VCES - 8am
LSC Members 2025/26
Jeff Fisher - Parent Rep
Samantha Foy - Parent Rep
Santhosh Karunakaran - Parent Rep
Danielle Frady - Parent Rep
Lindsay Stefanksy - Parent Rep
Martine Pelleymounter - Parent Rep
Taylor Mays - Parent Rep
Heather Tenuto - PTO Rep
Patricia Cox - Teacher Rep
Farise Posey - Teacher Rep
Kimberly Davis - Principal