School board
Board of Education, Forsyth County Schools
District 02
- Vote for
- 4
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 8
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, the budget and the superintendent's direction for Forsyth County Schools.
Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).
Taxes & budget
Curtis FentressDemocratic
No documented position found.
Allen DanielRepublican
No documented position found.
Susan ConwayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Lee ChildressDemocratic
- Proposes a community budget committee meeting quarterly
Jill Nelson BerlinRepublican
No documented position found.
Robert (Bob) WeissRepublican
- Proposes an independent forensic audit of district finances
- Proposes expert audit and finance committees for oversight
Marie JacksonDemocratic
- Supports standardized financial reporting with forecasts
Robert BarrRepublican
- Supports an external audit committee and budget-to-actual updates
Education
Curtis FentressDemocratic
- Supports replacing current school board leadership
- Opposes expanded state funding for private school vouchers
Allen DanielRepublican
- Supports a superintendent who is candid about problems
- Supports holding the superintendent accountable for staff information
Susan ConwayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Lee ChildressDemocratic
- Supports seeking more funding for public education
Jill Nelson BerlinRepublican
- Supports downsizing central office and protecting teacher salaries
Robert (Bob) WeissRepublican
No documented position found.
Marie JacksonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Robert BarrRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Curtis FentressDemocratic
No documented position found.
Allen DanielRepublican
- Proposes requiring board materials two weeks before votes
Susan ConwayDemocratic
- Supports posting the school budget online
- Supports making all board decisions public
Lee ChildressDemocratic
- Supports public discussion of every budget transfer
Jill Nelson BerlinRepublican
- Supports closer ties between school board and legislators
- Pledges a group chat for timely school board information
Robert (Bob) WeissRepublican
No documented position found.
Marie JacksonDemocratic
- Proposes public budget dashboards with plain-language explanations
Robert BarrRepublican
- Pledges transparent reporting with clear deadlines
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