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Fall 2026 Principal Advisory Council Candidate Declarations
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Welcome to the candidate declaration process for Fall 2026 DeKalb County School District Principal Advisory Council elections. Participating on a Principal Advisory Council can be a rewarding experience for all those who value the opportunity to make a difference in public education. If elected, the candidate will serve on the Principal Advisory Council for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years (from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028).

Parent/Legal Guardian Qualifications:
- Must be a legal parent/guardian on record of a child attending or who will attend the school during at least the first year of the term of service
- May not be on staff at the school where the candidate wishes to serve in a parent/guardian seat
Teacher Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time employee at the school where you are seeking a Principal Advisory Council seat
- Must be a classroom teacher in pre-kindergarten through grade 12, including special education, physical education, art, music, media specialists, and ROTC teachers
- Educational Support Personnel, defined as follows, are NOT eligible: Clerical Staff, Paraprofessionals, Food Service Employees, Maintenance (Custodians), Plant Engineers, Campus Supervisors, Public Safety Staff, Nurses, Information Technology Technicians (ITT), Assistant Principals, Counselors, Lead Teachers for Special Education, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Academic Coaches, Instructional Support Specialists, School Psychologists, Social Workers, Student Support Specialists, Student Engagement Coaches, etc.
If you have any questions, please email the School Innovation Department at schoolgovernance@dekalbschoolsga.org.

All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
Candidate Type
Contact Information

Your name will appear on the ballot as it is entered here. Contact information is for internal use only and will not be shared.
Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address

Confirmation EmailDeKalb County School District Employees: Please provide your work email address.
Declaration Details
School or Center
Choose the school that corresponds to the Principal Advisory Council for which you are running.
Are you a DeKalb County School District employee?
Employee Number (e-number)
Provide your e-number, starting with the "e" (ex. e12345678).
Employment Location
At what site do you work?
Position at the School
What is your position at your school?
Are you the parent of a student currently enrolled in the school?
Are you currently serving on a Principal Advisory Council?
Principal Advisory Council Location
Where are you currently serving?
Current Role on the Principal Advisory Council
What is your current role on the Principal Advisory Council?
Have you previously served on a Principal Advisory Council?
Previous Term Location
At which school did you serve?
Previous Term Start Date

MonthDayYear
Provide an approximate date.
Previous Term End Date

MonthDayYear
Provide an approximate date.
Previous Role on the Principal Advisory Council
What was your previous role on the Principal Advisory Council?
Candidate Photo

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Candidate Photo

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Candidate Information Questions

Your responses to these questions will be included on all candidate information flyers and links, including the ballot. Responses will be used "as-is." You will receive a confirmation and will have the opportunity to make corrections through the School Innovation Department through September 4, 2026. All responses are limited to 400 characters.
Community Involvement

What has been your personal involvement with education in your community?0/400
Community Involvement
Reason for Serving

Why would you like to serve on a Principal Advisory Council?0/400
Reason for Serving
Vision for the School

Describe your vision for our school.0/400
Vision for the School
Student Information

To be a parent/guardian representative on a Principal Advisory Council, you must have a student enrolled and attending the school for at least the first year of the two-year term (2026-2027 and 2027-2028). Student information is confidential and will only be used by the School Innovation Department to verify candidate eligibility.
Student Name

First NameLast Name
Student's School or Center
For the 2026-2027 School Year
Student's Grade
For the 2026-2027 School Year
Confirmations

You must confirm and meet the following criteria to be eligible to serve on a Principal Advisory Council. This information will be kept confidential.
Confirmation — Full-time Employee
Confirmation — Teacher Position
Confirmation — School Governance 101 Training
Confirmations

You must confirm and meet the following criteria to be eligible to serve on a Principal Advisory Council. This information will be kept confidential.
Confirmation — Age
Confirmation — Student Enrollment
Confirmation — Sex Offender Status
Confirmation — Accuracy of Information
Confirmation — School Governance 101 Training
Consent to Collection of Personal Information
DeKalb County School District requests your consent to use contact information collected through this candidate declaration to verify your eligibility and to communicate with you about your candidacy. The information you provide will be used to process your registration. Consent for the use of this personal information may be inferred where its uses are obvious, and it has been voluntarily provided. Should a registrant wish to withdraw consent, they must contact the School Innovation Department at schoolgovernance@dekalbschoolsga.org.
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Fall 2026 Principal Advisory Council Candidate Declarations

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