"I’m Vishal Srivastava, a proud longtime Forsyth County resident and a 25-year veteran in Data & AI. I am running for the Board of Education because our schools are the heartbeat of our community—from the vibrant families in South Forsyth to the growing neighborhoods of Cumming.

As our district faces unprecedented growth, we need leadership that understands how to manage complex systems and high-stakes budgets. My commitment to you is simple:

• Protect Academic Excellence: Maintaining our 'Best in Georgia' status while solving the infrastructure and enrollment pressures of a growing District 5.

• Empower Our Educators: Providing competitive pay and cutting the 'red tape' so teachers can focus on teaching, not paperwork.

• Smart, Fiscally Responsible Budgeting: Using my data background to ensure every tax dollar is spent transparently and effectively—protecting your programs and your wallet.

• A Parent-Partner Approach: Restoring the community’s voice to ensure parent input is at the center of our 42 schools’ decisions.

• Future-Ready Students: Prioritizing safety, mental health, and world-class STEM and vocational pathways.

Forsyth County Schools are exceptional. Let’s use smart, modern leadership to make them even stronger for every child. I ask for your vote to keep Forsyth leading."