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Chris Grimes

REPUBLICAN

Chris Grimes is running for Forsyth County Board of Education Member, District 4.

Personal background

Chris is a parent to four children and is a South Forsyth High School alumnus

Professional background

Chris is Forsyth County’s former Emergency Management Agency director. He also worked for Forsyth County Schools as its school safety manager from 2007-2013.

Political background

Chris Grimes' campaign for County Board of Education Member in Forsyth County School Board District 4 is his first entry into politics.

Access to Education

Wants to provide a "world-class school system.”

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School Curriculum

As of July 25, 2024, Chris Grimes did not have a website or any information online.

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School Facilities & Resources

Plans to look more closely at the school system’s finances focus on “stretching the dollar as far as we can” to save taxpayer dollars.

Said, "I think the board did a great job this year in lowering the millage rate, so I want to continue to see us be financially conservative."

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Student Wellbeing

Has set up emergency safety plans in the county schools.

Wants to make sure students and staff are safe on campus.

Said, "We’ve been one of the school safety leaders in the state, if not the country."

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Teachers

Wants to ensure that teachers and staff at each of the schools are given the support they need.

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