
Principal Advisory Council
(A.K.A. PAC)
Parent Representatives 2025-2026



Tina Hart
Secretary
Term ends 9/30/26
Rachel Linneman
Chair
Term ends 9/30/26
Michael Neel
Vice Chair
Term ends 9/30/27




Michael Hagan
Council Member
Term ends 9/30/26
Leah Cadray
Council Member
Term ends 9/30/27
Emma Bene
Council Member
Term ends 9/30/27
Dana Rickman Carrubba
Council Member
Term ends 9/30/27
Teacher Representatives 2025-2026

Catherine Corser
Council Member
Term ends 9/30/26
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Christina Heda
Council Member
Term ends 9/30/27
Fernbank Principal Advisory Council
The purpose of the Principal Advisory Council is to bring parents, school employees, students and community members together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other’s perspectives and share ideas for increasing student achievement and performance.
The members of the Principal Advisory Council are accountable to the constituents they serve and shall:
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Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues;
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Act as a link between the school and the community;
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Encourage the engagement of parents and other stakeholders within the school community; and
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Work to increase student achievement and performance through transparent operations and shared best practices.
The Principal Advisory Council operates under the control and management of the DeKalb County School District and will follow Board of Education policies and procedures. The Principal Advisory Council provides advice and recommendations to the school principal, the local board of education and local school superintendent on matters related to school climate/culture, student achievement, and community partnerships.
Fernbank School Council Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes*
*includes votes taken
All meetings are held at 3pm in the Fernbank ES Administration Conference Room
(with a Zoom option).
2025-26 School Year:
Thursday, August 28, 2025 Minutes
Tuesday, September 15, 2025 Agenda
2024-25 School Year:
Thursday, October 24, 2024 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Thursday, December 5, 2024 Agenda
Thursday, March 6, 2025 Minutes
Thursday, April 24, 2025 Agenda
2023-24 School Year:
Thursday, October 26, 2023 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Thursday, December 7, 2023 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Thursday, May 2, 2024 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Thursday, August 22, 2024 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
2022-23 School Year:
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Tuesday, November 10, 2022 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Tuesday, January 12, 2023 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Thursday, March 9th, 2023 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
2021-22 School Year:
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Tuesday, December 12, 2021 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 Agenda and Minutes and Summary of Actions
2019-20 School Year:
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Agenda and Minutes
Tuesday October 1, 2019 Agenda and Minutes
