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Bill Fountain holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Mississippi State University and a master's degree in business management and supervision from Central Michigan University. 

Bill is retired. He previously worked as a Middle & High school teacher and a program and marketing manager at Northrop Grumman. He served in the US Air Force for 20 years, where he was a fighter pilot. 

In CMS District 1 school board race, a longtime incumbent faces four ...

Bill's campaign for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education Member, District 1 is his first entry into politics.

Believes CMS has prioritized "social and political agendas over core academics," saying it "steered children toward a victimhood mindset, undermined parental values, and tolerated code of conduct violations."

- Plans to prioritize academic excellence.
- Believes CMS has prioritized "social and political agendas over core academics," saying it "steered children toward a victimhood mindset, undermined parental values, and tolerated code of conduct violations."

School Facilities & Resources

Supports "school choice", which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 

Believes in keeping education decisions local and promoting traditional values and respectful behavior in classrooms.

Wants to keep  education decisions local. 

- Supports "school choice", which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 
- Wants to keep  education decisions local. 

Access to Education

As of September 5, 2025, Bill Fountain’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Opposes discussions of sexuality in schools.

Believes in prioritizing academic excellence, protecting parental rights, ensuring safe learning environments, and upholding American principles to make opportunity possible.

Wants to ensure learning spaces are safe and supportive. 

- Opposes schools discussing sexuality. 
- Wants to ensure learning spaces are safe and supportive. 

Student Wellbeing

Bill Fountain

As of September 5, 2025, Bill Fountain did not have a website or any information online.

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 