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Lola N. Rountree earned an associate's degree from College of The Albermarle, a bachelor's degree from Elizabeth City State University, and a master's degree in business administration from Strayer University. She is married with two children.

Lola has 38 years of experience working in multiple capacities for Gates County Schools.

Lola N. Rountree's campaign for the Gates County Board of Education District 3 seat is her first entry into politics.

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Lola's campaign for the Gates County Board of Education District 3 seat is her first entry into politics.

As of January 2, 2026, Lola N. Rountree did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 