My Commitment

          Save CMS. For too long CMS has prioritized social and political agendas over core academics that steered children toward a victimhood mindset, undermined parental values, and tolerated code of conduct violations.

• Provide every child with a high-quality education that prepares them for success—whether in college, technical training, military service, or the workforce.
• Empower parents through school choice, keep education decisions local, and promote traditional values and respectful behavior in our classrooms.
• Prioritize academic excellence, protect parental rights, ensure safe and supportive learning environments, and uphold the American principles that make opportunity possible.

Every child deserves the chance to reach their God-given potential and build a strong, successful future—and I’ll work every day to make that happen.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) serves approximately 140,000 students and is home to many dedicated educators. But despite their efforts, performance data reveals troubling trends. Academic outcomes are falling short, parent frustration is rising, and confidence in the system is eroding.

📉 Academic Decline

According to the NC Department of Public Instruction’s 2024 report card:

• Only 38.9% of CMS students met grade-level standards in math
• Just 30% met the standard in reading
• About half of students are not proficient in either

These results demand a return to academic fundamentals—not distractions driven by social or political agendas.

🏫 Low-Performing Schools

More than 40% of CMS schools received D or F grades. Taxpayer-funded school choice is giving families a way out—no parent should feel trapped in a failing school.

⚠️ Social Promotions Undermine Results

Mecklenburg County Commissioner Arthur Griffin recently noted:

“40% of 2023–2024 graduates had a GPA below 2.0. These students are not going to be successfully employed, enlisted, or enrolled. Where is the return on investment for our taxpayers?”

Too many students are being passed along without mastering the basics.

🏢 Administrative Bloat

CMS’s central office has expanded while classroom needs are underfunded. It’s time to:

• Redirect resources to classrooms
• Raise teacher pay supplements
• Reduce class sizes

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents Deserve a Voice

Many families feel ignored. CMS must:

• Restore transparency
• Respect parental input in curriculum and policy decisions

🔒 Safety and Discipline Matter

Reports of school violence and classroom disruption are increasing. Every student deserves a safe, respectful learning environment. CMS must enforce its Code of Student Conduct and back up teachers and principals who maintain order.

💡 A Clear Commitment

These challenges affect every family—regardless of zip code or political belief. As your candidate for CMS School Board District One, I’m committed to:

• Restoring trust and accountability
• Refocusing on results and character
• Ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive

📍 Bill Fountain for CMS School Board – District One
🗳️ Together, we can make CMS a place where excellence, discipline, and opportunity are the norm—not the exception.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

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