Jillian King
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board - District 4
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About the Office
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Other
Occupation
Former Teacher and Current Stay-at-Home Parent
Fun Fact
I am a stay-at-home parent to my 3.5 year old daughter. We spend most days going to public parks and libraries to give her learning and social experiences. Outside of that, I love to ballroom dance and hope to find time to start competing again one day. I am an avid reader. I enjoy fantasy and sci-fi, but have been on a big non-fiction kick lately.
Past Experience
I was a public school teacher for almost 6 years. I have a Masters Degree in Education. I have worked at private charter schools, huge public high schools, and small public magnet middle and high schools. My experiences in education and my commitment to learning ever-more about child development and education make me a logical pick for school board.
My Top Issues
Enhancing transparency and accountability
School systems should be the most transparent, accessible, and communicative entity that exist. No one wants to send their children to a system when they have no idea what decisions are being made or why the leadership is making those choices. I think it is the job of the school board to communicate openly, frequently, and accessibly to the entire community that it serves.
Enhancing transparency and accountability
School systems should be the most transparent, accessible, and communicative entity that exist. No one wants to send their children to a system when they have no idea what decisions are being made or why the leadership is making those choices. I think it is the job of the school board to communicate openly, frequently, and accessibly to the entire community that it serves.
Collaborating with schools and community organizations
Schools should be a place where ALL students feel safe, no exceptions. The processes for handling bullying and violence need to be redesigned to actually address the issues, protect victims, and prevent future incidents. Additionally, no federal directive that directly harms students should be upheld and complied with by the school system. Student safety is more important than 8% of our budget.
Education
Engagement with the community is vital for progress. I will work to show the community that education is the most important factor in securing a better future for everyone and it takes every person and entity in the community working together to make the safe, happy, active community we all want.
Education
I encourage open and respectful discussions on education directly between the people of District 4 and the CMS school board. All opinions are valuable and deserve respectful consideration.
Education
I promise to always stay up-to-date on all issues affecting the schools within our community. I will also help make sure that you stay informed through reliable resources and discussions. I will strive to ensure that access to CMS information is prompt, clear, and accessible.
Who I'm Running Against
Stephanie Sneed (Democrat Party)
female attorney
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