Melissa Easley
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board - District 1
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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
Small Business Owner
My Top Issues
Education
Push for math and STEM readiness initiatives that prepare students for college and careers.
Taxes / Budget
Strengthen legislative advocacy to secure the funding and policies our students need to succeed.
Social Services
Sustainable funding to lower caseloads for social workers and expand access to student services.
Wages / Job Benefits
More career pathways and leadership opportunities to retain veteran educators.
Education
Keep early literacy a top priority, so every child is reading on grade level by 3rd grade.
Wages / Job Benefits
Stronger mentoring and support for new teachers to reduce early-career burnout.
Taxes / Budget
Push for even greater transparency at the board level, so the public has a full picture of how decisions are made and how tax dollars are spent.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Facility improvements that prioritize secure campuses while keeping schools welcoming.
Education
Expand access to advanced coursework, career pathways, and the arts so students can find their passion and thrive.
Healthcare
More mental health professionals in schools so students have access to care before a crisis.
Wages / Job Benefits
Continued advocacy at the county, state, and federal level for certified teacher pay raises.
Wages / Job Benefits
Continued progress on fair pay for all non-certified staff so that no essential worker in our schools is left behind.
Social Services
Advocacy at the state level for long-term funding to maintain a nurse and social worker in every school.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Stronger anti-bullying programs and restorative practices that build safe, respectful school cultures.
Who I'm Running Against
Bill Fountain (Republican Party)
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