Iowa School Board Appoints Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Despite Controversial Social Media Posts
The nominee refused to apologize, saying his posts reflect his and others’ experiences.
On May 3, the school board of Johnston, a suburb of Des Moines, approved Louis Fountain as its newest administrative team member by a 6–1 vote.
In late April, the district had announced Fountain as its choice for the position. But on April 27, reports surfaced that Fountain had made several controversial social media posts.
Some Johnston residents asked the board to delay the vote and give the community an opportunity to hold a town hall meeting to discuss the issue.
By Chris Turner
Louis Fountain, Johnston Public Schools
The Johnston Community School District has voted to confirm the hire of Louis Fountain as the district s first Director of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
Fountain s appointment came with criticism after social media posts were revealed with him discussing last summer s Black Lives Matter protests, police, and the 2020 election. Some parents voiced their concerns about the hire at a School Board meeting Monday night. Why is Mr. Fountain not being held to the same social media policy standard set forth by the Johnston School District, said Johnston parent Mary White. Does the district now condone these statements? Do they now condone these actions?
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