A.J. is from Grapevine, Texas. He attended Grapevine High School and Texas Christian University. He has a bachelor of science in political science with a minor in criminal justice from Texas Christian University.

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A.J. Pontillo, candidate for Grapevine-Colleyville Independent ...

A.J. Pontillo is from Grapevine, Texas. He attended Grapevine High School and Texas Christian University. He has a bachelor of science in political science with a minor in criminal justice from Texas Christian University.

A.J. Pontillo is currently a member of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Board of Trustees for Place 5. He was elected in May 2023.

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A.J. is currently a member of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Board of Trustees for Place 5. He was elected in May 2023.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

For Candidate A.J. Pontillo on Issue school-curriculum: Supports the implementation of standard curriculums across all grade levels and subjects.

Supports the implementation of standard curriculums across all grade levels and subjects.

- Supports the implementation of standard curriculums across all grade levels and subjects.

School Curriculum

As of March 23, 2026, A.J. Pontillo did not have a website or any information online.

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Student Wellbeing

For Candidate A.J. Pontillo on Issue teachers: Believes that to retain the best teachers, it is essential to pay and hire the best.

Believes that to retain the best teachers, it is essential to pay and hire the best.

- Believes that to retain the best teachers, it is essential to pay and hire the best.

Teachers

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- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 