Education (GED) — Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-101 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 3–101LinkCopy Citation
This title applies to all county boards including Baltimore City.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-102 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 3–102LinkCopy Citation
The geographical boundary of each county school system is the same as the geographical boundary of the county.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-103 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 3–103LinkCopy Citation
There is a county board of education for each county school system.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-104 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 3–104LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Each county board is a body politic and corporate by the name of the Board of Education of ........... County.
(b)
A county board:
(1)
Has perpetual existence;
(2)
May sue and be sued; and
(3)
May have, use, alter, or abandon a common seal.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-105 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 3–105LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section do not apply to a county if the number of members of the county board is regulated by other provisions of this title.
(b)
If a county school system has an enrollment of less than 50,000 students, the county board shall have five members, except that:
(1)
The Worcester County Board shall have the number of members provided in subsection (e) of this section; and
(2)
Any county board that had more than five members on July 1, 1969, shall retain that number of members.
(c)
If a county school system has an enrollment of 50,000 students or more but less than 100,000 students, the county board shall have seven members.
(d)
If a county school system has an enrollment of 100,000 students or more, the county board shall have nine members except as provided in § 3–901 of this title for Montgomery County and § 3–1002 of this title for Prince George’s County.
(e)
The Worcester County Board consists of seven voting members and one nonvoting student member from each public high school in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-108 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 3–108LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Governor shall appoint the members of each county board from the residents of that county.
(2)
The members of the following county boards of education shall be selected as follows:
(i)
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners in accordance with § 3–108.1 of this subtitle;
(ii)
The Harford County Board of Education in accordance with § 3–6A–01 of this title;
(iii)
The Caroline County Board of Education in accordance with § 3–3A–02 of this title; and
(iv)
The county boards of education in the counties listed in § 3–114 of this subtitle in accordance with the provisions of that section.
(b)
(1)
Each member shall be appointed solely because of character and fitness and without regard to political affiliation.
(2)
An individual who is subject to the authority of the county board may not be appointed to or serve on the county board.
(c)
(1)
Each member serves for a term of 5 years beginning July 1 after the member’s appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(2)
The Governor shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on an appointed board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3)
Unless otherwise disqualified under this section, a member of a board is eligible for reappointment. However, an individual may not serve for more than 2 consecutive terms.
(d)
(1)
With the approval of the Governor, the State Superintendent may remove any member of a county board appointed under this section for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency;
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(v)
Failure to attend, without good cause, at least half of the scheduled meetings of the board in any 1 calendar year.
(2)
Before removing a member, the State Superintendent shall send the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Superintendent promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Superintendent sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Superintendent in his own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
If a member who is removed so requests, the State Superintendent shall file with the clerk of the circuit court for the county from which the member was appointed:
(i)
A complete statement of all charges made against the member;
(ii)
The findings of the State Superintendent; and
(iii)
A complete record of the proceedings.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-108.1 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 3–108.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Board” means the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners of the Baltimore City Public School System.
(3)
“Mayor” means the Mayor of Baltimore City.
(4)
“Panel” means the Baltimore City Public School Board Community Panel.
(b)
(1)
There is a Baltimore City Public School Board Community Panel.
(2)
The purpose of the panel is to select nominees to be recommended to the Mayor as qualified candidates for appointment to the board.
(3)
The Mayor shall convene the panel.
(4)
The panel may include a representative from each of the following organizations, appointed by the organization:
(i)
The Baltimore Teachers Union;
(ii)
The Mayor’s Office;
(iii)
The Baltimore City Council Education and Youth Committee;
(iv)
The Baltimore City Public School Administrators and Supervisors Association;
(v)
The Maryland Alliance of Public Charter Schools;
(vi)
The Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance;
(vii)
The Fund for Educational Excellence;
(viii)
A parent member of the PTA Council of Baltimore City;
(ix)
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME);
(x)
The Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City;
(xi)
The American Civil Liberties Union;
(xii)
The Parent and Community Advisory Board; and
(xiii)
Disability Rights Maryland.
(5)
The Mayor may reconvene the panel if the Mayor elects not to appoint a member from the list submitted by the panel under subsection (d)(1)(i) or (i)(6) of this section.
(c)
There is a Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners of the Baltimore City Public School System.
(d)
(1)
The board consists of:
(i)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, nine voting members appointed by the Mayor from a list of qualified individuals submitted to the Mayor by the panel;
(ii)
Two elected voting members; and
(iii)
One voting student member elected as provided in subsection (m) of this section.
(2)
If the Mayor elects not to appoint a member from a list submitted by the panel under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Mayor shall reconvene the panel to submit additional names of qualified candidates.
(e)
Each member of the board shall be a resident of Baltimore City.
(f)
The two elected voting members shall be elected at large by the voters of Baltimore City.
(g)
To the extent practicable, the appointed members of the board shall reflect the demographic composition of Baltimore City.
(h)
(1)
At least four of the appointed voting members shall possess a high level of knowledge and expertise concerning the successful administration of a large business, nonprofit, or governmental entity and shall have served in a high level management position within such an entity.
(2)
At least three of the appointed voting members shall possess a high level of knowledge and expertise concerning education.
(3)
At least one appointed voting member shall be a parent of a student enrolled in the Baltimore City Public School System as of the date of appointment of the member.
(4)
(i)
Among the appointed voting members, at least one member shall also possess knowledge or experience in the education of children with disabilities.
(ii)
The knowledge or experience may be derived from being the parent of a child with a disability.
(i)
(1)
(i)
The term of an appointed voting member is 3 years.
(ii)
The term of an elected member is 4 years.
(2)
The terms of the appointed voting members are staggered as required by the terms provided for the appointed members of the board on June 1, 1997.
(3)
At the end of a term, a voting member continues to serve until a successor is elected or appointed and qualifies.
(4)
A voting member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is elected or appointed and qualifies.
(5)
A voting member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.
(6)
(i)
Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, to the extent practicable, the Mayor shall fill any vacancy for an appointed or elected member on the board within 60 days of the date of the vacancy from a list of qualified individuals submitted to the Mayor by the panel.
(ii)
If the Mayor elects not to appoint a member from a list submitted by the panel under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Mayor shall reconvene the panel to submit additional names of qualified candidates.
(7)
The elected members of the board shall be elected:
(i)
At the general election in November 2022 and every 4 years thereafter; and
(ii)
In accordance with Title 8, Subtitle 8 of the Election Law Article.
(j)
(1)
On the approval of the Mayor, an appointed member may be removed only for cause in accordance with § 3–108 of this subtitle.
(2)
The State Board may remove an elected voting member for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(k)
Each member of the board serves without compensation.
(l)
Beginning on July 1, 1999, and every 2 years thereafter, from among its voting members the board shall elect a chairman.
(m)
(1)
The student member shall be a student regularly enrolled in the student’s junior or senior year of high school in the Baltimore City Public School System who shall be elected by the high school students of the Baltimore City Public School System, in accordance with procedures established by the board in collaboration with the Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City.
(2)
The term of a student member is 1 year.
(3)
A student member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.
(4)
The student member may vote on matters before the board, including those relating to:
(i)
Capital and operating budgets;
(ii)
School closings, reopenings, and boundaries; and
(iii)
Student disciplinary matters.
(5)
The student member may not vote on matters before the board relating to personnel and collective bargaining decisions.
(6)
The student member may attend or participate in an executive or special session of the board.
(n)
Any action by the board shall require:
(1)
A quorum of a majority of the voting members then serving; and
(2)
The affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members then serving.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-114 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 3–114LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In the following counties, the members of the county board shall be elected:
(1)
Allegany;
(2)
Anne Arundel;
(3)
Calvert;
(4)
Carroll;
(5)
Cecil;
(6)
Charles;
(7)
Dorchester;
(8)
Frederick;
(9)
Garrett;
(10)
Howard;
(11)
Kent;
(12)
Montgomery;
(13)
Prince George’s;
(14)
Queen Anne’s;
(15)
St. Mary’s;
(16)
Somerset;
(17)
Talbot;
(18)
Washington;
(19)
Wicomico; and
(20)
Worcester.
(b)
In Baltimore City, in accordance with § 3–108.1 of this subtitle, the members of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners shall be a combination of members who are elected and appointed.
(c)
In Baltimore County, in accordance with Subtitle 2A of this title, the members of the county board shall be a combination of members who are elected and appointed.
(d)
In Caroline County, in accordance with Subtitle 3A of this title, the members of the county board shall be a combination of members who are elected and appointed.
(e)
In Harford County, in accordance with Subtitle 6A of this title, the members of the county board shall be a combination of members who are elected and appointed.
(f)
An individual subject to the authority of the county board may not serve as a member of the county board. At the time of filing a certificate of candidacy for election to a county board, a person shall certify to the local board of supervisors of elections whether or not the person is subject to the authority of the county board. The Governor may not issue a commission of election to a person who has certified affirmatively and who is elected to a county board until the member–elect offers proof that the member–elect is no longer subject to the authority of the county board.
(g)
The election of the county boards shall be held as provided in Subtitles 2 through 14 of this title and the Election Law Article.
Subtitle 2. Allegany County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-201 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2. Allegany County
§ 3–201LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this subtitle, “elected member” means a voting member elected under subsection (d) or (e) of this section or a member appointed to an elected position on the county board under subsection (e)(3) of this section.
(2)
“Elected member” does not include the nonvoting student member selected under subsection (f) of this section.
(b)
The Allegany County Board consists of:
(1)
Five elected members; and
(2)
One nonvoting student member, who is to advise the other members of the county board on the viewpoint of students who attend Allegany County public schools.
(c)
An individual nominated for membership as an elected member on the county board shall be a qualified voter and a resident of Allegany County for at least 1 year before the election.
(d)
The elected members of the Allegany County Board shall be elected:
(1)
At a general election as required by this subsection or as provided under subsection (e) of this section; and
(2)
From Allegany County at large.
(e)
(1)
Each elected member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on January 2 after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies. If January 2 is a legal holiday, the term begins on the first day after January 2 that is not a legal holiday.
(2)
The terms of elected members are staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on the county board on July 1, 1978.
(3)
Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, the Allegany County Commissioners shall appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy in an elected member’s position on the board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(4)
If a vacancy occurs before the date that is 10 days prior to the filing deadline for candidates for the primary election that is held in the second year of the term, the individual appointed under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall serve only until a successor is elected by the voters at the time of the next general election.
(5)
Candidates for the vacated office may be nominated at a primary election in the same manner as for any other position on the county board.
(6)
When more than one member of the board is to be elected at an election and the terms of the offices to be filled at the election vary, the elected candidate receiving the greater number of votes shall fill the office with the longer term.
(7)
The candidate receiving the vacated position shall take office as soon as possible after the election, and shall continue to serve for the remainder of the vacated term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(8)
Except as provided in this subsection, an election to fill a vacancy on the Allegany County Board of Education shall be governed by §§ 8–801 through 8–806 of the Election Law Article.
(9)
The Allegany County Board of Supervisors of Elections may adopt regulations to implement this subsection.
(f)
(1)
The nonvoting student member of the county board shall be:
(i)
A twelfth grade student, in good standing, and regularly enrolled in an Allegany County public school;
(ii)
A resident of Allegany County for at least 2 years; and
(iii)
Of good character.
(2)
The nonvoting student member shall be nominated and elected for a 1–year term during the school year prior to the school year that the member is to serve on the county board in accordance with procedures adopted by the Allegany County Association of Student Councils.
(3)
If a vacancy occurs in the student member’s position before the end of the term, a qualified student shall be selected for the remainder of the term in accordance with procedures of the Allegany County Association of Student Councils.
(g)
(1)
The State Board may remove an elected member of the county board for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
A member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Allegany County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-202 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2. Allegany County
§ 3–202LinkCopy Citation
The county board from time to time shall elect a president and vice president from among its elected members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-203 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2. Allegany County
§ 3–203LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Each elected county board member is entitled to:
(1)
An annual salary set by the Allegany County Commissioners in accordance with Title 28, Subtitle 1 of the Local Government Article; and
(2)
Reimbursement, after submitting vouchers, for travel and other expenses.
(b)
Each elected member of the county board shall be paid in 12 equal monthly installments.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-204 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2. Allegany County
§ 3–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
All actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(b)
This section does not prohibit the county board from meeting and deliberating in executive session, provided that any action of the board, together with the individual vote of each member, is contained in a public record.
(c)
A nonvoting student member may not attend executive sessions of the county board.
Subtitle 2A. Anne Arundel County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2A-01 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2A. Anne Arundel County
§ 3–2A-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education consists of:
(1)
Seven nonpartisan elected members; and
(2)
One student member.
(b)
The elected members shall be elected as follows:
(1)
One member from each of the seven councilmanic districts in the county, elected by the voters of that district; and
(2)
At a general election in accordance with § 3–2A–03 of this subtitle and Title 8, Subtitle 8 of the Election Law Article.
(c)
The student member shall be selected in accordance with § 3–2A–05 of this subtitle.
(d)
(1)
(i)
Each member of the county board must be a resident of Anne Arundel County.
(ii)
A member elected from a councilmanic district must be a resident of that district.
(2)
A member who no longer resides in Anne Arundel County may not continue as a member of the county board.
(3)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a member from a councilmanic district who does not maintain residency in that district may not continue as a member of the county board and the office shall be deemed vacant.
(ii)
If the boundary line of a councilmanic district is changed, the term of an incumbent member of the county board who no longer resides in that councilmanic district because of the change is not affected during that term.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2A-02 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2A. Anne Arundel County
§ 3–2A-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an elected member of the county board serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the first Monday in December after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
The term of office of each member elected at the general election in 2018 is 6 years.
(b)
Each elected member of the county board:
(1)
Is eligible for reelection for a second consecutive term in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle; but
(2)
May not be elected to serve on the county board for more than two consecutive terms.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2A-03 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2A. Anne Arundel County
§ 3–2A-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
At the general election for the elected members of the county board, the ballot shall provide the voters of a councilmanic district with the choice to cast a vote “For” a candidate for election from that district only.
(b)
After the election results are certified, the State Board of Elections shall declare for each district whether a candidate has been elected.
(c)
In any election, if no candidate files a certificate of candidacy for the office or if no individual otherwise qualifies to have the individual’s name placed on the ballot, the County Council of Anne Arundel County shall appoint a qualified individual to fill that vacancy no later than 30 days after the general election.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2A-04 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2A. Anne Arundel County
§ 3–2A-04LinkCopy Citation
The County Council of Anne Arundel County shall select a qualified individual to fill any vacancy in the office of an elected member of the county board for the remainder of the term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2A-05 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2A. Anne Arundel County
§ 3–2A-05LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The student member shall:
(1)
Be a regularly enrolled senior year student of good character and in good standing in an Anne Arundel County public high school;
(2)
Be selected in the student’s junior year by a method selected by the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils of Anne Arundel County; and
(3)
(i)
Serve a term of 1 year; and
(ii)
Continue to serve after graduation and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(b)
If a vacancy in the position of the student member occurs during the term of the student member, the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils shall:
(1)
Conduct a special election at its next general meeting; and
(2)
By utilizing the same method that it used to select the previous student member of the board, select another student member to fill the vacancy.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2A-06 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2A. Anne Arundel County
§ 3–2A-06LinkCopy Citation
The affirmative vote of at least five members of the county board is required for the approval of any action.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2A-06.1 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2A. Anne Arundel County
§ 3–2A-06.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
At its annual meeting, the county board shall elect a president and vice president from among its elected members.
(b)
The president and vice president shall serve a term of 1 year.
(c)
An individual who fills a vacancy in the office of an elected member of the county board under § 3–2A–04 of this subtitle may be elected to serve as president or vice president.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2A-07 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2A. Anne Arundel County
§ 3–2A-07LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The president of the county board is entitled to receive $17,000 annually as compensation, the vice president is entitled to receive $16,000 annually as compensation, and, except for the student member, the other board members are entitled to receive $15,000 each annually as compensation.
(b)
A student member who completes a full term on the county board shall be granted a scholarship of $15,000 to be applied toward the student’s higher education costs.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2A-08 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2A. Anne Arundel County
§ 3–2A-08LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency;
(4)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(5)
Failure to attend, without good cause, at least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the county board in any 1 calendar year.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity to request a hearing within 10 days.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense in person or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2B-01 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
§ 3–2B-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Baltimore County Board of Education consists of:
(1)
Seven nonpartisan elected members;
(2)
Four appointed members; and
(3)
One student member.
(b)
(1)
Of the 11 elected and appointed members of the county board:
(i)
One member shall be elected from each of the seven councilmanic districts in the county, established by the County Council of Baltimore County, by the voters of that district; and
(ii)
Four members shall be appointed by the Governor from the county at large.
(2)
(i)
The seven elected members shall be elected at a general election in gubernatorial election years in accordance with § 3–2B–02 of this subtitle.
(ii)
The four appointed members shall be appointed by the Governor in presidential election years from a list of nominees submitted by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission as provided in § 3–2B–03 of this subtitle:
(1)
On the expiration of the term of an incumbent appointed member within 30 days after the general election; or
(2)
Within the 30–day period otherwise required under this subtitle.
(3)
(i)
A member from a school board district shall be at least 21 years old, a resident of that district for at least 2 years, and a registered voter of the county before the election.
(ii)
A member from a district who does not maintain residency in that district may not continue as a member of the county board and the office shall be deemed vacant.
(iii)
If the boundary line of a district is changed, the term of an incumbent member of the county board who no longer resides in the district because of the change is not affected during this term.
(4)
(i)
A member may not be elected or appointed to serve on the county board for more than three consecutive terms.
(ii)
A member who has served three consecutive 4–year terms may not be elected or appointed to the county board until at least 4 years have elapsed since the end of the member’s last term on the county board.
(5)
During an election year:
(i)
The Governor may not appoint as a member of the county board an individual who files a certificate of candidacy for election to the county board; and
(ii)
An individual who files a certificate of candidacy for election to the county board may not seek appointment to the county board by the Governor through nomination by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2B-02 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
§ 3–2B-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
At the general election for the elected members of the county board, the ballot shall provide the voters of that school board district with the choice to cast a vote “For” a candidate for election from that district only.
(b)
After the election results are certified, the State Board shall declare for each district whether a candidate has been elected.
(c)
In any election, if no candidate files a certificate of candidacy for the office or if no individual otherwise qualifies to have the individual’s name placed on the ballot, the Governor shall appoint a member from a list of nominees submitted by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission to fill that vacancy no later than 30 days after the general election.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2B-03 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
§ 3–2B-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
There is a Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission.
(2)
The purpose of the Commission is to select nominees to be recommended to the Governor as qualified candidates for appointment to the Baltimore County Board of Education.
(3)
(i)
The Commission shall hold at least three public hearings, each in a different councilmanic district, on the selection of multiple nominees before recommending to the Governor nominees for appointment to the county board.
(ii)
For a single vacancy on the county board, the Commission shall hold public meetings in the following manner on the selection of a nominee before recommending to the Governor the nominee for appointment to the county board:
(1)
For a vacancy in a councilmanic district, at least one public meeting in that councilmanic district; or
(2)
For a vacancy for a member appointed at large, at least one public meeting at the county board administrative offices.
(iii)
The Commission shall make publicly available on its website:
(1)
Live video streaming of each public meeting; and
(2)
A complete and unedited archived video recording of each public meeting for which live streaming was made available under item 1 of this subparagraph.
(4)
Before the Commission begins interviewing candidates for appointment to the county board, the Commission shall publish the names of all the candidates on the Commission’s website.
(5)
(i)
Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a meeting of the Commission shall be open to the public if it involves an action on a candidate for appointment to the county board.
(ii)
(1)
A meeting of the Commission that involves an interview of or a deliberation about a candidate for appointment to the county board shall be held without the public in attendance and the meeting shall be recorded.
(2)
The Commission shall provide a copy of a meeting recording for public inspection within 48 hours after receiving a request for the recording.
(b)
(1)
The Commission consists of 21 members who shall be appointed in accordance with this subsection.
(2)
The Commission shall reflect the rich cultural, geographic, ethnic, and racial diversity of Baltimore County.
(3)
The Governor, in consultation with the County Executive of Baltimore County, shall appoint eight members, one from each legislative district that lies in whole or in part in Baltimore County.
(4)
The County Executive of Baltimore County shall appoint one member from the county at large.
(5)
The following organizations each shall appoint one member:
(i)
The Teachers Association of Baltimore County;
(ii)
The Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce;
(iii)
The PTA Council of Baltimore County, Inc.;
(iv)
Towson University;
(v)
The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County;
(vi)
The Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People;
(vii)
The Baltimore County Public Schools’ Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee;
(viii)
The Baltimore County Student Councils;
(ix)
The Council of Administrative and Supervisory Employees;
(x)
The Education Support Personnel of Baltimore County;
(xi)
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3, Council 434; and
(xii)
The Citizens Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education.
(c)
(1)
The County Executive of Baltimore County shall designate one of the Commission’s members as chair of the Commission.
(2)
The term of the chair of the Commission is 4 years.
(3)
The term of a member of the Commission is 4 years.
(d)
The Baltimore County Public Schools shall provide staff for the Commission.
(e)
Beginning October 1, 2018, for each nomination for a vacancy on the county board, the Commission shall submit to the Governor a list of nominees that contains:
(1)
At least two names for each vacancy; or
(2)
If there are fewer than two applicants for a vacancy, the number of names that is equal to the number of applicants for the vacancy.
(f)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission may retain and reactivate the application of a candidate for a vacancy on the county board for up to 2 years from the date the Commission submitted the list of nominees to the Governor for the vacancy for which the applicant was initially considered.
(2)
(i)
The Commission may reactivate the application of a candidate under paragraph (1) of this subsection only with the consent of the applicant.
(ii)
To reactivate an application under this subsection, the Commission shall:
(1)
Within 14 days after the date of the new vacancy, send a notice to the applicant requesting consent to reactivate the applicant’s application; and
(2)
Within 14 days after the date the applicant received the notice under item 1 of this subparagraph, receive the consent of the applicant.
(g)
(1)
Absent an extraordinary circumstance, the Governor shall appoint a member to the county board from the list provided by the Commission.
(2)
If the Governor elects not to appoint a member from a list submitted by the Commission, the Governor shall return the list to the Commission and request that the Commission submit the names of additional qualified candidates.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2B-04 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
§ 3–2B-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except for the student member, a member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the first Monday in December after the member’s election or appointment and until a successor is elected or appointed and qualifies.
(b)
(1)
An individual who takes office to fill a vacancy for an elected or appointed member serves for the remainder of the term for which the appointment was made and until a successor is elected or appointed and qualifies.
(2)
The Governor shall act within 30 days to make any appointment to the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2B-05 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
§ 3–2B-05LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The student member shall:
(1)
Be an 11th or a 12th grade student in the Baltimore County public school system elected by the middle school and high school students of the county in accordance with procedures established by the Baltimore County student councils;
(2)
Serve for 1 year; and
(3)
Advise the county board on the thoughts and feelings of students.
(b)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student member may not attend an executive session that relates to:
(1)
Hearings on appeals of special education placements;
(2)
Hearings held under § 6–202(a) of this article; or
(3)
Collective bargaining.
(c)
Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the student member may vote on all matters except those relating to:
(1)
§ 6–202(a) of this article;
(2)
Collective bargaining; and
(3)
School closings, reopenings, and boundaries.
(d)
On a majority vote of the nonstudent members, the county board may determine, on a case–by–case basis, whether a matter under consideration is covered by the exclusionary provisions listed in subsection (c) of this section.
(e)
(1)
On or before December 31, 2023, a workgroup composed of several members of the county board and the executive leadership of the Baltimore County public school system shall develop a draft curriculum for budget training for student members of the county board and submit the draft curriculum to the county board for review.
(2)
The training for student members shall:
(i)
Focus on the operating and capital budget process of the county board; and
(ii)
Be facilitated by representatives of the Baltimore County public school system’s Division of Business Services.
(3)
Each student member shall be required to complete the budget training:
(i)
Within 2 months of the student member’s election to the county board; and
(ii)
In order to be eligible to vote on budgetary matters.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2B-06 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
§ 3–2B-06LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Each nonstudent member of the county board is entitled to receive $7,500 annually as compensation.
(2)
A student member who completes a full term on the county board shall be granted a scholarship of $7,500 to be applied toward the student’s higher education costs.
(b)
After submitting vouchers under the regulations adopted by the county board, a member is entitled to the allowances for travel and other expenses provided for in the Baltimore County budget.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2B-07 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
§ 3–2B-07LinkCopy Citation
A nonstudent member of the county board may not:
(1)
Be a candidate for or hold elected or appointed office for:
(i)
A political party; or
(ii)
The local, State, or federal government; or
(2)
Be a current employee of the Baltimore County public school system.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2B-08 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
§ 3–2B-08LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Board may remove an elected or appointed member of the county board or a member appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy in office for an elected or appointed member for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency;
(4)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(5)
Failure to attend, without good cause, at least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the county board in any 1 calendar year.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity to request a hearing within 10 days.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense in person or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2B-09 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
§ 3–2B-09LinkCopy Citation
(a)
At the first meeting of the county board in December of each year, the county board shall elect a chair and vice chair from among the members.
(b)
(1)
Except for the actions authorized by subsection (c) of this section, all actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(2)
(i)
Any action of the county board shall be recorded by a voice vote or a roll call vote of each individual member of the county board who is present at the public meeting.
(ii)
The county board shall:
(1)
Keep a formal record of each public meeting; and
(2)
Make the record available for review by members of the public on request.
(3)
(i)
Any final action of the county board shall be made publicly available on the county board’s website within 72 hours of the time the action was taken.
(ii)
On the county board’s website, each action shall include:
(1)
A full and accurate description of the action to inform the public of the motion or question; and
(2)
A link or reference to the related video recording of the county board meeting, if available.
(c)
The county board may take actions in a closed session in accordance with § 3–305 of the General Provisions Article.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-2B-10 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 2B. Baltimore County
§ 3–2B-10LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a School Shared Space Council in Baltimore County consisting of 12 employees of the county appointed by the County Executive for a term coterminous with that of the county board as follows:
(1)
Two from the staff of the county board;
(2)
Two from the County Executive’s administrative staff, one of whom shall be the Director of Central Services;
(3)
One from the Department of Social Services;
(4)
One from the Department of Recreation and Parks;
(5)
One from the Department of Aging;
(6)
One from the Health Department;
(7)
One from the county community colleges, subject to the following conditions:
(i)
Representation shall be determined on a rotating basis by alphabetical order by community college name; and
(ii)
Each such member shall serve for 1 year;
(8)
One from the Department of Juvenile Services;
(9)
One from the county public libraries; and
(10)
One from the Department of Planning.
(b)
A county employee Council member who does not maintain his employment in the county shall be replaced.
(c)
In addition to the county employee members, there shall be eight county citizens selected as members of the Council as follows and with the following duties:
(1)
The county citizen members shall be selected by the County Executive. One member shall be selected from each legislative district of Baltimore County with the approval of the State Senator from that district. Each legislative district representative shall reside in that district;
(2)
Each member shall be selected to serve a 2–year term;
(3)
A citizen member shall be entitled to attend and vote at a Council session where an issue before the Council concerns the school or schools in the citizen member’s respective district; and
(4)
When the Council meets to consider countywide issues, all selected citizen members shall be entitled to attend such sessions and vote.
(d)
The Council shall:
(1)
Meet as needed to compile the number of spaces in the public schools of the county that are not filled and to evaluate the feasibility of the utilization of the spaces by the community and county departments; and
(2)
Report its findings and recommendations to the county board and the County Executive at least twice during the school year.
(e)
The County Executive may, by executive order, appoint up to two additional members to the Council from agencies of the county government.
Subtitle 3. Calvert County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-301 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 3. Calvert County
§ 3–301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Calvert County Board consists of five voting members and one nonvoting student member.
(b)
The five voting members of the Calvert County Board shall be elected at a general election as required by subsections (d) and (f) of this section.
(c)
(1)
(i)
A member from a county commissioner district shall be a resident of the district.
(ii)
A member from a county commissioner district who no longer resides in the district may not continue as a member of the county board.
(2)
(i)
A member from the county at large shall be a resident of the county.
(ii)
A member at large who no longer resides in the county may not continue as a member of the county board.
(3)
A member of the county board shall be a registered voter of the county for at least 2 years prior to the date of the beginning of the term of office of the member.
(d)
Of the five voting members of the county board:
(1)
One shall be elected from each of the three county commissioner districts; and
(2)
Two shall be elected from the county at large.
(e)
(1)
Except for the student member, a member serves for a term of 4 years beginning January 1 after the election of the member and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
The County Commissioners shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the county board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(3)
(i)
Unless otherwise disqualified under this section, a member of the county board is eligible for reelection.
(ii)
An individual may not serve for more than three consecutive terms.
(f)
(1)
One member shall be elected from each of the county commissioner districts at the November, 1996 general election.
(2)
Two members shall be elected from the county at large at the November, 1996 general election.
(3)
The terms of members are staggered as provided in subsection (i) of this section.
(g)
(1)
The terms of the interim incumbent members of the county board who hold office on October 1, 1995 shall expire on January 1, 1997.
(2)
The members elected under the provisions of subsection (f) of this section shall be elected to replace the members of the county board serving on the board on the date of the election.
(h)
(1)
The student member shall:
(i)
Be an eleventh or twelfth grade student in the Calvert County public school system elected by the high school students of the county in accordance with procedures established by the school system;
(ii)
Serve for 1 year beginning on June 1;
(iii)
Be a nonvoting member; and
(iv)
Advise the board on the thoughts and feelings of the students.
(2)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student may not attend an executive session.
(i)
The terms of the members of the county board who take office on January 1, 1997 shall expire as follows:
(1)
The members elected from each of the county commissioner districts in 2000; and
(2)
The members elected from the county at large in 2002.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-302 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 3. Calvert County
§ 3–302LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency;
(4)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(5)
Failure to attend, without good cause, at least 75 percent of the scheduled meetings of the board in any 1 calendar year.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
The State Board shall promptly hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person, or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Calvert County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-303 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 3. Calvert County
§ 3–303LinkCopy Citation
(a)
At its first meeting at the beginning of each calendar year, the county board shall elect a president and a vice president from among its members.
(b)
(1)
The president of the county board is entitled to receive:
(i)
$6,500 as compensation for calendar year 2026; and
(ii)
$8,500 as compensation for calendar year 2027 and each subsequent calendar year.
(2)
The other members of the county board are entitled to receive:
(i)
$5,500 as compensation for calendar year 2026; and
(ii)
$7,500 as compensation for calendar year 2027 and each subsequent calendar year.
(3)
An elected member is entitled to health insurance benefits regularly provided to employees of the board of education under the same terms and conditions extended to other employees of the board of education.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-304 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 3. Calvert County
§ 3–304LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county board shall meet at least once each month.
(b)
Except for those actions authorized by subsection (c) of this section, all actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(c)
The county board may take actions in closed session in accordance with § 3–305 of the General Provisions Article.
Subtitle 3A. Caroline County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-3A-01 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 3A. Caroline County
§ 3–3A-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Appointed member” means one of the two voting members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, under § 3–3A–02(b)(3)(i)1 of this subtitle.
(c)
“Board of education district” or “district” means a geographic area of Caroline County in which an elected member of the Caroline County Board of Education must be a legal resident.
(d)
(1)
“Elected member” means one of the three nonpartisan voting members of the Caroline County Board of Education elected by the voters of Caroline County.
(2)
“Elected member” does not include the nonvoting student members selected under § 3–3A–02(f) of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-3A-02 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 3A. Caroline County
§ 3–3A-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Caroline County Board of Education consists of:
(1)
Three elected members;
(2)
Two appointed members; and
(3)
Two nonvoting student members.
(b)
(1)
One elected member shall be elected from each of the three board of education districts established in Caroline County.
(2)
An elected member shall be:
(i)
A resident of the district from which the member is elected; and
(ii)
Elected only by the voters of that district.
(3)
(i)
(1)
Two appointed members shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, from the county at–large.
(2)
Each appointed member shall be a resident of the county.
(ii)
In appointing members to the county board, the Governor shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the total makeup of the county board reflects gender, ethnic, and racial diversity.
(c)
(1)
The board of education districts shall:
(i)
Be established by the County Commissioners of Caroline County; and
(ii)
Be substantially equal in population and reapportioned on the basis of each decennial census of the United States.
(2)
Reapportioned districts shall become effective for the term of office commencing after the first regular primary election held at least 15 months after the official report on population is received by the State from the Bureau of the Census.
(d)
(1)
As applicable for that board of education district, at the general election the ballot shall provide the voter with the choice to cast a vote “For” a candidate for election from that district.
(2)
After the election results are certified, the State Board of Elections shall declare for each district whether a candidate has been elected.
(e)
(1)
An individual elected to the county board shall be at least 21 years old and a registered voter and resident of Caroline County for at least 3 years.
(2)
A member may not continue as a member of the county board if the member:
(i)
No longer resides in the board of education district that the member is designated to represent; or
(ii)
Is not a registered voter of Caroline County.
(3)
An individual employed by, or under the direction of, the county board or the Caroline County Superintendent of Schools is not eligible to serve on the county board.
(f)
(1)
A student member of the county board shall:
(i)
Be a regularly enrolled eleventh or twelfth grade student of good character and in good standing in a Caroline County public high school during the student’s term in office;
(ii)
Be selected in the student’s tenth or eleventh grade in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection; and
(iii)
(1)
Serve for a term of 1 year; and
(2)
If the student is in the twelfth grade, continue to serve after graduation and until a successor is selected and qualifies.
(2)
Each high school in the county shall be represented by a student member of the county board.
(3)
(i)
For nomination to the county board, the student body shall submit to the principal of the high school a list of nominees that contains the names of eligible students.
(ii)
The principal of the high school shall select the student member from the list of nominees submitted to the principal under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.
(4)
If a vacancy in the position of student member occurs during the term of a student member, the principal of the high school represented on the county board shall select another student member using the method set forth under paragraph (3) of this subsection.
(g)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each elected member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the first Monday in December after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
The initial terms of the elected members are staggered as follows:
(i)
The two members elected to the county board at the general election in November 2012 who receive the highest number of votes cast from among the successful candidates at that election shall serve for a term of 4 years; and
(ii)
The member elected to the county board at the general election in November 2012 who receives the least number of votes cast from among the successful candidates at that election shall serve for a term of 2 years.
(h)
(1)
In the event of a vacancy of an elected member on the county board due to death, resignation, disqualification, or removal, the remaining voting members shall select a qualified individual to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of the vacating member and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
An individual appointed to fill a vacancy for an elected member shall be a resident of the same board of education district as that of the vacating member.
(3)
Before filling a vacancy for an elected member, the remaining voting members of the county board shall conduct an interview of each applicant at an open meeting.
(4)
(i)
The county board shall publish a list of the names of the applicants for a vacancy on the county board at least 2 weeks before the interview of the first applicant is scheduled to occur.
(ii)
The county board shall cause public notice of the date, time, and location of the interview for each applicant to be published:
(1)
At least 2 weeks before the interview is scheduled to occur; and
(2)
In the same manner as public notice of a regular meeting of the county board is published.
(5)
The county board is not required to conduct discussions of the applicants or make the final selection of the elected member to fill the vacancy at an open meeting.
(i)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each appointed member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the first Monday in December 2012.
(2)
The initial terms of the appointed members are staggered as follows:
(i)
One appointed member shall serve for a term of 6 years; and
(ii)
One appointed member shall serve for a term of 4 years.
(3)
In the event of a vacancy of an appointed member due to death, resignation, disqualification, or removal, the Governor shall appoint another individual to complete the term of the vacating appointed member.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-3A-03 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 3A. Caroline County
§ 3–3A-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
With the approval of the Governor, the State Board may remove any member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency; or
(4)
Willful neglect of duty.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
(i)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing; but
(ii)
A hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Caroline County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-3A-04 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 3A. Caroline County
§ 3–3A-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
At its first meeting in December of each year, the voting members of the county board shall elect a president and vice president from among its members.
(b)
In the event of a vacancy in the office of president or vice president of the county board, the voting members of the county board shall elect a new officer to fill the vacancy within 30 days after the vacancy occurs.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-3A-05 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 3A. Caroline County
§ 3–3A-05LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The president of the county board is entitled to receive $6,000 annually as compensation, and the other voting members are entitled to receive $5,500 each annually as compensation.
(b)
As provided in the Caroline County budget, each voting member is entitled to an allowance for travel and other expenses.
(c)
A voting member is not eligible for any fringe benefit provided by the Caroline County Public School System, the Caroline County Board of Education, or the County Commissioners of Caroline County, including:
(1)
Health insurance;
(2)
Life insurance; and
(3)
A pension.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-3A-06 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 3A. Caroline County
§ 3–3A-06LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county board shall meet at least once each month.
(b)
(1)
Each meeting of the county board shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Title 3 of the General Provisions Article.
(2)
The county board may avail itself of any exclusion authorized under the Maryland Open Meetings Act.
Subtitle 4. Carroll County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-401 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 4. Carroll County
§ 3–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Carroll County Board consists of:
(1)
Five voting members;
(2)
Subject to subsection (f) of this section, one nonvoting student representative; and
(3)
The County Commissioners, who are nonvoting ex officio members.
(b)
A candidate elected to the county board shall be a resident and registered voter of Carroll County. Any member who no longer resides in Carroll County may not continue as a member of the board.
(c)
(1)
Voting members of the Carroll County Board shall be elected as follows:
(i)
Two members of the board shall be elected in the November general election of 1994 and every 4 years thereafter;
(ii)
Two members of the county board shall be elected in the November general election of 1996 and every 4 years thereafter; and
(iii)
One member of the county board shall be elected in the November general election of 1998 and every 4 years thereafter.
(2)
Voting members of the county board shall be elected:
(i)
At a general election as required by this section; and
(ii)
On a general countywide ticket.
(d)
(1)
Each voting member serves for a term of 4 years beginning the first Monday in December immediately following the voting member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies. The terms of the voting members are staggered as required for the elections to the county board in subsection (c)(1) of this section.
(2)
A voting member may not serve for more than two consecutive terms.
(3)
The Governor shall appoint a new voting member to fill any vacancy on the board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(4)
A voting member of the county board as of October 1, 1993, and any voting member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term of such member, shall hold office during his term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(e)
(1)
The State Board may remove a voting member of the county board for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a voting member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the voting member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The voting member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in his own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
A voting member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
(f)
(1)
The student representative shall:
(i)
Be an eleventh or twelfth grade student in the Carroll County public school system elected by the high school students of the county in accordance with procedures established by the school system;
(ii)
Be a student government association representative at the student’s high school;
(iii)
Serve for 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election of the student representative; and
(iv)
Advise the county board on the thoughts and feelings of students in Carroll County public schools.
(2)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student representative may not attend an executive session of the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-402 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 4. Carroll County
§ 3–402LinkCopy Citation
At its first meeting on or after the first Monday in December, the county board shall elect a president and vice president from among its members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-403 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 4. Carroll County
§ 3–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The president of the county board is entitled to receive $13,000 annually as compensation and the other voting members are entitled to receive $12,000 each annually as compensation.
(b)
The compensation of the president and the voting members described in subsection (a) of this section shall be paid in four equal quarterly installments.
(c)
(1)
(i)
A student representative who completes a full term on the county board shall be entitled to a scholarship of $3,500 to be applied to the student’s higher education costs.
(ii)
The scholarship shall be paid directly to the educational institution that the student attends.
(iii)
A student may receive not more than two scholarships of $3,500 each regardless of the number of terms the student serves as the student representative of the county board.
(iv)
The scholarship may not be considered compensation for the purpose of calculating taxable income.
(2)
On the submission of expense vouchers, the student representative is entitled to reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties for the county board.
(3)
The student representative is not entitled to any compensation or payment other than that specified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection for work as the student representative of the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-404 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 4. Carroll County
§ 3–404LinkCopy Citation
(a)
All actions of the county board shall be taken after a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(b)
This section does not prohibit the county board from meeting and deliberating in executive session, provided that all action is taken after a public meeting and the record of the meeting and all action is made public.
Subtitle 4A. Cecil County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-4A-01 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 4A. Cecil County
§ 3–4A-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Cecil County Board consists of six members as follows:
(1)
One voting member elected from each of the five commissioner districts; and
(2)
One nonvoting student member.
(b)
The five voting members of the county board shall be elected at a general election as required by subsection (c) of this section.
(c)
(1)
A member from a county commissioner district shall be a resident of the district.
(2)
A member from a county commissioner district who no longer resides in the district may not continue as a member of the county board.
(3)
A candidate elected to the county board shall be a registered voter and resident of Cecil County for at least 3 years.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided under subsection (e) of this section, each voting member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the first Monday in December after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
A voting member may not serve for more than three terms.
(3)
The Governor shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the county board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(e)
The terms of the voting members are staggered as follows:
(1)
Members of the county board from commissioner districts 3, 4, and 5 shall be elected at the 2006 general election and every 4 years thereafter; and
(2)
Members of the county board from commissioner districts 1 and 2 shall be elected at the 2008 general election and every 4 years thereafter.
(f)
(1)
The student member shall:
(i)
Be an eleventh or twelfth grade student in the Cecil County public school system elected by the high school students of the county in accordance with procedures established by the school system;
(ii)
Serve for 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election of the member;
(iii)
Be a nonvoting member; and
(iv)
Advise the county board on the thoughts and feelings of students.
(2)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student member may not attend an executive session.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-4A-02 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 4A. Cecil County
§ 3–4A-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency;
(4)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(5)
Failure to attend, without good cause, at least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the county board in any 1 calendar year.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
The State Board shall promptly hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person, or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Cecil County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-4A-03 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 4A. Cecil County
§ 3–4A-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
At its first meeting in December of each year, the county board shall elect a president and vice president from among the board members.
(b)
The county board shall meet at least once each month.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-4A-04 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 4A. Cecil County
§ 3–4A-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the members of the county board shall receive compensation set by the county council.
(b)
(1)
The president of the county board is entitled to receive a minimum of $5,500 annually.
(2)
The other voting members of the county board are entitled to receive a minimum of $5,000 each annually.
(c)
The president of the county board and other members are entitled to reimbursement not to exceed $1,000 a year for travel and other expenses.
Subtitle 5. Charles County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-501 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5. Charles County
§ 3–501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Charles County Board consists of:
(i)
Nine elected members; and
(ii)
One student member.
(2)
Of the nine elected members:
(i)
Two members shall:
(1)
Be elected from each of the four county commissioner districts;
(2)
Be a resident of the county commissioner district from which the member is elected; and
(3)
Be elected only by the voters of that county commissioner district; and
(ii)
One member shall be elected from the county at–large.
(b)
(1)
As applicable for that county commissioner district, at the general election the ballot shall provide the voter with the choice to cast a vote “For” a candidate for election from that county commissioner district.
(2)
After the election results are certified, the State Board of Elections shall declare for each county commissioner district whether a candidate has been elected.
(c)
(1)
An individual elected to the county board shall be:
(i)
At least 21 years old; and
(ii)
A resident and registered voter of Charles County for at least 3 years.
(2)
An elected member shall forfeit the office if the member:
(i)
Fails to reside in the county commissioner district from which the member was elected, unless this change is caused by a change in boundaries of the district;
(ii)
Fails to be a resident of the county; or
(iii)
Fails to be a registered voter of the county.
(3)
An individual employed by or under the direction of the county board or the county superintendent is not eligible to serve on the county board.
(d)
All elected members of the Charles County Board shall be elected at a general election as required by subsection (e) of this section.
(e)
(1)
(i)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each elected member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the third Monday in December after the general election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(ii)
If the third Monday in December is a legal holiday, the term begins on the first day after the third Monday in December that is not a legal holiday.
(2)
The terms of members, beginning with members elected at the general election in November 2022, are staggered as required by the terms provided for elected members of the county board on July 1, 2021.
(3)
An elected member may not serve for more than two consecutive terms.
(f)
(1)
(i)
Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, within 90 days after a vacancy occurs on the county board, the elected members of the county board shall select a qualified individual to fill the vacancy on the board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(ii)
The county board may choose not to fill a vacancy that occurs in an election year for the seat that is vacant.
(2)
An individual appointed to fill a vacancy of an elected member shall be a resident of the same county commissioner district as that of the vacating member.
(3)
(i)
An interview of an applicant for a vacancy on the board shall be conducted by the board at a meeting open to the public.
(ii)
The board shall make publicly available through its website:
(1)
Live video streaming of each public meeting under this paragraph; and
(2)
A complete video recording of each public meeting that is livestreamed in accordance with this paragraph and the Open Meetings Act.
(4)
(i)
The board shall publish a list of the names of the applicants for a vacancy on the board at least 2 weeks before the interview of the first applicant is scheduled to occur.
(ii)
Public notice of the date, time, and location of each interview shall be published:
(1)
At least 2 weeks before the interview is scheduled to occur; and
(2)
In the same manner as a public notice of a regular meeting of the board is published.
(5)
The board is not required to conduct discussions of the applicants or make the final selection of the member to fill a vacancy of the elected member at a meeting open to the public.
(g)
(1)
With the approval of the Governor, the State Board may remove an elected member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing an elected member, the State Board shall send the elected member a copy of the charges pending and give the elected member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the elected member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Board shall promptly hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the elected member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The elected member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the elected member’s own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
An elected member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Charles County.
(h)
(1)
The student member of the Charles County Board shall be an 11th or 12th grade student in the Charles County Public School System.
(2)
The student member, and an alternate, shall be selected by the Charles County Association of Student Councils.
(3)
The term of the student member shall be 1 year.
(4)
(i)
The student member shall be a voting member of the board.
(ii)
The student member may vote on all matters before the board except those relating to:
(1)
Hearings on appeals of special education placements;
(2)
Hearings held under §§ 4–205 and 7–305 of this article;
(3)
Personnel matters, including those under §§ 6–201 and 6–202 of this article;
(4)
Appointment, salary, and evaluation of the county superintendent;
(5)
Collective bargaining decisions;
(6)
Capital and operating budgets; and
(7)
School closings, openings, and boundaries.
(5)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student member may not attend an executive session that relates to any matter for which the student member may not vote.
(6)
On a majority vote of the elected members, the county board may determine, on a case–by–case basis, whether a matter under consideration is covered by the exclusionary provisions listed in paragraph (4) of this subsection.
(7)
The State Board may remove the student member from the county board in the same manner as an elected member.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-502 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5. Charles County
§ 3–502LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county board shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among its members at an annual meeting to be held on the second Tuesday in January.
(b)
If there is a vacancy in the office of chair or vice chair, the county board shall elect a replacement within 30 days after the vacancy occurs.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-503 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5. Charles County
§ 3–503LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The salary of the chair of the county board is:
(i)
$5,000 for calendar year 2014; and
(ii)
$7,000 per year beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent year.
(2)
The chair is entitled to:
(i)
$1,500 each calendar year for travel and other expenses; and
(ii)
After submitting expense vouchers and supporting receipts, reimbursement for a maximum of $1,000 per year of out–of–pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at out–of–county meetings and conferences related to official duties.
(b)
(1)
The salary of the vice chair and each nonstudent member of the county board is:
(i)
$4,000 for calendar year 2014; and
(ii)
$6,000 per year beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent year.
(2)
The vice chair and each nonstudent member are entitled to:
(i)
$600 for travel and other expenses for calendar year 2014;
(ii)
$800 per year for travel and other expenses beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent year; and
(iii)
After submitting expense vouchers and supporting receipts, reimbursement for a maximum of $1,000 per year of out–of–pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at out–of–county meetings and conferences related to official duties.
(c)
Each salary provided under this section shall be paid on a quarterly basis.
(d)
(1)
The student member may not receive compensation but, after submitting expense vouchers and supporting receipts, may be reimbursed for out–of–pocket expenses incurred in connection with official duties approved by the board.
(2)
A student member who completes a full term on the board shall be granted a scholarship of $1,000 to be applied toward the student’s higher education costs.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-504 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5. Charles County
§ 3–504LinkCopy Citation
(a)
All actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(b)
This section does not prohibit the county board from meeting and deliberating in executive session, provided that all action of the board, together with the individual vote of each member, is contained in a public record.
Subtitle 5A. Dorchester County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-5A-01 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5A. Dorchester County
§ 3–5A-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Dorchester County Board consists of:
(1)
Five voting members, elected in accordance with subsection (b) of this section; and
(2)
One nonvoting student member from each public high school in the county.
(b)
(1)
The elected members of the county board shall be elected at the general election.
(2)
One member shall be elected from each of the five councilmanic districts only by the voters of that councilmanic district.
(c)
(1)
A member elected from a councilmanic district shall be a resident of the district.
(2)
A member elected or appointed from a councilmanic district who no longer resides in the district may not continue as a member of the county board.
(d)
(1)
Each voting member serves for a term of 4 years beginning at noon on the first Monday in December after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
A voting member may not serve for more than three consecutive terms.
(e)
The terms of the voting members are staggered as follows:
(1)
One member elected from each of the councilmanic districts 1, 3, and 5 at the 2004 general election, and every 4 years thereafter; and
(2)
One member elected from each of the councilmanic districts 2 and 4 at the 2006 general election, and every 4 years thereafter.
(f)
(1)
The County Council shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the county board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
A resident of the district in which a vacancy exists may apply for appointment by the County Council to fill the vacancy.
(3)
The County Council shall adopt rules governing the procedure through which an individual may apply to fill a vacancy on the county board.
(g)
(1)
Each student member shall:
(i)
Be a twelfth grade student in the Dorchester County public school system elected by the high school students of the public school that the student attends, in accordance with procedures established by the school system;
(ii)
Serve for 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election of the member;
(iii)
Be a nonvoting member; and
(iv)
Advise the board on the interests of students.
(2)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student members may not attend an executive session.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-5A-02 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5A. Dorchester County
§ 3–5A-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency;
(4)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(5)
Failure to attend, without good cause:
(i)
At least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the board in any 1 calendar year; or
(ii)
Three consecutive scheduled meetings of the board.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
The State Board shall promptly hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person, or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Dorchester County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-5A-03 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5A. Dorchester County
§ 3–5A-03LinkCopy Citation
At its first meeting in December of each year, the county board shall elect a president and a vice president from among its members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-5A-04 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5A. Dorchester County
§ 3–5A-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the voting members shall receive compensation as set by the County Council.
(b)
(1)
The salary of each voting member of the county board shall be at least $3,200.
(2)
The salary of the president of the county board shall be at least $3,600.
(c)
(1)
Each voting member of the county board may be provided health insurance and other fringe benefits regularly provided to employees of the county board under the same terms and conditions extended to other employees of the county board.
(2)
A board member’s participation in a benefits program sponsored by the county board under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be considered compensation for the purposes of calculating compensation under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-5A-05 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5A. Dorchester County
§ 3–5A-05LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county board shall meet at least once each month.
(b)
Except for those actions authorized by subsection (c) of this section, all actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(c)
The county board may take actions in executive session in accordance with § 3–305 of the General Provisions Article.
Subtitle 5B. Frederick County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-5B-01 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5B. Frederick County
§ 3–5B-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Frederick County Board consists of eight members as follows:
(1)
Seven members elected from the county at large; and
(2)
One nonvoting student member.
(b)
(1)
A candidate elected to the county board shall be a resident and registered voter of Frederick County.
(2)
Any member who no longer resides in the county may not continue as a member of the board.
(c)
(1)
A voting member serves for a term of 4 years beginning the first Tuesday in December after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
Voting members of the Frederick County Board shall be elected as follows:
(i)
Three members of the county board shall be elected in the November general election of 2000 and every 4 years thereafter; and
(ii)
Four members of the county board shall be elected in the November general election of 2002 and every 4 years thereafter.
(d)
(1)
The terms of voting members are staggered as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
(2)
If there is a vacancy by an elected member of the county board occurring 30 days or less before the candidate registration deadline for the next primary election, the County Executive shall appoint, subject to confirmation of the County Council, a qualified individual to fill the vacancy on the county board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected in accordance with paragraph (4)(i) of this subsection and qualifies.
(3)
If there is a vacancy by an elected member of the county board occurring more than 30 days before the candidate registration deadline for the next primary election following the vacating member’s election:
(i)
The County Executive shall appoint, subject to confirmation of the County Council, a qualified individual to temporarily fill the vacancy on the county board who shall serve until a qualified individual is elected in accordance with paragraph (4)(ii) of this subsection; and
(ii)
The individual elected under item (i) of this paragraph shall serve for the remainder of that term until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(4)
At a general election, vacancies shall be filled as follows:
(i)
The candidates with the highest vote totals shall first fill any vacant positions for a full term of 4 years; and
(ii)
After all vacant positions for a full term of 4 years are filled, the candidate with the next highest vote total shall fill the position for which a successor was appointed under paragraph (3) of this subsection and serve the remainder of that term.
(5)
Candidates for a vacated office may be nominated at a primary election in the same manner as any other position on the county board.
(e)
(1)
The student member shall:
(i)
Be an eleventh or twelfth grade student in the Frederick County public school system elected by the high school students of the county in accordance with procedures established by the school system;
(ii)
Serve for 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election of the member;
(iii)
Be a nonvoting member; and
(iv)
Advise the county board on the thoughts and feelings of students.
(2)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student member may not attend an executive session.
(f)
(1)
The State Board may remove a voting member of the county board for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a voting member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the voting member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the voting member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The voting member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
A voting member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Frederick County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-5B-02 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5B. Frederick County
§ 3–5B-02LinkCopy Citation
At its first meeting after the first Tuesday in December, the county board shall elect a president from among its members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-5B-03 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5B. Frederick County
§ 3–5B-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Until the election of members of the Frederick County Board at the general election of 2022 and the commencement of their terms on December 6, 2022, following that election, the president of the county board is entitled to receive $11,000 annually as compensation, and each other voting member of the county board is entitled to receive $10,000 annually as compensation.
(2)
After the election of members of the county board at the general election of 2022 and the commencement of their terms on December 6, 2022, following the election, the president of the county board is entitled to receive $15,000 annually as compensation, and each other voting member of the county board is entitled to receive $14,000 annually as compensation.
(b)
The president and all other members of the Frederick County Board are entitled to health insurance benefits regularly provided to employees of the Frederick County public school system.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-5B-04 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 5B. Frederick County
§ 3–5B-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
All actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(b)
The county board may take actions in closed session in accordance with § 3–305 of the General Provisions Article.
Subtitle 6. Garrett County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-601 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 6. Garrett County
§ 3–601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this subtitle, “elected member” means a member of the county board elected under subsection (b)(1) or (2) of this section or appointed to fill a vacancy under subsection (e)(3) of this section.
(2)
“Elected member” does not include the student member selected under subsection (f) of this section.
(b)
The Garrett County Board consists of:
(1)
One elected member from each county commissioner district;
(2)
Two elected members from the county at large; and
(3)
One nonvoting student member.
(c)
(1)
A candidate from a county commissioner district shall be a resident of that district.
(2)
The member from the county at large shall be a resident of the county.
(3)
A candidate for the county board shall be a registered voter of the county.
(4)
(i)
A member from a county commissioner district who no longer resides in that district may not continue as a member of the county board.
(ii)
A member at large who no longer resides in the county may not continue as a member of the county board.
(d)
(1)
Elected members of the board shall be elected at a general election as required by subsection (e) of this section.
(2)
The student member shall be selected in accordance with subsection (f) of this section.
(e)
(1)
Each elected member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on January 1 after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
The terms for elected members are staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on January 1, 1985.
(3)
The County Commissioners shall appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy in an elected member’s position on the board for the remainder of the term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(f)
(1)
Each May, the elected members of the county board shall select a student member, and an alternate to serve in the event of a vacancy in the student member’s position, from among candidates recommended by the Garrett County Association of Student Councils.
(2)
The term of the student member is 1 year and begins on July 1.
(3)
To be considered for the position of student member, or as the alternate for the student member’s position, a student shall:
(i)
Be a sophomore or junior in high school at the time of applying;
(ii)
Have attended Garrett County public schools for at least 2 years;
(iii)
Be in good academic standing and have maintained a grade average of at least 80% during the previous 2 academic years; and
(iv)
Not have experienced significant attendance or disciplinary problems during the student’s high school career.
(4)
(i)
The Garrett County Association of Student Councils shall propose procedures governing the selection of candidates for the student member’s position.
(ii)
The procedures proposed under this paragraph are subject to the approval of the elected members of the board.
(iii)
The procedures adopted under this paragraph shall provide for the selection of up to four candidates, selected by the Garrett County Association of Student Councils by secret ballot, for the position of student member. The names of the candidates shall be forwarded to the elected members of the county board for final selection of the student member and of an alternate.
(5)
The student member:
(i)
Shall attend all regular meetings of the county board;
(ii)
May attend special public meetings of the county board;
(iii)
Shall attend all meetings of the Garrett County Association of Student Councils; and
(iv)
Shall continue to meet all the requirements for selection to the student member position.
(6)
The student member may not attend executive sessions of the county board.
(g)
(1)
The State Board may remove an elected member of the county board for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in his own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
A member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Garrett County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-602 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 6. Garrett County
§ 3–602LinkCopy Citation
At its first meeting at the beginning of each year, the county board shall elect a president and a vice president from among its elected members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-603 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 6. Garrett County
§ 3–603LinkCopy Citation
Each elected member of the county board is entitled to:
(1)
The salary set by the County Commissioners in accordance with Chapter 91 of the Public Local Laws of Garrett County; and
(2)
Allowances for travel and other expenses as provided in the budget of the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-604 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 6. Garrett County
§ 3–604LinkCopy Citation
(a)
All final actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting. The board shall keep a formal record of each public meeting.
(b)
This section does not prohibit the board from meeting and deliberating in executive session provided that all action is taken at a public meeting.
Subtitle 6A. Harford County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-6A-01 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 6A. Harford County
§ 3–6A-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this subtitle, “elected member” means a voting member elected under subsection (d) or (e) of this section or a member appointed to an elected position on the Harford County Board of Education under subsection (f)(1) of this section.
(2)
“Elected member” does not include a:
(i)
County superintendent of schools serving as an ex officio member of the county board; or
(ii)
Student member selected under subsection (g) of this section.
(b)
The county board consists of:
(1)
Six elected members;
(2)
Three appointed members;
(3)
The county superintendent of schools, who is an ex officio nonvoting member; and
(4)
One student member.
(c)
(1)
(i)
A member from a councilmanic district shall be a resident of that district.
(ii)
A member from a councilmanic district who no longer resides in that district may not continue as a member of the county board.
(2)
A member of the county board shall be a registered voter of the county for at least 3 years prior to the date of the beginning of the term of office of the member.
(d)
(1)
Of the nine voting members of the county board elected or appointed under this subsection:
(i)
One member shall be elected from each of the six councilmanic districts only by the voters of that councilmanic district; and
(ii)
Three members shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to the advice and consent of the County Council, by a vote of at least five members of the County Council.
(2)
The elected members shall be elected at a general election as required by subsection (e) of this section.
(3)
(i)
The appointed members shall be appointed, when appropriate, within 90 days of the general election.
(ii)
In appointing members to the county board, the County Executive shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the total makeup of the county board reflects the gender, ethnic, and racial diversity of the county.
(e)
(1)
An elected member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the first Monday in December after the election of the member and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an appointed member serves for a term of 4 years beginning July 1 after the appointment of the member and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3)
The members appointed under subsection (d)(1)(ii) of this section within 90 days of the general election in 2022 shall serve for a term of 2 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)
(i)
Unless otherwise disqualified under this section, a member of the county board is eligible for reelection or reappointment.
(ii)
A voting elected member or an appointed member may not serve for more than two consecutive terms as a voting member.
(5)
The Harford County Board of Elections may adopt regulations to implement this subsection.
(f)
(1)
The Harford County Council shall appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy of an elected member on the county board for the remainder of the term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
(i)
The County Executive shall appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy of an appointed member of the county board for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(ii)
An appointment made in accordance with this paragraph is subject to the advice and consent of the County Council by a vote of at least five members of the County Council.
(g)
(1)
The student member of the county board shall be elected by the high school students of the county in accordance with procedures established by the Harford County public school system.
(2)
The student member shall:
(i)
Be an eleventh or twelfth grade student, in good standing, and regularly enrolled in the Harford County public school system;
(ii)
Be a student government association representative at the student’s high school;
(iii)
Serve for 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election of the member;
(iv)
Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, be a voting member; and
(v)
Advise the county board on the thoughts and feelings of students in the Harford County public schools.
(3)
(i)
Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the student member of the county board has the same rights and privileges as a member appointed or elected under subsection (d) of this section.
(ii)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student member may not attend an executive session of the county board addressing a matter on which a student member is prohibited from voting on under subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph.
(iii)
The student member shall vote on and participate in all matters except those relating to:
(1)
Geographical attendance areas under § 4–109 of this article;
(2)
Acquisition and disposition of real property and matters pertaining to school construction under § 4–115 of this article;
(3)
Employment of architects under § 4–117 of this article;
(4)
Donations under § 4–118 of this article;
(5)
Condemnation under § 4–119 of this article;
(6)
Consolidation of schools and transportation of students under § 4–120 of this article;
(7)
Appointment and salary of a county superintendent under §§ 4–201 and 4–202 of this article;
(8)
Employee discipline and other appeals under § 4–205(c) of this article;
(9)
Budgetary matters under Title 5 of this article;
(10)
Appointment and promotion of staff under § 6–201 of this article;
(11)
Discipline of certificated staff under § 6–202 of this article;
(12)
Collective bargaining for certificated employees under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of this article;
(13)
Collective bargaining for noncertificated employees under Title 6, Subtitle 5 of this article;
(14)
Student suspension and expulsion under § 7–305 of this article; and
(15)
School calendar and curriculum.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-6A-02 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 6A. Harford County
§ 3–6A-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except for the student member, the State Board may remove a voting member of the county board for:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency;
(4)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(5)
Failure to attend, without good cause, at least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the county board in any 1 calendar year.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges and give the member an opportunity to request a hearing within 10 days.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Harford County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-6A-03 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 6A. Harford County
§ 3–6A-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county board shall elect a president and vice president from among the voting county board members.
(b)
The county board shall elect a president and vice president at its first meeting in July as required to implement the provisions of this section.
(c)
The president and vice president shall serve a term of 2 years.
(d)
If there is a vacancy in the office of president or vice president, the county board shall fill the vacancy within 30 days after the vacancy occurs.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-6A-04 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 6A. Harford County
§ 3–6A-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Each nonstudent member of the Harford County Board is entitled to receive $3,600 annually for travel and other expenses related to the performance of duties as a member of the board.
(b)
Payments to a nonstudent member for the expenses described in subsection (a) of this section shall be paid in 12 equal monthly installments.
(c)
Subject to the approval of the board, a nonstudent member may be reimbursed for additional travel and other expenses.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-6A-05 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 6A. Harford County
§ 3–6A-05LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
There is a School Shared Space Council in Harford County.
(2)
The School Shared Space Council consists of eleven employees of the county appointed by the County Executive for a term coterminous with that of the County Executive as follows:
(i)
Two from the staff of the county board of education;
(ii)
One from the administrative staff of the County Executive;
(iii)
One from the Department of Public Works;
(iv)
One from the Department of Recreation and Parks;
(v)
One from the Committee on Aging;
(vi)
One from the Health Department;
(vii)
One from Harford County Community College;
(viii)
One from the Department of Juvenile Services;
(ix)
One from the county public libraries; and
(x)
One from the Department of Planning.
(3)
In addition to the county employee members, the County Executive shall appoint, upon the recommendation of the County Council, seven county citizen members to the Council as follows:
(i)
One from each councilmanic district of the county; and
(ii)
One from the county at large.
(b)
(1)
A county employee member of the Council who does not maintain his employment in the county shall be replaced on the Council.
(2)
A county citizen member who does not maintain his residence in the county shall be replaced on the Council.
(c)
Each citizen member may attend and vote at a Council session.
(d)
The Council shall:
(1)
Meet not less than three times a year during each year to compile the number of spaces in the public schools of the county that are not filled and to evaluate the feasibility of the utilization of the spaces by the community and county departments; and
(2)
Report its findings and recommendations to the county board of education and the County Executive at least once during the school year.
(e)
The County Executive, by executive order, may appoint up to two additional members to the Council from agencies of the county government.
(f)
(1)
The Council shall elect a president from among its members.
(2)
A quorum is 2/3 of the members appointed.
Subtitle 7. Howard County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-701 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 7. Howard County
§ 3–701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Howard County Board consists of:
(i)
Seven elected members; and
(ii)
One student member.
(2)
The seven elected members shall be elected as follows:
(i)
One member from each of the five councilmanic districts in the county, elected by the voters of that district; and
(ii)
Two members at large, elected by the voters of the county.
(b)
(1)
A candidate who becomes an elected member of the county board shall be a resident and registered voter of Howard County.
(2)
(i)
Any elected member who no longer resides in Howard County may not continue as a member of the board.
(ii)
Any member elected from a councilmanic district who no longer resides in that district may not continue as a member of the board.
(3)
If the boundary line of a Howard County Council District is changed, the term of an incumbent member of the county board who no longer resides in that councilmanic district because of the change is not affected during this term.
(c)
The seven elected members of the Howard County Board shall be elected:
(1)
Beginning in 2020, at the general election every 2 years as required by subsection (d) of this section; and
(2)
As specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(d)
(1)
(i)
The terms of the elected members are staggered as provided in this subsection.
(ii)
Each term of office begins on the first Monday in December after the election of a member and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
(i)
(1)
The term of office of each member elected from a councilmanic district, beginning at the 2020 election, is 4 years.
(2)
The term of office of each member elected at large, beginning at the 2022 election, is 4 years.
(ii)
The successors to the offices elected at the 2020 and 2022 elections, respectively, shall serve for a term of 4 years.
(3)
Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection and subject to the confirmation of the County Council, the County Executive of Howard County shall appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy for an elected member on the county board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)
If a vacancy for an elected member occurs before the date that is 1 year following the date of the member’s election, the individual appointed under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall serve only until a successor is elected by the voters at the next general election.
(5)
Candidates for the vacated office may be nominated at a primary election in the same manner as for any other position on the county board.
(6)
The candidate receiving the vacated position shall take office on the first Monday in December after the election and shall continue to serve for the remainder of the vacated term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(7)
Except as provided in this subsection, an election to fill a vacancy on the Howard County Board of Education shall be governed by §§ 8–801 through 8–806 of the Election Law Article.
(e)
When making an appointment to the county board, the County Executive of Howard County shall endeavor to ensure that the county board reflects the race, gender, and ethnic diversity of the population of Howard County.
(f)
(1)
The student member shall be a bona fide resident of Howard County and a regularly enrolled junior or senior year student from a Howard County public high school.
(2)
The student member shall serve for a term of 1 year beginning on July 1 after the member’s election, subject to confirmation of the election results by the county board.
(3)
The nomination and election process for the student member:
(i)
Shall be approved by the Howard County Board of Education;
(ii)
Shall include a provision that provides for the replacement of one or both of the final candidates if one or both of them are unable, ineligible, or disqualified to proceed in the election; and
(iii)
Shall allow for any student in grades 6 through 11 enrolled in a Howard County public school to vote directly for one of the two student member candidates.
(4)
The student member candidate who receives the second highest number of votes in the direct election:
(i)
Shall become the alternate student member; and
(ii)
Shall serve if the student member who is elected is unable, ineligible, or disqualified to complete the student member’s term of office.
(5)
Except as provided in paragraphs (6) and (7) of this subsection, the student member has the same rights and privileges as an elected member.
(6)
Unless invited to attend by the affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student member may not attend a closed session addressing a matter on which a student member is prohibited from voting under paragraph (7) of this subsection.
(7)
The student member shall vote on all matters except those relating to:
(i)
Employment of architects under § 4–117 of this article;
(ii)
Appointment and salary of a county superintendent under §§ 4–201 and 4–202 of this article;
(iii)
Employee discipline and other appeals under § 4–205(c) of this article;
(iv)
Appointment and promotion of staff under § 6–201 of this article;
(v)
Discipline of certificated staff under § 6–202 of this article;
(vi)
Collective bargaining for certificated employees under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of this article; and
(vii)
Collective bargaining for noncertificated employees under Title 6, Subtitle 5 of this article.
(8)
The student member may not receive compensation but, after submitting expense vouchers, shall be reimbursed for out–of–pocket expenses incurred in connection with official duties, in accordance with the procedures and regulations established by the county board.
(g)
Passage of a motion by the county board requires the affirmative vote of:
(1)
Five members if the student member is authorized to vote; or
(2)
Four members if the student member is not authorized to vote.
(h)
(1)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
A member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Howard County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-702 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 7. Howard County
§ 3–702LinkCopy Citation
At its first meeting in December, the county board shall elect a chair from among its members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-703 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 7. Howard County
§ 3–703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The chair of the county board is entitled to receive $18,000 annually as compensation and the other elected members are entitled to receive $16,000 each annually as compensation.
(b)
After submitting vouchers under the rules and regulations adopted by the county board, the chair and the other elected members are entitled to receive reimbursement for travel and other expenses as provided in the Howard County budget.
(c)
The employer’s share for State retirement and pension contributions made on behalf of the chair and other elected board members may not be considered compensation for the purpose of calculating compensation under subsection (a) of this section.
(d)
(1)
The chair and other elected board members may participate in health insurance and other benefit programs sponsored by the board.
(2)
An elected board member’s participation in a benefit program sponsored by the board under this subsection may not be considered compensation for the purpose of calculating compensation under subsection (a) of this section.
(e)
(1)
(i)
A student member who completes a full term on the board shall be entitled to a scholarship of $5,000 to be applied to the student’s higher education costs.
(ii)
The scholarship shall be paid directly to the educational institution that the student attends.
(iii)
A student may receive only one scholarship regardless of the number of terms the student serves as the student member of the county board.
(iv)
The scholarship may not be considered compensation for the purpose of calculating taxable income.
(2)
On the submission of expense vouchers, the student member is entitled to reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties for the county board.
(3)
The student member is not entitled to any compensation or payment other than that specified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection for their work as the student member of the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-704 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 7. Howard County
§ 3–704LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the county board shall meet:
(i)
At least once each month during the months of July and August; and
(ii)
At least twice each month during the months of September through June.
(2)
The county board shall meet at least 24 times each year.
(b)
Except for those actions authorized by subsection (c) of this section, all actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(c)
The county board may take actions in closed session in accordance with § 3–305 of the General Provisions Article, including action to close a meeting.
Subtitle 8. Kent County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-801 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 8. Kent County
§ 3–801LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Kent County Board consists of:
(1)
Five voting members; and
(2)
One nonvoting student member.
(b)
(1)
A candidate elected to the county board shall be a resident and registered voter of Kent County.
(2)
Any member who no longer resides in Kent County may not continue as a member of the board.
(c)
(1)
The incumbent voting members of the Kent County Board who hold office on July 1, 2010, shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualify.
(2)
Voting members of the Kent County Board shall be elected from Kent County at large as follows:
(i)
Two voting members of the county board shall be elected in the November general election of 2012 and every 4 years thereafter; and
(ii)
Three voting members of the county board shall be elected in the November general election of 2014 and every 4 years thereafter.
(d)
(1)
The student member shall:
(i)
Be a bona fide resident of Kent County;
(ii)
Be a regularly enrolled junior or senior at the Kent County public high school elected by the high school students of the county in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection;
(iii)
Be a member of student government;
(iv)
Serve for 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election of the student member; and
(v)
Advise the county board on the thoughts and feelings of students in the Kent County public schools.
(2)
(i)
The process for applying and electing a student as a student member shall be as set forth in this paragraph.
(ii)
(1)
An eligible student shall submit an application to the county board on a form provided by the county board beginning on January 1 of each year.
(2)
Each applicant shall deliver a speech to the student body of Kent County High School.
(iii)
(1)
Any high school student in the county may vote directly for the student member candidates in an election held before May 1 each year.
(2)
The student member candidate that receives the highest number of votes shall become the student member.
(iv)
Notice of the results of the election for student member shall be reported to the County Superintendent on or before May 1 each year.
(3)
If the student member is unable, ineligible, or disqualified to complete the student member’s term of the office, the county board shall appoint a qualified student to serve for the remainder of the term.
(4)
The student member shall attend:
(i)
The Maryland Association of Boards of Education new student board member orientation; and
(ii)
All regular meetings of the county board.
(5)
The student member may not attend an executive session of the county board.
(e)
(1)
(i)
Each voting member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on January 1 after his election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(ii)
The terms of members are staggered and elections shall be held as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
(2)
Any vacancy on the county board of a voting member shall be filled by a qualified individual appointed by the County Commissioners of Kent County to serve until a successor is elected and qualifies at the general election next following the creation of the vacancy and for which the deadline for the filing of candidates has not expired.
(3)
An individual may serve for more than 2 consecutive terms.
(f)
(1)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in his own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
A member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Kent County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-802 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 8. Kent County
§ 3–802LinkCopy Citation
At its first meeting at the beginning of each year, the county board shall elect a president and a vice president from among its voting members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-803 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 8. Kent County
§ 3–803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The chairman of the county board is entitled to receive $2,400 annually as compensation and the other voting members are entitled to receive $2,000 each annually as compensation.
(b)
The chairman and the other voting members are entitled to the allowances for travel and other expenses provided in the Kent County budget.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-804 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 8. Kent County
§ 3–804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county board shall meet at least once each month.
(b)
All actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(c)
This section does not prohibit the county board from meeting and deliberating in executive session provided that all final action is taken at a public meeting.
Subtitle 9. Montgomery County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-901 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 9. Montgomery County
§ 3–901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Board of education district” means a geographic area of Montgomery County in which an elected member of the Montgomery County Board of Education must be a legal resident. The geographic area of each district is described in subsection (f) of this section. Each district shall be substantially equal in population, and the districts shall be reapportioned on the basis of each decennial census of the United States.
(3)
“Elected member” means 1 of the 7 elected and voting members of the Montgomery County Board or a member appointed to fill a vacancy of 1 of these 7 members.
(b)
The Montgomery County Board consists of:
(1)
5 elected members, each of whom resides in a different board of education district;
(2)
2 elected members who may reside anywhere in the county; and
(3)
1 student member.
(c)
An elected member of the county board shall be a registered voter of Montgomery County.
(d)
Members of the Montgomery County Board shall be elected at the general election every 2 years as required by subsection (f) of this section.
(e)
(1)
The student member shall be a bona fide resident of Montgomery County and a regularly enrolled junior or senior year student from a Montgomery County public high school.
(2)
The nomination and election process shall be as agreed on by the county board and the Montgomery County region of the Maryland Association of Student Councils. This agreement shall include a process by which to replace one or both of the final candidates if they are unable to proceed in the election. Any student enrolled in a middle or high school in the Montgomery County public schools may:
(i)
Nominate a student member candidate;
(ii)
Vote for delegates from the student’s school, who in turn vote in a nominating convention to reduce to 2 the number of candidates for student member if there are 3 or more candidates; and
(iii)
Vote directly for 1 of the 2 remaining student member candidates.
(3)
The candidate receiving the second highest number of votes in the direct election shall become the alternate student member. The alternate shall serve if the student member is unable to complete his elected term.
(4)
Except as provided in paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of this subsection, the student member has the same rights and privileges of an elected member.
(5)
Unless invited to attend by the affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student member may not attend an executive session that relates to hearings held under § 6–202(a) of this article.
(6)
As provided in paragraph (7) of this subsection, the student member shall vote on all matters except those relating to § 6–202(a) of this article.
(7)
On a majority vote of the elected members, the county board may determine, on a case by case basis, whether a matter under consideration is covered by the exclusionary provision in paragraph (6) of this subsection.
(f)
(1)
Each elected member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on December 1 after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies. The terms of elected members are staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on the county board as of July 1, 1978, so that 4 members are elected in gubernatorial election years and 3 members are elected in presidential election years.
(2)
Elected members of the county board shall be elected by the voters of the entire county.
(3)
(i)
Of the 3 members elected in 1992 and every 4 years thereafter, 1 shall reside in Board of Education District 2 and 1 shall reside in Board of Education District 4. The third member may reside in any part of the county.
(ii)
Of the 4 members elected in 1990 and every 4 years thereafter, 1 shall reside in Board of Education District 1, 1 shall reside in Board of Education District 3, and 1 shall reside in Board of Education District 5. The fourth member may reside in any part of the county.
(iii)
The descriptions of board of education districts in this subsection refer to the geographical boundaries of the election districts and the precincts:
(1)
As reviewed and certified by the Montgomery County Board of Elections or its designees, before the precinct boundaries were reported to the U.S. Bureau of the Census as part of the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Program; and
(2)
As those precinct lines are specifically shown on the P.L. 94–171 census block maps provided by the U.S. Bureau of the Census and as reviewed and corrected by the Division of Capital Planning and Real Estate of the Montgomery County Public Schools.
(iv)
Board of Education District 1 consists of:
(1)
Election district 1;
(2)
Election district 2, precincts 1 and 3 through 11;
(3)
Election district 3;
(4)
Election district 6, precinct 11;
(5)
Election district 9, precincts 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 37, and 39;
(6)
Election district 11; and
(7)
Election district 12.
(v)
Board of Education District 2 consists of:
(1)
Election district 2, precinct 2;
(2)
Election district 4, precincts 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 35, 37, 38, 40, 42, and 43;
(3)
Election district 6, precincts 1 through 10 and 13 through 16; and
(4)
Election district 9, precincts 2, 3, 6, 10, 13, 14, 16, 24, 26, 27, 31, 33, 35, 36, 38, 40, and 41.
(vi)
Board of Education District 3 consists of:
(1)
Election district 4, precincts 4, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 28, 31, 32, and 33;
(2)
Election district 7;
(3)
Election district 10;
(4)
Election district 13, precincts 3, 16, 34, 38, 39, and 65; and
(5)
That part of election district 13, precinct 40 that is generally the southern part of precinct 40 from the precinct boundary at the intersection of Summit Avenue and the CSX railroad tracks, northwest along the CSX railroad tracks to the end of Plyers Mill Road, north to the boundary of Rock Creek Park, then east along the boundary of Rock Creek Park to the precinct boundary.
(vii)
Board of Education District 4 consists of:
(1)
Election district 4, precinct 26;
(2)
Election district 13, precincts 1, 2, 4 through 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18 through 25, 27 through 33, 35, 36, 37, 42, 43, 44, 47, 50, 53, 55 through 59, 63, 67, and 68; and
(3)
Election district 13, precinct 40, excluding that part of precinct 40 that is generally the southern part of precinct 40 from the precinct boundary at the intersection of Summit Avenue and the CSX railroad tracks, northwest along the CSX railroad tracks to the end of Plyers Mill Road, north to the boundary of Rock Creek Park, then east along the boundary of Rock Creek Park to the precinct boundary.
(viii)
Board of Education District 5 consists of:
(1)
Election district 4, precincts 1, 9, 34, 36, and 41;
(2)
Election district 5;
(3)
Election district 8; and
(4)
Election district 13, precincts 45, 46, 49, 51, 52, 54, 60, 61, 64, 69, 70, and 71.
(4)
(i)
The student member serves for a term of 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election.
(ii)
The student member shall be replaced for the remainder of the term by the alternate student member if the student member:
(1)
Resigns or otherwise is unable to complete the term; or
(2)
Is removed under the provisions of subsection (g) of this section.
(iii)
The elected members of the county board shall select a student to complete the remainder of the term if the student member is replaced as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph and the alternate member:
(1)
Resigns or otherwise is unable to complete the term; or
(2)
Is removed under the provisions of subsection (g) of this section.
(5)
The remaining members of the county board shall select a qualified individual to fill any vacancy on the elected board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(6)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an elected county board member shall forfeit the office if the member fails to reside in the board of education district from which the member was elected.
(ii)
If the failure to continue to reside in the district is caused by an alteration in the board of education district boundaries because of reapportionment, the member may complete the term for which the member was elected.
(iii)
In the event of a vacancy caused by a member who is required to reside in a particular board of education district, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall reside in the same district at the time of appointment and while filling out the unexpired term.
(g)
(1)
The Montgomery County Council may remove a member of the county board for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a member, the County Council shall provide the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The County Council promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the County Council sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the County Council in the member’s own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
A member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Montgomery County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-902 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 9. Montgomery County
§ 3–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An elected member of the county board is entitled to reimbursement for travel and other expenses as provided by the Montgomery County Council.
(b)
(1)
An elected member of the county board is entitled to receive:
(i)
$25,000 annually as compensation; or
(ii)
An annual salary set through legislation based on the recommendations of the Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission in accordance with Title 28, Subtitle 1A of the Local Government Article.
(2)
The president of the county board is entitled to receive:
(i)
$29,000 annually as compensation; or
(ii)
An annual salary set through legislation based on the recommendations of the Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission in accordance with Title 28, Subtitle 1A of the Local Government Article.
(3)
An elected member is entitled to health insurance and to other fringe benefits regularly provided to employees of the board of education under the same terms and conditions extended to other employees of the board of education.
(4)
A salary increase for an elected member under this subsection shall take effect at the beginning of the term of office and may not increase during the term of office.
(c)
(1)
The student member:
(i)
May be reimbursed for out–of–pocket expenses incurred in connection with official duties; and
(ii)
Shall be granted compensation in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the compensation amount of the student member is equal to the highest annual resident undergraduate tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board that is charged at a 4–year public institution of higher education within the University System of Maryland, other than the University of Maryland Global Campus and University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus, for the academic year in which the student member serves on the county board.
(ii)
(1)
Subject to subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, the student member may elect to receive compensation granted under this subsection in monthly installments as a stipend during the student member’s term and receive any remaining amount as a scholarship after the end of the term.
(2)
The amount of compensation granted under this subsection in any year may not exceed the amount that an elected member of the county board is entitled to receive under subsection (b) of this section in that year.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-903 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 9. Montgomery County
§ 3–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
All actions of the county board shall be taken after a public meeting, the record of which shall be made public.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, this section does not prohibit the county board from meeting and deliberating in executive session provided that all action of the board, together with the individual vote of each member, is contained in a public record.
(c)
If the county superintendent denies an appeal of a decision by the chief operating officer of the county public schools to add or delete a school bus stop or to eliminate or move a school bus route, the appeal to the county board and the decision on the appeal shall be governed by the following requirements:
(1)
The county board shall hold a public hearing on the matter contained in the appeal;
(2)
Members of the public shall be given a reasonable opportunity to testify and present their views at the hearing; and
(3)
The board shall make a decision on the appeal in item (1) of this subsection at a public meeting and the individual vote of each member shall be recorded on the public record.
(d)
The affirmative vote of the members of the county board for the passage of a motion by the county board shall be:
(1)
5 members when the student member is voting; or
(2)
4 members when the student member is not voting.
Subtitle 10. Prince George's County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1001 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10. Prince George's County
§ 3–1001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The descriptions of school board districts in this section refer to the geographical boundaries of the election districts and precincts:
(i)
As reviewed and certified by the Prince George’s County Board of Elections or its designees before the precinct boundaries were reported to the U.S. Bureau of the Census as part of the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Program; and
(ii)
As those precinct lines are specifically shown on the Public Law 94–171 census block maps provided by the U.S. Bureau of the Census and as reviewed and corrected by the Department of Planning.
(2)
Where precincts are split between board of education districts, census tract and block numbers, as indicated in the P.L. 94–171 data or shown on the P.L. 94–171 census block maps provided by the U.S. Bureau of the Census and referred to in this subtitle, are used to define the boundaries of board of education districts.
(b)
School board district I consists of:
(1)
Election district 1, precincts 1 through 7;
(2)
Election district 10, precincts 1 through 14;
(3)
Election district 14, precincts 8, 11, 12, 16, and 17; and
(4)
Election district 21, precincts 14, 92, and 97.
(c)
School board district II consists of:
(1)
Election district 1, precinct 8;
(2)
Election district 19, precincts 1, 2, 5, 98, and 99;
(3)
Election district 20, precincts 1, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, and 21; and
(4)
Election district 21, precincts 1 through 4, 6 through 13, 15 through 18, 91, 94, 95, 96, 98, and 99.
(d)
School board district III consists of:
(1)
Election district 2, precincts 96, 98, and 99;
(2)
Election district 16, precincts 1 through 5 and 98;
(3)
Election district 17, precincts 1 through 15;
(4)
Election district 19, precinct 3; and
(5)
Election district 21, precincts 5 and 19.
(e)
School board district IV consists of:
(1)
Election district 2, precincts 1 through 10 and 97;
(2)
Election district 13, precincts 2, 3, 8, 14, 17, 19, 20, 22, and 99;
(3)
Election district 14, precinct 2;
(4)
Election district 16, precinct 99;
(5)
Election district 18, precincts 5, 12, and 14;
(6)
Election district 19, precinct 4; and
(7)
Election district 20, precincts 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14 through 20, and 97.
(f)
School board district V consists of:
(1)
Election district 3, precincts 2, 3, and 5 through 8;
(2)
Election district 7, precincts 1 through 11 and 13 through 24; and
(3)
Election district 14, precincts 1, 3 through 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15.
(g)
School board district VI consists of:
(1)
Election district 6, precincts 19, 20, and 99;
(2)
Election district 7, precinct 12;
(3)
Election district 13, precincts 1, 4 through 7, 9 through 13, 15, 16, 18, 21, 23, 24, and 25;
(4)
Election district 18, precincts 1 through 4, 6 through 11, 13, 15, 16, and 99; and
(5)
Election district 20, precincts 3, 98, and 99.
(h)
School board district VII consists of:
(1)
Election district 3, precinct 4;
(2)
Election district 6, precincts 1, 3 through 12, 15 through 18, 21 through 29, and 98;
(3)
Election district 15, precincts 2 and 5; and
(4)
That part of election district 9, precinct 3 that consists of census tract 8019.04, blocks 1015, 1016, 1034, and 1035.
(i)
School board district VIII consists of:
(1)
Election district 5, precincts 2, 3, 6, 7, and 11;
(2)
Election district 6, precincts 2, 13, and 14;
(3)
Election district 9, precincts 2, 5, 12, and 13; and
(4)
Election district 12, precincts 1 through 18.
(j)
School board district IX consists of:
(1)
Election district 3, precinct 1;
(2)
Election district 4, precinct 1;
(3)
Election district 5, precincts 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 12;
(4)
Election district 8, precinct 1;
(5)
Election district 9, precincts 1, 4, 6 through 11, 14, and 15;
(6)
Election district 11, precincts 1 through 5;
(7)
Election district 15, precincts 1, 3, 4, and 6; and
(8)
That part of election district 9, precinct 3 that consists of:
(i)
Census tract 8011.05, blocks 1000 through 1011 and 2000 through 2018; and
(ii)
Census tract 8011.06, blocks 1000 through 1009, 2000 through 2003, and 3000 through 3012.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1002 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10. Prince George's County
§ 3–1002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle, “elected member” means a member of the Prince George’s County Board elected from one of the nine school board districts described in § 3–1001 of this subtitle.
(b)
The Prince George’s County Board consists of 10 members as follows:
(1)
Nine elected members, each of whom resides in a different school board district; and
(2)
One student member selected under subsection (f)(2) of this section.
(c)
(1)
One member of the county board shall be elected from each of the nine school board districts described in § 3–1001 of this subtitle.
(2)
(i)
Each candidate shall:
(1)
Be a registered voter of the county; and
(2)
Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, be a resident of the school board district the candidate seeks to represent for at least 1 year before the date of the general election.
(ii)
In an election year immediately following an approved decennial redistricting plan changing the boundaries of any school board district, the 1 year residency requirement under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not apply if the candidate:
(1)
Is a qualified voter but no longer resides in the candidate’s former school board district due to a boundary change in the approved decennial redistricting plan;
(2)
Resided in the candidate’s former school board district for at least 1 year immediately preceding the general election; and
(3)
Resides, as of the date of the deadline for filing as a candidate for election, in the school board district specified under item 2 of this subparagraph.
(3)
An elected member shall forfeit the office if the member:
(i)
Fails to reside in the school board district from which the member was elected, unless this change is caused by a change in the boundaries of the district; or
(ii)
Fails to be a registered voter of the county.
(4)
A member may not hold another office of profit in county government during the member’s term.
(5)
Each elected member of the county board shall be nominated by the registered voters of the member’s school board district.
(d)
The elected members of the county board shall be elected:
(1)
At the general election every 4 years; and
(2)
By the voters of the school board district that each member represents.
(e)
(1)
If a candidate for the county board dies or withdraws the candidacy during the period beginning with the date of the primary and ending 70 days before the date of the general election, the Board of Elections shall:
(i)
Replace the name of the deceased or withdrawn candidate on the ballot for the general election with the name of the candidate who received the next highest number of votes in the primary election; or
(ii)
If a contested primary was not held, reopen the filing process to allow other persons to file as candidates.
(2)
(i)
Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Board of Elections shall add to the ballot for the general election the name of any person who files as a candidate in accordance with paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection.
(ii)
The Board of Elections may not add additional candidates to the ballot for the general election within 70 days before the date of the election.
(f)
(1)
The student member shall be an eleventh or twelfth grade student in the Prince George’s County public school system during the student’s term in office.
(2)
(i)
An eligible student shall file a nomination form at least 3 weeks before a special election meeting of the Prince George’s Regional Association of Student Governments.
(ii)
Nomination forms shall be made available in the administrative offices of all public senior high schools in the county, the office of student concerns, and the office of the president of the regional association.
(iii)
The delegates to the regional association annually shall elect two candidates for the student member to the board at a primary election meeting to be held each school year.
(3)
The student member may vote on all matters before the board except those relating to:
(i)
Collective bargaining decisions;
(ii)
Teacher and administrator disciplinary matters as provided under § 6–202(a) of this article; and
(iii)
Other personnel matters.
(4)
On an affirmative vote of a majority of the elected members of the county board, the board may determine if a matter before the board relates to a subject that the student member may not vote on under paragraph (3) of this subsection.
(5)
The student member may attend an executive session of the board unless the executive session relates to:
(i)
Hearings on appeals of special education placements, hearings held under § 6–202(a) of this article, or collective bargaining; or
(ii)
A personnel matter for which the student may not vote under paragraph (3) of this subsection.
(6)
(i)
The Prince George’s Regional Association of Student Governments shall establish procedures for the election of the student member of the county board.
(ii)
The procedures established in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall provide for:
(1)
The administration of:
(A)
A primary election each year by the Prince George’s Regional Association of Student Governments; and
(B)
A general election each year by students in 6th through 12th grade in the Prince George’s County public school system; and
(2)
Notification to the County Superintendent of candidates selected by the Prince George’s Regional Association of Student Governments after each annual primary election.
(7)
For the general election held under this subsection, the Prince George’s County public school system shall:
(i)
Provide equal campaign funds to the candidates for the student member of the board; and
(ii)
Educate the students described under paragraph (6)(ii)1B of this subsection on the voting process before each general election.
(8)
The election procedures established by the Prince George’s Regional Association of Student Governments are subject to the approval of the elected members of the county board.
(g)
(1)
An elected member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the first Monday in December after the member’s election and until the member’s successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
Unless otherwise disqualified under this section, an elected member of the county board is eligible for reelection.
(3)
The student member serves for a term of 1 year beginning at the end of a school year.
(4)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if a seat held by an elected member of the county board becomes vacant, the County Executive shall:
(1)
Appoint a qualified individual to fill the seat for the remainder of the term; and
(2)
Transmit the name of the appointee to the clerk of the County Council.
(ii)
If the County Council does not disapprove an appointment under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph by a two–thirds vote of all members of the County Council within 45 days after the transmittal of the name of the appointee, the appointment shall be considered approved.
(h)
(1)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges pending and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
A member removed under this subsection has the right to judicial review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County based on an administrative record and such additional evidence as would be authorized by § 10–222(f) and (g) of the State Government Article.
(i)
While serving on the county board, a member may not be a candidate for a public office other than a position on the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1003 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10. Prince George's County
§ 3–1003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
From and after December 7, 2026, the chair of the county board is entitled to receive $30,000 annually as compensation and the other elected members are each entitled to receive $27,000 annually as compensation.
(2)
Each elected member of the county board may be provided health insurance and other fringe benefits regularly provided to employees of the Board of Education under the same terms and conditions extended to other employees of the Board of Education.
(b)
(1)
After submitting vouchers under the rules and regulations adopted by the county board, the chair and the other members, including the student member, are entitled to the allowances for travel and other expenses provided in the Prince George’s County budget.
(2)
A member of the county board may not be reimbursed more than $7,000 in travel and other expenses incurred in a single fiscal year.
(c)
The county board may not issue a credit card to a member of the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1004 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10. Prince George's County
§ 3–1004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The county board shall elect a chair and vice chair of the county board from among the elected members of the county board.
(2)
The term of the chair and vice chair appointed under this subsection shall be 2 years.
(b)
The chair of the county board shall be responsible for:
(1)
Leading public meetings of the county board;
(2)
Making subcommittee appointments;
(3)
Serving as the primary contact for communications between the county board and the County Superintendent;
(4)
Administering the county board in accordance with bylaws adopted under subsection (d) of this section; and
(5)
Signing contracts authorized and approved by a majority of the members of the county board.
(c)
Subject to the provisions of § 4–403 of this article, the affirmative vote of the members of the county board for the passage of a motion by the county board shall be:
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in item (2) of this subsection:
(i)
Six members when the student member is voting; or
(ii)
Five members when the student member is not voting; or
(2)
When there are two or more vacancies on the county board:
(i)
Five members when the student member is voting; or
(ii)
Four members when the student member is not voting.
(d)
(1)
The county board shall adopt bylaws to govern its conduct as necessary and appropriate to carry out its purposes under this title.
(2)
The county board shall review and update its bylaws at least once every 4 years.
(e)
(1)
At the beginning of each term, each Board member shall attend an orientation and be provided with training materials that clarify the role of a member.
(2)
In accordance with a schedule determined by the county board in the bylaws adopted under subsection (d) of this section, each elected member shall complete professional development in the following topics during each year of the member’s term:
(i)
Community engagement;
(ii)
Ethics;
(iii)
Legal issues in education;
(iv)
Parliamentary procedure;
(v)
Public education budgeting and financing;
(vi)
Role and responsibilities of the county board; and
(vii)
Any other topic determined relevant by the county board.
(3)
Elected members are encouraged to attend professional conferences relating to their duties and responsibilities as a member of a board of education.
(4)
(i)
On or before December 1 each year, each elected member shall submit a professional development disclosure statement describing the professional development activities the member completed during that year.
(ii)
On or before January 30 each year, the county board shall post the professional development disclosure statements of the members on its website.
(f)
(1)
Each year, the county board shall convene and each elected member shall attend a professional retreat to:
(i)
Complete professional development or other training;
(ii)
Set annual county board performance goals; and
(iii)
Complete a county board self–evaluation, including identifying opportunities to improve the county board’s performance.
(2)
Within 30 days of the last day of the professional retreat under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county board shall post on its website the results of the county board’s self–evaluation and any identified opportunities for improvement.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1005 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10. Prince George's County
§ 3–1005LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Shared Space Council for Prince George’s County. The purpose of the Council is to consider the alternative use of any vacant public schools and any vacant space that exists in the Prince George’s County public school system.
(b)
The Council shall consist of 23 members, appointed as follows:
(1)
One member from each legislative district within Prince George’s County, each of whom shall be appointed by the legislative delegation from the district.
(2)
One member from each of the following governmental agencies, departments, or institutions:
(i)
The staff of the county board of education;
(ii)
The staff of the County Executive;
(iii)
The staff of the County Council;
(iv)
The county Department of Social Services;
(v)
The staff of the county Superintendent of Education;
(vi)
The Prince George’s County Planning Board;
(vii)
The county Department of Aging;
(viii)
The county health department;
(ix)
The county Office of Coordination of Services to the Handicapped;
(x)
The county Juvenile Services Administration;
(xi)
The county Memorial Library System; and
(xii)
The county Department of Program Planning and Economic Development.
(3)
On a rotating basis, one member shall be from the faculty or administration of Bowie State University or Prince George’s Community College. Such member shall be appointed by the president of the university.
(4)
The members from governmental agencies, departments, or institutions shall be appointed by the director, chairman, or chief executive officer of the agency, department, or institution.
(5)
Two members shall be appointed by the County Executive.
(c)
The term of the members appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(2), (3), and (4) shall be 3 years. All other members shall serve for a term of 2 years. Any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(d)
The Council shall meet at least four times each year. It shall, on an annual basis and in conjunction with the county board of education, survey the schools within the county public school system and compile a listing of any vacant public schools and any vacant space that exists within the system. The Council shall evaluate the feasibility of using any vacant public school or vacant space for community or governmental purposes.
(e)
The Council shall report the results, findings, and recommendations derived from such survey, listing, and evaluation to the county board of education, the County Executive, the County Council and the mayor of each municipality in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1006 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10. Prince George's County
§ 3–1006LinkCopy Citation
In addition to the powers otherwise granted to the county board in this article, the county board or a designated committee of the county board may hear an appeal from a decision of the county superintendent that relates to the grade, transfer, tuition, or any aspect of participation in a program or activity of a specific student who is not subject to the provisions of Title 8, Subtitle 4 of this article.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1007 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10. Prince George's County
§ 3–1007LinkCopy Citation
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in Prince George’s County, the board of education may implement the use of school uniforms by all students in the public schools in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1008 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10. Prince George's County
§ 3–1008LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county board may develop curriculum content for a hands–on course in financial literacy to be offered to all students in the eighth grade.
(b)
The curriculum content shall include instruction regarding:
(1)
Identification of services provided by financial institutions;
(2)
Debit cards and their uses;
(3)
Interest and credit;
(4)
Savings and investing;
(5)
The differences among sales, income, and property taxes, and the purpose of each type of tax;
(6)
The basic principles of Social Security;
(7)
Net monthly income; and
(8)
Household budgeting.
(c)
Beginning in the 2013–2014 school year, the county board may implement the financial literacy curriculum content developed under subsection (a) of this section in every middle school in the county.
Subtitle 10A. Queen Anne's County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-10A-01 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10A. Queen Anne's County
§ 3–10A-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Queen Anne’s County Board consists of:
(1)
Five voting, nonpartisan, elected members; and
(2)
One nonvoting student representative from each public high school in the county.
(b)
The five voting, nonpartisan, elected members shall be elected by the voters of the entire county at a general election in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(c)
(1)
(i)
One voting member shall reside in and be elected from each of the four county commissioner districts; and
(ii)
One member shall reside in the county and be elected from the county at large.
(2)
(i)
A member from a county commissioner district who no longer resides in the district may not continue as a member of the county board.
(ii)
A member at large who no longer resides in the county may not continue as a member of the county board.
(3)
A candidate elected to the county board shall be a registered voter and resident of Queen Anne’s County for at least 3 years.
(d)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each elected voting member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the first Monday in December after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
The initial terms of the elected voting members are staggered as follows:
(i)
The three members elected to the county board at the general election in November 2008 who receive the highest number of votes cast from among the successful candidates at that election shall serve for a term of 6 years; and
(ii)
The two members elected to the county board at the general election in November 2008 who receive the least number of votes cast from among the successful candidates at that election shall serve for a term of 4 years.
(3)
(i)
In case of a vacancy on the county board, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to serve on the county board until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(ii)
If the vacancy occurs before the filing deadline for candidates for the primary election that is held in the second year of the term, the individual appointed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall serve until a successor is elected at the next general election and qualifies.
(iii)
If the vacancy occurs after the filing deadline for candidates for the primary election that is held in the second year of the term, the individual appointed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall serve for the remainder of the term of the vacating member and until a successor is elected at the next general election and qualifies.
(e)
(1)
The nonvoting student members of the county board shall be elected from each of the public high schools in the county by their respective student bodies.
(2)
Each student member shall:
(i)
Be an eleventh or twelfth grade student in good standing in the Queen Anne’s County public school system;
(ii)
Be a student government association representative at the student’s high school;
(iii)
Serve for 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election of the member;
(iv)
Be nonvoting; and
(v)
Advise the county board on the thoughts and feelings of students in the Queen Anne’s County public schools.
(3)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student member may not attend an executive session of the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-10A-02 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10A. Queen Anne's County
§ 3–10A-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency;
(4)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(5)
Failure to attend, without good cause, at least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the county board in any 1 calendar year.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
The State Board shall promptly hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense in person or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-10A-03 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10A. Queen Anne's County
§ 3–10A-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
At its first meeting in December of each year, the county board shall elect a president and vice president from among the board members.
(b)
The county board shall meet at least once each month.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-10A-04 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 10A. Queen Anne's County
§ 3–10A-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The president of the county board is entitled to receive $4,000 annually as compensation and the other voting members each are entitled to receive $3,500 annually as compensation.
(b)
The president of the county board and other members each are entitled to reimbursement not to exceed $1,000 a year for travel and other expenses.
(c)
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners may increase the annual salary of the county board.
Subtitle 11. St. Mary's County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1101 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 11. St. Mary's County
§ 3–1101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The St. Mary’s Board consists of:
(1)
Five voting members; and
(2)
One student member.
(b)
The student member shall:
(1)
Be an 11th or 12th grade student in the St. Mary’s County Public School System;
(2)
Serve for 1 year;
(3)
Be a nonvoting member; and
(4)
Advise the county board on the thoughts and feelings of the students.
(c)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student member may not attend an executive session of the county board.
(d)
(1)
(i)
A candidate elected to the county board shall be a resident and registered voter of St. Mary’s County. A member who is no longer a resident and a registered voter of St. Mary’s County may not continue as a member of the county board.
(ii)
A candidate who files to represent one of the commissioner election districts must be a resident of that election district.
(iii)
Candidates filing for office to represent the county at large may reside anywhere in the county.
(2)
An individual subject to the authority of the county board at the time of filing is ineligible to be a candidate.
(e)
(1)
The St. Mary’s County Board consists of five voting members who shall be elected as follows:
(i)
One member shall be elected from the county at large; and
(ii)
One member shall be elected from each of the four commissioner districts.
(2)
Voting members of the county board shall be elected:
(i)
At a general election as required by this section; and
(ii)
On a general countywide ticket.
(3)
Members of the county board elected in the 1996 general election from Commissioner Districts One and Three shall serve for an initial term of 2 years. An election shall be conducted in 1998 and every 4 years thereafter.
(4)
Members of the county board elected in the 1996 general election from Commissioner Election Districts Two and Four and from the county at large shall serve for an initial term of 4 years. An election shall be conducted in 2000 and every 4 years thereafter.
(5)
Except as specified in this section, elections shall be conducted in accordance with Title 8, Subtitle 8 of the Election Law Article.
(f)
(1)
The student member of the county board shall be elected by qualified students of the St. Mary’s County Public School System. The student member shall not be subject to approval by the county board.
(2)
The voting members of the county board shall:
(i)
Determine which students in the St. Mary’s County Public School System may elect the student member of the county board; and
(ii)
Develop nomination and election procedures governing the election of the student member.
(g)
(1)
Except as specified in this section, an elected member shall serve for a term of 4 years. The term of each member shall commence on the first Monday in December after the member’s election and shall continue until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
The term of the student member shall commence on the first Monday in July and continue for 1 year.
(3)
If a vacancy occurs on the county board, the St. Mary’s Board of County Commissioners shall appoint a qualified individual to serve for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(h)
(1)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetence; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a notice, by registered mail, return receipt requested, that specifies the charges against the member.
(3)
(i)
Within 15 days from the date the State Board sends the notice, the member may request a public hearing. The member shall send this request to the county board by registered mail, return receipt requested.
(ii)
If the member requests a hearing, the State Board shall conduct a hearing promptly, but not before the 11th day from the date the State Board sent notice to the member.
(iii)
The member shall have the right to a public hearing and to representation by counsel at the hearing.
(4)
A member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court of St. Mary’s County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1102 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 11. St. Mary's County
§ 3–1102LinkCopy Citation
At its first meeting following the first Monday in December of each calendar year, the county board shall elect a chairman from among its members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1103 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 11. St. Mary's County
§ 3–1103LinkCopy Citation
The compensation and expenses of the members of the county board shall be paid from the St. Mary’s County Board of Education operating funds.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1104 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 11. St. Mary's County
§ 3–1104LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county board shall meet at least once each month.
(b)
All actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(c)
This section shall not be construed to prohibit the county board from meeting and deliberating in executive session, provided that any action of the county board, together with the individual vote of each member, is contained in a public record.
Subtitle 12. Somerset County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1201 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 12. Somerset County
§ 3–1201LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Somerset County Board consists of:
(1)
One member elected from each commissioner district in the county; and
(2)
One nonvoting student member from each public high school in the county selected in accordance with subsection (f) of this section.
(b)
(1)
A member from a commissioner district shall be a resident of that district.
(2)
A candidate for the county board shall be a registered voter of the county.
(3)
A member from a commissioner district who no longer resides in that district may not continue as a member of the county board.
(c)
Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, members of the board shall be elected at a general election as required by subsection (d) of this section.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, and subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on January 1 after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
(i)
The terms of members are staggered as provided in this paragraph.
(ii)
(1)
The members elected at the 2004 election from commissioner districts 1, 3, and 5 shall serve an initial term of 2 years.
(2)
An election shall be conducted in 2006 and every 4 years thereafter.
(iii)
(1)
The members elected at the 2004 election from commissioner districts 2 and 4 shall serve an initial term of 4 years.
(2)
An election shall be conducted in 2008 and every 4 years thereafter.
(3)
The County Commissioners of Somerset County shall appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy on the board for the remainder of the term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(e)
(1)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in his own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
A member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Somerset County.
(f)
(1)
A student member shall:
(i)
Be a 12th grade student in the Somerset County public school system elected by the high school students of the public school that the student attends, in accordance with procedures established by the school system;
(ii)
Serve for 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election of the member;
(iii)
Be a nonvoting member; and
(iv)
Advise the county board on the interests of students.
(2)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student members may not attend an executive session.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1202 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 12. Somerset County
§ 3–1202LinkCopy Citation
At its first meeting at the beginning of each year, the county board shall elect a chairman from among its members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1203 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 12. Somerset County
§ 3–1203LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Annual compensation for the board is as follows:
(1)
Chairman – $6,000; and
(2)
Member – $5,000.
(b)
The chairman and other nonstudent members are entitled to:
(1)
Reimbursement for expenses incurred in official duties performed outside Somerset County; and
(2)
$500 per member per year for expenses incurred in official duties performed within Somerset County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1204 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 12. Somerset County
§ 3–1204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except for those actions authorized by subsection (c) of this section, all final actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting.
(b)
The board shall keep a formal record of each public meeting.
(c)
The county board may take actions in executive session in accordance with § 3–305 of the General Provisions Article.
Subtitle 12A. Talbot County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-12A-01 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 12A. Talbot County
§ 3–12A-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Talbot County Board consists of:
(1)
Seven voting members, one member elected from each of the seven election districts for the county board established in accordance with this subtitle; and
(2)
Two nonvoting student members from the public high schools in the county.
(b)
The elected members of the county board shall be elected:
(1)
At the general election; and
(2)
In accordance with Title 8, Subtitle 8 of the Election Law Article.
(c)
(1)
A member elected from a district shall be a resident of the district.
(2)
A member elected or appointed from a district who no longer resides in the district may not continue as a member of the county board.
(d)
(1)
The boundaries for the election districts for the county board shall be established promptly following each decennial census.
(2)
Whenever election district boundaries are to be redrawn, no later than December 1 of the year prior to the year in which redistricting is to take effect, the County Council shall appoint a commission on redistricting to include:
(i)
Four individuals nominated by each political party that polled at least 15 percent of the total vote cast at the immediately preceding general election; and
(ii)
One additional individual.
(3)
An individual who holds elective office is not eligible to be appointed to the commission on redistricting.
(4)
(i)
By November 15 of the year preceding the year in which redistricting is to take effect, the redistricting commission shall prepare and make available a plan of election districts.
(ii)
The election districts shall be reasonably compact, contiguous, and substantially equal in population and, in accordance with legal principles established by law, shall ensure that one or more of the election districts encompasses residents in which a majority of the voting age population consists of racial minorities.
(iii)
No less than 15 calendar days and no more than 45 calendar days after the redistricting commission submits its plan, the County Council shall hold a public hearing on the plan.
(iv)
The redistricting plan submitted by the redistricting commission becomes law 90 days after it is submitted to the County Council unless the County Council enacts a different redistricting plan before that date.
(e)
(1)
Each voting member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on December 1 after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
A voting member may not serve for more than three consecutive terms.
(f)
The terms of the voting members are staggered as follows:
(1)
One member elected from each of districts 1, 3, 4, and 7 at the 2006 general election, and every 4 years thereafter; and
(2)
One member elected from each of districts 2, 5, and 6 at the 2008 general election, and every 4 years thereafter.
(g)
(1)
The Governor shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the county board until a successor is elected and qualifies at the next congressional election.
(2)
A resident of the district in which a vacancy exists may apply for appointment by the Governor to fill the vacancy.
(h)
The student members shall be appointed and serve on the county board in accordance with § 3–12A–06 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-12A-02 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 12A. Talbot County
§ 3–12A-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency;
(4)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(5)
Failure to attend, without good cause:
(i)
At least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the county board in any 1 calendar year; or
(ii)
Three consecutive scheduled meetings of the county board.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Talbot County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-12A-03 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 12A. Talbot County
§ 3–12A-03LinkCopy Citation
At its last meeting at the end of each calendar year, or at the meeting in December each year, the county board shall elect a president and a vice president from among its members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-12A-04 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 12A. Talbot County
§ 3–12A-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the voting members shall receive compensation as set by the County Council.
(b)
(1)
The salary of each voting member of the county board shall be at least $3,200.
(2)
The salary of the president of the county board shall be at least $3,600.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-12A-05 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 12A. Talbot County
§ 3–12A-05LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county board shall meet at least once each month.
(b)
Except for those actions authorized by subsection (c) of this section, all actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(c)
The county board may take actions in executive session in accordance with § 3–305 of the General Provisions Article.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-12A-06 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 12A. Talbot County
§ 3–12A-06LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
There shall be two nonvoting student members on the Talbot County Board of Education.
(2)
The student members shall advise the other members of the county board on the viewpoint of students who attend Talbot County public schools.
(b)
(1)
Each of the nonvoting student members of the county board shall be:
(i)
A regularly enrolled 11th or 12th grade student in good standing at a Talbot County public school;
(ii)
Qualified according to eligibility requirements established by the county board; and
(iii)
Of good character.
(2)
Each student member shall be appointed for a 1–year term during the school year prior to the school year that the member is to serve on the county board.
(3)
One student member shall be a student from St. Michaels High School and one student member shall be a student from Easton High School.
(4)
The county board shall adopt procedures for the appointment of the student members.
(5)
If a vacancy in the position of student member occurs during the term of a student member, the county board shall appoint another student member to fill the vacancy in accordance with its procedures.
(6)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student members may not attend an executive session of the county board.
Subtitle 13. Washington County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1301 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13. Washington County
§ 3–1301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Washington County Board consists of seven members.
(b)
All seven members of the Washington County Board shall be elected from Washington County at large at a general election every 4 years beginning in 1978.
(c)
(1)
Each member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the first Tuesday in December after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on the county board as of July 1, 1986.
(3)
At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(4)
In accordance with subsection (f) of this section, the County Commissioners shall appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy on the county board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(d)
(1)
Immediately preceding the date the member takes office, each member of the county board shall be:
(i)
A resident of Washington County for at least 6 months; and
(ii)
A resident of the State for at least 12 months.
(2)
(i)
During the term of a member of the county board, the member shall maintain a primary residence in Washington County.
(ii)
A member of the county board who no longer maintains a primary residence in Washington County may not continue as a member of the county board.
(e)
(1)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for:
(i)
Immorality;
(ii)
Misconduct in office;
(iii)
Incompetency; or
(iv)
Willful neglect of duty.
(2)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(3)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(i)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in his own defense, in person or by counsel.
(4)
A member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Washington County.
(f)
(1)
In this subsection, “Washington County Delegation” means the Senators and Delegates in the General Assembly of Maryland who are elected to represent Washington County or any portion of Washington County.
(2)
There is a Washington County School Board Nominating Commission.
(3)
The Commission shall consist of the following six voting members:
(i)
One member appointed by the Senate members of the Washington County Delegation;
(ii)
One member appointed by the Delegate members of the Washington County Delegation;
(iii)
One member appointed by the county board; and
(iv)
The following three members appointed by the County Commissioners:
(1)
One member representing the Washington County business community;
(2)
One member representing the Washington County Citizens Advisory Council; and
(3)
One member representing the Washington County educational community.
(4)
(i)
The Chairman of the Commission shall be a member of the public appointed by the County Commissioners.
(ii)
The Chairman may not be a member of either the county board or the Washington County Delegation.
(iii)
The Chairman is a nonvoting member of the Commission who shall vote only when there is a tie vote among the voting members of the Commission.
(5)
The County Commissioners shall provide the staff for the Commission.
(6)
The Commission shall:
(i)
Advertise the vacancy and provide the procedures for filling the vacancy in at least one medium accessible to the general public, which includes:
(1)
A newspaper of general circulation in the region; or
(2)
An electronic posting on the local school system website; and
(ii)
Before selecting any nominees, hold at least one public hearing.
(7)
Within 30 days of the vacancy occurring, the Commission shall submit the names of no more than three nominees to the County Commissioners for their consideration.
(8)
Within 15 days after receiving the names of the nominees provided by the Commission under paragraph (7) of this subsection, the County Commissioners shall select an individual to fill the vacancy on the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1302 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13. Washington County
§ 3–1302LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The president of the county board and the other members are entitled to receive compensation annually as set by the County Commissioners of Washington County under Title 28, Subtitle 2 of the Local Government Article.
(2)
Each member of the Washington County Board of Education is entitled to health insurance and to other fringe benefits regularly provided to employees of the board of education.
(b)
After submitting vouchers, members shall be reimbursed for travel and other expenses within the limit set by the Washington County Commissioners.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1303 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13. Washington County
§ 3–1303LinkCopy Citation
(a)
All actions of the county board shall be taken after a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(b)
This section does not prohibit the county board from meeting and deliberating in executive session provided that all action is taken after a public meeting and the record of the meeting and all action is made public.
Subtitle 13A. Wicomico County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-13A-01 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13A. Wicomico County
§ 3–13A-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Wicomico County Board consists of:
(i)
Seven nonpartisan elected voting members; and
(ii)
At least one student member.
(2)
Beginning with the general election in 2026, the seven elected members shall be elected from each of the seven councilmanic districts in the county, elected by the voters of that district.
(b)
(1)
A candidate who becomes an elected member of the county board must be a resident and registered voter of Wicomico County.
(2)
(i)
An elected member who no longer resides in Wicomico County may not continue as a member of the board.
(ii)
A member elected from a councilmanic district who no longer resides in that district may not continue as a member of the board.
(3)
If the boundary line of a Wicomico County councilmanic district is changed, the term of an incumbent elected member of the county board who no longer resides in that councilmanic district because of the change is not affected during this term.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-13A-02 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13A. Wicomico County
§ 3–13A-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The seven elected members of the Wicomico County Board shall be elected:
(1)
At the general election in 2018 and at the general election every 4 years thereafter; and
(2)
In accordance with § 3–13A–01 of this subtitle and Title 8, Subtitle 8 of the Election Law Article.
(b)
(1)
The terms of the elected members are as provided in this subsection.
(2)
Each term of office begins on the first Monday in December after the election of a member and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(3)
The term of office of each member is 4 years.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-13A-03 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13A. Wicomico County
§ 3–13A-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
There is a Wicomico County School Board Nominating Commission.
(2)
The purpose of the Commission is to select nominees to recommend to the Wicomico County Council as qualified candidates for appointment to fill a vacancy of an elected member on the Wicomico County Board.
(3)
Within 60 days of a vacancy on the county board, the Commission shall:
(i)
Develop and publicize criteria for choosing nominees to fill the vacancy;
(ii)
Make public the names of the candidates that apply for appointment to fill a vacancy on the county board;
(iii)
Hold at least two public hearings on the applicants for appointment; and
(iv)
Make public and submit to the County Council the names of two nominees for any vacancy.
(4)
(i)
Within 60 days after the County Council receives the names of the nominees from the Commission, the County Council shall hold a public hearing regarding the nominees.
(ii)
After the hearing, if the County Council deems at least one of the nominees acceptable, the County Council shall vote on the nominees and fill the vacancy.
(iii)
If the County Council deems both nominees unacceptable, the County Council shall return the names to the Commission and request that the Commission submit the names of at least two additional qualified nominees from which the County Council shall select an individual to fill the vacancy.
(5)
(i)
The Commission consists of 14 members.
(ii)
The members of the Commission shall be appointed from the names submitted by the following organizations, entities, or communities of interest:
(1)
One member from the Wicomico County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People;
(2)
One member from the Wicomico County Education Association;
(3)
One member from the Wicomico County area chambers of commerce, selected by the chambers by consensus;
(4)
One member from the Wicomico County Educational Support Professionals Association;
(5)
One member from the Wicomico County Council of PTAs;
(6)
One member from each of the eight incorporated municipalities in Wicomico County; and
(7)
One member who is a parent of a child with special needs in the Wicomico County Public School System and who is affiliated with an advocacy group for children with special needs in the county.
(6)
To the extent practicable, the Commission shall reflect the gender, ethnic, and racial makeup of the county.
(7)
The County Executive of Wicomico County shall appoint the members of the Commission, with the advice and consent of the County Council, from the names submitted by the organizations, entities, or communities of interest listed under paragraph (5) of this subsection.
(8)
The term of a member of the Commission is 4 years.
(9)
The Commission shall select a chair and vice chair from among the members.
(b)
The Wicomico County Public School System shall provide staff for the Commission.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-13A-04 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13A. Wicomico County
§ 3–13A-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Wicomico County Council shall appoint an individual to fill a vacancy of an elected member on the county board in accordance with § 3–13A–03 of this subtitle.
(b)
(1)
If a vacancy for an elected member occurs before the date that is 30 days before the date for filing a certificate of candidacy for the primary election in the presidential election year, the individual appointed under subsection (a) of this section shall serve only until a successor is elected by the voters at the next general election.
(2)
Candidates for the vacated office may be nominated at a primary election in the same manner as for any other position on the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-13A-05 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13A. Wicomico County
§ 3–13A-05LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Board may remove an elected or appointed member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency;
(4)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(5)
Failure to attend, without good cause, at least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the county board in any 1 calendar year.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity to request a hearing within 10 days.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense in person or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Wicomico County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-13A-06 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13A. Wicomico County
§ 3–13A-06LinkCopy Citation
At the first meeting of the county board in December of each year, the county board shall elect a chair and vice chair from among the elected members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-13A-07 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13A. Wicomico County
§ 3–13A-07LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A student member of the county board shall be selected in accordance with procedures established by the county board.
(b)
(1)
Each student member shall:
(i)
Be an 11th or 12th grade student in good standing and regularly enrolled in the Wicomico County public school system;
(ii)
Serve for 1 year beginning July 1 after the selection of the member;
(iii)
Be a nonvoting member; and
(iv)
Advise the county board on the thoughts and feelings of students in the Wicomico County public schools.
(2)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the elected members of the county board, a student member may not attend a closed session of the county board.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-13A-08 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 13A. Wicomico County
§ 3–13A-08LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The chair of the county board is entitled to receive annually as compensation the greater of:
(i)
$4,000; or
(ii)
A salary set by the Wicomico County Council.
(2)
The vice chair of the county board and the other elected members of the county board are entitled to receive annually as compensation the greater of:
(i)
$3,700; or
(ii)
A salary set by the Wicomico County Council.
(b)
After submitting vouchers under the rules and regulations adopted by the county board, the elected members are entitled to receive reimbursement for travel and other expenses as provided in the county board’s budget.
(c)
(1)
On the submission of expense vouchers, a student member is entitled to reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties for the county board.
(2)
A student member may be granted a scholarship as authorized by the county board.
(3)
A student member is not entitled to any compensation or payment other than that specified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection for the student member’s work as a student member of the county board.
Subtitle 14. Worcester County
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1401 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 14. Worcester County
§ 3–1401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Worcester County Board consists of seven voting members and one nonvoting student member from each public high school in the county.
(b)
(1)
The seven voting members of the Worcester County Board shall be elected at a general election.
(2)
Members of the Worcester County Board shall be elected in accordance with Title 8, Subtitle 8 of the Election Law Article.
(c)
(1)
A member from a county commissioner district shall be a resident of the district.
(2)
A member from a county commissioner district who no longer resides in the district may not continue as a member of the county board.
(3)
Notwithstanding § 3–114(g) of this title or any other law, a school bus contractor is eligible to serve as a member of the county board.
(d)
Of the seven voting members of the county board, one shall be elected from each of the seven county commissioner districts.
(e)
A member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the January 1 after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(f)
(1)
One member shall be elected from each of the county commissioner districts 1, 4, 6, and 7 at the November 2002 general election.
(2)
One member shall be elected from each of the county commissioner districts 2, 3, and 5 at the November 2004 general election.
(g)
(1)
The county commissioners shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the county board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(2)
A resident of the district in which a vacancy exists may apply to the county commissioners to fill the vacancy.
(3)
The county commissioners shall adopt rules for the application procedure to fill a vacancy on the county board.
(h)
(1)
Each student member shall:
(i)
Be a 12th grade student in the Worcester County public school system elected by the high school students of the public school which the student attends, in accordance with procedures established by the school system;
(ii)
Serve for 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election of the member;
(iii)
Be a nonvoting member; and
(iv)
Advise the board on the interests of students.
(2)
Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student members may not attend an executive session.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1402 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 14. Worcester County
§ 3–1402LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Immorality;
(2)
Misconduct in office;
(3)
Incompetency;
(4)
Willful neglect of duty; or
(5)
Failure to attend, without good cause:
(i)
At least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the board in any 1 calendar year; or
(ii)
Three consecutive scheduled meetings of the board.
(b)
Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(c)
If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:
(1)
The State Board shall promptly hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(2)
The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person, or by counsel.
(d)
A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Worcester County.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1403 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 14. Worcester County
§ 3–1403LinkCopy Citation
At its first meeting at the beginning of each calendar year, the county board shall elect a president and a vice president from among its members.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1404 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 14. Worcester County
§ 3–1404LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the members shall receive compensation as set by the county commissioners.
(b)
(1)
The salary of each member of the county board shall be at least $3,200.
(2)
The salary of the president of the county board shall be at least $3,600.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 3-1405 (2026)
Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education
Subtitle 14. Worcester County
§ 3–1405LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county board shall meet at least once each month.
(b)
Except for those actions authorized by subsection (c) of this section, all actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.
(c)
The county board may take actions in executive session in accordance with § 10–508 of the State Government Article.