RE-ELECT
2024
As a champion for excellence in public education, I’m seeking a fourth term on the Washington County Board of Education (WCBOE). I'm excited to continue my work as part of a team focused on providing the children of Washington County with a public school education of the highest quality and full of opportunities. The work ahead has never been more important or more challenging. Contributing my time, talent, and skills in service to the citizens of Washington County is a true privilege. I hope I've earned the trust and support necessary to be re-elected and serve for another 4 years.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
MY RECORD
As a member of the WCBOE, here are just some of the many things I’m proud to have been a part of:
Proven leadership at the local and state level:
- Hiring two excellent Superintendents to lead WCPS – Dr. Boyd J. Michael III & Dr. David T. Sovine
- Investing in early childhood education - universal free pre-K for 4-year-olds
- Ranking number 4 in the state for Kindergarten readiness
- Offering more Career Technology Education opportunities at Tech High and other high schools – diesel technology, aviation, student apprenticeships, and more
- Supporting best-in-the-state student apprenticeship program
- Staffing each elementary school with a full-time counselor
- Building new schools – Jonathan Hager Elementary, Sharpsburg Elementary, and the ‘Downsville Pike’ elementary school coming soon
- Prioritizing school safety – adding security vestibules, School Resource Officers, School Safety Assistants, behavior specialists, specialized alternative elementary programs
- Supporting public/private partnerships – Smithsburg High stadium improvements, Williamsport High athletic facility addition, Boonsboro High auditorium renovation, Vincent Rauth Groh Academic Center at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
- Improving recruitment and retention efforts for teachers, administrators, and educational support personnel
- Offering the highest teacher starting salary ahead of the state mandate
- Advocating for a budget based on the increasing needs of all students
Proven leadership at the local and state level:
- Serving my eighth consecutive year as president of the WCBOE
- Serving my fifth term on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE)
- Chairing and co-chairing MABE committees
WHAT'S NEXT
I'm proud to be endorsed by the Washington County Teachers Association and the Washington County Educational Support Personnel.
ARE THERE PORNOGRAPHY BOOKS IN WCPS LIBRARIES?
After a lively discussion at a community election event and several online forum exchanges about “pornography in school libraries”, I want to share my thoughts in writing to be as clear as possible. (Spoiler Alert! The answer is NO) Click here.
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Primary Election - May 14, 2024, 7 am until 8 pm.
Early Voting - Thursday, May 2, 2024 through Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 7 am until 8 pm.
General Election - November 5, 2024, 7 am until 8 pm
Early Voting - Thursday, October 24, 2024 through Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 7 am until 8 pm.
Early Voting - Thursday, May 2, 2024 through Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 7 am until 8 pm.
General Election - November 5, 2024, 7 am until 8 pm
Early Voting - Thursday, October 24, 2024 through Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 7 am until 8 pm.
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Committee to Elect Melissa Williams : Kelli Albright, Treasurer
Committee to Elect Melissa Williams : Kelli Albright, Treasurer