The Washington County Board of Education (BOE) in Maryland is the governmental body responsible for the operation and governance of Washington County Public Schools (WCPS). It functions as a legislative and policy-making board for the entire public school system.
🏫 Duties of the Board of Education
The BOE’s duties are primarily focused on setting the direction, managing the finances, and ensuring accountability for the school system:
- Superintendent Oversight: The Board is responsible for hiring, negotiating the contract for, and annually evaluating the Superintendent of Schools, who serves as the executive officer, secretary, and treasurer of the Board.
- Budget Management: The BOE develops, approves, and manages the annual budget for WCPS, which dictates funding for all schools, programs, and staff salaries. They advocate for this budget at the local and state levels.
- Policy and Governance: They adopt, enforce, and monitor all policies for the management and governance of the school system, covering everything from academic standards to student conduct.
- Appeals and Hearings: They serve as the final administrative body for student and employee appeals regarding school decisions, discipline, or personnel actions.
- Program and Calendar Approval: The Board approves or rejects program proposals, sets the school calendar, and makes high-level decisions regarding facilities and school boundaries.
- Advocacy: They are responsible for advocating for the needs of all Washington County students at the local, state, and national levels.
🗳️ Election Process and Structure
The structure and election of the Washington County Board of Education are governed by Maryland state law.
| Feature | Details |
| Membership | The Board consists of seven elected members and one non-voting student representative. |
| Electoral Method | All seven members are elected at large by the voters of the entire county. |
| Term Length | Elected members serve four-year staggered terms, which begin on the first Tuesday in December after their election. |
| Election Cycle | Elections for BOE members are held during the general election in gubernatorial election years (e.g., 2026, 2030, etc.). |
| Student Member | The non-voting Student Member is selected by the Washington County Association of Student Councils and serves a one-year term. |
| Qualifications | Elected members must meet certain requirements, including being a resident of Washington County and the State of Maryland for specified periods. |
Because the Board members are elected at large and set the policies for the entire county school system, their role is highly visible and critical to the quality of public education in Washington County.
Current Candidates
| Aitza Marie Haddad Nunez Non-Partisan Jurisdiction Washington County Status Active Filed Regular -05/09/2025 Email aitza@haddad-for-boe.com Website https://haddad-for-boe.com Facebook facebook.com/people/Dr-Aitza-M-Haddad-Nu%c3%b1ez/61555925949359 X @aitzahaddad Other linkedin.com/in/aitzahaddad Phone (787) 587-3318 Committee Name Haddad Aitza for Washington County B.O.E. | Contact Information 829 Armstrong Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740- |
Last Updated 11/6/2025
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