The Board of Education of Charles County has extended the deadline for applicants interested in filling the vacated District 1 seat on the Board of Education. Applications will now be accepted through 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15.
The Board wants to ensure that all applicants have an opportunity to receive and return the application package. The Board expects interviews to be completed in October. The successful applicant:
Must be a resident and registered voter in Charles County for at least three years.
Must be a resident of Commissioner District 1 preferably for at least three years.
Must be at least 21 years old; and
Must NOT be employed by or under the direction of the Board of Education of Charles County or the Superintendent of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS).
Applicants will have their District 1 residency and voter requirements verified prior to consideration by the Board. Additionally, applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check, which is standard for all CCPS employees.
Interested applicants should recognize the time commitments expected for members of the Board and should only apply if able, at a minimum, to fulfill these commitments. The Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting at noon (sometimes earlier) and ending after 7 p.m. There are monthly work sessions on the 4th Monday of each month beginning as early as 4:30 p.m.
All interested applicants shall provide:
A one-page cover letter;
A one-page resume; and
A completed Financial Disclosure Statement.
Items (1) and (2) shall be submitted electronically and via mail or in person to Kessandra Stubblefield, executive assistant to the Board, at kstubblefield@ccboe.com, Charles County Public Schools, P.O. Box 2770, 5980 Radio Station Rd, La Plata, MD 20646. A blank Financial Disclosure Statement may be obtained from Ms. Stubblefield, and the completed and notarized form shall be returned to Ms. Stubblefield either by mail or in person. Items (1), (2) and (3) must be received by Sept. 15, 2023.
The Board will interview all qualified applicants. Applicants will be notified at least two weeks prior to their interview and the interview questions will be provided in advance.
The Board commits to selecting an applicant regardless of sex, race, age, religion, ancestry or national origin, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Any questions concerning the application process can be submitted to Ms. Stubblefield by email at kstubblefield@ccboe.com.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,598 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 37 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event. CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).