The Board of Education of Charles County is seeking qualified applicants to fill a vacancy that exists on the Board due to the resignation of a Board member representing Commissioner District 1. The successful applicant chosen by the Board would complete a four-year term through December 2026.

The Board will receive applications through Aug. 31, 2023.

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:

1. A one-page cover letter;

2. A one-page resume; and

3. A completed Financial Disclosure Statement.

Items (1) and (2) shall be submitted electronically AND via mail or in person to Ms. Kessandra Stubblefield (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 Aug. 31, 2023.

All qualified applicants will be interviewed by the Board. The interviews will be public and will tentatively be scheduled in September. 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 via 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 on the basis of 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 M. 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).