School board
Board of Education Member, Allegany County
- Vote for
- 3
- Candidates
- 6
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, approve the budget and hire the superintendent of the county's public schools.
Public safety
Steven Jay MoonNo party listed
- Supports school safety protocols developed with families and police.
Caren Phillips KurtzNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gary TaylorNo party listed
No documented position found.
Linda Alderman WidmyerNo party listed
No documented position found.
David A. BohnNo party listed
No documented position found.
Lori D. LepleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Education
Steven Jay MoonNo party listed
- Supports higher pay and benefits for teachers and staff.
- Supports limiting technology and cellphone use in classrooms.
- Supports expanding technical training at the county career center.
Caren Phillips KurtzNo party listed
- Supports mentoring programs to attract and retain school staff.
- Supports putting phones away during instructional time.
- Supports teaching students to use AI tools productively.
Gary TaylorNo party listed
No documented position found.
Linda Alderman WidmyerNo party listed
No documented position found.
David A. BohnNo party listed
No documented position found.
Lori D. LepleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Steven Jay MoonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Caren Phillips KurtzNo party listed
- Pledges to include families and staff in school decisions.
Gary TaylorNo party listed
No documented position found.
Linda Alderman WidmyerNo party listed
No documented position found.
David A. BohnNo party listed
No documented position found.
Lori D. LepleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.