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Board of Education Member, Carroll 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.
Education
Cleveland Christopher FridayNo party listed
- Supports legislation to adapt the Blueprint to Carroll
- Supports keeping outdoor school despite its cost
- Supports mentorship programs for new teachers
Marsha B. HerbertNo party listed
- Supports continued funding of the Blueprint career ladder
- Secured early $60,000 starting teacher salary as board president
Shannon HinkhausNo party listed
- Supports competitive teacher pay reflecting local cost of living
- Supports seeking Blueprint waivers or legislative changes
- Supports age-appropriate, non-explicit materials with varied viewpoints
Lisa MaisanoNo party listed
- Supports modernizing or replacing aging school buildings
- Supports future Blueprint changes for Carroll students
- Proposes centralizing book selection for school media centers
Julie V. WalshNo party listed
- Supports teacher pay competitive with neighboring counties
- Supports alternative curricula so parents can opt out
- Supports repurposing schools as enrollment declines
Sharon WilhideNo party listed
- Supports smaller class sizes through hiring more educators
- Supports stronger internet firewalls on school computers
- Supports working with the AIB to modify Blueprint
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