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Board of Education Member, Carroll County

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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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