INFORMATION NIGHT SET FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN 2020-2021 BOARD OF EDUCATION SEAT

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High school juniors in good academic standing can get more information on becoming the 2020-2021 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) of Anne Arundel County during an Information Night scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Annapolis High School, located at 2700 Riva Road in Annapolis.

This informational meeting is for all interested parties to learn about the process of nomination, campaigning, election, and appointment. Interested students are encouraged to attend. The Expectations of Office will also be discussed at this information session.

Anne Arundel County’s student member on the Board of Education is the only one in the nation on a local board who has full voting rights. The SMOB is elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) and appointed by the Governor.

The nomination process for the 2020-2021 seat opens on February 12 and ends at 4 p.m. on March 5. Nomination forms should be emailed to the Office of Student Leadership at spellegrin@aacps.org. No nomination forms will be accepted after 4 p.m. on March 5.

The following are other key dates in the process:

  • February 26: First of two campaign clinics offered by the CRASC. These workshops are designed to help students prepare for elections including SMOB, CRASC officers, Class officers, and Student Council offices. These workshops are open to all interested students. SMOB nominees are encouraged to attend. Each workshop will cover separate materials and themes. This clinic will focus on platform development. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at Arundel High School, located at 1001 Annapolis Road in Gambrills.
  • March 4: Second of two clinics sponsored by CRASC. This clinic will focus on campaigning and election presentations. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at South River High School, located at 201 Central Avenue East in Edgewater.
  • March 5: 2020 Student Member of the Board nomination period closes at 4 p.m. No nominations will be accepted after 4 p.m.
  • March 12: SMOB application packets are due to the Office of Student Leadership by 4 p.m. All essays, letters of recommendation, and resumes must be submitted by email to spellegrin@aacps.org.
  • March 20: Interviews of SMOB candidates.
  • April 1: CRASC will host a televised debate at 6:30 p.m. between the three SMOB finalists. This debate will be moderated by a student and the format will be determined by CRASC. It will be held in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis.
  • April 16: SMOB election.
  • For SMOB application materials, click here.