BOE Seeks Committee Applicants
Advisory Committees provide public input on school matters
Board of Education Seeks Applicants for Advisory Committees
The Washington County Board of Education (WCBOE) is seeking community members who are interested in serving on Citizen Advisory Committees to the Board of Education. The purpose of these committees is to provide the Board of Education with recommendations and feedback on specific topics.
Citizen Advisory Committees include:
Budget Advocacy and Review Advisory Committee: Reviews, advocates for, and provides feedback to the WCBOE regarding its annual budget
- Calendar Advisory Committee: Develops two consecutive school year calendars within legal parameters and contractual provisions
- Citizens Advisory Council Committee: Responsible for various general topics, including but not limited to: coordinating the study of school system issues, making recommendations for school system improvements, and participating in comprehensive planning
- District Technology Planning Advisory Committee: Provides recommendations regarding the implementation of, access to, and review of various technology devices and systems in WCPS
- Ethics Advisory Panel: Interprets and applies WCBOE ethics regulations, investigates complaints and conducts hearings for complaints with merit
- Facilities and Enrollment Advisory Committee: Resolves facilities and student enrollment issues (i.e. recommending best use of schools, addressing potential overcrowding)
- Family Life Advisory Committee: Reviews and evaluates family life instructional materials
- Finance and Audit Review Committee: Reviews the annual report of the WCBOE’s independent auditor and other associated financial auditing tasks
- Safe Schools Advisory Committee: Examines and explores school safety issues and strategies to enhance school security
These committees are a valuable resource to the WCBOE as their members provide community input and advice on a variety of topics that impact students and the school system. Each Advisory Committee has specific participants that must be represented among the membership. To review the responsibilities and the membership specifications of each committee, visit the WCPS website at: https://www.wcpsmd.com/school-board/committees. There are links to each committee’s charge with their respective listing.
If you are interested in applying for a position on an Advisory Committee, all candidates must complete an Online Application to be considered for placement. Individuals may indicate their preference for up to three committees on which they are interested in serving. Applicants should note that most committee meetings are held in the evening.