Dr. Chao Wu | Chao Wu, HoCo BOE



1734207-25224800January 8, 2021Dear Principals, Guidance Counselors, Teachers, and Advisors:The Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland authorizes the election of a student member of the Howard County Board of Education. Howard County Policy 2010 specifies that Howard County students in grades 6-11 shall have the opportunity to elect the Student Member of the Howard County Board of Education to a one-year term. The responsibilities of this position are extensive as detailed in Policy 2010 Student Representation and the letter of introduction for students The student member must spend at least two evenings per month in attendance at Board meetings. Considerable time prior to each meeting must be devoted to reviewing policies and programs scheduled for action or review by the Board. In addition to the twice-monthly meetings, the student member attends public Board functions and all Howard County Association of Student Council (HCASC) meetings.It is now time to receive applications for the next Student Member of the Howard County Board of Education. Any current sophomore or junior in Howard County may apply for this position. The student must be regularly enrolled in an HCPSS high school, academically eligible, and a junior or senior in the 2020-2021 school year. The student elected by the students of Howard County will serve a oneyear term on the Howard County Board of Education, July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.Applicants must submit an online application 2021-2022 Student Member of the Board of Education Application, including a resume, essay responses, a confirmation of academic eligibility signed by a guidance counselor, the principal’s recognition that the student is running for this position, a statement of parent permission, and two letters of recommendation. The applicant must submit all portions of the application through the online no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applications for Student Member of the Board will be available on the HCASC website and through the link 2021-2022 Student Member of the Board of Education Application shared with all principals to promote throughout each school community. All applications will be checked for completeness and eligibility. All applicants and their parents or guardians must attend a Guidelines and Expectations meeting 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 9, 2021 through online meeting. Student Member Applicants may not campaign or reach out to delegates or convention organizers in any way prior to convention.HCASC students will plan and host a student delegate convention Wednesday, February 17, 2021 to review the Student Member of the Board of Education applicants and nominate the final two candidates who will run for the Student Member of the Board of Education position. Delegates will represent every middle and high school in accordance with Policy 2010.The candidates selected will then participate in the campaign process by creating and distributing campaign materials, including a video produced by HCASC and HCPSS that will show through Canvas at voting schools. Guidelines for this process will be distributed to the candidates and parents at an information meeting on February 22, 2021. Candidates may not begin any campaigning before invited to do so by the HCASC officer team and advisor.Dates to remember:February 4Completed application packets due by 4:00 p.m.February 9Meeting of SMOB applicants and a parent/guardian 6:00 February 17Students Delegate Convention held through ZoomFebruary 22Meeting of nominated final 2 candidates and a parent/guardian 6:00pmWeek of April 19Election in middle and high schoolsPlease help HCPSS and the citizens of Howard County by seeking out students who may be interested in this position, encouraging strong candidates to apply, and helping students complete the application. Sincerely,Ms. Cindy Drummond, AdvisorHoward County Association of Student Councils Howard County Public School Systemc: Members of the Board of EducationDr. Michael Martirano, SuperintendentMrs. Karalee Turner-Little, Deputy Superintendent for Administrative Affairs Mr. David Larner, Chief Human Resources and Professional Development OfficerMs. Anissa Dennis, Chief of School Management and Instructional Leadership Mr. Patrick Saunderson, Community Superintendent, Area 1Dr. Theo Cramer, Community Superintendent, Area 2Dr. Kendra Johnson, Community Superintendent, Area 3Mr. James Lemon, Executive Director of Community, Parent and School Outreach ................
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