Baltimore City is gearing up for the 2026 election for the Board of School Commissioners, with seven candidates vying for a position. The primary election is set for June 23, where the top four candidates will move on to the general election in November.
In a recent outreach by Project Baltimore, four of the seven candidates shared their top three priorities and strategies for achieving them, while the incumbents, Kwame' Kenyatta-Bey and Ashley Esposito, along with candidate Kevin Parson, did not respond.
Candidate Priorities
- Jamar Day: Advocates for a moratorium on school closures until a community-informed plan is established. He emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability regarding closed school properties.
- Domonique Flowers: Focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism by enhancing family engagement, addressing transportation barriers, and investing in wraparound services to tackle root causes.
- Brian Robertson: Prioritizes stability in schools, support for parents and educators, and increasing opportunities for college and career readiness through mentoring and community partnerships.
- Glenn Schatz: Highlights accessibility, accountability, and achievement as core values, aiming to improve communication between the school board and the community.
As the election approaches, the candidates' responses highlight a range of concerns, particularly regarding school closures and absenteeism, reflecting the need for community engagement and support in shaping the future of education in Baltimore.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WBFF (source).
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