Meet the Board

Our Mission: We set the standard for public education.

Policy Makers.  The Board of Education sets policy not otherwise controlled by federal and state laws. It oversees expenditures from county, state and federal sources.

Responsibilities.  The Board hires and reviews the work of the Superintendent, monitors implementation of the school system’s master plan and gives final approval to curriculum matters and materials, staff appointments, equipment purchases, land acquisitions, and school construction, renovations and repairs.

Elected.  Elected Board members serve 4-year staggered terms. The student member is a high school student selected by the Frederick County Association of Student Councils.

Superintendent.  As the chief executive officer of Frederick County Public Schools, the Superintendent serves as the system’s curricular, fiscal and community leader. The Superintendent assures the school system carries out Maryland public laws relating to schools, the Maryland State Board of Education’s bylaws and policies, and the local school Board’s mission, goals and policies. The Superintendent also serves as secretary-treasurer to the Board of Education.

Contact the Board of Education

191 South East Street
Frederick, MD 21701
227-203-3277
Fax: 240-586-8949

Emails sent to Board@fcps.org will be read by all members. Board Leadership will acknowledge receipt of emails and respond to questions.

Emails sent to BoardPresident@fcps.org will be read and acknowledged by the Board President only.

Watch FCPS TV on Comcast Channel 18 in Frederick County. Meetings broadcast live and the next evening.

Kathryn Rich
Executive Assistant to the Board

240-586-8905

View the Board of Education Meeting Calendar

Current Board Members

Karen Yoho Karen Yoho
President

Current elected term: December 2022 - December 2026
karen.yoho@fcps.org
Rae Gallagher Rae Gallagher
Vice President

Current elected term: December 2022 - December 2026
rae.gallagher@fcps.org
Nancy Allen Nancy Allen
Board Member

Current elected term: December 2022 - December 2026
nancy.allen@fcps.org
David Bass David Bass
Board Member

Current elected term: December 2020 - December 2024
david.bass@fcps.org
Jason Johnson Jason "Mr. J" Johnson
Board Member

Current elected term: December 2020 - December 2024
jason.johnson@fcps.org
Sue Johnson Sue Johnson
Board Member

Current elected term: December 2020 - December 2024
sue.johnson@fcps.org
Dean Rose Dean Rose
Board Member

Current elected term: December 2022 - December 2026
dean.rose@fcps.org
Elijah Steele Elijah Steele
Student Member of the Board

Current elected term: July 2024 - June 2025
studentmemberboe@fcps.org