It is time for interested sophomores and juniors to apply for the position of Student Member of the Board of Education. Nominations may be self-selected or made by SGA advisors or principals.

Listed under the "Resources" column at right are a general information sheet and time line, selection procedures, full student packet, and separate nomination form.

Important Dates to Remember

  • Monday, October 30, 2023: no later than 4:00 PM - Only complete electronic packages submitted via email will be accepted. Submit your package to Colleen.Bernard@fcps.org.
  • Tuesday, November 7, 2023: In-person Applicant Interview Panel
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023: Google Meeting, 3 - 4 PM - Candidate Orientation
  • Monday, December 11, 2023: Candidate Speeches, Central Office Board Room, 9 AM - 12:30 PM - FCASC Presentation
  • Thursday, January 4, 2024: 4:30 - 7 PM in Central Office Board Room - Candidate Town Hall/Candidate Forum (Snow Date, January 9)
  • Thursday, Jan. 4 - Friday, Jan. 26, 2024: SMOB  Voting - Students cast online ballots
  • Tuesday, February 6, 2024: 9 AM - 12:30 PM at Learning & Leadership Center in Walkersville -  FCASC General Assembly school delegates cast official SMOB ballots
  • Spring 2024: New SMOB will have the opportunity to job shadow the current SMOB

Resources

Application packets are to be submitted electronically no later than 4 PM Monday, October 30, 2023. Submit your nomination package to Colleen.Bernard@fcps.org.